Sat.Aug 15, 2015 - Fri.Aug 21, 2015

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Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is in a renaissance. The reason? With growth slowing and complexity rising, S&OP is more important than ever. It is not sexy, and it requires hard work; but the greatest value of S&OP is profitable growth. The technology market is rife with unsubstantiated claims and myths. Like a hammer looking for a nail, it seems like every vendor I meet now has an S&OP solution.

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Supply Chain Innovation: Plan or Perish in the “Cold Chain”

ToolsGroup

Note: There will be no blog post next week due to summer holidays. If it’s hot in August, you can duck in and out of air-conditioning. But that’s not the case with goods in the supply chain that always need to be kept cold. The “cold chain” poses a major execution problem—maintaining product integrity across dimensions like temperature and humidity.

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP.

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Infographic: TOS vs container terminal planning & optimization

DELMIA Quintiq

With massive ships and consolidated carrier alliances, container terminal operators are under tremendous pressure to increase their capacity. With so much to accomplish in a short span of time, is your terminal operating system (TOS) enough to sustain profitability and future growth? Unfortunately, the answer is no. But why? A TOS is designed to store historical data and help you make decisions for today, rather than plan for tomorrow.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Infor’s Acquistion of GT Nexus: If I Had a Magic Wand

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst, when technology providers acquire and divest companies, I get invited to pre-announcement conferences. In these sessions, the technology providers share their rational for the investment and invite questions. Thursday morning, it was the acquisition of GT Nexus by Infor. The transaction closes in 45 days. Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 billion in sales and about $800 million in earnings before interest and taxes in th

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations. Global leaders should retain suppliers with vested interest in the long-term success of the company.

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FMCG Drinks Route to Market – let’s get fizzical in CEE

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In a past life I ran the Supply Chain for an FMCG company in the 6 Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) countries plus Yemen in the Middle East. The Distribution model was one different legal entity per territory even for the largest market of Saudi Arabia. Within the smaller markets there tended to be one or two stock holding points which were enough to meet demand in a reasonably short Supply Chain.

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Three ways supplier collaboration creates real value for manufacturers

ivalua

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. 1. Innovating. If you work in product design or engineering, supplier collaboration is focused on integrating strategic suppliers into your product innovation efforts.

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Distributed order management for the communications sector

The Network Effect

jkr1812/Flickr. In our first post , we explained that the purpose of a distributed order management (DOM) system is to intelligently broker orders across the various systems and processes utilized by the multiple parties involved in replenishing an order. Then we explored the benefits for retailers. Today I want to discuss DOM in the context of the communications sector.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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6 Questions To Ask 3rd Party Logistics Companies for 2015 and Beyond

GlobalTranz

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Many different factors have been previously discussed on specific details of selecting a 3PL , but have you truly learned how to identify the top-notch 3rd Party Logistics Companies from the fly-by-night, intermediary 3rd Party Logistics Companies?

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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

I didn’t do it. I came back from vacation on Monday to find almost 1,000 emails in my inbox. I selected them all and held my finger just above the Delete key — “How liberating, how euphoric it would be,” I told myself, “a split second, that’s all it would take”…but I just couldn’t do it. Instead, I clicked the Delete key about 985 times over the course of the week, because most of the emails were either junk, outdated, or not worth keeping.

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The Internet of Things Revolution

Enterra Insights

“A funny thing happened on the way to the internet of things,” writes Richard Waters (@RichardWaters). “Many of the ‘things’ … Continued. The post The Internet of Things Revolution appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Inbound logistics requirements for the new automotive supply chain

The Network Effect

SMMT/Ltd Flickr. Note: This is an ongoing series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices. In my last four posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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Three Ways Supplier Collaboration Creates Real Value for Manufacturers

ivalua

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. 1. Innovating. If you work in product design or engineering, supplier collaboration is focused on integrating strategic suppliers into your product innovation efforts.

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Twitter Insights from GT Nexus Bridges 2015 Conference

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: I was completely unplugged on vacation last week, so it wasn’t until I returned to the office on Monday that I learned Infor is acquiring GT Nexus (a Talking Logistics sponsor). I’m still digesting the news, and I haven’t had a chance to speak with anyone at Infor or GT Nexus yet, so I’ll wait to share my thoughts on the deal until Friday.

