GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog post from end-to- end global supply chain services company, Flash Global. The company focuses on high tech industries such as telecome , data storage, data centers, bio-medicine, and any company who needs supply chain visibility and proactive supply chain services for replacement parts and more. We are excited to feature this company as they deal in the fast moving world of complex global supply chain solutions.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 5, 2015

by Alexa Cheater It’s a simple question really. How confident are you in your organization’s supply chain , and its ability to actually perform in a way that supports your business needs? If you answered ‘not very’ you may be surprised to learn you aren’t alone. According to the results of Deloitte’s third annual supply chain survey , a measly 38% percent of executives claim to be ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ confident their current supply chain has the competencies required to meet their needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2015

I’ve just returned from attending and participating in several supply chain conferences around the country. There’s a palpable excitement in our industry about the sweeping changes fundamentally altering supply chain operations. The drivers of these changes, such as e-commerce and omni-channel markets, are resulting in new and greater investments in the supply chain technology.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2015

At last week’s ICRA 2015 conference, an international forum for robotics researchers, Amazon hosted the “Amazon Picking Challenge,” where robots from 27 entrants from around the world tried to autonomously grab items from a shelf and place them in a tub. In other words, the robots had to recognize the different shapes, colors, and sizes of the items to be picked on their own.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

This is the second post in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management also known as SQM. In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. In today’s post, Chuck will take it a step further and break down metrics and issues to look out for by 5 main industries: Pharmaceuticals.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 5, 2015

Thomas Hawk/Flickr. In my first post , I explained that “the purpose of a DOM system is to intelligently broker orders across the various systems and processes utilized by the multiple parties involved in replenishing an order.” Today I want to give you an example about how DOM makes sense for retailers. Given that retail is in a constant battle to improve margins in the face of stagnant pricing, many retailers have aggressively cut back on inventory levels to save on carrying costs

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

What makes carriers prefer to move one shipper’s freight over another’s? Research shows that of all “favored shipper” qualities, longer dwell times result in higher transportation costs. According to anecdotal evidence, carriers look at shipper behaviors before deciding which company’s freight they will haul; favored shippers are also rumored to receive better rates.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 3, 2015

The “Famous Last words” of people can be intriguing, rude and frequently very, very funny yet equally they can be complete nonsense. In the context of the FMCG Supply Chain, “Famous Last Words” are usually uttered just before something disastrous or unexpected happens. Rarely is the term used with the expectation of good news to follow. Here are some “Famous Last Words” you may hear in your FMCG, Brewing or Pharma business meetings: CEO/Chairman: “This S&OP process works extremely well.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 5, 2015

Nearly 4 billion people in the world are struggling at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Sixty percent of them … Continued. The post Addressing Challenges at the Bottom of the Pyramid appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 2, 2015

By Mayur Vamanan, Director of Consulting, Chainalytics India Growing up, I spent my summer vacations with my grandparents. At bed time, my Paati (Tamil, for grandmother) would tell my siblings and I the most interesting stories. My favorite happened to be about two mischievous boys who were tasked with shepherding the village’s cattle. One day, […].

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 1, 2015

Earlier this year on Talking Logistics , I spoke with Sarah Rathke, a partner at the international law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP. Her practice focuses on litigating supply chain disputes, and she also advises businesses on supply chain issues and maintaining productive supply chain relationships. We kicked off the conversation by discussing a great example of a supply chain relationship that went wrong: Apple and GT Advanced Technologies.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 31, 2015

Amazon takes the top spot in Gartners 11th annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying global supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. Analysts announced the findings from the 2015 research at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, which was held in Phoenix (United States) on 12-14 May 2015. “In this edition of the Supply Chain Top 25, we have several longtime leaders with new lessons to share and a number of more recent entrants from the high-tech, consumer products

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 4, 2015

When David A. Bell wrote the hit tune “Stormy Weather,” he had love rather than supply chains on his mind. … Continued. The post Supply Chains Face Stormy Weather appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 1, 2015

By Tom Cisewski, Principal of Supply Chain Design Spring is my favorite time of year. In my hometown of Atlanta, April is a time of renewal, when a dormant landscape is refreshed and I set out to prepare my yard for the coming year. April is also when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics updates its […]. The post North American Warehouse Worker Wage Trends appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

Live Episode: Tuesday, June 23 at 12:00 ET. As many retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and others are discovering, pursuing an omni-channel strategy impacts all supply chain and logistics processes, and that is certainly the case with warehouse labor management. How is e-commerce and omni-channel impacting warehouse operations and labor requirements?

