River Logic
AUGUST 21, 2018
The revival of a strong economic foundation, increase in global demand, and boom of U.S. shale production shine a bright forecast for oil and gas refineries, numbering about 700 worldwide. About 20% of these operate in the U.S. and have emerged as one of the financially healthier players in the oil and gas ecosystem.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 24, 2018
All too common practice. Asset-intensive businesses, such as mining, airlines, utilities, oil & gas and railroads have one thing in common: internal tension between production and maintenance. In our experience, maintenance is too often viewed as a necessary evil, and maintenance planners have told us that they have to fight for slots to do scheduled and preventive maintenance.
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Talking Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2018
From changing regulatory requirements and increasing freight congestion to excessive detention time and driver shortages , shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are struggling to balance the multiple issues impacting fleet management today. In addition, rising customer expectations for faster delivery, on-time shipments and real-time status updates are magnifying the pressure to perform.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 20, 2018
LLamasoft has developed a maturity model related to supply chain design solutions. As a leading supplier of supply chain design solutions, this is a natural extension for them. Developing a maturity model, however, is not for the faint of heart. The model explicity ties ROI from a design project to the maturity level. The post A Maturity Model for Supply Chain Design appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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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.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 21, 2018
Up to 64% of supply chain leaders consider Big Data Analytics the best way to overcome supply chain challenges, asserts Antonia Renner of ComputerWorld, but new technologies, such as logistics automation and blockchain, may hold much more opportunity than meets the eye. Logistics automation and blockchain have potential applicability to payment processing, freight location monitoring, order fulfillment, and more.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 23, 2018
When I first came across Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) I was sceptical of yet another ”blue sky” approach to pursuing manufacturing excellence. Surely, this would soon be replaced by the next set of buzz-word initials dreamed up by sharp-suited consultants. But no; I saw the light and now I’m a firm believer in this technique that originated in Japan.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2018
The tariff situation has companies in a quandary as they debate whether to “load up” on inventory now — to ward off the impacts of potentially-higher tariffs on imported goods — or hold off for now and hope that the political environment calms and things get to back to “normal.” The tariffs impact consumer products like luggage, handbags, baseball gloves, furniture, apparel, mattresses, electric lamps, and components in telephones and flat panel TV displays.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 21, 2018
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Hannah Testani, Chief Operating Officer of Intelligent Audit , a global logistics and freight audit company. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!
Logility
AUGUST 23, 2018
The variety of products available through a growing number of distribution channels is truly amazing. Competition between brick and mortar and e-commerce retail channels, often within the same company, has led to a proliferation of products and services. In fact, on a recent trip to a Nike store I explored the NIKEiD program they launched a few years ago that allows customers to customize their footwear.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 22, 2018
I started my career as an R&D type who helped bring new FMCG products to the market. Nobody really knew how a product made the transition from bench top and pilot plant testing to the supermarket shelves. Somebody must have been involved somewhere but this was hardly a cohesive team with job descriptions let alone aligned roles and responsibilities.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2018
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” The research, produced by Adelante SCM and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to explore the links between supply chain management innovation, customer experience, technology adoption, and company performance.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 24, 2018
The current warehouse management system ( WMS ) market is expanding at an amazing rate, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2 percent. Digital technologies, including cloud-based platforms, encourage interest in the current WMS market on the part of supply chain executives. By some estimates, reports Allied Market Research , the warehouse management system market will swell to more than $3 billion by 2022, and adoption of WMS systems is expected to continue with the IoT-based value
Logility
AUGUST 22, 2018
The variety of products available through a growing number of distribution channels is truly amazing. Competition between brick and mortar and e-commerce retail channels, often within the same company, has led to a proliferation of products and services. In fact, on a recent trip to a Nike store I explored the NIKEiD program they launched a few years ago that allows customers to customize their footwear.
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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.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 22, 2018
In part 1 of Guardian of the Supply Chain, we looked at how Imperial Logistics is using a blockchain-enabled control. The post Guardian of the Supply Chain Part 2: Control Towers and Network Platforms appeared first on The Network Effect.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 20, 2018
The dustbin of history is filled with failed businesses. Executives running those businesses didn’t intend for them to fail. Businesses want to survive. Like biological species, adaptability and resilience are the key to survival. In a 1963 speech given to participants at the convention of the Southwestern Social Science Association, Leon C. Megginson, a Louisiana State University business professor, stated, “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 23, 2018
Implementation and review of trucking logs following the ELD mandate are well underway, and it is causing a headache for trucking managers and supply chains alike. The use of blockchain for ELD roadcheck and fleet management is likely to become the cornerstone of next year’s ELD review as more companies turn to blockchain for greater transparency and accountability.
