Four Ways to Better Inventory Planning That Go Beyond Tech
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REPOST: The Supply Chain is Broken – How to Fix it with Jeff Dangelo
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 30, 2022
The Supply Chain is Broken – How to Fix it with Jeff Dangelo. Larry Cepuran and Joe Lynch talk about Lou Gehrig Day and ALS, which stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Larry Cepuran is a friend of Joe’s who has been diagnosed with ALS, which is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS has no cure and very few treatments. About Jeff Dangelo.
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#1! Are you a Supply Chain Digital Champion?
ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
Digital Champion Best Practices. In today’s dynamic business environment, consumer behavior and expectations are changing dramatically. As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Most consumers are conducting their own research before making decisions, buying across multiple channels and expecting customized products and services.
Want to Succeed at a Large Firm? Become an Entrepreneur
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 30, 2022
Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil. Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil, has an interesting story to tell about how she advanced from being one of hundreds of managers at Jabil to being a senior director at this Fortune 500 company. Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is headquartered in the United States. The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies.
Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today.
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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last
ivalua
MAY 31, 2022
Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance.
This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2022
One of the issues with electric cars thus far has been the life of the battery. And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Researchers at Tesla have developed a new design for electric vehicle batteries that could last up to 100 years before needing to be replaced.
The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ? Feature Article by Wolfgang Lehmacher – Operating Partner, Anchor Group and Dweep Chanana – Managing Partner, Anchor Group. Recent years have placed supply chains into the spotlight and onto many board agendas. In a world of almost continuous disruptions and intense competition high performance supply chains have become the decisive factor.
The CTO Perspective with Mario Paluzzi
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 1, 2022
The CTO Perspective with Mario Paluzzi. Mario Paluzzi and Joe Lynch discuss the CTO perspective. Mario is the Chief Technical Officer at Reliance Partners , a commercial insurance agency specializing in risk management solutions for the transportation and logistics space. About Mario Paluzzi. Mario Paluzzi is Chief Technology Officer of Reliance Partners , a top ranked commercial insurance agency specializing in Logistics and Transportation.
AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
Enabling Assurance of Supply in the Global Marketplace
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2022
For a long time, companies had been redesigning their supply chain networks and practices to become more demand driven. However, with the pandemic-related disruptions in supply over the past two years, companies have had to shift their focus to be more supply driven. Their manufacturing, sales, and promotions plans are now driven more by what. Read more Enabling Assurance of Supply in the Global Marketplace.
Editor’s Choice: Why Modern Retail Demands Cloud-Native Technology
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. Making predictions about the future of retail – or anything – can be a fool’s errand. However, retail as a whole has experienced a period where the future is being thrust upon it at an alarming rate.
The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. Feature Article by Blume Global. To say the last two years have been difficult for the supply chain industry is a significant understatement. From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging.
Logility Recognized as Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 25th Consecutive Year
Logility
JUNE 2, 2022
Logility chosen for delivering pioneering technology solutions that power today’s supply chains. ATLANTA – June 2, 2022 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced as a winner of Inbound Logistics’ 2022 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers award. This marks the 25th consecutive year Logility has received this recognition, which honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence.
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 3, 2022
Erik Weihenmayer, the adventurer and first blind person to summit Mount Everest, was this year’s Commencement Speaker at the University of Vermont. His talk was very inspiring, as you might expect, and funny too. For example, he shared some stories about his friend and fellow climber Chris Morris, who had a whole collection of “posi-pessimism”. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022).
Freightos is going public…and how we got here
Freightos
MAY 31, 2022
Today we’re excited to announce that (drumroll…) Freightos is going public! The official announcement is here. This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. First, some background. I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012. Why? Because I believe that world trade is important.
The Green Corridor – From Gray to Green – Possible Answers For Our Ocean Plastics Conundrum
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
The Green Corridor – From Gray to Green – Possible Answers For Our Ocean Plastics Conundrum. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio. Plato once said: Necessity is the mother of invention. This is no better demonstrated than by the work done by Ocean Purpose Project (OPP). A few weekends ago, I participated in a beach cleanup organized by my local Democrats Abroad chapter at Pasir Ris Beach in the northeastern corner of Singapore.
Joseph Shamir to Retire as ToolsGroup CEO; Inna Kuznetsova Named Successor
ToolsGroup
MAY 30, 2022
BOSTON (May 31, 2022) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today that Joe (Yossi) Shamir will retire from his role as CEO. Inna Kuznetsova, formerly CEO of 1010data, will be his successor. Shamir will continue to be an active ToolsGroup board member and advisor to ToolsGroup investor Accel-KKR.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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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.
Implementing an Effective Logistics Strategy
Enterra Insights
JUNE 3, 2022
When a person hears the term “strategy,” they often think about military operations. Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese military strategist wrote, “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” The late Hall of Fame baseball player Yogi Berra stated the same thing in a different way: “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” A strategy is a plan of action that
Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.
Thinking Outside The Box – Fact or Myth?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Thinking Outside The Box – Fact or Myth? Opinion Editorial by Joe Lombardo –Transformational Management Consultant. Overview. The challenges we face in managing our businesses, are increasing at a complex rate. Changes in our landscape are evolving at a faster trend than ever before. Keeping up, to stay ahead is no trivial matter and this the focus of my thoughts on what is really important – Growth Mindset.
Industry 4.0 and How Data is Changing Manufacturing!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 2, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Your Company for Industry 4.0! Industry 4.0 , sometimes also called the fourth industrial revolution , is a trend of data exchange and automation in changing manufacturing and manufacturing technologies. This data exchange and automation is meant to make factories and plants smarter.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Why Manufacturers Need to Rethink AI in Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
JUNE 1, 2022
The following article, written by me, was published in Industry Today on 27 May 2022. Throughout the industrial value chain, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been adopted at an accelerating rate. According to a 2021 Google Cloud report , 76% of manufacturers have turned to digital enablers and disruptive technologies such as data analytics, cloud, and AI due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
Part 1 HERE. Amrest, a restaurant operations leader in Europe, has shown growth and resiliency despite economic downturns. By bridging their finance gaps, their business as seen significant growth and expansion. . Amrest runs more than 2300 locations, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks franchises, along with its own brands of restaurants.
Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy. Feature Article by Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp). Climate change is a major threat to the earth, causing more frequent and intense droughts, storms, rising sea levels and melting glaciers. All of this has led companies in the commercial space to prioritise sustainability, which includes a trend towards adopting solar energy.
Three Imminent Threats at the Intersection of Geopolitics and Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2022
Over the next 12-18 months, companies will be witnessing an avalanche in slow motion. .
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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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.
Championing Supply Chain Digitalization
Enterra Insights
MAY 31, 2022
We live in a digital age in which, according to Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update,” he writes. “Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] Staff writers at Gadget go even further.
Remote IT support will help small businesses this Jubilee weekend
IT Supply Chain
MAY 30, 2022
By Sion Lewis (pictured). GM, EMA at GoTo. The post Remote IT support will help small businesses this Jubilee weekend appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. Feature Article by Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management.
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