Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . In this Part Two posting, we provide highlights to Prediction Three outlined in our advisory.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

Our stated belief was that these moves were the likely precursor to a decoupling of high-tech and consumer electronics supply networks, and that high tech and consumer electronics supply management teams need to continue to pay close attention to such developments and their implications. Number Ten. Number Nine.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2020

This doesn’t even include the number of desktops, laptops, tablets, and all other internet enabled electronic devices. The latest technology that will be driving this massive infrastructure is 5G. Much as with all of the technologies before it the latest generation of technology will lead to profound advances in capabilities.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We invited Graham to provide a more-timely perspective relative to the ongoing multi-industry challenges related to needed supply network agility and resiliency efforts along with the important process, people and enabling technology dimensions. This is a not to be missed podcast that provides many valuable insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July. He further indicated that even with the recent manufacturing facility lockdowns that occurred in China ’s high tech manufacturing region, Foxconn had avoided semiconductor chip or other electronic component shortages.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners? That is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, questions shippers should ask before implementing a Transportation Management System — specifically if they’re implementing a traditional, behind-the-firewall solution.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

It quite accurately shows the current situation in the world: Executives prioritize immediate challenges in their supply chains, neglecting actions and investments that can transform supply chains and create long-term value. This emerging trend, known as e-SCM or Electronic Supply Chain Management, is gaining relevance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Dan highlighted some of the areas where blockchain has the most potential to deliver value at the moment, including global trade and finance, food supply chains (for recalls and traceability), high-value goods (e.g., pharmaceuticals, electronics), and to prevent counterfeiting. “In

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

Importance of finding the right TMS technology. Enter transportation management system (TMS) technology solutions. A TMS solution provides the supply chain visibility you need. What can I do to make sure more customer service issues do not result? Where are my risks and network vulnerabilities?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

We wanted to alert our Supply Chain Matters readers to an upcoming podcast that will be of benefit to many strategic sourcing, planning, product development and procurement professionals. Further discussed are the primary actions that manufacturers and OEM’s are undertaking to address needs for added agility and resiliency.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

But before I head out, grab your reading glasses and check out the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. Ryder Announces Breakthrough Solution to Help Commercial Rental Customers Comply with New Electronic Logging Device Regulations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

It didn’t take long for the recently rebranded BluJay Solutions to make its first acquisition: Blackbay , “a leading provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry.” And when it comes to last-mile and home delivery operations, mobile technology has become indispensable.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to published reports from both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal , the company will now source its hardware customer fulfillment needs to third-party logistics providers in an effort to reduce product delivery costs by up to half. Further announced was an assessment of owned retail operations in the U.S. over the coming months.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

As reported by TechCrunch : During the 7-Eleven delivery, which took place in Reno, Nevada on July 10th, [drone delibery service provider] Flirtey successfully transported: Slurpees, a chicken sandwich, donuts, hot coffee and candy to the home of the family who placed the order. and The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

In a subsequent blog post, we will highlight another breaking development, that being a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Flexport Focus Turns to Profitability and Cost Reduction In our supply chain technology breaking news update on September 7 th , we highlighted the sudden resignation of Dave Clark from the CEO role of freight technology start-up Flexport. These timelines are reportedly being accelerated where possible.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2023

Our prior postings in this multi-part series included the following: Part One highlighted our first prediction , that supply chain management teams should anticipate a considerable amount on uncertainty and that a significant challenge will be to avoid complacency in strategies and actions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. Prediction Background.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION—Respond, Recover and Regrow. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

Importance of finding the right TMS technology. Enter transportation management system (TMS) technology solutions. A TMS solution provides the supply chain visibility you need. What can I do to make sure more customer service issues do not result? Where are my risks and network vulnerabilities?

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

Importance of finding the right TMS technology. Enter transportation management system (TMS) technology solutions. A TMS solution provides the supply chain visibility you need. What can I do to make sure more customer service issues do not result? Where are my risks and network vulnerabilities?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Multiple pre-pandemic vulnerabilities and added risk areas were exposed, including the disruption of global wide transportation and logistics processes impacting broader industry supply chains. This was the emergence of global-wide shortages of semiconductors and other key commodities.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Unfortunately, most organizations place too much emphasis on data that is sourced from human input, which is not only expensive on the labor side, but it also introduces error into the picture. Without this core component—in this case, a Yard Management System (YMS)—managing and refining processes becomes somewhat of a crapshoot.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 19, 2018

Last December, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect for the broader carrier community, marking a change in how professional truck drivers and commercial motor carriers log hours of service (HOS). Specifics around ELD HOS and agriculture exemptions are spelled out here.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

He and Mary Meeker wrote the paper on it more than 15 years ago, and although getting to “communities of commerce” took a different path than they had envisioned, we are there nonetheless in the form of Supply Chain Operating Networks. Where to Find Supply Chain Innovation (Source: Adelante SCM).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

So when I asked Cathy Roberson, a senior analyst at Transport Intelligence and a tech-enthusiast who is vox supplychainus on Twitter at cmroberson06 , I was not surprised when she sent me back an analysis that seems to match up perfectly with some of Google’s recent projects: Google Glasses, Android and 3D printing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

A press release from the State of Kansas indicated in-part that Panasonic selected the Kansas location due to its business-friendly climate, available talent pool and manufacturing skillsets and its strong transportation infrastructure and central U.S. Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

A typical ecommerce supply chain starts with sourcing raw materials to produce finished goods , which are then transported to a warehouse or fulfillment center before they end up with their end consumer. Promotes supply chain revolution. Supply chain technology is sustainability’s number one ally.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces that our latest Research Advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains is now available for reading.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

That certainly sounds reasonable; however, those kinds of statements prompted Kevin O’Meara ( @Logisticsexpert ), a Vice President at Shaw Industries, to ask on Twitter, “Have the billions of dollars invested in supply chain technology really made a significant difference in the outcomes?”[2]. What Must Be Synchronized?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Understand and identify your supply chain vulnerabilities as a start so that you’re better placed to consider which parts need prioritisation. By diversifying your supply base, improving processes and internal controls, and other similar strategies, you can markedly mitigate risks – especially given continued uncertainty.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Source: Google. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Velocity Mail (June 2018) : “an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers with mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking solutions.”.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you’re a supply chain technology company or a logistics service provider and would like to sponsor our LL4T1DCure team, which includes sponsoring one of your employees or clients to participate in the ride with travel expenses included, please contact me for details. New in Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

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