Kinaxis
AUGUST 5, 2014
'by John Westerveld Imagine yourself in this scenario; You wake up at the usual time, and over coffee, you review the news. As you flip through the articles on your iPad, you see it. A major earthquake in Taiwan. Then you get the e-mail. One of your key suppliers uses a supplier that is in the area affected by the quake and is effectively shut down for the foreseeable future… Uh oh.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 7, 2014
'If we feel that today we have achieved a level of goodness across our supply network planning and operations, how do we target and mobilize toward greatness? The challenge for us in today’s competitive environment is how to evolve from ‘good’ to ‘great.’ We’ve gotten to ‘good’ by deploying the dominant technologies of today, but whose architectural design unfortunately perpetuates significant latency and inefficiency across the supply network.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 5, 2014
'What if you could accurately predict how your supply chain will perform in the future? Know how a strategy change will impact your service levels or costs? Predict when you will stock out or be late with a shipment? To do this you need ESP. Not extra-sensory perception, but it’s the next best thing from […]. The post Use Simulation Planning to Predict Future Supply Chain Performance appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2014
'This past Saturday, an explosion at the Kunshan Zhongrong Metal Products factory in China killed at least 75 workers and injured at least 185 others. Zhongron supplies aluminum alloy wheel hubs to another company, Citic Dicastal Wheel Manufacturing Co., which is a supplier to General Motors (GM). In a statement on Sunday, GM was quick to note that it did not have a direct relationship with Zhongrong , which it described as a Tier 2 supplier, and added that Tier-1 suppliers such as Dicastal are
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
Kinaxis
AUGUST 7, 2014
'by Melissa Clow. Here at Kinaxis, we are starting to gear up for this year’s Kinexions (our annual training & user conference ). As we get closer, I’m remembering all the great interviews we were able to do with customers and analysts. So, on this ‘Throw Back Thursday’, I would like to share Applied Materials case study, ‘Agility enables Customer Satisfaction and Growth’ at Kinexions.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 4, 2014
'When Shakespeare used the phrase, “The worm has turned,” he knew his audience would understand that he meant a reversal of fortune. “Worm” was a term for ‘dragon.’ In fairy tales, the flying dragon spewing fire would ravage fields and villages. To be in the dragon’s path resulted in destruction. In shipper/carrier relationships, too many […].
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2014
'One of my favorite toys as a boy was Stretch Armstrong, a muscle-man action figure with a stretchable body. As the catalog picture below illustrates, you could pull its arms and legs up to four feet in length (although I never had the strength to pull them out that far). “Stretch him long, stretch him thin, watch him return to shape again” — over and over again, until he ultimately developed a tear, and the great mystery of what was inside (red gelled corn syrup) came oozing out. .
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 6, 2014
'Today we see a lot of writing about Supply Chain. Technology is advancing rapidly and we are seeing changes almost on a daily basis; progress is simply enormous. However, some things never change and this is what I discuss here – things that never change. I am not going to tell you about anything difficult. What I mentioned above is as old as humanity but all too often forgotten.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 6, 2014
'A case study on planning techniques. No matter what business you are in, there is always a need for future estimates in order to plan. However, at a more finite level, it may be critical to take a closer examination of how precision and accuracy of a forecast strategy affect other parts of your planning process. This perspective reveals observations of how different forecasting strategies affect simulated safety stock levels and replenishments.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 6, 2014
'The financial supply chain needs more attention than it usually gets. Traditionally, the focus of supply chain management is on the movement of finished goods and raw materials across the value chain. But companies also need to pay attention to the flow of money. The movement of money happens in the form of bank credits […]. The post Efficient Financing Options Help Enhance Factory Standards in Emerging Markets appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, an
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2014
'So you’re a shipper intrigued by Big Data tools and technology to improve transportation management initiatives. Should you implement a technology solution from a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or is it more effective to select a pure-play TMS provider to leverage your data? Your current 3PL has a technology that seems like a neatly bundled offering, but before you agree to use their tool, consider the following strategy which delivers the best of both worlds.
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 4, 2014
'Direct conversations through on-site engagement with different lines of business is the most direct and effective means of understanding how sourcing processes are occurring today, as well as understanding how the sourcing need evolves and is expressed to suppliers. The initial approach should be selected based on the greatest likelihood of success, not necessarily the area of biggest spending.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 4, 2014
'31st International Supply Chain Conference. Date: 22-24 October 2014. Venue: InterContinental und Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof, Berlin (Germany). Organisation: BVL. URL: [link]. A fundamental idea behind the International Supply Chain Conference is and was to disseminate publicly logistics knowledge of experts to the general public. From the start, establishing a platform for making business contacts and initiating business deals played an important role.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 8, 2014
'Its the beginning of August and already I’ve been inundated with back-to-school advertisements. I suppose this is better than the Christmas ads that will plague us following Labor Day, but still, it just seems a bit early for me. My son doesnt go back to school for another 5 weeks. But retailers are all in […]. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 2 – 8) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2014
'At the top of my family tree, the one planted here after my parents arrived from Cuba, youll find a small bodega nestled in the branches. For more than two decades, my dad and uncles labored from sunrise to sunset, six days a week, in that neighborhood store, and their hard work and sacrifices opened the door to opportunity for me and my sister and cousins.
