Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It was November. I was speaking at a client site. The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain. I slowly wrote the definitions on the white board. At the end of the sharing, I had as many definitions on the board as people in the room. The only thing that was clear was the lack of definition clarity.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2016

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2016

by Alexa Cheater Supply chains today are in a state of transition. Demand patterns are changing. Key supplier locations are shifting. Technology is evolving more rapidly than ever before. And making sure your end-to-end supply chain management is equipped to keep up has become a looming challenge on every supply chain manager’s mind. Kevin O’Marah , the Chief Content Officer for SCM World, shared his predictions on three megatrends coming to the supply chain industry as the opening keynote prese

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Techgistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Last mile delivery is going to change significantly over the next few decades. A sea-change is upon the Logistics industry and as is often the case when an industry is about to be turned upside-down, there are a number of converging factors, both societal and technological, that are accelerating the pace of change. The Rise of Consumer-Centric Supply Chains Quite simply, eCommerce has made it easier and faster to get stuff.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Has this happened to you? Your forecasting or demand planning system says an SKU is “unforecastable” because demand is too small and intermittent. If it happens infrequently, it might not be a problem. But if it’s happening regularly, it can disrupt your supply chain planning. Why does this happen? For most businesses, the “long tail”—low-volume items with irregular demand and many zero demand periods—is growing longer.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 25, 2016

by Dr. Madhav Durbha I recently watched this very inspiring documentary From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy Continues , featuring Sylvester Stallone and his costars, sharing their journey through the Rocky movie franchise. For those of you not familiar with Rocky, he is the fictional, perennial underdog boxer who won some very memorable boxing matches with odds heavily stacked against him.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 26, 2016

At Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2016, attendees were encouraged to think about the past, present and future of their businesses from a fresh perspective as they gained insights into the latest analytics and optimization technology. The event’s morning sessions took attendees on a journey towards rethinking what optimal performance meant for their organizations.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Recent testimony before Congress exposed an unsettling truth about America’s most advanced defense system. And while nuclear missiles may seem. The post Nuclear Missiles and Your Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. One of the biggest driving forces behind controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change is the Paris Agreement. On September 3, 2016 China and the US agreed to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 26, 2016

by Bill DuBois Well, we’re back from another successful Kinexions. Everyone at Kinaxis is still catching their breath and singing Eagles tunes. There were so many highlights this year’s supply chain conference, it was difficult to get this into a top 10 list, but we did it. Can you believe my one and only supply chain joke didn’t make the list? You know the one, “What do you get when you play a country song about supply chain backwards?

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Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Supply Chain Challenges Facing the Durable Goods Industry. Recently, like many parents across the globe, my wife and I sent our child (a.k.a. “young adult”) off to college. Our daughter will be studying Psychology and Spanish. Anyone who has sent a young adult to college knows there are a bunch of items Freshmen require in order to live comfortably in a dorm or apartment.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2016

“Supply chain is one of the last places where you have all of these analog problems,” asserts Trae Stephens (@traestephens), … Continued. The post The Digital Supply Chain Imperative appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

I should have gotten the email by now. Every October around this time, for the past decade or so, I receive an email from Professor Marius Solomon at Northeastern University asking if I’m available to speak to his class before Thanksgiving. I learned yesterday why the email never came: Professor Solomon “passed away peacefully” on September 28. Shock, and sadness.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Hurricane Matthew caused damage up the East Coast of the United States, wreaking havoc on buildings, infrastructure, and supply chains. The post Hurricane Matthew’s Impact by the Numbers appeared first on The Network Effect.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Syrian refugee children “have been making clothes for British shoppers”, a BBC investigation has found. “All the brands say they carefully monitor their supply chains and do not tolerate the exploitation of refugees or children.” However, it seems that some brands do not have improved supply chain transparency much after the tragic Rana Plaza building collapse.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2016

“By 2021,” writes Forrester Vice President Brian Hopkins (@practicingEA), “a disruptive tidal wave will begin. Solutions powered by AI/cognitive technology … Continued. The post Jobs Sustainability: Little Time Remains to Implement Long-term Strategy appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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PINC

OCTOBER 25, 2016

"Commercial Drone Interest is Exploding, While Applications Inside and Outside the DC Are Here Now, before Package Delivery". Use of drones for package delivery has received a lot of attention ever since Jeff Bezos unveiled a video of an Amazon drone dropping off a package via drone on a 60 Minutes broadcast in 2012, but other applications in the supply chain are likely to emerge first.

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Advertiser: GEP

“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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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Hurricane Matthew caused damage up the East Coast of the United States, wreaking havoc on buildings, infrastructure, and supply chains. The post Hurricane Matthew’s Impact by the Numbers appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 27, 2016

These days much of your supply chain likely operates in the cloud. Are hand-offs happening faster because of the cloud? In some places, certainly. Do you have better fulfillment metrics? Probably. But if your supply chain improvements have occurred mostly in isolated increments, you could be in for a big fright. You might have a cobbled-together Frankenstein of a cloud environment that is stopping you from optimizing gains across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities. The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Just over a month ago, Hanjin Shipping Co, the world’s 7 th largest shipping and Logistics Company in the world, filed for receivership on August 31, 2016. Hanjin Shipping Co. bankruptcy caused a major impact not just to logistics and shipping, but to the underpinning global supply chain and its sourcing operations. It has left nearly 80 ships with almost 500,000 containers offshore, with goods worth over $14 billion marooned at sea.

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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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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 25, 2016

How big ideas can redesign your supply chain.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Why is it that most of the micro and small firms that represent 99% of the businesses operating in Latin America survive for less than a year? One of the main reasons is a lack of supply chain expertise – an issue that has received scant attention from researchers up until now. This knowledge gap […].

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Tompkins Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Jim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International has just released his newest thought leadership video, Supply Chain Revolutions: Responding to Digital Disruptions along with The Survival Guide to Digital Disruptions white paper. The post How Digital Disruptions are Affecting Supply Chains appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Home Delivery World Europe. Date: 28-29 March 2017. Venue: Business Design Centre, London, UK. Organisation: Terrapinn. URL: www.terrapinn.com/delivery. Innovation. Technology. Performance. The event for the home delivery value chain: from retail to logistics. Customer expectations are high so an excellent delivery and fulfilment system is essential.

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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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NFI Industries

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Signage is incredibly important on the road, particularly for a truck driver. Signs can alert you to important traffic requirements such as basic stop and go, but can also instruct directions specifically for tractor trailers. Drivers are a key component to the supply chain, and by following signage, products are delivered on time in proper. Read More.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Back in the office, reviewing my notes from my first visit to the international logistics congress in Berlin, I am impressed by the amount of inspirational keynotes, new ideas and innovations for the logistics and supply chain sector I learned about at the event. At an early stage of. read more >>.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Fruit and vegetables, fish, bread, packaged salads, fresh meals; so many consumer products rely on supply chains that can bring perishable goods to retailers’ shelves quickly, and in the best possible condition. This article provides an inside look at today’s fresh supply chains around the world, and at how smart producers and retailers meet cool-chain challenges , especially as those chains increasingly span global distances and competitive markets expand.

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