3GTMS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Logistics management has become a necessity for a business in the modern era. No matter the size and type of business, logistics management holds a key position in almost all business strategies that are made to streamline the supply chain and make shipping operations more efficient. Good and efficient logistics management helps a business from […].
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Winning with Supply Chain Digitalisation. They say the invention of steam machine marked the beginning of the Industrial revolution, Industrial 1.0. Which was followed by Industrial 2.0, with inventions like the “assembly lines”. The third Industrial revolution (Industry 3.0) was the rise computers, the internet and obviously connectivity of Information.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
What is a third-party logistics provider (3PL)? What business are they in? As I’ve commented in the past (see March 2014 post, “3PLs, What Business Are You In?”), the answers to those questions are very different today compared to a decade ago. Today, you have several large retailers — yes, retailers! — who are not. Read more Retailers Offering 3PL Services: What Is Going On?
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
By Chris Billinge (pictured). Business Development Director, TFC. The post How to secure your inventory appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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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
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. Currently, companies struggle with rolling electric outages in China. Water levels falling in the Rhine, the Loire, and the Colorado River. The winter offers no relief. COVID is far from over and food instability, coupled with drought, is driving migration from Sudan to Europe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains.
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SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Something that is long-established in other management disciplines but sadly almost completely neglected in the SCM discipline is research related to sensemaking. In short, sensemaking “involves turning circumstances into a situation that is comprehended explicitly in words and that serves as a springboard into action” (Weick et al., p. 409). Such research is concerned with subjective interpretations rather than objective truth and is therefore better suited to the study of social science phenom
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
By Vishal Salvi (pictured). Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Cybersecurity Practice, Infosys. The post Ensuring cyber security in digital supply chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
You can access a recorded webinar about Distribution Network Costs on this link: [link]. ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design. The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network. Bottles, Barrels and the Business of Beverage Distribution.
3GTMS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Logistics and distribution are part of a larger industry, also known as the supply chain, that has increased tremendously in the last few decades. These two terms are often misconstrued to denote the same thing. However, each has a distinct meaning and role in the transportation industry. Here are some fascinating things that you most […]. The post Seven Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About Logistics and Distribution appeared first on 3GTMS.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and looks at gamification in the warehouse. While labor woes are spurring many organizations to accelerate their efforts in exploring automation and technology, one rather interesting, and somewhat outside the norm area of technology that shows potentia
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Tim Henry and Joe Lynch discuss the Haul story. Tim is the Co-founder and CEO of Haul , a digital platform that connects certified and vetted commercial truck drivers with trucking companies looking for qualified drivers. About Tim Henry. Tim Henry is the CEO and Co-founder of Haul, a Bay Area and Denver based digital platform that connects certified and vetted commercial truck drivers with trucking companies to operate their trucks on assignments of various lengths.
DELMIA Quintiq
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Rail transportation is a crucial element of the global supply chain. As the most sustainable method of land-based freight, rail freight companies are at the forefront of the transition to more sustainable supply chains. But the complexity of planning for large rail freight operations can make it challenging for rail freight companies to achieve their targets for multiple conflicting KPIs.
IQMS
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
In an economy marked by rapid changes in market demand, supplies and raw materials, costs, and even interest rates, the ability to compete on reliability and transparency is more important than ever. Real-time data delivers the insights manufacturers need to course-correct quickly and control costs, guarantee quality, and increase productivity. Notably, real-time data helps to reduce supply chain risks by providing the visibility required to understand how supply chain shortages will impact prod
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Logistyx Technologies and looks at cloud multi-carrier parcel management systems. Not too long ago, if you were implementing a multi-carrier parcel management system, you had to buy the software and install it on premise.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
There is little doubt that using analytics for supply chain decision-making helps businesses improve operational, strategic, and tactical efficiency. And supply chain professionals receive massive volumes of internal and external data streams. However, for someone working 60 hours a week and making sure paper goods are on grocery store shelves while putting out numerous “fires” Read more Information Overload: What Does it Mean?
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
So you’ve locked in your supply chain plan and network design? Good luck with that. In today’s global supply chains, unpredictability has become — well, predictable.
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. Most companies recognize that good supplier relationships are more than simply arm’s length transactions between opposing parties. A better way of looking at those relationships is as partnerships—albeit ones that require management and alignment of objectives first and foremost, but ul
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.
Logility
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Global nutritional supplement leader targets greater supply chain transparency with the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform. ATLANTA (September 7, 2022) – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced an addition to its growing client community. Herbalife Nutrition, a global nutrition company, selected the Logility Digital Supply Chain Platform to improve its supply chain management around the world.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Tomorrow at this time, if all goes well, I will have been cycling for 3+ hours and nearing the 50-mile mark. I will have another 3+ hours and 50 miles to go. Tomorrow is the JDRF Ride at Saratoga Springs, NY. I’m on my way there this morning to meet up with my Logistics Leaders. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 9, 2022).
3GTMS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Logistics and distribution are part of a larger industry, also known as the supply chain, that has increased tremendously in the last few decades. These two terms are often misconstrued to denote the same thing. However, each has a distinct meaning and role in the transportation industry. Here are some fascinating things that you most […] The post Seven Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About Logistics and Distribution appeared first on 3GTMS.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
By Sam Linford (pictured). VP EMEA Channels at Deep Instinct. The post Organisations need a proactive strategy to stop ransomware attacks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future. According to our recent SYSPRO Global Research report , 70% of manufacturers and distributors experienced supply chain disruptions, while 60% of businesses found themselves unab
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
A survey from the Food Industry Association found that 70% of retailers said supply chain disruptions are negatively impacting their business, up from 42% the year before.
3GTMS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Logistics management has become a necessity for a business in the modern era. No matter the size and type of business, logistics management holds a key position in almost all business strategies that are made to streamline the supply chain and make shipping operations more efficient. Good and efficient logistics management helps a business from […] The post 7 Common Mistakes Everyone Makes in Logistics Management appeared first on 3GTMS.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
By Codrin Arsene (pictured). CMO at Digital Authority Partners. The post 5 SEO Strategies B2B Companies Should Be Implementing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
As a consequence of all the chaos and disruption caused by the pandemic and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the supply chain of manufacturers and distributors worldwide are going to be under greater pressure from both industry and competition to increase their domestic production, grow employment and reduce their dependence on sources that may be a risk to their operations.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Supply chain managers need access to real-time information about all variables in the supply chain, which means they need unprecedented levels of transparency. .
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy! Many businesses rely on vehicle fleets to deliver their products or services to customers. For this reason, an efficient, well-organized fleet is key to maintaining a good workflow. While there are many things businesses can do to improve the workflow of their vehicle fleets, one of the most important is to have a vehicle tracking system.
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