CHAINalytics

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things beer, when specialty beers are refined and revealed to the world. I’ve always been a draft beer guy myself, not dabbling in grapefruit lagers or coffee-enhanced stouts. But I am clearly in the minority. Last year, more than 10,000 companies crafted beer — up from a mere 49 … The post Crafting Complexity: How Personalization is Changing Your Supply Chain appeared first on Chainalytics.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This past week, Forever 21, a fast-fashion apparel retailer with over 700 stores and 30,000 employees worldwide announced filing for Chapter 11. While the news struck the retail world, they aren’t the first large format retailer to announce store closures to re-center themselves and focus on their core products. However, they are the first to break this news after what felt like a long silence and reconciliation in the retail domain which signals to the rest of the market; store closures aren’t

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The post 5 Tips to Streamline Your Warehouse appeared first on The Network Effect.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Supply chain management evolves, and supply chain leaders have a grand opportunity to leverage supply chain automation and drive success. However, many leaders approach automation with a poor understanding of its capabilities, not to mention potential risks during implementation. To put the real power of automation (including its complimentary benefits through advanced AI, machine learning and big.read More.

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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

It has been awhile. After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. This blog post formed in my head as I worked with clients this month. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Before transportation management systems (TMSs) came into the picture, nearly all logistics processes were done on paper. Shippers spent countless hours calling and emailing internal and external partners just to ship their freight. Transportation management technology changed all of that. The first TMSs were housed on-premise and did speed up shipping processes.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

As explained by Supply Chain 24/7, consumers’ expectations for faster fulfillment continue to grow, and millennials specifically are willing to pay up to 30% more to get products faster. Unfortunately, this demands a seamless, efficient supply chain process. The most straightforward delay from poor collaboration could lead to a missed final mile delivery or even.read More.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

A question for Dodgers fans: Is it better to have played and lost like you did on Wednesday or never to have played at all like the Red Sox? I’m asking for a friend. In addition to the baseball playoffs, this was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics. So, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2019).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Driving operational growth and increasing supply chain efficiency in today’s ever-changing business world is a top priority for many companies. In order to grow in a rapidly evolving marketplace, organizations must possess the ability to use advanced algorithms and data analytics to generate the next wave of supply chain value. With the abundant data available and the advanced technologies now accessible to help harness it, organizations must establish effective strategies to curate data, produc

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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C3 Solutions

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Retailers across the globe strive for success—the fastest deliveries, the lowest costs, the customers that always return, and growth. Reality tells a different story. Amazon, Walmart, and Target relentlessly push the boundaries of what customers can expect; and smaller businesses suffer. The best-laid plans for supply chain management fall short too often, and a minor delay spells doom for all subsequent shipments.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Regardless of the current political climate, e-commerce expansion continues, and the global supply chain has grown more interdependent than ever. Shippers need to understand why LTL freight shipments spikes will affect their operations and how the right partner can mean the difference between success and failure. As e-commerce continues its march toward dominance over the.read More.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Gary Neights, Senior Director, Product Management at Elemica, discusses how digital networks are helping companies integrate customer portals into their end-to-end processes. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Integrating Customer Portals Into End-To-End Supply Chain Processes appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Gary Neights, Senior Director, Product Management at Elemica, discusses how digital networks are helping companies integrate customer portals into th

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Coca-Cola Consolidated implemented FourKites' real-time visibility solution. Change is hard, but real gains have been made in their supply chain operations. Brett Frankenberg, Senior Vice President of Product Supply Planning and Bottler Sales at Coca-Cola Consolidated described the journey at the FourKites user conference. The post Change is Hard, but Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Real-time Visibility Solution Refreshes the Bottom Line appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2019

QAD is pleased to announce the availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2019, the latest version of QAD’s flagship ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform. We are also excited to unveil updates to several other areas in the QAD solution portfolio. The goals of all our innovations are to improve user productivity, enhance operational efficiency and boost the organizational agility needed to rapidly respond to changing business environments.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 7, 2019

