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3 Key Takeaways from our S&OP Maturity Research

AIMMS

The post 3 Key Takeaways from our S&OP Maturity Research appeared first on AIMMS.

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The Business Case for Building Sustainable Supply Chains

Logility

Sustainable supply chains aren’t just better for the world; they also grow long-term value for your business. A sustainable supply chain doesn’t just have a positive impact on the world. It’s also good for business and helps to support long-term growth. In light of both compliance standards and consumer preferences, non-sustainable supply chains create business risks, including higher chances for reputational damage and supply chain disruptions due to ecological collapses or internat

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It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for Holiday Returns, Part One

Enterra Insights

For decades, retailers have dealt with a slew of post-holiday returns. Before the advent of e-commerce, retailers simply beefed up their returns department to deal with the long lines of unhappy consumers returning unwanted ties, ill-fitting clothing, or other unwanted items. Today, things are more complicated and returns are increasing. Ahead of the 2020 holiday shopping season, Ken Bays, Vice President of Product Development at Inmar Intelligence, observed, “Holiday shopping is always a

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Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Handling Performance with New Production Planning System

DELMIA Quintiq

Lufthansa Cargo has finalized the implementation of its production planning and control (PPC) transformation project. Based on DELMIA Quintiq -part of Dassault Systèmes- software and Ab Ovo’s industry expertise, the cargo airline implemented a production planning application as one element of the PPC system that enables it to maximize capacity of workstations and improve the flow of freight and cargo through the main hub in Frankfurt.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

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

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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. On the surface, the jobs report in the US looked positive. Unemployment had fallen to 4.8 percent. But more people left the job force than joined it. (The math makes it seem like the unemployment rate should have gone up, but the unemployment rate reflects those actively looking for work.). Many sectors that pay low wages have struggled to find workers.

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The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 22, 2021)

Talking Logistics

Take 5 Empire State Buildings and stack them one on top of the other. Take a 6th one, cut it in half, and put it on top. You’ll end up with a skyscraper over 8,000 feet tall. Then grab a bicycle and ride to the top. That’s essentially what I’ll be doing tomorrow, when I’ll. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 22, 2021).

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

Recent supply chain disruptions are forcing organizations to challenge the prevailing wisdom and look for newer approaches to decision making. The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced. The demand patterns significantly shifted in terms of the product and channel mix.

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Five Ways to Manage Cyber Risks Throughout the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain cyber attacks have been on the rise, with a 42% increase in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2021.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

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.

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It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for Holiday Returns, Part Two

Enterra Insights

The bane of e-commerce is the large percentage of purchased items that are returned. As noted in the initial installment of this article, Elise Dopson reports, “Data suggests that 20% of online-bought products are returned, compared to just 9% of items bought in a brick-and-mortar store.”[1] Journalist Suzanne Kapner believes the problem is even worse.

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How Australian manufacturers can achieve the net-zero deadline

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Most manufacturing companies are working on what a low carbon future means for their business with the urgency to cut global CO2 emissions in half by 2030 and strive for a net-zero by 2050. We know that the manufacturing industry is the engine of economic growth and social impact. According to The World Economic Forum this sector accounts for 16% global GDP but also is responsible for producing 20% of global CO2 emissions and consuming 54% of the world’s energy.

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Logistyx Technologies Talks Parcel Shipping, Holidays, and Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Ken Fleming , President at Logistyx Technologies. In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. I asked Ken to give me some deeper insights on a few key points.

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Just-in-Time Economy Becoming a Problem for Europe, Lagarde Says

Supply Chain Brain

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the globalized nature of the euro area’s economy makes it highly vulnerable to systemic shocks from supply chain disruptions.

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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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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2021)

Talking Logistics

The good news is that everyone is talking about supply chains today. The bad news is that it’s mostly bad news: congestion at ocean ports, shortage of drivers and warehouse workers, delayed deliveries, rising oil and gasoline prices, and the list goes on. When will it get better? Nobody really knows, except that it won’t. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2021).

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Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon . Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital.

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The Benefits of What-If Analysis for Durable Goods Companies

Logility

Make better inventory management decisions and gain a deeper understanding of your customers by solving for “what if?”. For durable goods companies, what-if analysis is a valuable tool helping to meet service goals while staying on budget or even improving the financial picture overall. By studying both historical and near-real-time data, companies can identify and mitigate potential demand and supply risks and improve decision-making as well as forecasting.

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Top 10 Tips for Efficient Manufacturing Response in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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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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Digitalisation – Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digitalization and augmentation of the workforce can enhance many aspects of a business. It can reduce costs, simplify processes, and help to increase productivity both within the company and throughout the supply chain.

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3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell. Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. Steve helps businesses manage challenges through improvements to leadership, liquidity, sales, and costs. About Steve Elwell. Steve Elwell is the Founder of iDev Partners , which is a business consultancy focused on turnaround, growth, and Improvement.

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Sustainability: Increasingly a Fact of Life in the Life Sciences Industry

Logility

Many would agree that the life sciences industry has been overlooked in global efforts to combat climate change. Because this industry is often seen as relatively benevolent, ‘green’ initiatives have focused on the non-renewable energy sector, transportation, agriculture and manufacturing – allowing non-sustainable practices like the high levels of pollution generated by the broader life sciences sector to avoid the spotlight.

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Watch: Is American Manufacturing Due for a Resurgence?

Supply Chain Brain

Shay Scott, executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and professor in the University of Tennessee’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management online program, weighs the factors that might influence American manufacturers to reshore production from Asia to the U.S.

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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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Aluminum and silicon shortages causing price volatility

Resilinc

It’s going to get worse before it gets better. That’s the prognosis from experts—including those at Resilinc—about the chaos that is swamping global supply chains and undercutting the economic recovery. One central indicator is the escalating shortages and price increases of rubber, steel, aluminum, silicon and other raw materials that are needed to make everything from artificial Christmas trees to Xbox consoles.

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Startups & supply chain data: How cosmetics startups can outmanouver big brands with shared data

IT Supply Chain

By Adam Lower (pictured). Product Lifecycle Management expert, Centric Software. The post Startups & supply chain data: How cosmetics startups can outmanouver big brands with shared data appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Improving supply chain efficiency

Taulia

Global supply chains are more complex than ever. In today’s challenging market, companies face multiple challenges, from shortages of crucial components to port congestion, high shipping costs, logistics delays and uneven customer demand. At the same time, companies are paying more attention to the importance of ESG and sustainability objectives in supply chain management, and the role that automation and efficiency can play in minimizing the need for time and resource intensive processes.

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Watch: Building an Intelligent Supply Chain Control Tower

Supply Chain Brain

What is a supply chain control tower, and how has the concept evolved in the age of artificial intelligence and data analytics? Heidi Benko, vice president of product management with Infor, explains.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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Micro-fulfilment: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Unleashed

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly. Here we take a look at what micro-fulfilment entails, how the system works best, and what SMEs can do to take advantage of this new fulfilment system.

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The customer experience can be dramatically improved by implementing new technology

IT Supply Chain

By Oliver Guy (pictured). Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Software AG. The post The customer experience can be dramatically improved by implementing new technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Digital Transformation with Manufacturing ERP: Why Manufacturers Need to Modernize Now

OptiProERP

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving and modernizing, presenting new challenges for small and midsize manufacturers. Supply chains have become more global, more complex, and now with the pandemic, more restrictive. Customer demands are pushing for greater convenience, better quality, and lower costs. Employees expect modern systems, mobility, flexibility, and a connected work environment.