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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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
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.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Becton Dickinson (BD) has been on a journey to improve visibility into their extended supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
As we emerge from the pandemic Supply Chain is facing its moment of truth. Do we go back to old ways or start the Supply Chain Renaissance.?
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).
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.
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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
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Bitcoin or Ethereum Digital Currency Right for You? Any cash or transaction that solely exists as electronically stored is referred to as electronic cash or digital money. Virtual currency does not exist in a physical form like paper, cheques, or coins. Instead, it is tracked and transmitted via computerized electrical identifiers.
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.
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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,
QAD
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Tell someone “It’s impossible” and many people will take it as a personal challenge to prove the world wrong. In the case of this QAD automotive customer using QAD ERP in the cloud, it wasn’t all that hard. The leading Tier 1 automotive supplier fully automates the customer-to-supplier demand process, that “impossible scenario,” with QAD Manufacturing Requirements Planning ( MRP ).
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
By Alex Macpherson (pictured). Senior Director, Manhattan Associates UK. The post GLOBALISATION 2.0: A new approach to global commerce appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Virtual reality, and its supersized version, the metaverse, are beginning to play a vital role in retailing. Rian Beckham, director of communications with Kingsgate Logistics, explains how.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
QAD
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
I’m guessing your day started similar to mine: seeing the hundredth headline about inflation, a tight labor market, or both at once. Regardless of nationwide employment numbers, manufacturers know that the skilled labor shortages are not going away with a new jobs report. Energy costs and supply chain disruptions are squeezing margins already; throwing money into recruiting might not be an option.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post The jury is out on whether Liz Truss premiership will ‘deliver’ for business & retail appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. With so many companies feeling the urgency to build resilience and better manage risk, with all the growing pressure to operate sustainability and with greater transparency on how and
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