Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

By Maha Muzumdar. Original version published in APICS Extra , July 2010. The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2017

In modern order fulfillment, the demand for an order management system is unparalleled. Prior to the rise of e-commerce, orders were handled through faxes and direct mail. However, the growth of e-commerce and Big Box retailers required systems that could streamline the entire process, getting more orders processed with fewer delays. As customers grew to demand greater seamlessness between online, brick-and-mortar sales and every channel in between, the modern order management system (OMS) was

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. To the contrary, it’s often about rethinking how we view our operations, leverage all our stakeholders, and in the end, deliver the best experience to the customer. Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products.

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River Logic

JULY 12, 2017

More than likely, you’re going to be making significant investments in your supply chain over the next several years (or perhaps you’ve already started). If so, it’s worth looking at the recent findings from the 2017 CSCO Supply Chain survey by Gartner.

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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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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2017

“A new technology is redefining the way we transact,” assert analysts from Goldman Sachs. “If that sounds incredibly far-reaching, that’s … Continued. The post Blockchain and Trust appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ 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. In this post, Marie Delphine Achille from Quintiq shares three insights about cross-border e-commerce. Did you know that the value of cross-border and domestic e-commerce is forecasted to be worth a whopping $3.4 trillion in 2020?

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

Finance speaks a different language than supply chain. But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process. In its report Partner with Finance to Monetize the S&OP Conversation , Gartner says finance is not taking part in S&OP meetings at 40% of companies; mostly because finance leaders are unaware of how S&OP can help a business realize its financial goals and objec

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TMC

JULY 14, 2017

As technology continues to revolutionize the way we do business and meet customer demands, are you leveraging the latest innovations to optimize your supply chain and stay ahead of your competition? Across industries, technology platforms, tools, and applications are built to help your business save time and money, help manage behind-the-scenes operations, and provide a competitive advantage.

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Arkieva

JULY 14, 2017

Supply chain transparency and visibility are one of the topmost concerns for most manufacturing business leaders. Without the proper collaboration between the different players within the supply chain, it becomes difficult to create an S&OP that promote productivity, reduce costs, and improve service levels. In this week’s ‘Supply Chain Talk,’ Arkieva CEO Harpal Singh discusses the top 10 rules for creating a collaborative planning process.

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 13, 2017

I like to say that supply chain management is synonymous with risk management, and the risks are growing every day, everything from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Unfortunately, many companies are falling short in managing these risks effectively. In what ways are they falling short? “I think it’s in failing to have a supply chain risk strategy,” said Phil Lavin, Development Consultant IT at Siemens Postal Parcel & Airport Logistics, in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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ModusLink Corporation

JULY 10, 2017

We’re all used to Black Friday, and (more recently) Cyber Monday, but it now looks like Prime Day is set to be another date in the shopping frenzy calendar. Amazon’s third annual Prime Day is tomorrow (though deals are already underway – check them out here!), and early projections show that it could generate as […]. The post What Retailers Can Learn from Amazon Prime Day appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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NFI Industries

JULY 11, 2017

This time last year, the $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion project was completed. The canal reopened with a new set of locks on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides for ships to easily flow through the canal without risk of delay due to accident or various water levels. During the expansion, there was also an. Read More.

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TMC

JULY 14, 2017

As technology continues to revolutionize the way we do business and meet customer demands, are you leveraging the latest innovations to optimize your supply chain and stay ahead of your competition? Across industries, technology platforms, tools, and applications are built to help your business save time and money, help manage behind-the-scenes operations, and provide a competitive advantage.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

I will be climbing to the clouds this Sunday. Well, not literally. It’s a bike ride I’m participating in as part of my training for our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team ride this September in support of JDRF. You know who else has been hitting the roads? My teammates Andrew Clarke, CFO at C.H. Robinson , and Steve Wallace, Inside Sales Executive at Elemica.

