AIMMS
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Sales & Operations planning has been around for 30 years. It was created initially by Oliver Wight and has become the standard procedure to improve business performance and predictability. Throughout the years, we’ve witnessed waves of interest in S&OP and its evolution IBP, which incorporates financial planning. In the past 2 years, we’ve seen the appeal of S&OP increase a lot more.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Demand on distribution centers and warehouses are greater than ever, and promises of more reshoring around the country indicate the strain will only grow tighter. Rather than building new facilities, consider using these tips to optimize your existing facility to achieve higher thruput. 1. Analyze Current Processes. A company cannot increase operational efficiency of their warehouses without knowing where current resources are being used.
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Kinaxis
DECEMBER 1, 2016
by Dr. Madhav Durbha Digital supply chain is the “in” thing! Don’t take my word for it, though. Just google the term. You will come across many articles talking about how supply chains are being remade by industry 4.0, internet of things (IoT), 3D printing, big data analytics, cloud computing and so on. But what most of these articles focus on are the means rather than the ends for the digital supply chain.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
Holiday travel. Packed airports and the children screaming in unison. Today as I sit scrunched into a coach seat in 26C, working on this blog post and hoping to not spill my coffee on my neighbor, I dutifully type to complete my weekly post. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I give thanks for our clients and the ability to do what we do. Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me.
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.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
We’ve all heard about the big elephant in the room. But how about the big bear? During his presentation at Kenco’s Customer Summit a few weeks ago, Fab Brasca from JDA Software referenced the giant 7 ft. 9 in. stuffed teddy bear that Costo sells , and although it was just a passing comment, the bear came to symbolize for me so much about supply chain management today: its large scale and scope, its growing complexity, and how sometimes it leaves you confused, in awe, or in disbelief.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AIMMS
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Sales & Operations planning has been around for 30 years. It was created initially by Oliver Wight and has become the standard procedure to improve business performance and predictability. Throughout the years, we’ve witnessed waves of interest in S&OP and its evolution IBP, which incorporates financial planning. In the past 2 years, we’ve seen the appeal of S&OP increase a lot more.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins on Black Friday, tests even the best supply chain. “As the holiday season … Continued. The post How the Holidays will Impact Your Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
River Logic
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Over the last month, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Chain expert Niels Van Hove has published a series of expert interviews on his blog, Supply Chain Trend. The goal was to understand where S&OP stands today and what each interviewee's view is for the future. Below is a list of the 5 interviews he conducted with a link to each, as well as an introduction on why Van Hove chose to conduct this series on S&OP.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. In part two, Chuck focuses on how to draft your terms and conditions. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant.
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Logility
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Hostess Brands has a long tradition of creating iconic products loved by consumers young and old. In 2012, Hostess devotees feared the Twinkie might disappear forever, but Hostess Brands executed what many consider one of the most successful re-launches in history. How did they launch a company from the ground up in just a matter of months? It took a combination of a new customer-centric philosophy, the right people and a new and improved supply chain supported by advanced technology.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 1, 2016
The digital path to purchase and omnichannel operations are complicating supply chain operations in a number of ways. The staff … Continued. The post The Digital Path to Purchase Requires Multiple Supply Chains appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
By Irv Grossman | Executive Vice President, Americas | Chainalytics With Black Friday behind us and Cyber Week in full swing, the 2016 holiday shopping season is off to a great start. Fortune announced that “Cyber Monday 2016 was the biggest day in the history of U.S. e-commerce.” For months, retailers have diligently prepared their teams for the holiday … The post What Happens After the Holiday Fulfillment Fun is Over?
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
As a second blog post in a two part series, we are providing practical examples of how dock scheduling systems can improve existingprocesses due to its collaborative and automated features.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Tompkins Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Supply chain professionals know that running a distribution operation comes with several well known challenges. The post Warehouse Strategy: Put Wall Systems appeared first on Tompkins International.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Nobody likes to get ripped off; but, experts note the holiday shopping season presents an almost irresistible opportunity for thieves. … Continued. The post ‘Tis the Season for Cargo Theft appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
PINC
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Team work or risky situation? (Kids, please don't try this at home.).
NFI Industries
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The supply chain offers significant employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds yet recruitment seems to fall short as the need grows. A 3PL with a consistent understanding of company vision can provide the talent and capabilities needed to keep supply chains moving and growing through innovation and precision. Where the Supply Chain Falls Short.
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Elementum
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. They’ve also named themselves as a cross-border logistics service and an ocean freight company, with ports in Japan, Europe, and the United States.
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Looking ahead to 2017, it is important for logistics managers to consider their supply chain strategy, logistics infrastructure and provider relationships, and risk mitigation in the face of increasing complexity.
Arkieva
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Environmental challenges and an increasing population have presented industrial agriculture companies with the need for innovative, sustainable farm practices. Arkieva customer, Driscoll’s with headquarters in Watsonville California, is leading the charge on innovative and environmentally safe agriculture practices—setting the stage for a revolution in the berry production industry.
Parade
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Decades ago, brokerages were mandated by grocery and automotive industries to adopt EDI. This new technology reduced human labor on both sides, increasing visibility and driving down shipping costs. Suppliers that failed to comply lost business, while the suppliers that embraced EDI went on to transform our national supply chain. Fast-forward to the present and the brokerages who went along with the evolving market have become household names: Swift, JB Hunt, Burris Logistics, and Old Dominion.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Wednesday | 30 November 2016 Iterative network design and planning is essential for companies to be successful in serving costumers efficiently, consolidating new assets, or expanding into new markets or products. Fact-based analysis helps them to increase market share, reduce costs and meet stringent customer demands via increasingly complex channels.
Oracle SCM
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
It's that time of the year again: the time for savings! With Cyber Monday in full force, it is time to save big. Luckily for the supply chain community, savings are being extended to the biggest Supply Chain event of the year - the Modern Supply Chain Experience event in San Jose, CA. Right now, you can save $700 (USD) on the registration price by entering the code "CYBER17" when registering for the event.
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
After reading an interesting article about the Lean Supply Chain that encourages businesses to consider purchasing collaborative and automation software when conducting Lean techniques, I immediately thought readers might appreciate some practical examples of this.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
As we approach the end of 2016, I thought it was the perfect time to bring you a very relevant and timely video from earlier this year. In this JDA TV segment, Kelly Thomas, Senior VP and Chief Product Officer at JDA, discusses the key initiatives that companies need to take to stay competitive. We’re entering the third wave of supply chain management, defined by a greater use of cognitive techniques, machine learning, data science, and the digitization of everything.
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Material Handling & Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Bloomberg. Online spending onCyber Monday rose 12% to a record $3.45 billion, however.Black Friday almost caught up, with $3.34 billion spent online, a gain of 21.6% from a year ago. read more.
APICS
DECEMBER 2, 2016
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and retailers and distributors are working hard to meet customers’ needs. However, with more trucks filled with merchandise hitting the roads during the busy buying and shipping season, cargo theft is expected to “surge,” according to NBC Los Angeles.
EcoVadis
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
We are at the threshold of a new level of requirements and expectations for reporting of non-financial information (NFI) such as Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). New laws, norms and regulations that require reporting on S upply Chain that you have been hearing about for the past few years are now coming into force. These new imperatives bring increased scrutiny and expectations from clients, customers, and all stakeholders of CSR practices and transparency in your supplier m
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