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Is Your Supply Chain Effective, Efficient or Neither?

Arkieva

This blog previews our webinar on effective supply chains and the difference between efficiency and effectiveness. Is Your Supply Chain Effective, Efficient or Neither? was first posted on May 2, 2023 at 8:46 am. ©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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Why the Supply Chain Is the New Customer Experience

Supply Chain Brain

The modern-day supply chain isn’t just about delivering product, but doing so in an efficient and sustainable way.

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SDI and the MRO Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management. I asked John to give some deeper insights on a few key points. First, give me some insight on how the pandemic affected the MRO space.

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7 Steps to Create an Antifragile and Resilient Supply Chain

QAD

Imagine you’re the captain of a ship navigating through stormy seas. You’ve weathered a few storms before, but this one is different – it’s more intense and unpredictable. Your ship, however, is built to withstand such tempests, and remarkably, it emerges from the storm stronger than ever. This is what an antifragile supply chain looks like, and in today’s volatile world, it’s more important than ever.

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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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7 Factors to Consider During Supply Chain Planning Implementation

John Galt

Key factors to consider during the implementation of a supply chain planning software solution to help ensure success in the process.

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How to Enable Greater Foresight in Supply Chain Management

The Network Effect

The post How to Enable Greater Foresight in Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Strategy. Strategy. Wherefore Art Thou Strategy?

Supply Chain Shaman

“An idiot with a plan can beat a genius without a plan.” Warren Buffet, Investor This week, I finished a report. It will publish next week. The research focuses on lessons to be learned from the past thirty-seven months of disruption. My primary insight is that many of the technology initiatives that were underway at the start of the disruption did not serve us well.

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The Road to the Autonomous Intelligent Enterprise

Enterra Insights

Every week more discussions about the importance of digital transformation take place in business settings. Leonard Lee , founder and Managing Director of neXt Curve, calls this obsession with digital transformation a “mania.” He writes, “In business circles, it is common to hear strategy consultants, analysts, and academics pontificate that companies need to become a ‘digital business’ to compete and survive in this age of ‘digital’ So, when and how did

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Future-Proofing Your Warehouse with a Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform: Key Features to Consider

Techgistics

Future-proofing your warehouse operation is essential in a world where e-commerce is booming and customer expectations are sky-high. A multi-agent orchestration platform can be a powerful tool for optimizing warehouse operations by connecting and coordinating different autonomous agents and systems in real-time to optimize workflow and maximize efficiency.

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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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Editor’s Choice: 5 Supply Chain Management Success Factors for CPG Companies

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms.

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Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study

Talking Logistics

This past February we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “Is your company using Artificial Intelligence in its supply chain or logistics operations?” More than two-thirds of the respondents (68%) said they weren’t using AI and.

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Silicon Valley in a Box with Mike Zayonc

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Zayonc and Joe Lynch discuss Silicon Valley in a box, a nickname for Plug and Play Ventures, a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, California. Mike is a Partner at Plug and Play where he founded the firm’s $25.5M Supply Chain Fund and Supply Chain accelerator program. About Mike Zayonc Mike Zayonc is a Partner at Plug and Play where he founded the firm’s $25.5M Supply Chain Fund as well as the Supply Chain accelerators based in Silicon Va

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My top insights from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain conference

The Network Effect

The post My top insights from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain conference appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Call me out of touch, but yesterday, May 4 th , was the first I had heard of Star Wars Day – better known as “ May The 4 th Be With You! ” As I read further, I learned that May 25, 1977 was the release date of the original Star Wars movie. And it is celebrated by some as Geek Pride Day. I personally think that Star Wars transcends the geek world. But I also found it interesting that Dick Morley , the father of the PLC (programmable logic controllers to you non-geeks), organized geek pride days i

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 5, 2023)

Talking Logistics

50 miles. I plan to cycle 50 miles tomorrow as I continue to train for the JDRF Ride in Burlington, VT, which is just 85 days away. I’ll be cycling 100 hilly miles that day, along with other Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates. Am I in shape to cycle 50 miles? I’ll find out. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 5, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Freight has an Identity Crisis with Jordan Graft

The Logistics of Logistics

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Jordan is Founder and CEO of Highway , where he is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry today: the lack of connection between digital and physical carrier identity.