With 7% of Americans admitting to stealing it from hotels, comedian Johnny Carson causing a shortage of it in 1973 after he joked about the possibility of one and 49%…

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Julian Duerschmidt, VP of Business Development at GEODIS Supply Chain Optimization, discusses the current US-China trade war and its impact on supply chains. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Tariffs and Trade Wars: Is Anybody Winning? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Julian Duerschmidt, VP of Business Development at GEODIS Supply Chain Optimization, discusses the current US-China trade war and its impact on supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Sustainability has been a really hot topic around here lately. We’ve touched upon ways that companies are reducing their carbon footprint, re-engineering products to include recyclable materials, and using sustainable energy at their factories. But one area that often times goes under the radar is how to re-use consumer goods products that are already out in the market.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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River Logic

OCTOBER 9, 2019

What many don't realize is that a significant percentage of their total costs are tied up with the supply chain, especially for those businesses that outsource manufacturing.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When the Internet of Things (IoT) was first imagined, the vision was a vast network of connected machines benefiting the industrial sector. It didn’t take long, however, for businesses to realize there were consumer uses for IoT devices as well. Most people are now familiar with connected security systems, monitored doorbells, and the like. To distinguish consumer- and industrial-related IoT applications, some analysts divide discussions into IoT and Industrial IoT (IIoT) categories.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The Qatar Trade Summit is scheduled to be held from the 25th – 27th of November 2019, in Doha, Qatar. The high level summit is conceptualized to address the long term and broad spectrum impact of Logistics and Supply Chain in the nation economic progress. Supplier Management is a growing challenge for Supply Chains. In a world characterized by VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity), there are daily reminders that risk management is no longer an option for Procurement and Supply

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The days of static supply chains, both globally and locally, are long gone. Enterprises now must deal with an immense level of complexity and volatility, with continual change being the new normal.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Understanding the differences between SAP Fiori and RFgen Mobile Development Studio will help you get the most out of your ERP environment. With SAP launching Fiori 3 , SAP users and ABAPers are getting excited for the latest developments in application development for their ERP stack. Often, we get questions about using SAP Fiori instead of RFgen’s Mobile Development Studio for rapid mobile app development.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Digital disruption has affected nearly every economic sector and the food and drink industry is no exception. While most food and drink stakeholders have concentrated on digitizing their supply chains, increasingly grocers are looking to the consumer side of digitization to grow their business. David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts, states, “Three key factors have created a perfect environment for growth of the online grocery market in the U.S. over the last five years.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 10, 2019

If you’ve ever watched a game of ping-pong from the sidelines, you know how dizzying it can be to keep up with the fast-paced changes of the sport. The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has been a ping-pong-like match for the ages, sending tariffs flying back and forth. You may find yourself (and you’re not alone) having a difficult time keeping up with the latest developments: when will tariffs be imposed, on what amount of goods, and how they could impact retail prices.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2019

At least 59% of organizations have suffered cyberattacks through third-party companies, according to a recent study.

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Maintaining a sustainable manufacturing facility is no ordinary task. At times, the difficulty of it can seem like a high-wire act. In fact, were manufacturing processes not primarily carried out within the confines of a warehouse, the Big Top would be a fitting replacement, as pulling it all together requires the balance of a trapeze artist or Cirque Du Soleil performer.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The use of advanced technologies is significantly transforming the manufacturing of all products and having a tremendous impact on the supply chain. Internet of Things, BOTS, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Augmented Reality and others are changing the way products are designed, produced, shipped and ultimately purchased and acquired by consumers. While all these technologies deliver many amazing benefits, they need to be considered disruptors as integrating them into current and future business p

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Nowadays, we all have a wide range of what I like to call ‘digital assistants’ at our fingertips, such as apps, quick Google look-ups or chat windows that can connect us to the other side of the world. This means you can have rapid access to any far-flung suppliers, and thanks to video calls you can even check out the on-site reality without having to set foot on a plane.

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