MIT Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2014
'Cost to serve is a key financial measure that helps companies decide how to segment markets and support customers cost-effectively. However, the way this value is calculated varies from company to company, particularly in terms of how certain costs – including those associated with managing supply chains – are taken into account. A top-down method for calculating the measure developed by the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI) offers a better way to compute cost to serve, espec
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 5, 2014
'[This article is brought to you by Slimstock]. The assortment of the Belgian bicycle manufacturer and wholesaler Minerva is growing considerably. Since CEO Peter Bruggeman took over the company in 2009, the number of SKUs increased from 3,000 to 7,000. And the end is not yet in sight. Previously, Minerva was particularly known as a bicycle brand. Nowadays the market demands more, from bikes, to accessories, shoes, wheels and much more.
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BlueYonder
AUGUST 7, 2014
'On July 18, JDA was privileged to host the 5 th edition of the SCPC (Supply Chain Practitioners’ Council) at our new office facility in Bangalore, India. SCPC’s goal is to bring industry supply chain practitioners together for knowledge sharing, learning best practices and collaboratively solving supply chain challenges, and this edition’s theme was “Crafting Responsive Supply Chains for Profit.”.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
AUGUST 5, 2014
'It’s easy to understand the importance of routine checkups with medical professionals like doctors and dentists to gauge a body’s health. Many people have a similar approach with insurance policies or financial investments—annually verifying that the coverage or diversification is still appropriate. So, why wouldn’t you apply the same rigor to supply chains?
Tecsys
AUGUST 5, 2014
Information technologies have evolved and so have the expectations of the business community. Do you remember when the main objective was automation? Now organizations who continue to view their supply chain applications as transactional engines are missing huge opportunities. Supply chain applications must provide a competitive edge by offering differentiation, depth of functionality, adaptability and robust analytics.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 7, 2014
'My first day at Quintiq and my desk looks quite empty. A few notepads, pens, a folder with onboarding materials and what is this? a book titled The Goal. A novel? I certainly did not expect a novel to be part of the recommended reading. Still, it must be on my desk for a reason. So I take the book home and this is how I meet Alex Rogo who is about to teach me a lesson or two.
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The Network Effect
AUGUST 6, 2014
'Indian e-commerce site Flipkart made a loud splash last week when they raised $1 billion in fresh funds. Obviously, this was done in preparation for competing with giant online retailers already well-established as big fish in this pond. Flipkart is India’s largest e-commerce company, so the announcement was big news. But as I explain in my latest video The Alibaba Effect , Alibaba is so well-positioned with funding, advanced technology, logistics, customer service, and marketing that Flipka
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2014
'On July 30 th , I hosted a webinar where my friend and colleague, Erik Malin gave a presentation on the changing relationship between the LTL carriers and 3PLs. Erik is the Director of Strategy at CarrierDirec t. CarrierDirect works with the top transportation and logistics companies so they definitely have their fingers on the pulse of the LTL industry.
Tompkins Blog
AUGUST 4, 2014
'Indian e-commerce site Flipkart made a loud splash last week when they raised $1 billion in fresh funds. The post Flipkart: A Threat to Alibaba? Not Really appeared first on Tompkins International.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 6, 2014
'How possession time management contributes to an efficient end result. Millions of people rely on train services every day to reach their destinations. In order to increase passenger satisfaction and stay competitive in an ever more liberalized market, train operators have to find ways to deliver a higher level of service. The last couple of years have seen train operators offer free Wi-Fi access on board, as well as “guarantee” services.
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Kinaxis
AUGUST 6, 2014
'by CJ Wehlage. Take a good long look at this picture. That’s my ignominy. That’s my garage. When we moved to San Diego, we loved the weather, we loved the ocean sunsets and we loved getting rid of our parka coats, gloves, scarves and tossle caps. Roddy Martin, my colleague from AMR Research, now with Accenture, often uses the term “ah-ha” moment.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2014
'The post Staying Competitive: The Changing LTL Carrier / Broker Environment appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.
Tompkins Blog
AUGUST 4, 2014
'By Jim Tompkins. Indian e-commerce site Flipkart made a loud splash last week when they raised $1 billion in fresh funds. Obviously, this was done in preparation for competing with giant online retailers already well-established as big fish in this pond. Flipkart is India’s largest e-commerce company, so the announcement was big news. But as I explain in my latest video The Alibaba Effect , Alibaba is so well-positioned with funding, advanced technology, logistics, customer service, and marketi
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