Sat.Aug 12, 2017 - Fri.Aug 18, 2017

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6 Steps to Effectively Implement an Order Management System

GlobalTranz

Being in control of your supply chain and warehouse is essential to your success, and warehouse management systems follow suit. However, you need to do a bit more than just flip the proverbial switch, explains F. Curtis Barry & Company. Fortunately, you can follow these steps to ensure you implement an order management system properly. 1. Plan How to Implement an Order Management System.

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Life Sciences Industry Inventory Optimization Health Check

Logility

Over the last 100 years the average lifespan has doubled from 35 years to more than 70 years mostly due to advances in medicine and medical devices. In fact, experts predict that babies being born in developed countries today could have an average life expectancy approaching 100 years. Not many will argue against the benefits of advanced healthcare, but many believe we can get there at a lower cost.

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The Autonomous Supply Chain: Possible or Impossible?

River Logic

In the press, a great deal of attention is given to the concept of using drones to deliver parcels direct to people's homes as well as the use of autonomous delivery vehicles on the road. As exciting as these concepts are, a lot more work is needed before they are mature enough for large-scale implementation.

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Confronting Supply Chain Disruptions

Enterra Insights

“Even the biggest players in manufacturing are not immune to supply chain disruptions,” writes Kasey Hall. “Severe weather, factory fires, … Continued. The post Confronting Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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.

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Optimization Puzzle: Who’s Guilty? Dormouse, March Hare or Mad Hatter?

Arkieva

In my role as the Director of Analytics, I enjoy working with the Arkieva team and our clients, in building optimization models which help organizations make intelligent decisions with regards to meeting demand, capacity allocation, inventory levels, factory schedules, forecasting, and cancer research. These models are built using a variety of mathematical methods including Boolean […] Optimization Puzzle: Who’s Guilty?

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River Logic to Attend NASCES 2017 in Chicago

River Logic

DALLAS, TX — August 15, 2017 — River Logic will be exhibiting at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit September 11-12th in Chicago.

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Dealing with Inventory Shrink

Enterra Insights

Inventory shrink remains a problem for every retailer. How big of a problem? A year ago Joel Griffin (@SecInfoWatch) reported, … Continued. The post Dealing with Inventory Shrink appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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5 Things to Know About Setting Up a Better Supply Chain Performance Measurement System

Arkieva

Setting up a supply chain performance measurement system? Here are 5 things to know 5 Things to Know About Setting Up a Better Supply Chain Performance Measurement System was first posted on August 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Mapping the Knowledge Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

When I write about supply chains, I think readers naturally envision product and/or material supply chains.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. Like the country itself, China’s ambitions are massive. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the plan would link China’s Silk Road Economic Belt Project in Central Asia—which was aimed at connecting with

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Winning Supply Chain Teams Need to Collaborate

Enterra Insights

For years subject matter experts have touted the benefits of closer supply chain collaboration. For example, back in 2013 Leonie … Continued. The post Winning Supply Chain Teams Need to Collaborate appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Beyond Visibility: How to Build a Supply Chain That Thinks

Supply Chain 24/7

This white paper details how end-to-end visibility will bring about a cognitive, predictive and digital supply chain, in which the flow of goods, resources, and people are mapped by an equivalent flow of information.

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The Digitalization of Grocery – Part 2 of 4

BlueYonder

The first blog post in this series discussed the shift in consumer behavior, including where, how often and how we shop is setting in motion an unprecedented time of uncertainty and opportunity for the grocery industry. This part of the series will go into further detail around the digital component of grocery. Digital Commerce and Edge Signals. The rise of e-commerce will transform grocery by providing a new channel and customer experience while digital signals from the edge will provide new ca

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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

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A Blockchain Model for LCL Operations

MIT Supply Chain

In Chinese ports, less than container load (LCL) business processes are complicated and inefficient. As container throughput volumes have risen in line with the growth in international trade and economic development, the need to improve LCL processes has become more urgent. The Malaysia Institute of Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) and Shanghai Jiaotong University are engaged […].

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4 Tips to Ensure the Upcoming Eclipse Doesn’t Leave Your Supply Chain in the Dark

TMC

From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. Such is the case for the solar eclipse that will occur across the United States next week.

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Move Over RFID: The Promise of Real ‘Supply Chain Visibility’ Has Arrived

Supply Chain 24/7

Despite the hype, it turns out that RFID was only the beginning, the promise of end-to-end supply chain visibility that began years ago with RFID is now being realized through new, predictive tools for accessing and using supply chain data, and it’s giving early adopters an edge.

