Enterra Insights
AUGUST 21, 2017
Today, much of the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. That hasn’t happened for nearly 100 years. Because … Continued. The post Solar Eclipses and Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 22, 2017
I was sitting with a representative from the United Nations on my way back from Colombia. As we took off from Bogota, we discussed the potential of blockchain to help her with feeding children in the highlands of the Colombian-Venezuelan border. I was surprised that she knew enough about blockchain to have a discussion, and I think that she was surprised to find someone who could help her to have a deeper discussion.
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SCM Research
AUGUST 25, 2017
A colleague recently recommended the following article to me: Mansfield (2003): Spatializing Globalization: A “Geography of Quality” in the Seafood Industry. Herein, the author takes a look at the quality of products in that industry. She challenges “recent perspectives that define quality as an alternative to global, industrial forms of production” and “finds that quality is also important for industrial food production and for the global geography of the surimi [a
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 23, 2017
By Alex Mills, Sales & Marketing Director, ProSKU. Efficient manufacturing relies on managing the supply of components and sub-assemblies to support production schedules. It could be argued that the best manufacturers are the ones that not only have innovative products to meet market demands but who manage their supply chains the most effectively.
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.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 25, 2017
With the rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been a huge interest in how it can help run. The post 8 AI Mistakes Almost Everybody is Making… appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 25, 2017
The digital supply chain is often touted as the next step in supply chain evolution. Many pundits, however, are looking … Continued. The post Adding Intelligence the Digital Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 24, 2017
Pallets are an iconic part of any warehouse or supply chain, but they’re more crucial than most people know — and we’re not talking about using them as material for upcycles or shabby, chic furniture. Why are pallets such a critical part of the supply chain, and how can they contribute to things like worker safety and loading times? More Complicated Than They Appear.
Elementum
AUGUST 22, 2017
To mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone this year, Apple is set to launch its flagship iPhone 8 along with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The highly anticipated iPhone 8 is rumored to feature a bezel-less design, stainless steel, glass chassis, a 5.8-inch OLED display, dual rear cameras, and a new 3D facial scanner, among others. However, one month shy of its expected launch in September, reports claim that Apple is facing production issues regarding the iPhone 8 and its release could be del
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 22, 2017
In the race to use AI, many companies have made attempts to implement it, but the results have been disappointing, and despite its benefits when looked at through the lens of a supply chain executive, AI is relatively useless unless it’s able to add value to support better decision-making.
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Enterra Insights
AUGUST 24, 2017
No one argues with the fact we live in a digital age characterized by big data and advanced analytics. Marketers … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing in the Digital Age appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 25, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. If you happen to find yourself searching for careers in logistics, transportation and supply chains, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of positions. There are many well-suited starter vacancies, and there's a lot to strive for in this field.
DiManEx
AUGUST 23, 2017
We are proud to announce that we have closed a new funding round totaling $2.7 million. This is a momentous step forward in our mission to revolutionize manufacturing supply chains. Our platform supports the digitization of production processes and the optimization of supply chains. Unlike an open market place, we provide a dedicated cloud-based service that connects customers to a vetted network of additive manufacturing partners.
TMC
AUGUST 23, 2017
As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. However, differences between markets do require adjustments. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 23, 2017
Regardless of where you are and what you do, we can all agree that having reliable mechanical systems regularly available is a quintessential aspect to our daily lives that we often take for granted. Households and organizations across North America utilize these systems in various capacities multiple times a day, and to find those services … The post Supply Chain Assessment and Packaging Redesign Drastically Reduces Damage for Leading Mechanical Systems Manufacturer appeared first on Chai
NFI Industries
AUGUST 22, 2017
As the sixth largest economy in the world 1 and the largest gateway for international trade and domestic commerce in the United States 2 , California continues to provide an ideal location for logistics solutions such as ocean transportation and distribution. Southern California, in particular, has become a popular area for companies to utilize logistical benefits such as.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 19, 2017
S&OP has the potential to transform an organisation. S&OP can do more than create a rolling forecast, contribute to improved strategy execution and company performance. By driving and nurturing effective values and behaviours through the S&OP cycle, it can influence company culture and employee engagement, well-being and performance. Once S&OP is influencing company culture for the better and achieves these type of employee benefits, I consider S&OP transformational.
