Sat.Aug 20, 2016 - Fri.Aug 26, 2016

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The Seven Key Capabilities of Demand Sensing

ToolsGroup

break through that. Editors Note: A few weeks ago, we published a blog describing why most CPG companies have hit a demand forecasting ceiling. This week Manoranjith Pathekkara, managing director of ToolsGroup's partner in India LogicaMatrix ( www.logicamatrix.com ), digs into an area where many companies are breaking through that ceiling. Many consumer product companies are showing keen interest in Demand Sensing and it is much talked about today.

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4 Ways Supply Chain Management Has a Higher Purpose

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The Higher Purpose of Supply Chain Management. My wife’s phone rang as we were driving home from the restaurant. I turned off the music and the kids had gone quiet as she answered the phone. It was a distraught mother at the other end of the line. She was nervous and was calling about her toddler’s fever that would not go down. My wife talked to her in a calm voice, told her what she needs to do for the night to keep the fever under control, and advised the mother to bring h

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The Impact of Mobile Commerce on Distribution Companies

GlobalTranz

Distribution companies are going to have some of the biggest impacts from mobile commerce. These effects will change standard processes, and some companies may not make it through the mobile revolution. However, distributors that take the time to learn what changes will be likely will be better prepared to become the leading supply chain partners of tomorrow.

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FMCG – Hunkering down for Supply Chain Analytics

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Have you ever “hunkered down”? I remember being asked to hunker down during a supply chain training course many years ago and I had no idea what I was supposed to do. Eventually I had to ask as failing to follow the hunker downwards request appeared to be causing a bit of a problem for the presenter.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Combating Fraud in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

“It’s not enough just to manage your own company’s supply chain anymore,” writes Ben DiPietro (@BenDiPietro1).[1] By that he means … Continued. The post Combating Fraud in the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Looking to Outsource Logistics? A Guide to Go from Pain to Gain

GlobalTranz

Around the globe, value-added services are becoming an integral part of the logistics market, reports PR Newswire. Meanwhile, the overall value of the global logistics market continues to exceed $4 trillion, and the demand on the industry is only increasing. As a result, more companies and organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to outsource all or partial logistics operations.

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Growth Factors for the Global Trade Management Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article about our just released market study on the Global Trade Management (GTM) market outlook. GTM solutions streamline and automate processes related to customs and regulatory compliance, global logistics, and trade financing. By doing so, GTM solutions facilitate the flow of information, money, and goods in global trade supply chains that include buyers, sellers, and intermediaries, including customs agencies, banks, and freight forwarders.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 22-26, 2016)

Talking Logistics

It’s the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service, and like millions of other Americans and foreign tourists, my family and I spent our vacation visiting several parks over the past week, including the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion (with stops in Sedona, Lake Powell, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Hoover Dam along the way). Words and photos cannot fully capture the sights and sounds and wonders of these parks, but here are a few photos nonetheless: Needless to say, with today being my first d

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Helping People at the Base of the Pyramid Obtain Water

Enterra Insights

“The world runs on water,” writes Betsy Otto, Director of the Global Water Program at the World Resources Institute (WRI). … Continued. The post Helping People at the Base of the Pyramid Obtain Water appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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E-Commerce Distribution: 10 Things Every Distributor Should Know About E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is both the greatest opportunity and most difficult challenge you will ever face as a distributor. There is more information in e-commerce distribution than you could possibly realize, and the potential for growth of your business is exponential. However, e-commerce can be scary and unforgiving. Fortunately, you can improve your chances of success by understanding the top 10 things or best practices, report s Leslie Hansen Harps of Inbound Logistics , every distributor should know abo

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Softening Global Trade Continues to Hurt the 3PL Market

Logistics Viewpoints

The third-party logistics (3PL) market − encompassing non-asset-based transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain services − experienced a year-over-year growth of 4.6 percent in revenues in the second quarter of 2016. The growth was mainly driven by acquisitions. Organic growth (without the effect of acquisitions) declined by about 6.9 percent, mainly due to softening global trade.

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The Forecasting Conundrum

Logility

Conundrum: 1) a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun; 2) an intricate and difficult problem. I have heard a number of supply chain professionals proclaim that their companies should stop forecasting product demand due to poor forecast accuracy. If we could only get closer to true end-customer demand the company could ship exactly what is needed, where and when.

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As Uses of Big Data in Business Grow, the Need for Ethics also Increases

Enterra Insights

“Big data is reshaping the world,” asserts Joe Lodewyck (@joelodeaz), dean of assessment at the University of Phoenix College of … Continued. The post As Uses of Big Data in Business Grow, the Need for Ethics also Increases appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Why Do Supply Chains Need an Effective Communication Plan?

River Logic

Effective communication is a vital component to successful supply chain management, yet an alarming amount of businesses have no official communication plan in place to guide their employees. On top of this, supply chain managers are rarely trained in communications and end up taking a very laissez faire attitude towards the entire process. To understand why this is a problem, stop and consider the effects of bad communication.

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JDA’s Roadmap for Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

On Friday JDA Software announced that it received $570 million in additional equity funding. This made me thing about their product roadmap. In particular, would this change their roadmap for supply chain visibility? I hope if anything it enhances it. Supply chain visibility has become hot, as multinationals again begin to explore supply chain control towers.

