Locus Robotics
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Melissa Valentine | Director of Retail, Locus Robotics. Retailers have been going through quite the metamorphosis from brick & mortar to e-commerce, to omnichannel, to micro-fulfillment centers (MFC), to rapid delivery, to BOH fulfillment, to a pandemic-caused shift that accelerated all digital transformation and devastated those who were not ready.
Tecsys
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In order to be successful at omnichannel, both distributors and retailers need to optimize warehouses and distribution centers to fulfill orders efficiently, no matter what channel they come through. The post Is Your Warehouse Ready for Omnichannel Distribution? appeared first on Tecsys.
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ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 17, 2020
If this challenging past year has taught us one thing, it is the value of connections–not only in our lives, but in supply chains. We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. Indeed, when customers contact us for planning support through our COVID-19 Action Center, they are usually grappling with similar supply chain disruptions–or disconnections. .
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Chris Mendenhall and Jacob Hawkins from Transportation Insight’s blog provides some insights on what to expect in the.
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GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The reworking of supply chains has a simple purpose of fitting the new world economy’s needs and demands. And freight data sharing platforms had already started before the mess of 2020 began. Additionally, the shift towards digital media and reinvented processes of global supply chains continues still today. Supply chain evolution is highly focused on.read More.
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Arkieva
DECEMBER 16, 2020
For a new technology to be successful it requires the correct seasoning which requires time in the trenches. This blog captures lessons from two past gurus. Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning was first posted on December 16, 2020 at 8:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].
Logility
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The human race has long appreciated that disruptions are part of life, they come in waves, and the best laid plans don’t always result in the outcomes we work to achieve. The idiom that describes falling out of the frying pan into the fire goes back at least as far as the 1500’s. And 2,000 years ago, a Greek fable warned of being like the hare that, while being chased by a dog, decided to escape by jumping into the sea.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been a long and difficult slog, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 17, 2020
We’re excited to announce that Kuebix, a Trimble Company, has been selected as a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award winner! The Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, as well as those working to achieve measurable goals within their operations. Recipients of […].
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Well, what a year it has been. As 2020 stutters and stumbles to the end we all need to think about how our Supply Chains will operate in 2021 and beyond. Just like those old school photographs, your steady-state, stable 2018 set-up has gone and will never return. In January 2021 we will start to look at what you can do to accommodate the new reality brought about by COVID-19 and how Supply Chains must seamlessly link with your.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
PINC
DECEMBER 15, 2020
UNION CITY, Calif. , Dec. 15, 2020 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only magazine in the supply chain industry covering the entire global supply chain, has selected PINC, the leader in digital yard solutions, as a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2020. The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 14, 2020
A panel session joined by: Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains & Transformational Programs at ESP Consult. Ganesh Krishnamurthy, Customer Supply Chain Lead, Asia Cluster at GSK Pharmaceuticals. Kyle Hegarty, author of ‘The Accidental Business Nomad’ at Business Nomad. and moderated by Garry Lim, Global Director – Stratergic Partnerships at LogiSYM.
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has uncovered some unpleasant truths about the inability of global supply chains to withstand a disruption of such size and scope.
CHAINalytics
DECEMBER 15, 2020
A demand planning application should generate value that goes beyond statistical forecasts. Sometimes this is easier said than done since it requires thoughtful system configuration and shared data insights. With the IPO of cloud-based data warehousing company Snowflake, the value proposition of demand planning software has changed. In R, Google OR-Tools, or even Excel, it’s … The post Configuring Your Demand Planning Software for Maximum Value appeared first on Chainalytics.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 13, 2020
A panel session joined by: Bipin Balakrishnan, Partner – Tax at KPMG. Nguyen Duy Hong, Deputy CEO at Smartlog Supply Chain Solutions Corporation. Russell G Scoular, Chairman at Chatto Creek Advisory Pty Ltd. and moderated by Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains and Transformational Programs at ESP Consult.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager for packaging solutions, Quadient . The post Five ways to boost ecommerce packaging performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Kevin Beasley, Chief Information Office with VAI, discusses the challenge that food producers, distributors and retailers face in achieving the level of supply-chain visibility that allows them to act quickly and precisely in the event of a product recall.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 17, 2020
2020 has been a tough year for all businesses, but the retail sector has taken an especially hard hit. With a vaccine expected imminently, 2021 brings fresh hope for the embattled retail industry, but the continued rise of ecommerce means that many of the challenges faced this year will likely be here to stay in the longer-term.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 13, 2020
A presentation by Dr Jonas Block, Head of Artificial Intelligence Development at IPwe.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
By Andrew Bray (pictured). Managing Director at K3. The post The implications of a no-deal Brexit appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
As details of the most audacious hack on the U.S. government in recent memory continued to stun lawmakers and the public, a government watchdog released a blistering report saying that federal agencies have failed to implement key safeguards for their information technology supply chains.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Last mile logistics are going to be a big story this holiday season. Caila Schwartz ( @CailaSchwartz ) , a senior industry strategist at Salesforce Commerce Cloud, reports, “All the traditional last-mile delivery carriers [like FedEx, UPS and DHL] will run out of capacity at some point in the season. So we anticipate that 700 million packages are actually at risk of being delayed this year.”[1] Journalist Paul Ziobro ( @pziobro ) reports, “The outlook has sent retailers on the hunt for alternati
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 13, 2020
A presentation by Dr Justin Goldston, Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University.
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