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 23, 2018
What if I told you that you could save enough money in one month on your spot market shipping to pay for an entire year of TMS platform subscription fees? I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. Here’s the proof. Read the Article. The post Article: How Spot Quote Automation Savings Pay for Your Entire TMS appeared first on UltraShipTMS.
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
Arkieva
AUGUST 21, 2018
A guide on how to improve material planning using a more detailed volume allocation of customer orders. It is common a common business practice to write up yearly contracts for the volume. Very often, this is done to extend volume discounts to the customer. That is obviously a benefit to the customer. The supplier benefits by knowing how much to budget for in terms of production through the year.
Material Handling & Logistics
AUGUST 18, 2018
Is your business at risk due to unethical supply chain practices? The board at Monster Energy Drink had a decision to make. They were staring at a petition, signed by 21,000 consumers, who said that if they knew that the company used products that were produced by slave labor, they would all be drinking Red Bull from now on. “Poor supply chain practices are a business risk, not just a sustainability one, and companies need to understand the business case for doing the right thing,” says Andrew B
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 20, 2018
Data analytics can be applied to virtually any supply chain process, and analytics hold great value in managing retail supply chains. Retail supply chains have the added complications of needing to offer both in-store and online customer experiences, and they must continue to try to beat Amazonian prices. Defining retail needs is not an easy process, but data is king and can help companies sift through the needs and wants of customers, reports Arthur Zaczkiewicz of WWD.
Shipchain
AUGUST 24, 2018
The inception of blockchain technology for use in logistics and supply chain management represents one of the most significant innovations in the industry. Blockchain is a technology that stores incorruptible blocks of information; in logistics and supply chain management, it has the potential to eliminate inaccuracies and hold all supply chain entities accountable.
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.
E2open
AUGUST 24, 2018
When paint and specialty chemicals producer AkzoNobel looked to improve customer service and raise return on capital by cutting excess inventory, it turned to Terra Technology. Alain Crottaz, EMEA Planning Director at AkzoNobel, explains the business drivers behind the company’s decision to implement Demand Sensing and Multi-Enterprise Inventory Optimization in Europe and Africa. “As part of a larger supply chain efficiency program, we were looking for a single solution to achieve th
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 23, 2018
“Catch the goat when it’s passing” is one of my favourite Chinese sayings, and it is particularly apt when you’re looking to source new products or materials in China. Even after conducting thorough desk research followed by a tough supplier interview, you might still be surprised when you actually visit the supplier’s showroom. Once there, you might find ‘additional core products or materials’, some of which may be quite far removed from your enquiry itself.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 22, 2018
The promise of an incorruptible ledger for use in transportation management will reduce inefficiencies and create opportunities in supply chains. With the potential blockchain growing with the interest of software giants, more supply chains are turning to blockchain & transportation management with open arms. Shippers Still Have Problems With Costs and Delays in Transportation Management The Internet of Things (IoT), well known for its benefits in automating decision making, merges with bloc
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 22, 2018
Research from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has revealed that 21% of UK supply chain managers have seen wage violations in their supply chains over the last two years.
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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.
E2open
AUGUST 24, 2018
There are certain products that consumers ask for by name, and Kimberly-Clark happens to make at least three of them: Kleenex tissues, Huggies diapers and Kotex feminine napkins. So when store supplies for the company’s retail partners are out of synch with production forecasts it can have a very real impact on the $20.8 billion personal care products giant’s sales.
Veridian Solutions
AUGUST 23, 2018
Travel time in the warehouse represents one of the biggest costs in modern distribution centers. Pickers must put away incoming product, pull product, and move products to packaging and processing zones. Like transportation management for shipped product, effective labor management and lean processes in the warehouse are key to lowering labor costs in your distribution center.
EcoVadis
AUGUST 20, 2018
There’s no escape – new regulations and consumer demands are increasingly putting pressure on businesses to be more transparent about how they are addressing environmental, social and ethical concerns. As a result, more and more companies include sustainability clauses in contracts with their trading partners. But are these clauses effective? Our recent study conducted in partnership with Affectio Mutandi , leading consultants in Legal, CSR, Corporate & Public Affairs, surveyed more than 560
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