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The World Needs to Discuss Changing Agricultural Practices

Enterra Insights

“To meet the growing global demand for food this century,” writes Giovanni Rodriguez (@giorodriguez), co-founder and CEO of SocialxDesign, “we … Continued. The post The World Needs to Discuss Changing Agricultural Practices appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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What the Chinese Shipping Merger Tells Us About the Future of Freight

Elementum

The merger between two Chinese freight shippers points to a lack of transparency and efficiency in the freight industry. What do I need to know about China’s shipping merger? Two Chinese shipping companies, Cosco and CSCL, are merging to form one alliance. The companies, who represent the 6th and 7th largest shippers in the world respectively, will become the 4th largest freight mover once the two have combined.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Trans-Pacific Partnership: Possibility to Transform Trade

NFI Industries

American companies are looking to expand their business and maximize globalization. The U.S. is now in the process of negotiating the largest regional trade agreement to date 1. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade document is ten years in the making and has the potential to transform trade for all countries involved. There are twelve countries involved.

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That Time Again: Gartner’s 2015 Supply Chain Top 25

ModusLink Corporation

Once again, Gartner released its Supply Chain Top 25 and while this year’s list has one less technology firm represented, familiar names including Toyota and Home Depot join the others in being recognized for supply chain greatness. For the past 11 years, this Gartner list has been a reliable benchmark for the supply chain industry. […]. The post That Time Again: Gartner’s 2015 Supply Chain Top 25 appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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Kraft/Heinz Merger Highlights Need for Cognitive Value Chain™

Enterra Insights

The Kraft Heinz Co. recently announced that it was laying off 2500 employees in the U.S. and Canada (including 700 … Continued. The post Kraft/Heinz Merger Highlights Need for Cognitive Value Chain™ appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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International SAP Conference on Supply Chain 2015

Supply Chain Movement

International SAP Conference on Supply Chain 2015. Date: 1-2 October, 2015. Venue: Darmstadtium Congress Centre, Darmstadt, Germany. Organisation: T.A. Cook Consultants Limited. URL: [link]. Join us this October at a business-focussed, customer-led event – the 2 nd International SAP® Conference on Supply Chain in Darmstadt, Germany. Learn how to leverage innovation and technology to increase visibility, agility, and transform your supply chain into a demand network.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Trans-Pacific Partnership: Possibility to Transform Trade

NFI Industries

American companies are looking to expand their business and maximize globalization. The U.S. is now in the process of negotiating the largest regional trade agreement to. Read more. 08/18/2015. Distribution. Global. Supply Chain. Transportation. Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation, Intermodal.

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The Future of Supply Chain and How to Prepare

Arkieva

In preparation for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , Lora Cecere spoke with Bram Desmet, Managing Director of Arkieva’s Channel Partner Solventure , in an episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights. The Straight Talk podcasts are designed to benefit the supply chain leader that is on the go and wants to be in the know. During this podcast, Bram and Lora discuss the future of supply chains and integration.

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Imagine: A Cognitive Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

This coming September Enterra Solutions® is one of the sponsors for the Supply Chain Insights 3rd Annual Supply Chain Summit. … Continued. The post Imagine: A Cognitive Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Story of Things: Automated Warehouses

Elementum

Warehouses went for years without seeing any innovation. Now, they're getting some key upgrades, and changing the global supply chain as we know it.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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The Advantages of Real-Time Supply Chain Information

ModusLink Corporation

To keep up with increased consumer expectations for everything from personalization to overnight, two-day and even same day shipping, consumer product companies are being forced to make their supply chains operate faster and more efficiently than ever before. The slightest mistake or oversight could cause product delays, leading to loss of sales to competitors.

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What Price Truck Driver Shortages?

MIT Supply Chain

A shortage of truck drivers has bedeviled the logistics industry for so long, that it’s difficult to imagine a time when filling driver vacancies was not a problem. What is also difficult to fathom is why simply paying these workers more is not a solution. Based on the economics of supply and demand – […].

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A Race Against the Clock: Shipping Produce Internationally

NFI Industries

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that one-third of food produced for human consumption worldwide is lost annually in the process. Read more. 08/25/2015. Distribution. Global. Supply Chain. Transportation. Distribution, Transportation, Supply Chain, Global.