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.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions
AIMMS
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The post Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions appeared first on AIMMS.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
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.
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.
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
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.
The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team
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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.
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 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.
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.
What is Decentralized Finance?
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Can Decentralized Finance Revolutionize the Financial Segment? Decentralized finance article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Blockchain technology has not only raised the popularity of bitcoins to new heights. It has also contributed a lot to several other financial service sectors, one of which is decentralized finance.
Your Supply Chain Challenges, Solved!: 5 Guides
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Download these 5 comprehensive guides designed to solve the toughest challenges facing supply chains today. After helping 1,200+ of the world’s most recognized brands to enhance and optimize their supply chains, FourKites has crafted step-by-step guides to help you solve your business’s most pressing challenges. The guides include: reducing transportation costs, improving customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, increasing workforce efficiency, and achieving sustainability and ESG
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.
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
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.
Centralised vs. decentralised supply chains — the pros and cons
Unleashed
MARCH 7, 2021
It’s a new age, and businesses must be able to adapt their supply chain to the times. But what does that mean? Thanks to modern technology, decentralising your supply chain is now a potentially viable option. But what is a decentralised supply chain, what are the pros and cons, and why is it different to a centralised supply chain? What is a centralised supply chain?
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
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