Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

'Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. His reasoning? He saw fitness as a goal to work for, and he acknowledged that you can get fitter; but he believed that the state of fitness is elusive.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

'As data in transportation becomes more abundant and readily available, the question of “ What data is available ?” has changed to “ Is the data meaningful ?” If you are in search of meaningful data it is imperative to understand its building blocks or foundation. When choosing a provider of this data you must first determine where the data they are providing is coming from, how the data is provided, and if the detail or summary of data is useful to make better business decisions or improve b

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 28, 2015

'by Lori Smith The recently published Gartner report, The Impact of In-Memory Computing on Supply Chain Management (Payne, T., 21 October 2014) , describes the potential of in-memory computing (IMC) for supply chain management (SCM) including supply chain planning (SCP) applications, as follows: “By 2018, at least 50% of global enterprise companies will use IMC to deliver significant additional benefits from investments in SCM, and especially, SCP.”.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2015

'I have to admit, I’ve paid very little attention to all the buzz surrounding bitcoin these past few years. I’m fairly conservative when it comes to banking (for example, I’m still not comfortable “depositing” checks using my smartphone ), so using a new digital currency, or “fake money” as my wife calls it, to buy stuff isn’t something that appeals to me, especially since bitcoin’s developer remains a mystery.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 27, 2015

'Last week, I interviewed Robert Byrne, founder of Terra Technology on his demand planning benchmarking study. I enjoy creating the podcast series, and Rob’s findings in his benchmark study are always thought-provoking. This is his fifth year of studying demand processes. In this blog, I share the findings and why I think that they should matter to supply chain professionals in consumer-facing industries.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 29, 2015

'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of video interviews with our customers. And, we’d like to share them! In this interview, hear Jeff Murphy, director of supply chain managed services with Celestica, describe how the company has improved forecast accuracy and demand visibility, against this backdrop of industry transformation.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 29, 2015

'An illusion is a false belief not in accord with the facts. An illusion is a false perception of what one sees, feels, hears, smells or tastes. So an illusion happens when there is a distortion of our senses resulting in our brain not obtaining an accurate view of reality. Interesting, but SO WHAT? Well think about these questions: What is the definition of a retailer?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2015

'Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical prerequisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. In the first episode of an educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer, Chief Commercial Officer at LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2015

'Reheating furnaces to hot rolling steel at the production line of Cherepovets Steel Mill, Russia. The outlook for the steel industry in 2015 remains cautious. Overcapacity, particularly from China, is still an issue even though global demand has risen marginally in the past year. Steel prices are down, and companies are consolidating or going bust.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 26, 2015

'by Melissa Clow Just a quick post to let our readers know that we’ll be at the 2015 S&OP Innovation Summit. This year’s event will be held at the Bellagio hotel, January 28 & 29, 2015. If you plan to attend the conference, join C.J. Wehlage , Vice President, High Tech Solutions, Kinaxis, as he presents ‘S&OP: It’s the Journey, not the Destination’ on Wednesday, January 28th at 11:00a.m.

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SCM Research

JANUARY 26, 2015

'Trends in management towards a concentration on core competencies and outsourcing of non-core activities have created complex networks, i.e., global supply chains. At the same time, it has been discussed that this increased complexity has also made companies more vulnerable. An interesting paper, Structural Drivers of Upstream Supply Chain Complexity and the Frequency of Supply Chain Disruptions , co-authored by Bode and Wagner, is currently forthcoming in the Journal of Operations Management.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2015

'Last July, Scott Welty, global vice president for retail industry strategy at JDA, wrote, “The technology-driven shift to omnichannel shopping … Continued The post The Digital Path to Purchase Comes of Age appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JANUARY 28, 2015

'FMCG producers are often far too ready to blame their Distributors when sales do not go to plan and targets are not met. However, it is rarely all their fault particularly if producers are not clear on what is expected. To help Producers understand the real state of their Distributors, Enchange has released a free - yes, free - tool to guide an assessment of Distribution networks.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 29, 2015

'Atlanta, GA & Singapore (February 1, 2015) – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence today announced the opening of a new Singapore office to be led by current Managing Director of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region Tim Foster. “The APAC region contains many of the world’s most rapidly developing markets,” […].

