Sat.Apr 29, 2023 - Fri.May 05, 2023

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

article thumbnail

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.

More Trending

article thumbnail

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.

How To 130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

This guide delves into the critical challenges faced by today's supply chain industry and explores how optimized transportation planning can overcome obstacles to create a more efficient and streamlined supply chain.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

article thumbnail

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).

Gartner 156
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

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.

Retail 123
article thumbnail

Planners Deserve a Better Vision!

Supply Chain Trend

We’ve entered an AI era where 76% of work can be augmented or automated. However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. 2% of managers apply best practice decision methods. Hardly a recipe for improving planning & decision making. Imagine the opportunity if we closed this massive planning, decision & execution gap with a new planning paradigm.

article thumbnail

11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What is New in MMOG/LE Version 6?

QAD

Are you looking for what to expect in the new version? Look no further as QAD has boiled it all down for you. Plus, I will be hosting a webinar on MMOG/LE Version 6 on May 16, 2023. Register here to learn everything you need to know and get up to speed! What is MMOG/LE? The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International released the sixth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment on April 1, 2023.

article thumbnail

8 Ways PLM Can Support Circularity Concepts for Product Development

Arena Solutions

On March 2020, the European Commission adopted the new Circular Economy Action plan (CEAP). 1 It’s become the foundation of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth. Companies looking for a more comprehensive industrial transformation toward climate neutrality and long-term viability must include circularity as part of their business model.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Roundtable Series: Getting Demand Forecasting Right 

Unleashed

Demand forecasting has gained increasing importance over the last few years. Unprecedented supply chain challenges have meant the risks and consequences of over- or understocking have been felt around the globe. We met with five supply chain experts to discuss how crucial demand forecasting is for mitigating risk, and what businesses can do to improve forecast accuracy.

article thumbnail

Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

article thumbnail

Improving Inbound Logistics Through Supplier Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Managing supply chain risk and resiliency are more than buzzwords, they are what drive us to succeed and by extension the success of the businesses we support. The last three years have shown us that as supply chain leaders we can never prepare enough.

article thumbnail

How machine builders can help manufacturers protect against cyber hacks

IT Supply Chain

By Stephen Hayes (pictured) Managing Director, Beckhoff UK The post How machine builders can help manufacturers protect against cyber hacks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

article thumbnail

Our Top 7 Customer Takeaways From the ICON 2023 Day 2 General Session Keynotes

BlueYonder

We wrapped ICON 2023 Day 2, and these general session keynotes were all about our customers — stories of innovation, inspiration and wins! And speaking of winning, the morning kicked off with our inaugural ICONic Customer Awards , honoring the achievers, innovators and leaders who have made an impact in their organization through exceptional usage of Blue Yonder’s solutions.