Kinaxis

JANUARY 18, 2017

by Palvashah Durrani In our digitally connected world – information is easy to access, available on demand, and of varying levels of quality and veracity. While being connected means it might be difficult to escape the latest zeitgeist, it also means that you are aware of your current context and fragments of the world around it. And, if you want to step out of what you passively receive – you can actively chase down countless threads of inquiry to learn more.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Technology advancements were among the most exciting topics to watch through 2016. Newer technologies have created entirely new methodologies for improving manufacturing, and the outlook is brighter than ever. Like any modern business, you can learn great things by looking back at what did and did not come to fruition. So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 17, 2017

New technologies abound. The rate of change is exciting. Innovation opportunities are limitless. I see companies make the same mistake over and over. What is it? Using new technologies to automate yesterday’s processes. Many companies try to make their current processes more efficient versus rethinking the possible. The challenge? Ideate on the options.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 17, 2017

Last week we described how attitudes towards improving supply chain planning productivity are changing. Large enterprises ask, “What’s wrong with my process that I need armies of planners?” Growing mid-market companies ask, “Why do I need to keep adding so much overhead?” And firms are asking, “ Is all this non-value added effort preventing us from reaching higher levels of planning maturity?

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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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Kinaxis

JANUARY 16, 2017

by Alexa Cheater The growing role of AI in supply chain management. Rapidly evolving technology and a digitally focused world have opened the door for a new wave of automation to enter the workforce. Robots already stand side-by-side with their human counterparts on many manufacturing floors, adding efficiency, capacity (robots don’t need to sleep!) and dependability.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2017

The role of IT has changed rapidly in recent years, from being simply a tool to process data and information to becoming a key enabler of process innovations. In the logistics realm, IT is playing a critical role in helping companies to address a wide variety of challenges, like the growing complexity of processes, fast-changing market structures, increasing cost pressures, and shorter delivery lead times.

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Logility

JANUARY 16, 2017

This is the first of a series of five posts that investigates common myths and mistruths I have heard over the last 20+ years regarding Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Hopefully, by exploring these myths we can generate a greater understanding of what S&OP is and what it is not. Myth: S&OP is Simply a Monthly Review of Historical Data.” Many companies spend so much time correcting, manipulating, collating, and building views of historical data that they run out of time

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River Logic

JANUARY 19, 2017

2016 saw the rise of big data as a key tool in the quest for efficiency, internet of things (IoT) technologies being used in vehicles to improve fleet management, and a reshaping of supply chains to meet demand for same-day and same-hour deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? The answer lies in how employees respond to the technology, how it benefits overall production value and if it can be leveraged directly to protect the business and consumers simultaneously. Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

I’m running short on time, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon patented a highway network that controls self-driving cars and trucks (Recode). Trucking Freight Brokers to Merge Under Private-Equity Deal (WSJ – sub. req’d). China’s Cosco in Talks to Buy Orient Overseas (WSJ – sub. req’d).

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Logility

JANUARY 18, 2017

It’s an omni-channel world out there. Mobile and e-commerce customers expect to receive the same experience and service regardless of where or how they shop. Of course, customers do differ from store to store, and online desktop shoppers can be different from mobile app shoppers. Many customers regularly cross channels between in-store, online and catalogues.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Supply Chain Management is complex and truly mastered by few. Building the organizational capability which orchestrates a multitude of activities that manage inventory, cost, and service is a challenging goal – one that requires strong alignment between Strategy & Governance, Operational Excellence, as well as the organization’s people, processes and systems.

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River Logic

JANUARY 17, 2017

Disappointing consumer spending meant lower than hoped-for performances for many supply chain businesses in 2016. But a healthy end to the year, which saw an increase in interest rates (for just the second time in the last ten years) and a rising consumer price index as well as some exciting new technologies, meant the year ended on a high – with many looking forward to 2017.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our new “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. Today’s post is by Alan Dunkerley, VP Product Management, Logistics Flow Control at Descartes, where he outlines the steps required to develop a plan and realize cost savings for inbound shipments.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 17, 2017

One hundred percent of businesses are concerned about the possibility of a disruption in their supply chain; yet, 40% of … Continued. The post Risk Management: A Business Priority Begging for Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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E2open

JANUARY 20, 2017

The Journey to a Customer-Driven Supply Chain. alyssa. Friday 20 January 2017. Patrick Lemoine, Vice President, Product Marketing, E2open. A Challenging Planning Environment. For consumers, the world of electronics is full of exciting new gadgets. For the companies involved in designing, manufacturing, and bringing these products to market, it is a very challenging environment.