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3 Ways to Use Twitter as a 3PL

3PL Insights

For some, it might seem like Twitter is too new for the logistics industry—after all, it’s a mature industry meeting a brand-new way of expressing oneself online. But there are plenty of ways Twitter can benefit your logistics company, even if you’re wary of using social media. Here are three ways that Twitter can help you to communicate more effectively as a supply chain provider.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Leverage the Supply Chain to Improve Customer Experience

NFI Industries

With the ever growing variety of products available to consumers, shippers must provide them with more reasons to choose their product and remain brand loyal. Knowing that customer consumption is the end point, shippers must make decisions across the supply chain that expedites the process and guarantees product availability at a moment’s notice. Starting with.

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5 Ways to Stay Competitive in the Amazon Era

ModusLink Corporation

In the time it is taking you to read this sentence, approximately 100 products were just sold on Amazon – and that’s with a conservative calculation of 35 orders coming into the e-commerce behemoth every second. Not bad for a brand that started as a bookseller out of a guy’s garage. But it could be […]. The post 5 Ways to Stay Competitive in the Amazon Era appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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Break Down Costly Supply Chain Data Silos Once and For All

Supply Chain 24/7

TAKE Supply Chain’s OneSCM solution breaks down the siloes that have historically existed internally and externally among supply chain organizations and provides both your internal and external stakeholders a single point of access.

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How TMS Plays a Role in Marrying Sustainability with Food Safety

Supply Chain Collaborator

Concerns about food safety and, perhaps more critically, sustainable food production are behind the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) currently being implemented in the United States. As usual, we must look to technology which is crucial to helping solve this kind of complicated and complex challenge. How do supply chain technologies help achieve both safety and sustainability in our food supply?

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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3 Ways to Achieve Business Agility In Your Supply Chain: Test, Learn, and Adapt with On-Demand Fulfillment

FLEXE

Logistics plays a big role in the success of an eCommerce retailer. According to the Baymard Institute , 61% of motivated shoppers will abandon their purchase if the extra fees and shipping costs are too high, and another study from Dropoff says 97% of shoppers consider speed of delivery a key part of making a decision. Clearly, a differentiated delivery promise can make or break a sale.

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Powering Your Digital Supply Chain: Image Recognition for Shelf Logistics

BlueYonder

It’s not uncommon today to see an empty store shelf when shopping. As a consumer, this can be a frustrating experience, especially if the item you need is out of stock. And from a supply chain perspective, an empty shelf is even more alarming, as it represents lost revenue – for both the retailer and the manufacturer. Limited shelf space and a rise in new product introductions have only compounded the problem, making it harder for retailers to keep shelves stocked.

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The Supply Chain Link Both Walmart & Amazon Are Missing - The ‘Perfect Order’

Supply Chain 24/7

“Amazon vs. Walmart” has become shorthand for the competition between online and offline retailers, yet those two channels are likely to become one as brick-and-mortar retailers go online, and e-tailers seek a closer relationship with consumers.

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Change Leadership: The Real Key to Transforming Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

I have to make a confession… I’m guilty… Because just like most professionals, in most industries, when I talk about change I overuse the term “change management,” especially when sharing tips and advice for supply chain transformation. In this post I want to make amends, correct myself and talk about what your supply chain organisation really needs to make changes happen—and make them stick.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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4 Tips to Ensure the Upcoming Eclipse Doesn’t Leave Your Supply Chain in the Dark

TMC

From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. Such is the case for the solar eclipse that will occur across the United States next week.

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Digitization Making Supply Chain Innovation Essential in Pharma Sector

RFgen

Data-driven innovation is becoming critical in the pharma industry supply chain. Emerging regulatory requirements and changing health care industry demands are leading to digital transformation in the pharmaceutical sector. Businesses in the pharma industry face pressure to innovate in a variety of ways, and companies that put an emphasis on their supply chains can position themselves to reduce operational costs, improve operational flexibility and reduce errors.

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Find Out What Your Customers Really Want

AFFLINK

Research shows consumers value companies that prioritize customer service, transparency, and providing excellent products. Those first two items are easy enough to guarantee, but how do we continuously meet that final requirement? During the supply chain planning phase, companies must determine what their customers desire from the final product. It’s easy to guess what your customers want but to clearly understand what their needs are; you have to talk directly to them.