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5 Reasons to Attend Kinexions Supply Chain Conference

Kinaxis

by Bill DuBois Yeehaw! Top 5 Reasons to Attend Kinexions ‘16. You’ve got this piece of wood and some wires, pickups and some strings. How somebody uses that. configuration to make something memorable. Don Felder, Lead Guitarist, The Eagles. Why am I quoting Don Felder of the iconic band The Eagles? Good question. Felder’s description of a guitar isn’t unlike what we do at our supply chain conference, Kinexions every year.

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The Disruptive Potential of Robotic Process Automation

Enterra Insights

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is not likely to be the focus of a Hollywood blockbuster film because it doesn’t involve … Continued. The post The Disruptive Potential of Robotic Process Automation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Is Samsung's Supply Chain Prepared for its Demand?

Elementum

Demand and pre-orders for Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone have exceeded the company’s estimates , the South Korean tech giant and the world’s largest smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The overwhelming demand for the phone could help the company’s quarterly earnings, analysts say the disappointing sales of Galaxy S6 last year may be repeated if the tech giant does not address supply chain issues early as possible.

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Customer-Centric Supply Chain Planning: The Difference is in the Details

Arkieva

I was fortunate to join the Arkieva team in strategy sessions with our Belgium team and European partner – Solventure. Since this was my first time visiting Belgium, I couldn’t help but notice the picturesque sceneries, the architecture, and how beautifully meals were presented. I started pondering if the locals saw all the details that I did on my trip on a day-to-day basis.

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Production & Logistics Forum Berlin 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Production & Logistics Forum Berlin 2016. Date: 2-3 November 2016. Venue: Estrel Congress & Messe Center, Berlin. Organiser: IPM. URL: www.productionlogisticsforum.com/#welcomee. Innovative Solutions for Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is connecting the physical and the virtual world and is driving a fundamental change of the industry. The “Internet of Things” relies on transponder equipped work pieces which provide a digital memory for storing the production history and specify future

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Six Steps for Managing Aftersales Services

ModusLink Corporation

Thanks to a large boost in e-commerce in recent years, retailers are seeing huge increases in sales across the board. Now that consumers can complete purchases from the comfort of their handheld devices, retailers are working overtime to keep their distribution centers stocked and products in motion, making an efficient supply chain solution more essential […].

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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What's in Store for the Battery Supply Chain?

Elementum

Smart solutions in consumer electronics and automotive prompted a whole new need for portable energy storage solutions, promising billions in return. Advances in tech have heightened demand for batteries—and companies are capitalizing on the opportunity. Big names like LG Chem, Panasonic, Tesla and BASF among others are investing in the battery segment.

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Arkieva Supply Chain Scope: Canada Retail Sales Decrease; Is Your Supply Chain a Cyber Threat?

Arkieva

Despite expectations of an increase in sales, Canada retail sales fell by 0.1% and a new survey reveals outsourcing in supply chain is expected to grow. Is your supply chain a cyber threat? This and much more, in your supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Subscribe and follow #SupplyChainScope on Twitter and Facebook for updates. Supply Chain News. Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations.

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eDelivery Conference 2016

Supply Chain Movement

eDelivery Conference. Date: 11 th October 2016. Venue: Novotel, Hammersmith, London. Organiser: Clarion Events. Website: www.edeliveryconference.com. Email: info@internetretailingevents.com. eDelivery Conference is for professionals who are responsible for “S-O-L-D” – Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics and Delivery. This year’s 2 nd annual conference, will explore how the infrastructural aspects of multichannel retail are creating new capabilities to turn into customer promises.

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Inbound Logistics Names ModusLink a Top 100 3PL Provider

ModusLink Corporation

Today, we at ModusLink are very excited to share that we have been recognized by leading supply chain publication Inbound Logistics as one of their Top 100 3PL Providers for 2016! We faced stiff competition from a pool of over 300 companies, but as Inbound Logistics editors narrowed their search for solution providers that offered […]. The post Inbound Logistics Names ModusLink a Top 100 3PL Provider appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Cars and Cartels: Ethics and Supply Chain Professionals

APICS

Trust is at a low ebb for some in the European auto industry. Various automakers are facing investigations and fines for excessive diesel emissions. Investors are nervous about expensive R&D bets made on electric battery powertrains and SUV designs. On top of this, the German Federal Cartel Office reported making major raids on six automakers and parts suppliers on June 23, 2016 as part of a large steel price-fixing cartel investigation.

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Modern Metrics

synchrono

How Technology Has Changed What We Measure. The two areas of my working world are embracing technology like never before: Marketing and manufacturing. While digital content and automated technologies gave birth to the modern marketer, a more real-time, digitally connected enterprise is driving modern manufacturing strategies like the Factory of the Future, Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 – all of which are grounded in Demand-Driven Manufacturing methods.

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End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016

Supply Chain Movement

End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016. Date: 28 September 2016. Venue: Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. Organiser: Event Strategies. URL: www.supply-chain.ie/index.php. What will the supply chain of the future look like? Network, engage and learn as the End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016 takes an in-depth look at: ‘Changes that are shaping the supply chain of the future’.