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C3 Solutions

JANUARY 20, 2017

Due to popular demand, we’re back this year with our second edition of Supply Chain Hot Topics. Yes, last year’s Supply Chain Hot Topics was among the most read and appreciated postings we published. Although we’re quite proud of the feedback, we’ll start by repeating that we’re approaching this topic again with great humility. Supply chain topics cover such a large spectrum that we will continue to provide you our perspective - viewed from the niche market of yard management and dock scheduling

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JANUARY 18, 2017

Christmas and new year holidays seem a long way behind. The decorations have been squeezed back into their boxes for another year and Slade, Cliff, Bing, Bowie and others are safely back in their CD cases. Turkeys around the world are rejoicing as much as the children who do not have to tackle Brussels Spouts for another 12 months.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JANUARY 15, 2017

Executive-level supply chain positions have gained both prominence and importance for today’s global companies, and to support this trend, universities, colleges, professional organizations, and training firms have enhanced their supply chain and logistics programs to help executives stay current on supply chain trends.

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TMC

JANUARY 18, 2017

The global logistics industry was dealt a year full of surprises in 2016, and with that came challenges. For most ocean carriers, the first three quarters were extremely challenging financially. While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Ocean carriers continue to see their average operating margin dip below zero as rates fell to their lowest levels since 2009.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 20, 2017

Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? “The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize” ~ Shigeo Shingo. Lean is a new way of doing business. The transportation company’s culture and behavior should change to apply Lean thinking. Lean thinking focuses on the elimination of all waste to bring value to the customer, beyond the customer’s expectations (where waste is defined as any non-value added process).

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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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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 16, 2017

By Patrick Boyle | Principal, Supply Chain Operations Competency | Chainalytics Supply chain executives’ jobs can be daunting. This is especially true if they manage dynamic, complex, integrated supply chains that require a holistic view–from the supplier’s supplier to the customer’s customer–and span activities across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and packaging.

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 17, 2017

This past year, Supply Chain Link shared insight to news and popular topics throughout the logistics and supply chain industry. From regulations like Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to topics like urbanization and network strategy, Supply Chain Link shared insights into the state of the supply chain. Read More.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2017

Consumers want authentic products and want to trust in what they are buying. They have no interest in bringing a product into their home that has been born of any kind of forced labor. read more.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 20, 2017

Everyone interested in Oracle PLM has good reason to arrive early Monday morning or even Sunday evening of MSCE. PLM's 'Mega Monday' is Monday, February 13 at Modern Supply Chain Experience 2017 in San Jose, California. The event now features an extensive list of valuable training sessions and workshops hosted by Oracle and partners just before the conference officially kicks off.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 19, 2017

The deadline looms for food shippers. April 6 th is the day the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) goes into full effect and food shippers everywhere are working to ensure compliance. Regardless of how much (or how little) they may have prepared, one thing is certain: TMS solutions are playing a central role in ensuring food shippers are ready to meet (and even exceed) the requirements of the new law.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 17, 2017

Revenue sharing is coming, revenue sharing is coming, do you have a plan? Seems there’s a growing trend for both e-commerce platforms and even Third Party Logistics (3PL) fulfillment companies to base their pricing on sharing in their customer’s revenue. For those in early stages of e-commerce growth it may sound like a good idea to try and keep the initial start up costs down, but as with many key business decisions taking the longer view may be more prudent.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 17, 2017

What supply chain technology trends are set to revolutionize your supply chain in 2017 and beyond? Supply chain executives recognize digital disruption is carving new opportunities in business process automation and organizational management – with increasing tenacity. As 2017 comes into focus, several key technological initiatives are topping corporate agendas.

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