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CHAINalytics

JULY 12, 2017

In my last blog, I talked about the idea of transformational change, the great value the change management discipline brings and the powerful impact it has when used in conjunction with good project management. I shared that my experience has taught me that without a deliberate approach to change, transformation is fraught with trials. I … The post Change Management Part One – Make People Aware That Change Is Coming… appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 11, 2017

By offering incentives to shoppers to use buy online and pick up in stores, retailers are driving more foot traffic into stores, and shoppers potentially can buy more than they intended to, boosting store sales. read more.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2017

A variety of trends are coming together to transform the modern warehouse. The warehouse management system market is experiencing a period of rapid growth as a variety of industry conditions come together to make the supply chain, distribution and fulfillment aspects of businesses extremely important. Many of these systems involve warehouse automation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2017

Bennett Adelson, CEO of MacroPoint discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is real-time freight visibility so important for shippers and 3PLs? What is Network Effectiveness and how does it impact the total cost and value of visibility? What benefits does real-time freight visibility provide to shippers, carriers, and brokers?

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 12, 2017

Pegasus Software has announced that Bell Lighting, the manufacturer and supplier of light sources and fixtures to the electrical wholesale industry, has extended its Opera 3 deployment with a new warehouse system.

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TMC

JULY 14, 2017

As technology continues to revolutionize the way we do business and meet customer demands, are you leveraging the latest innovations to optimize your supply chain and stay ahead of your competition? Across industries, technology platforms, tools, and applications are built to help your business save time and money, help manage behind-the-scenes operations, and provide a competitive advantage.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2017

A variety of trends are coming together to transform the modern warehouse. The warehouse management system market is experiencing a period of rapid growth as a variety of industry conditions come together to make the supply chain, distribution and fulfillment aspects of businesses extremely important. Many of these systems involve warehouse automation.

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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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AFFLINK

JULY 12, 2017

The driverless car will certainly play an important role in your supply chain optimization within the upcoming years. Last year, we wrote an article about self-driving cars and how they will change the supply chain. We hear so much about self-driving cars, but the first prototypes still haven’t hit the open road. So the question remains: what are the most current developments on these self-driving dream machines that will revolutionize the supply chain?

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FLEXE

JULY 12, 2017

<p>For years, business strategies drove the supply chain to be linear and stable. Distribution channels and the buying experience were well defined, so supply chain operations could be, too. Today’s market is a little different.</p> <p>The rise of eCommerce and omnichannel shopping has disrupted traditional buying experiences and linearity of supply chain operations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2017

Beginning August items that are fast-turning must deliver orders 100% full on the correct date, 75% of the time. If items are late or missing during a month period the supplier will be fined 3% of the value. Early shipments are fined as well or will incur a fine of 3% of the values. read more.

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 environments. The growing Industry 4.0 movement offers the promise of connected devices bringing applications, IT services, robotics systems and humans together in a world where data moves between stakeholders at a breakneck pace. This would result in an overhaul of industrial processes, as increased access to data can lead to a greater degree of flexibility and responsiveness within the sector.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JULY 14, 2017

Supply chain consultants in New Zealand know that this far-flung corner of the world is replete with logistics opportunities and challenges, just like any other nation. However, they also know that few nations have the same combination of opportunities and challenges. New Zealand’s remote location, inter-island geography, and contrast in demand density between urban and rural regions, combine to make innovation vital for success in supply chain management.

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3PL Insights

JULY 13, 2017

For Natural Red , after having won Detroit Fulfillment Initiative’s recent “Pitch It” contest , the immediate goal is to go from selling 5 products a day, to selling 50 products a day. The ultimate goal? To see her products in a store like Target. Meeting with Natural Red’s founder, Karen Guilmette about her small business fulfillment needs meant asking the question: how can she get there?

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2017

UPS. When customers go shopping for high-tech products, they expect companies to immediately connect with their needs. Steer clear of these five key pitfalls, or you’ll send your customers to the competition. Do the right thing, and you’ll better your bottom line. read more.

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