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5 Can’t-Miss Insights from the Retail Technology Show 2023

ToolsGroup

April 26-27, the Retail Technology Show brought together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading innovators, welcoming 47 of the Top 50 UK retailers and brands to discuss the latest ideas, technological advancements, and retail solutions. We were delighted to meet so many retailers and discuss the vision, goals, and strategies that are driving the next generation of consumer experiences and retail planning.

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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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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the (Supply Chain) Year

DELMIA Quintiq

It’s that time of year again! The largest gathering of Supply Chain professionals in the US at the biggest conference of the year: the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium & Xpo 2023 in Orlando, Florida, May 8th thru 10th. Click here for more information. If you have attended this show in the past, you will know that it is not a small investment of time and cost to take part (as either an exhibitor or a conference attendee).

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What’s Your Approach to Selecting a Supply Chain Software Solution?

Talking Logistics

When it comes to supply chain software selection, there is the classic “Best-of-Breed vs. ERP” debate. There is also, in many cases, tension between what the supply chain organization wants and what corporate IT dictates. To get a pulse on where companies stand on this topic, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research. Read more The post What’s Your Approach to Selecting a Supply Chain Software Solution?

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De-Risking Supply Chains in 2023: Just-in-Time or Just-in-Case?

CHAINalytics

Efforts to build robust supply chains are not new. Leaders must often contend with disruptions driven by internal value chain failures and market events. The ongoing pandemic, global and regional conflicts, and economic turbulence are just a few pervasive supply chain risks impacting critical customer, operational, and business metrics. Supply chain resiliency is central to … The post De-Risking Supply Chains in 2023: Just-in-Time or Just-in-Case?

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ToolsGroup Ranked Top in Three FeaturedCustomers Award Categories

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup named a Market Leader in Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report, as well as Top Rated Software and Hot 100 Vendor BOSTON — May 2, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain and retail planning and optimization software, has been named a Market Leader in the Demand Forecasting Software category for the Spring 2023 Customer Success Report, published by FeaturedCustomers.

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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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Improving Dock Scheduling in Retail Logistics: Streamlining Processes and Reducing Wait Times

C3 Solutions

Retailers often work on razor-thin margins, and the shareholders highly appreciate money saved from anywhere as it adds to the company's bottom line. Dock scheduling is a vital element of retail logistics that involves managing the flow of goods in-and-out of distribution centers, warehouses, and even stores. And efficient dock scheduling can be a massive opportunity for optimizing supply chain operations, minimizing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction for retail businesses.

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The Tragedy of Deforestation in Our Global Supply Chains

SCM Research

Forests are not only a vital resource for maintaining a healthy and stable climate, but they also provide numerous ecosystem services such as biodiversity conservation, soil conservation, and water regulation. However, supply chains that rely on unsustainable practices are a major threat to the world’s forests. This BBC video emphasizes that immediate action is needed to address the drivers of deforestation and promote sustainable supply chains.

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Inventory Strategies: Evaluating Constant Disruptions

Logility

Inventory strategies begin with an efficient network design to effectively balance your ability to accurately predict customer demand and work with suppliers to adjust orders in real time. Traditionally manual processes can make this take nearly impossible – making the use of AI-embedded supply chain technology a high priority for companies across all markets, industries, and sizes.

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A Big Rethink: Reimagining and Reshaping Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Brain

Key to any digitalization effort is connecting all data, decisions, and operations and enabling the community of internal and external users and partners to make better and faster supply chain decisions.

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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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How to be your own data security expert in the absence of 2FA

IT Supply Chain

By Scott McKinnon (pictured) Field CISO EMEA at VMware The post How to be your own data security expert in the absence of 2FA appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Our Top 6 Takeaways From the ICON 2023 Day 1 General Session Keynotes

BlueYonder

ICON 2023 Day 1 has come to a close, and our heads are still spinning from the incredible speakers, the meaningful connections and networking, and that one-of-a-kind Pitbull concert. Here are our top six takeaways from the ICON 2023 Day 1 keynotes: 1. We’re creating the supply chain operating system for the world. The next-generation supply chain platform powers cognitive applications using: a single data cloud, end-to-end connectivity, and infinite intelligence. — Duncan Angove, CEO, Blue Yonde

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/28/2023-05/04/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Apple sales fall but iPhone demand persists Apple sales have continued to fall, as the economy slows and buyers, squeezed by rising prices, put off purchases of computers and iPads.