AIMMS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Liberty Global is the world’s largest international TV and broadband company with operations in more than 30 countries. The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. Today, they are looking to expand their use of AIMMS for other planning capabilities. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Editor's Note: This is the second in a three part series on advanced demand analytics to improve demand forecasting. Part One of the series, New Product Introduction (NPI), can be found here. Demand forecasting software can usually factor in climate and seasonality , like more ice cream being sold during summer months or in warmer climates. But weather data adds a more granular time-sensitive signal.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog and infographic from The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The NIST MEP works with small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers to help the>m create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money. Alexander Hamilton was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; you can check their websites for information regarding dates and locations.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Liberty Global is the world’s largest international TV and broadband company with operations in more than 30 countries. The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. Today, they are looking to expand their use of AIMMS for other planning capabilities. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey.

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PINC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Matt Yearling discusses the growing role of drones , advanced robotics, and yard management solutions to optimize supply chain efficiency with DC Velocity 's executive editor Mark Solomon. Please let us know what you think too.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2016

All industries (and the companies within them) have their own unique business processes and requirements. The introduction of new regulations and different operating realities by country add even more layers of complexity. How can a Supply Chain Operating Network, which connects many companies and their trading partners together to plan and execute supply chain processes, enable this diversity in business requirements?

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professional’s Academic Research Symposium (ARS) (formerly: Educators’ Conference) has earned a prominent reputation with many academics, as it is an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and share new research for discussion and feedback. The ARS is proudly considered the premier event for research in supply chain management and logistics (SCML), and is an open event created to bring scholars from all disciplines into the SCML discussion.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Thanks to the cloud, there has never been a better time to be a manufacturer or distributor with a vision for rapid, profitable growth. Cloud technology puts powerful supply chain planning technology at your fingertips , with no major outlay for software licenses and extra hardware. And cloud technology removes the barriers to implementing sales and operations planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP) across your extended supply chain.

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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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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Client : Santa Claus aka Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, St. Nick or simply Santa.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

With four kids heading in four different directions each night (swim practice, track practice, sax lessons, religious school), the only way my wife and I are able to pull it off is by carpooling with other families. It’s our own version of pool distribution, a replenishment and fulfillment model that, although it has been around for some time, is in the spotlight again for many retailers and other distribution-centric companies.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Atlanta, GA (December 5, 2016)—Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected Chainalytics as a recipient of an SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2016. “We are proud to accept this award for our work with one of our large consumer brands clients,” said Chainalytics … The post Chainalytics Receives a 2016 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award appeared first on Chainalytics.

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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Guest Post: Mark McKendry, VP of Intermodal Now that you’ve decided that an intermodal strategy can provide your organization with the right blend of service and price, how can you be sure that you choose the right Intermodal Marketing Company (IMC)? That answer depends on both your current requirements and your long-term strategy. An IMC. Read More.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2016

MH&L honors the achievements and initiatives from the past year that are most likely to improve supply chains for years to come. read more.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

There’s a lot of buzz and hype today about enabling the digital supply chain. But companies have been using technology, such as the internet and software, to enable their supply chain processes for many years. So, what is new and different today as it relates to “digitizing” the supply chain? Watch as Frauke Heistermann, Member of the Management Board at AXIT- A Siemens Company , provides insight and advice on this important and timely topic.

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Tompkins Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Just as advanced supply chain planning was reaching for new heights, for example, real progress in expanding Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to integrated business planning, from functional process planning models to Advanced Planning Systems (APS), from simple data analysis to advanced analytics, and from network analysis to network designs for fulfillment, along comes the “big bang” the Digital Era.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 9, 2016

“Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh…”.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 6, 2016

By Rob Kaszubowski | Packaging Engineering Manager | Chainalytics When I first began my career in the packaging industry, I thought “packaging and supply chain optimization” was just a fancy collection of words, pulled together to impress supply chain leaders and executives. If you are a seasoned packaging engineer or work in a packaging-related industry–maybe manufacturing corrugated … The post What is Packaging Optimization?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

On my morning walks to grade school, I would pretend to be an astronaut, jumping in zero gravity over the sidewalk cracks, my backpack filled with oxygen. Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing.

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Oracle SCM

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Here’s a scary thought as you look ahead to the new year: business will never again move as slowly as it does right now. The pace of change and the expectations of customers will only intensify, as new business approaches and whole new business models turn more industries on their ear. Supply chain is central to this changing world, and supply chain leaders are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, cut costs, and rethink operations for this rapidly changing business environment.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Due to the fast development of omni-channel business models, process re-invention and technology innovation have become mission-critical initiatives for both retail and manufacturing companies. In this blog series, we will explore how businesses are re-inventing their processes and systems in a quest to achieve competitive advantage and customer service excellence.

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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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APICS

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Last week, CIO made the case in “How Manufacturers Make the Most of Machine Data” that supply chain professionals should be working more closely with information technology professionals to collect and use the data machines generate.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Thanks to the supply chain manager´s Christmas wish list compiled by Karolina Maziliauskaite in 2014, supply chain managers finally had a wish list that could help them tackle the main supply chain management issues at that time. Alt. read more >>.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2016

At ModusLink, we are excited to announce that we have been named a recipient of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Green Supply Chain Award for 2016! Each year, the supply chain publication recognizes companies making green initiatives or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, in addition to assisting their customers in achieving […].

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

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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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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Christmas shopping is changing, and which is more important, people power or technology? Here’s a quick roundup of some industry news to help you navigate this busy holiday shopping season and beyond. Amazon set to disrupt grocery shopping.

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 7, 2016

One of the most common phrases we associate with supply chain planning is, famously enough, "supply and demand." However, what happens when the demand overshadows the supply, and the given resources just can't keep up with the increased flow? Developing a business to fit a larger scale can be daunting, and if adequate preparations are not made to meet an influx of potential progress, every business aspect can suffer from the pressure placed on it.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Peter Loop. Blockchain technology could help lead to a reinvention of retail supply chains. read more.

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