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 31, 2015

Dear Supply Chain Professionals, There are several very interesting supply chain surveys open for participation at the moment (in June 2015). In exchange for taking the survey, Supply Chain Insights will email you the final report, free of charge. Plus, you can also choose to receive a personalized review of the results with a Supply Chain Insights’ research analyst by phone.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 3, 2015

Mae West reportedly stated, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” While that may apply to some areas … Continued. The post Inventory Optimization in the Digital Age appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Elementum

JUNE 2, 2015

After years of debate, talks about the Trans Pacific Partnership may soon come to a close. While many aspects of the agreement are confidential, the Elementum News team looked through leaked documents and economic analysis to pool what is known about the TPP. Take a look at our in-depth guide to the Trans Pacific Partnership, and how it can affect your supply chain!

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

I’m on limited time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: enVista Launches New Business Entity, Enspire Commerce®. Key Software Systems Revolutionizes Technology in Last Mile, Same Day Delivery. New Software Helps Local Delivery Firms Provide Same-Day Service (WSJ – sub. req’d).

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 4, 2015

Demand forecasts are notoriously unreliable, so how do managers place orders on the basis of projections are that are probably wrong? One way is to allow them to deviate from the forecast. Called order flexibility, the method gives managers the power to order quantities of an item that are above or below the forecast by […].

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NFI Industries

JUNE 3, 2015

In 2013 $18.95 trillion dollars’ worth of exports were shipped around the world 1. When it comes to shipping products internationally, businesses must choose the best modes of transportation to ensure their products reach consumers when they are needed. Internationally, ocean provides the best economic value however it takes much longer than the airfreight alternative.

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Elementum

JUNE 3, 2015

The Natural Gas Paradox, or Why Supply Chain Traceability is Important. Chances are you have at some point driven behind a truck that boasts a “Powered by Natural Gas” label. You have, logically, assumed that this truck is reducing carbon emissions with each shipment it delivers. Or, perhaps you work for a company that employs natural gas to help “green” its supply chain.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 4, 2015

One of my recent students from last year, Guarav Chhabra, just graduated this semester, and landed a job in Apple’s supply chain organization. I had a chance to catch up with Guarav today, and we chatted briefly about his experience in the Jenkins MBA program, the role of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative in helping to shape this experience through the projects he worked on while he was here, and the impact that this had in helping to shape his future career at Apple.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2015

The UK online retail market shows no sign of slowing down, with £116bn predicted to be spent online in 2015. At the same time, customers’ expectations are growing and the indications are that they are becoming less tolerant of fulfillment failures. This year’s Customer Pulse Report has revealed that almost half (47%) of UK adults surveyed had experienced problems with online orders over the past 12 months.

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NFI Industries

JUNE 3, 2015

In 2013 $18.95 trillion dollars’ worth of exports were shipped around the world 1. When it comes to shipping products internationally, businesses must. Read more. 06/03/2015. Global. Supply Chain. Supply Chain, Global.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

Martin Abegglen/ Flickr. Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now. China must have been feeling left out. Months after Modi and India introduced their ‘Make in India’ campaign and a full three years after the unveiling of Germany 4.0, China has joined the manufacturing revolution party. At the end of May the Ministry of Industry and Telecommunications Technology announced the introduction of China’s own manufacturing legislation: Made In China 2025.

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Tompkins Blog

JUNE 3, 2015

Tompkins International - Your Supply Chain. The Right Way. There is no scarcity of information available on the practices of Transportation Management (TM) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) along with their features and functions. The post Are You Truly Minimizing Your Total Freight Spend? appeared first on Tompkins International.

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2015

The manufacturing industry stands to gain from the use of the Internet of Things. The manufacturing industry stands to gain from the implementation and further integration of new technologies in the coming years, according to a new report by McKinsey & Company. The report, which was released May 5, describes how the manufacturing industry will undergo dynamic growth and change by 2025 through the increased use of analytics, innovative technologies like factory sensors and 3-D printing, and d

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