The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World Feature Article by J eroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bhd The global business landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile, posing significant challenges to supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Supply chain management technology has a fault line. The technology market for supply chain management is dramatically shifting. Innovative startups. Artificial Intelligence innovators. There are five fundamental shifts: Redefinition of Decision Support Software. Seismic shifts.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Simply put, a supply chain controls the flow of raw materials and goods. What is Supply Chain Management?

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o9 Solutions

MARCH 20, 2023

Ivanka Janssen is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Philips, a Dutch multinational corporation that produces and sells healthcare technology products worldwide. Janssen’s expertise in supply chain management and her focus on sustainability and innovation make her an excellent addition to the Executive Council.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? The answer lies in how employees respond to the technology, how it benefits overall production value and if it can be leveraged directly to protect the business and consumers simultaneously. Advanced Robotics and Automation Have Boosted Production and Distribution.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 9, 2022

Fulfilling safety and environmental regulations, procuring components with existing supply chain concerns, and meeting quality requirements are all challenges that have electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers turning to digital solutions and processes to help them collaborate across the supply chain. Drive innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It is a larger acquisition than the prior purchases of Terra Technology , Steelwedge , or SCM-Icon. Historically, the acquisitions of software products by technology vendors only provides value for the venture capitalists or the owners of the companies. The original platform technologies were Ariba and i2 Technologies.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 6, 2023

LiveWorx demonstrated PTC’s commitment to delivering leading technology that transforms the development of physical products. APPLYING AGILE PRACTICES BEYOND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Although traditionally intended for software, more and more manufacturers are looking to apply agile methodologies to hardware product development.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

How Do We Connect Supply Chain Planning Architectures to Transportation Planning? The software planning footprints are reminiscent of the work done in the 1990s when we struggled with insufficient memory using 32-bit hardware. The groups of supply planning, procurement and logistics operate within silos.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. Is Steelwedge a Tragic Hero of Supply Chain Cloud Technology? The supply chain management software market had soured. My answer?

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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Unleashed

APRIL 5, 2021

In your supply chain, ordering more raw materials and components is a key step in the production process. Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably to describe the role of procurement. What is procurement? What is procurement? What are the steps in the procurement process?

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. Fortunately, the latest advancements in warehouse technology have made the job easier for ecommerce businesses. What is warehouse technology?

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

To help out fellow supply chain experts and professionals, we’ve crafted this guide to deepen your comprehension of JIT, illuminating its fundamental principles, myriad benefits, strategic implementation, and the challenges that may arise. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work? What Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Management Involve?

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2023

The last time we compiled a list of supply chain book recommendations was in 2016 in our blog, 6 Books Every Supply Chain Professional Must Read. Back then, the world of supply chain in a pre-covid world looked quite different. A must-read for business leaders. A must-read for business leaders.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2017

As I participate in technology briefings with vendors, I am trying to piece together the future of supply chain management. I believe that supply chain leaders are in the middle of step change in process innovation driven by not one, but a confluence of technologies. Driving Innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. The supply chain visionary wants novel and new. I find technology providers pitching old–often wrapped in the cloak of ‘digital transformation.’ 2) Insights Using Non-Relational Database Technologies. Background.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Experiences from more than 50 industry professionals have yielded insights on the role this technology will play going forward. Supply chain practitioners are getting better at applying robotic process automation (RPA) to increase productivity and release personnel from tedious, repetitive tasks so they can take on more value-adding work.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

The modern supply chain is mind-boggling. Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. Much of that “paperwork” is now done electronically, which is why consultants are increasingly touting the benefits of the digital supply chain.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2021

COVID-19’s impact on business has drastically changed how supply chains function and how we, as end users, work. It has forced the world to rethink, pivot and adapt to digital technology. The largest identified gap between procurement and payment is the Accounts Payable (AP) process. Strategy for Change.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. With the aid of automation technology, businesses are able to streamline inventory management and cost control.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 22, 2023

The choices they make will determine whether they survive the coming decade of innovations, uncertainties and changes, or will be obliterated or acquired by competitors. Similarly, Japanese electronics group Toshiba is splitting itself into three to achieve the necessary flexibility increases.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Subscribe Here! Email Address. With change comes new methods of communicating.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. What is the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)? consumers.”.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

The days of managing supply chains through databases and changing information are over. Although blockchain is often related closely to cryptocurrency, it holds great value for use in supply chain management. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners? Descartes’ GLN is one of the world’s most extensive logistics electronic communications networks, connecting a global community of more than 220,000 parties in more than 160 countries.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

And with daily headlines on new Ubers for X, new tech acquisitions, and the continuing crawl of technology into our everyday life, we’re focussing on five emerging tech trends that have the potential to reshape logistics. Recent product expansion includes electronics , apparel , food, detergent and diapers. A whopping $13.92

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

For each of these options, software and service providers need to set a clear path for success. The last mile is the most difficult and most expensive part of the supply chain journey. Electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions have proven deficient in providing robust visibility. First are technology risks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

After a busy week with high-tech and electronics clients, my fingers are itching to help others solve a different type of puzzle. High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. Getting good at supply chain planning requires the adoption of a different paradigm.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, and companies around the world are waking up to the need to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers. For more info, join their Sustainable Procurement Ambassadors LinkedIn group.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, so companies around the world are working hard to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers. Procurement and Supply Chain. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2018

” Supply chain professionals would love that aphorism to be true. Alexa Cheater ( @Alexa_Cheater ), Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis, reminds us, “Working in supply chain means getting comfortable with change — changes in supply, changes in demand, changes in capacity, etc. .”[1]

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ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

But few remember the stress the 2011 event placed on global supply chains. . The country was well known for its production of automobiles and electronics. The interdependence of the global supply chain guaranteed the effects would extend far beyond the Japanese economy. .

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