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Demand Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2015

Too often companies jump into making a decision on software in their company due to a lack of time spent in the essential process of consideration of needs. This is typically the case with production management software when business owners may be in a hurry to make a selection, or may not understand the full scope of what well-designed software can offer.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 26, 2015

'EXCHAiNGE 2015. Date: 25-26 June 2015. Venue: House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM), Frankfurt am Main (DE). Organiser: Huss-Verlag. URL: www.exchainge.de. The elements of EXCHAiNGE 2015. A genuine exchange among genuine experts: EXCHAiNGE. A meeting place where the focus is on quality, not quantity – an intimate venue offering ideal conditions for exchanging ideas and sharing perspectives.

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 30, 2015

What is Total Landed Cost? Total landed cost (TLC), total delivered cost, and landed cost all refer to a very important calculation within. Read more. 02/10/2015. Brokerage. Distribution. Global. Intermodal. Supply Chain. Transportation. Air Freight, Brokerage, Cross-Border, Customs, Dedicated Fleets, Distribution, Ecommerce, Export, Freight Forwarding, Global , Import, Intermodal, Ocean Transportation, Rail, Retail , Supply Chain, Transportation.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 28, 2015

'Innovations Continue to Drive Global Expansion for Subscription-based Demand Planning Analytics and Market Intelligence Offering Atlanta, GA — Jan 28, 2015 — Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, announced today significant upgrades to its industry-leading Demand Planning Intelligence Consortium (DPIC) and expansion of the DPIC service from North […].

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Demand Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2015

Too often companies jump into making a decision on software in their company due to a lack of time spent in the essential process of consideration of needs. This is typically the case with production management software when business owners may be in a hurry to make a selection, or may not understand the full scope of what well-designed software can offer.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 27, 2015

'Our NC State student research recent met with Dan Stanton, Vice President of Education and Professional Development at the Material Handling Institute. MHI (“The Industry That Makes Supply Chains Work”) publishes an annual U.S. Roadmap , that identifies some of the major technology and logistics trends on the horizon. As noted in their publication, some of the trends have been around for awhile, including the growth of e-commerce, relentless competition, urbanization, and Big Dat

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 27, 2015

Shifts in industrial real estate are giving businesses more options than ever before. Gone are the days of moving into a generic warehouse and adapting. Read more. 01/27/2015. Distribution. Real Estate. Supply Chain. Built to Suit, Distribution, Optimization, Real Estate, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Warehouse Design, Warehousing.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 27, 2015

'If you think about it, Amazon’s “Yesterday Shipping” [i] spoof is not that much of a stretch of the imagination after all. As ever so demanding consumers, we expect retailers to practically read our mind and deliver immediately. In fact, I believe we are in the midst of a radical transformation not just in retailing and fulfillment, but also in how offers are designed, produced and delivered.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 28, 2015

'Today we are faced with a very interesting question on the value of an organization. Is the value of an organization based on brand, market share, EBITDA, growth potential, stock holding, cash? The post Supply Chains Value To An Organization appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JANUARY 30, 2015

'The importance of international supply chains is apparent, as 48% of companies now do business in more than 50 countries, and 32% do business in more than 100 countries. But growing complexities, such as distance, culture, and time-zones, make it difficult to manage international supply chains and can jeopardize competition in the marketplace.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 29, 2015

'Informal collaboration within and across companies can be a source of disruptive innovation. Are you on a mission to turn an idea into reality, and have recruited collaborators within the company to work on the unofficial project? If so, you’re part of an age-old phenomenon that Peter Gloor, a research scientist at MIT’s Center for Collective Intelligence, calls Collaborative Innovation Networks (COINs).

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2015

'Drones—near-shoring—3D printing—or something else. What will be the key trend that changes the manufacturing industry in 2015? Supply Chain Nation asked Simon Ellis, practice director for supply chain strategies at IDC Manufacturing Insights, for his thoughts on what 2015 might hold for the industry. His answer might surprise you. SCN: What is the biggest trend you feel will impact the manufacturing industry’s supply chains in 2015?

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RFgen

JANUARY 29, 2015

As companies jump on new technology, many of the tools used by prior generations of supply chain managers won’t be as effective as in the past. Just like other parts of the business world, logistics is a changing arena where things that aren’t efficient anymore are cast aside in favor of the tools that can do a job most effectively. The goal behind this process of evolving and developing new tools is excellence in the supply chain industry.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JANUARY 27, 2015

'In the next phase of supply chain development, companies are creating ways to circumvent disruptions and minimize the impact of natural disaster.

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