Kinaxis
JANUARY 25, 2017
by Duncan Klett Supplying products to customers is clearly important. If you can’t satisfy the needs of a prospective customer, that prospect can easily buy from someone else who can deliver what they want, when they want it. Lost sales and additional expediting costs hit your bottom line. At one level, end-to-end supply chain success is simple: get the right stuff to the right place at the right time.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 23, 2017
Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. While our initial predictions were somewhat concise, this update shows how incredibly far these entities have come.
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ToolsGroup
JANUARY 24, 2017
Machine learning is being incorporated into solutions in every walk of life - home thermostats, health monitoring systems, equipment maintenance, marketing software, etc. In the latest generation of products, machine learning is adding intelligence pretty much everywhere you look. Data is driving this trend. More data is available than ever before, but tools are needed to take advantage of it.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2017
Developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), the Harmonized System (HS) serves as a universal economic language for goods—an indispensable tool for global trade. It’s used by more than 200 countries and territories as a basis for customs tariffs. The HS is also used extensively by governments, international organizations, and the private sector for many other purposes: internal taxes, trade policies, monitoring of controlled goods, rules of origin, tariffs, price monitoring, quota controls
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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.
Kinaxis
JANUARY 23, 2017
by Alexa Cheater Closed Today. Fresh out of Supply Chain Talent. There’s no time like the present to talk about the future of supply chain management. That was the perfect lead-in for a great Supply Chain Insights webinar I attended recently – Journey to Supply Chain 2030. Admittedly, 2030 is a few years out. Sometimes it’s difficult to predict what’s going to happen next week let alone 14 or 15 years down the road.
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Logility
JANUARY 26, 2017
The late consultant, educator, and author, Peter Drucker, is often quoted as saying "you can't manage what you can't measure.” This holds just as true today as the day it was first said. I would take this a step further and say you can't know whether or not you are successful unless you have also defined what success is and track against that definition.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2017
With all of the changes happening in the supply chain and logistics realm — whether it’s technology, regulations, mergers and acquisitions, new business models and competitors — is the value equation in contract logistics changing too? That was the main question I addressed with Greg Boring, VP of Sales at Kenco Group , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.
Kinaxis
JANUARY 26, 2017
by Iman Niroomand Supply chain processes and transactions have been captured and automated by IT solutions. The process automation will help the supply chain planners and practitioners to do and track the operation tasks easily. While these innovations would reduce the planners daily job hassle significantly but not necessary would help planners to get the most efficient and optimal solutions.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 27, 2017
Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Carriers and shippers had to focus on compliance with regulations, optimizing existing and new resources and dealing with the trucking driver shortage. These trends held true throughout the year and led to innovative solutions, including greater emphasis on new technologies and software applications.
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SCM Research
JANUARY 23, 2017
The volume, variety and velocity of business and supply chain data are increasing dramatically. At the same time, improved technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning , are already on the horizon. Ernst & Young has recently published an interesting report, titled Digital Supply Chain: It’s All About That Data. The authors make one thing very clear: “Companies must act now to focus, simplify and standardize big data through an enterprise data management strategy.&
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 24, 2017
Note: Today’s post is part of our new “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Today’s post is from Manhattan Associates highlighting four methods for operationalizing scalable, labor-efficient and associate-friendly ship-from-store processes.
The Network Effect
JANUARY 26, 2017
CIOs, CTOs and cloud business solution providers engaged in planning, building and deploying cloud solutions have to consider a wide. The post Cloud Comes of Age: Multi-Enterprise Business Networks appeared first on The Network Effect.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 25, 2017
Last year, the technology trends in logistics seemed straightforward, and many of our technology predictions came true. The use of the new technologies, ranging from robotics to value-added services within transportation management systems (TMSs) saw greater implementation across supply chains via TMSaas, and widely-held beliefs about the supply chain’s limitations were tested.
