Top 10 Producer Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JANUARY 11, 2022
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Trends 2022: Risk Management
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 11, 2022
When the Covid-19 pandemic erupted in late 2019 and early 2020, few, if any, risk managers had prioritized widespread illnesses (i.e., a pandemic) as a cause for concern. Risk management has always been challenging. Risks can emerge anywhere in the supply chain and the potential causes of those risks are as myriad as sands on a beach. Trying to “manage” those risks can feel like a Sisyphean task.
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Fixing Your Supply Chain in 2022
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 11, 2022
What will you focus on in 2022 to improve your Supply Chain? Short Term fixes might focus more on policies, like customer service or inventory. Or maybe analysing cost to serve. Meanwhile, Medium Term might be more on things like sourcing, freight or logistics outsourcing. And lastly , Longer Term might focus on your actual Supply Chain, Logistics or Distribution network.
Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2022
Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was.
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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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.
The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2022
The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister. Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss the SwanLeap story. Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. About Brad Hollister. Brad Hollister is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap.
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Three Key Principles for Successful Supply Chain Network Design
River Logic
JANUARY 13, 2022
Network design implementations are also notorious for spinning their wheels when scenario modeling and analysis bog down people and other resources to a point where initiatives fail, experience cost and schedule overruns, or simply underperform. So what can leaders do to support successful supply chain network design initiatives?
Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2022
As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. Wanted to share these thoughts here. Organizations will increasingly look to optionality to risk proof their supply chains: As the recent events exposed single points of failure within the supply chains, organizations will increasingly look for building options in terms of nodes of the supply chain (suppliers, production facilities, and distribution centers), modes of tra
What Do You Know About Supply Chain Planning & Optimization?
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 13, 2022
Whether you know a lot about Supply Chain Planning & Optimization or want to learn more, you have an opportunity to test your skills. Join DELMIA for a free online game of JEOPARDY! It’s modeled after the U.S. game show of the same name where contestants provide an answer in the form of a question. The big online event will be hosted by the national JEOPARDY!
Is It Time to Rename Supply Chain Management?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2022
Has the term “supply chain” become “overused ad nauseam”? The folks at Lake Superior State University believe so, which is why they included supply chain on their annual list of banished words for 2022. Not surprising, many people in the industry strongly disagree. This debate regarding the banished words list, however, raises a different question: Read more Is It Time to Rename Supply Chain Management?
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Supply Chain Labor Shortage: Three Myths, and Three Must Do's
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 13, 2022
A divide has opened in the post-pandemic workforce — one that’s essential to understand.
Supply Chain Software Startup to Turn Unicorn
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 10, 2022
A FarEye Webinar Highlighted their Approach to Last Mile. FarEye expects to turn unicorn within next 6 to 12 months based on their growth and the valuation recent equity investments have accorded the company. A unicorn is a startup that is privately-owned with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Crunchbase reports that $150.7 million has been invested in the company.
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers and Consumer-centric Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 14, 2022
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. When retailers join in — which is most of the time — dance steps become even more complex. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 14, 2022)
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2022
School was closed last Friday due to the first snowstorm of the season. For my kids, this meant getting to work on building a snowman. They try to outdo themselves every year, but when you’ve already built a 13 ft. 3 in. snowman, how can you beat that? By not building a snowman. After several. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 14, 2022).
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
American Software to Present at the Sidoti Winter Virtual Small Cap Investor Conference
Logility
JANUARY 13, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (January 13, 2022) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning platforms, today announced that Allan Dow, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Vincent Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the following investor conference: Sidoti Winter Virtual Small Cap Investor Conference.
Editor’s Choice: Singles Day – A Retail Revolution
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 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 Audrey Dong, from KNAPP , and looks at e-commerce in China and the impact of Singles Day. E-commerce in China has developed rapidly in the past decades, with currently over 25% of total retail sales generated online.
The Box That Changed The World with Richard Danderline
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2022
The Box That Changed The World with Richard Danderline. Richard Danderline and Joe Lynch discuss the box that changed the world. Richard is the Co-Founder and CFO of Staxxon , a shipping container company that has developed an innovative shipping container that is poised to revolutionize the space. About Richard Danderline. Richard Danderline , has over 35 years of executive level financial and operating experience, primarily in the fashion footwear and apparel businesses.
Food Resilience and Climate Change
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 10, 2022
When it comes to ending hunger and feeding the world, a burgeoning population and climate change could prove to be a toxic mix. Prior to the pandemic, Shenggen Fan ( @ShenggenFan ), while serving as the Director General of International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), lamented, “It has become painfully clear that we have faltered in our progress towards meeting the U.N.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Comifar Builds an S&OP Process to Accelerate Continuing Growth
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 12, 2022
Comifar Distribuzione, the leading pharmaceutical distributor in Italy, realised that a legacy supply planning system could no longer cope with the complexity of their distribution network. Working with Chainalytics, they developed a mature S&OP process and future-proofed their organisation. Exploding size and complexity leads to a moment of truth With 21 distribution centres and three … The post Comifar Builds an S&OP Process to Accelerate Continuing Growth appeared first on Cha
How 3D Printing Can Streamline Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2022
Here’s why and how organizations are integrating 3D printing into the manufacturing mainstream.
Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2022
Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski. Steve Shebuski and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment success. Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. About Steve Shebuski. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.
ToolsGroup Recognized in Retail CIO Radar 2022
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 14, 2022
Named a Supply Chain leader in annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers. BOSTON, January 14, 2022 : ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has been recognized by Retail Today magazine as a leader in the Supply Chain category in Retail CIO Radar 2022, a first-of-its kind annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers.
Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now
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.
4 Route Planning Trends and Innovations!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 13, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The History and State of Vehicle Routing! Route planning trends article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. Online shopping has been around for a while now. However, the largest shift in consumer inclination towards online shopping came with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Supply Chains Brace for Impact as Omicron Reaches China
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 12, 2022
An omicron outbreak in China is sending jitters through supply chains as manufacturers and shippers brace for disruption inside the world’s-biggest trading nation if it can’t contain the fast-spreading variant.
4 ways that 3PLs can help with supply chain optimization in 2022
West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2022
Now that logistics disruptions have become the new normal, at least temporarily, U.S. companies have been reevaluating their supply chains, seeking optimization in both the short and long term. In this article, we’ll look at supply chain optimization efforts that companies are currently undertaking and explain how third-party logistics (3PL) providers can help.
How businesses can demonstrate their commitment to CSR with a more diverse & inclusive supply chain
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 14, 2022
By Shannon Kreps (pictured). Product Marketing Manager, Medius. The post How businesses can demonstrate their commitment to CSR with a more diverse & inclusive supply chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!
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What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.
How manufacturers and distributors can re-imagine procurement in the supply chain
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 12, 2022
Procurement in manufacturing companies is often not done correctly. It’s not because key business requirements are missed, but because the totality of what can be influenced is ignored. With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges.
The Definitive Guide to Warehouse Management
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2022
Distributors and third-party logistics providers are faced with competitive pressures due to higher customer expectations, higher costs and lack of available people, transportation and space resources. But how do supply chain leaders eliminate these challenges?
Reason to Invest in PKT Cash Crypto!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Right Cryptocurrency Mining Software for You? PKT cash crypto article and permission to publish here provided by Olivia Alex. As technology improves, many individuals and industries need to keep up with digitalization. In other words, they need a faster and more reliable Internet connection.
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