Logility
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
The science and practice of predictive analytics is well established and rapidly gaining ground in the public and private sectors. It’s not magic anymore because we now have advanced analytics systems that harness and organize massive amounts of disparate data and model that data in ways that allow humans to be proactive and make informed decisions.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. While prior risk management disruptions occurred and quickly established a new normal, in the COVID-19 pandemic, the only normal is constant change. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. It will not be over soon.
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All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Intro Transparency throughout the supply chain is likely to dominate in 2021 and beyond, as consumers look for brands that can build trust, provide authentic and credible products, and create…
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. And we thought this to be a great opportunity to get further details on this hot topic from a practitioner on the front line of logistics application developmen
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
DELMIA Quintiq
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
I spent a total of five years in AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organization. My last year there was as Global Chief Information Officer—I was responsible for enabling the operations of the 50,000-student organization via digital technology. It was an opportunity for me to help accelerate AIESEC’s mission of fulfilling humankind’s potential.
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SCM Research
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
JSCM talked to me about my new paper, entitled Dancing the Supply Chain: Toward Transformative Supply Chain Management :
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. But what does supply chain visibility mean and will this investment really give the executives what they want?
ivalua
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Continued recognition from top analysts and rapid growth spanning all regions. Redwood City, CA. February 17, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year in 2020. The company continued to grow rapidly, achieving record new subscription sales, customer acquisition and revenue. Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Do you know how carbon is counted? Six years ago when I took on the role as Head of Go Green at DHL eCommerce, the first thing I needed to know was where the company stood in its carbon footprint trail. The first and foremost question was: “How much carbon was being produced and emitted into the atmosphere by DHL?”. This began for me a quick education in carbon accounting and I want to share what I’ve learned with you to answer the question of how carbon counting is done.
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“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.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Jeff Stiles is the VP Solutions Marketing at Oracle. Oracle is a sponsor of ARC’s Supply Chain Forum. One of the sessions at our forum involves an Oracle customer. Executives from HarbisonWalker International are talking about how their broad implementation of Oracle Cloud applications allowed them to unleash continuous innovation. Jeff and I discussed the concept of continuous innovation.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
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 Jillian Sullivan from Kuebix’s blog discusses mass personalization and its impact on supply chains.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. S hipping containers are like scotch. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old.
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
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
A new winter storm system will impact the South-Central U.S. beginning Wednesday, February 17th, and continue on a similar path as last week’s historic storm. Due to this system, over 100 million Americans are under winter storm warnings, watches, and advisories until Friday, February 19th. According to the National Weather Service , winter storms from the Southern Plains to the East Coast will produce heavy snow and treacherous ice accumulations from the South-Central U.S. to Mid-Atlantic: A po
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
2020 was full of surprises. Many companies struggled to link longer term plans with unexpected short term supply and demand issues. With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement.
ToolsGroup
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
This blog was originally published on [link]. Building a customer-focused, digitally enabled supply chain comes with its challenges, but the benefits make the effort worthwhile. According to a survey from the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), the design of and transformation to a digital supply chain with the customer in mind, can reduce procurement costs for all purchases of goods and services by 20% and reduce supply chain process costs by 50%.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
The vital role of logistics and its decarbonisation in the fight against climate change is undisputed. Yet there are still concerns that environmental improvements might impair the economic efficiency of logistics. A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned.
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.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
How’s the weather on Mars? For many here on Earth, especially in Texas, it’s been unusually cold and snowy, leading to all sorts of hardships and problems. “Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids, in fact it’s cold as hell,” sings Elton John in Rocket Man. But from the first photo taken. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 19, 2021).
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Within the supply chain, many businesses are acknowledging the many benefits that sustainable operations offer, and are pushing to advance their green initiatives.
Arkieva
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
In this blog, we will explain the basics of trim/loss and further explore the potential disasters from failing to manage the big picture. Trim Loss Optimization was first posted on February 17, 2021 at 7:26 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The post Digitally Transforming the Automotive Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
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Logility
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Two-Part Online Series Explores the Keys to Supply Chain Resilience. ATLANTA – February 18, 2020 – Logility, Inc., automating the digital transformation of supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning, invites you to the upcoming webcast: Deliver Better Business Outcomes – Managing Demand Variability. Featuring industry leaders Lora Cecere, founder, Supply Chain Insights, and Mac McGary, executive vice president, Logility; this two-part live webcast series will explore how to build a
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
As we aim to build more resilient supply chains, we must rethink space, process and workforce development. Each of these factors converge at the inland port.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
One of my Top 10 Supply Chain Improvement Resolutions for 2021 referred to SKU complexity and I recently discussed how that complexity negatively affects cost and service. With the discontinuity caused by COVID-19 many CEOs should be looking at leaner SKU portfolios but how do you approach this challenge?
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Greg Price and the Shipwell Story. Ryan Schreiber and Greg Price discuss Greg’s entrepreneurial journey and the Shipwell story. Greg is the Co-founder of Shipwell, a cloud-based transportation management software company. About Greg Price. Greg Price is the CEO and Co-founder of Shipwell , a cloud based TMS solution based in Austin, TX. Shipwell is transforming the supply chain industry by replacing opaque and manual processes through a tech-enabled, fully connected logistics ecosystem with more
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Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
LogiSYM—Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Power outages across Texas caused by historically cold weather have shut down semiconductor plants clustered around Austin, further disrupting a supply chain that has already been falling short of customer needs.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Transition to a new administration in Washington has the world wondering what it means for globalization. Hans-Paul Bürkner, Chairman of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and his colleague, and Arindam Bhattacharya, write, “We are living in a confusing, polarizing world of dizzying complexity and puzzling contradictions. For every one of us, these are unsettling times.
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