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River Logic
JANUARY 24, 2017
If you make and keep just one resolution in 2017, we recommend you choose to read and learn more from industry experts. To help you achieve this, we’ve collected a list of our top ten best supply chain blogs from 2016, along with a few recommendations of posts you should have read but might have missed.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 24, 2017
Grocery shopping has been an activity in which humans have engaged since the first marketplaces were set up millennia ago. … Continued. The post Trends & Predictions 2017: Grocery Shopping appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
The Network Effect
JANUARY 26, 2017
If you look at the top rated companies, one thing stands out, their undying commitment to providing excellent customer service. The post Consumer-Centric Networks appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain 24/7
JANUARY 24, 2017
Predicting the future of supply chain management is a fool’s game, but new findings from CAPS Research gives a glimpse into how supply managers are preparing for tomorrow.
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
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 23, 2017
Call it a cop-out if you like, but seriously, predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really
AFFLINK
JANUARY 26, 2017
Proper hospital inventory management can be tricky: administrators and healthcare supply chain professionals must make sure their facilities have enough product to meet demand from doctors and nurses, but not too much that it negatively impacts the hospital’s budget or takes up too much space. Here are seven helpful tips for hospital administrators who want to ensure that they can improve the efficiency of their inventory management while keeping a handle on their supply costs: 1.
Arkieva
JANUARY 27, 2017
From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage. While it is nice to envision supply chains in 2020 or 2030 the truth is; for many manufacturing businesses, discussions about future supply chain innovations, often leads to a “yeah.right,” smirk by supply chain executives – this with good reason.
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 26, 2017
Online orders ship directly from the supplier’s warehouse, reducing spending on inventory By JENNIFER SMITH A growing number of retailers are relying on suppliers to ship online orders directly to customers, a strategy they hope will help them compete with e-commerce rivals without spending more on inventory. The practice, known as drop shipping, lets retailers … The post ‘Drop Shipping’ Looks Set to Go Mainstream as More Retailers Get on Board appeared first on Chainalytics.
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.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 25, 2017
Through its extensive span of activities, the supply chain sector offers wide-ranging possibilities for employment and career progression. The role of supply chain workers, simply put, is to contribute to or manage the process of producing the right amount of the right goods and getting them to the end-customer at the right time, ensuring customer satisfaction while being profitable.
NFI Industries
JANUARY 24, 2017
Bob Costello, chief economist for American Trucking Association, put it best “Forecasting has gotten more difficult. [But] things are pointing in the right direction 1.” The transportation industry is in a unique place where various political and economic factors could have an immense effect on the industry at any time. Drivers, hours of service, and service.
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2017
Only 2% of corporate sustainability programs achieve or exceed their aims, compared to 12% of other corporate transformation programs. read more.
BlueYonder
JANUARY 23, 2017
Friday in 5: Special Monday Edition. That’s right, our Friday in 5 blog on Monday! For the past two Friday’s we posted our NRF blogs to keep you up to date on the big show. So, as not to deprive you of the interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, we are bringing you this special Monday edition. Enjoy! Retailers are reflecting on the recent holiday shopping period, and making plans for a successful 2017.
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Tompkins Blog
JANUARY 26, 2017
By Tompkins International Staff Join us at the Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum 2017 (SCLF). We have another exciting addition to this year’s SCLF being held in Durham, NC May 8th to May 10th: Distribution Center (DC) tour. Beginning at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 8th we will be hosting a tour of Peter. The post Tour An Apparel Distribution Center!
RFgen
JANUARY 24, 2017
An increase in minimum wage will likely affect many companies supply chains. How will your company adjust its supply chain management strategies to address rising minimum wages? The answer to this question could determine not only the changes you make to your supply chain management process, but the types of systems you use to accomplish these goals.
CormSquare
JANUARY 24, 2017
Nobody said controlling indirect spend was easy. There is plenty to worry about. But the question is, what are the other main challenges in procurement being faced today? Let’s look at a Global CPO Survey from Deloitte and Odgers Berndtson. This survey was done on 324 senior procurement lea ders fr om 33 countries offering a deep insight into current procurement preoccupations.
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