MIT Supply Chain
AUGUST 24, 2017
Groceries need to be stored and transported at different temperatures depending on the nature of each product – so why not rationalize the distribution of these items by accommodating different temperature zones in the same truck? This is the basic rationale of multi-compartment vehicle (MCV) distribution, which is gaining ground in Europe. But adding complexity […].
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
3PL Insights
AUGUST 21, 2017
There’s a great deal of space for advancement in the field of logistics, as it’s always rapidly expanding. But there are some specific skills necessary to being successful on the job. Whether you’re a truck driver, supply chain manager, salesperson, or in any other position, these four important skills are needed for a logistics career path. Critical Thinking: You can’t avoid making decisions, so it’s crucial to have critical thinking skills.
TMC
AUGUST 23, 2017
As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision whether to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. However, differences between markets do require adjustments. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.
RFgen
AUGUST 21, 2017
Moving beyond paper-based practices is essential as organizations pursue automating consignment inventory management. Establishing consignment inventory management capabilities can empower organizations to put products in closer proximity to their customers, alleviate order fulfillment burdens and improve efficiency across the supply chain. However, organizations working to establish consignment inventory management models create added management overhead as companies try to gain visibility into
BlueYonder
AUGUST 24, 2017
To get anything done (a process often called execution ), we need a plan : a pattern of sub-activities (steps) to get it done. In simple cases we might not even notice we’re planning , but we always do. If we stop and think about it, all of life follows this pattern, all day, every day. And as we execute a plan, life happens and we re-evaluate and adjust: we re-plan as needed and continue executing until we either meet our objective or give up.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
AFFLINK
AUGUST 23, 2017
When it comes to the food and beverage market, Nestlé dominates over the competition as the world's biggest company of its kind. Established in 1866 by Swiss pharmacist, Henri Nestlé, the organization originally specialized in infant cereal. From these humble beginnings, Nestlé grew over the years by acquiring other companies into its fold. This mammoth organization now operates from 70 different countries and hires almost 250,000 people worldwide.
TMC
AUGUST 23, 2017
As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. However, differences between markets do require adjustments. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.
RFgen
AUGUST 21, 2017
Moving beyond paper-based practices is essential as organizations pursue automating consignment inventory management. Establishing consignment inventory management capabilities can empower organizations to put products in closer proximity to their customers, alleviate order fulfillment burdens and improve efficiency across the supply chain. However, organizations working to establish consignment inventory management models create added management overhead as companies try to gain visibility into
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 23, 2017
LLamasoft, the supply chain optimisation software and solutions provider, has released Supply Chain Guru X, a completely new supply chain design software application.
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BlueYonder
AUGUST 22, 2017
In a recent CNBC article, Retailers are finally starting to buck Amazon’s takeover , Jim Cramer highlighted some good points about Amazon and the retail industry. However, there was a point that I disagree with, which was how the only way retailers can beat Amazon is to become more like Amazon. After studying retail for over 25 years and as a former Vice President of Research at Gartner, I’ve looked under the covers of nearly every retailer of consequence and believe the following statemen
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 20, 2017
Technology research firm Gartner, Inc. recently noted a new trend towards supply chain “protectionism,” presumably due to the extraordinary combination of external forces proving capable of disrupting once-optimized processes and, therefore, destroying once-healthy profit margins.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 19, 2017
When I first published this post, it was called “3 Things You Need to Know about Your Supply Chain.” However, I recently realised that I was omitting a fourth key factor that can contribute to supply chain glitches and gremlins. For those CEOs and other execs who don’t know much about supply Chain or logistics management, I’d like to highlight the four key areas to really keep an eye on.
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