Piecing Together the SIOP Process | Clarkston Consulting
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan) process is an important supply chain function that also drives many executive decisions.
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The machine learning trap or how to tell if you’ve got the right waiter
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 31, 2021
Almost every progress-oriented company wants it right now: artificial intelligence (AI). No, actually everyone wants machine learning, which is almost synonymous for many people.
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Vertical Farming for a Better Food Supply Chain | SCM Globe
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
JUNE 14, 2021
One of the biggest questions in the food supply chain is this: Will our global food system manage to satisfy the demand of more than 9 billion people by 2050?
What’s going on with global supply chains: A primer for the casual consumer
Freightos
JUNE 15, 2021
(AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow). Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. If you have a deeper understanding of freight, you might want to check out our Freightos Baltic Index daily container index instead. Let’s talk freight. . You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times.
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Predictability in a Time of Uncertainty: Machine Learning in Logistics
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 21, 2021
Many organizations faced the most disruptive year in their history as they dealt with the consequences of the pandemic. Large swings in supply and demand for different product categories and changes in distribution patterns left logistics managers grappling with the biggest challenge of their careers. Challenges that were made all the more difficult by one of the most basic yet complex questions in logistics, “How long will it take to get there?
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Supply Chain Pulse: No More Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Cards
Elementum
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Tl;dr Despite the headlines, the worst of the pandemic is over for supply chains. While some challenges still exist (e.g. selective shortages, price increases, and covid variants), look for high-performing companies to leave the excuses behind and start differentiating themselves through meaningful investment and innovation in supply chain management.
One Stuck Box of Fertilizer Shows the Global Supply Chain Crisis
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2021
Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.
Top 16 Procurement KPIs – The Ultimate Guide
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Nowadays, no one could deny that, businesses today expect procurement teams to drive value beyond cost savings. As a consequence, procurement leaders are constantly looking for ways in order to enhance their procurement process and make it more sustainable. However, they don’t want to form any decisions without the proper data. And so, they track an array of metrics such as KPIs.
What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers
NFI
JULY 1, 2021
After a year marred by congestion, skyrocketing cargo handling costs, increased demand as a result of the pandemic, and looming clean air mandates, West Coast marine terminal operators have had all the more reason to explore productivity improvements and cost-saving options like automation. Historically, concern about displacing and replacing employees with robotics had prompted the… Continue reading What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers.
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Intelligent Supply Chain Technologies for the Future!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time.
The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability.
AI and the productivity paradox – why it needs more than technology to transform the economy
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2021
AI and the productivity paradox – why it needs more than technology to transform the economy- All Things Supply Chain - Kai Keppner
Five myths about the supply chain
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Shelves are empty. Online orders take much longer to arrive. The media are warning of a Christmas devoid of presents. The supply chain has probably affected you firsthand in some way, the shock of expensive or absent products likely throwing your world out of whack and bringing mild panic. But there are several prominent myths circulating about the supply crunch and its causes.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing
IQMS
JANUARY 21, 2021
Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. From automotive components and parts manufacturing to producing recyclable plastics packaging and industrial products, achieve sustainable manufacturing excellence is proving to be a sure catalyst for driving greater revenue, reducing costs while making
How Machine Learning is Transforming Logistics
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
Getting Started with Scenario Modeling in Supply Chain Network Design
AIMMS
AUGUST 3, 2021
The post Getting Started with Scenario Modeling in Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.
Tiger Woods, Demand Planning and Machine Learning
Adexa
JUNE 1, 2021
Traditional demand planning techniques rely on past data in order to forecast the future. They can also use event data that occurred at a certain point in the past in order to project the impact of that event happening again in the future. However, they do not take into account what is relevant data and what is not when historical training data becomes invalid.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
How Transparency Will Elevate the Post-Pandemic Food Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2021
There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.
Top 6 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Executives in 2022
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 27, 2021
COVID-19 was nothing short of a Black Swan event for supply chains, causing rippling disruptions that continue to affect global markets. While some of these struggles will play themselves out over time, others are more permanent, signaling a paradigm shift in the way we think about supply chains of the future. It’s forcing a change. Continue reading.
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Assist Accountancy Teams With Invoicing & Processes
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 6, 2021
By Emily Henry (pictured). Finance Writer. The post How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Assist Accountancy Teams With Invoicing & Processes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
6 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain! Employee turnover article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Mckay. Working in supply chain management can be difficult at all levels. Regardless of whether you’re a frontline worker managing packaging, a truck driver transporting goods, or senior management monitoring budgets, the supply chain has a lot of moving parts.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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.
How Australian manufacturers can achieve the net-zero deadline
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Most manufacturing companies are working on what a low carbon future means for their business with the urgency to cut global CO2 emissions in half by 2030 and strive for a net-zero by 2050. We know that the manufacturing industry is the engine of economic growth and social impact. According to The World Economic Forum this sector accounts for 16% global GDP but also is responsible for producing 20% of global CO2 emissions and consuming 54% of the world’s energy.
How satellites and AI help achieve zero deforestation in supply chains
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 28, 2021
Maintaining a sustainable supply chain can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re an FMCG company needing to communicate with suppliers, traders, growers and farmers.
Strategic Packaging in Supply Chain Management | Clarkston Consulting
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Clarkston Consulting discusses packaging in supply chain and how companies can strategically align their supply chain processes to be lean.
FLOW 2021: 3 Must-See Sessions for 3PL Providers
6 River Systems
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Customer expectations, labor shortages, and service level agreements continue to get more difficult to manage while the 3PL industry landscape gets increasingly competitive. The Future of Logistics, Operations and Warehousing (FLOW) Conference provides a new perspective on how to tactically solve these problems. Below you will find three sessions popular with 3PL registrants that will arm you with ways to better tackle everyday operational challenges.
The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration
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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.
Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 2, 2021
With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals.
Data Tips for Supply Chain Network Design Part II: Data Collection
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The post Data Tips for Supply Chain Network Design Part II: Data Collection appeared first on AIMMS.
Zero Waste Supply Chain Management in Food Industry with AI
ThroughPut
MARCH 30, 2021
Making Zero Waste Supply Chain A Possibility in the Food Industry with AI. Let us begin with a hard look at some numbers related to food wastage. Between 33-50% of food produced globally is never eaten, and this wasted food is worth over $1 trillion. According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 billion tons worth $1.5 trillion.
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