Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2018

It’s a journey many people and companies are talking about today, but what exactly does “digital supply chain transformation” mean? To get some insights on this topic, I spoke with Adam Compain, CEO of ClearMetal on a recent episode of Talking Logistics. What is Digital Supply Chain Transformation?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF Began their Digital Resilience Transformation 20 Years Ago! I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Mr. Crabtree is a Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Supply Chain Transformation Architect and an expert in effective change management, facilitation, and communications. MetaExperts are talent operational excellence (OpEx) hands-on-deck, training, and get-it-done partners. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The other part of my role is supporting the inventory management functions within BT Group, driving decision-making around what we buy, when we buy, and where from. Our inventory managers work with demand and supply forecasting across our business. Until recently, BT Supply Chain was an internal cost center.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

With so much being written and discussed about supply chain transformation, it’s good to remind ourselves what supply chain management is fundamentally about. Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, bluntly states, “The best supply chains are fit for function.”[1]

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”? Therefore, a firm would be well served to develop a supply chain strategy as described in my book: Supply Chain Transformation.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s uncover the mystery behind the role of sourcing agencies and see how they make the job of buying things much simpler. They play a big role in making sure the whole process of buying things goes smoothly from start to finish.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The time is ripe to move forward with supply chain transformation. In this article, we will cover examples and key factors that push businesses to build that supply chain resilience they need.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This requires the mapping and rethinking of supply chain processes. The digital supply chain transformation requires rethinking the basics. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Digital logistics? Digital path to purchase?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Shouldn’t logistics expenses be scaling in a way that would decrease margins? Target admits logistics costs are increasing. But Target has invested billions of dollars over the past three years to help ensure that growing digital sales would not be cannibalized by skyrocketing logistics costs.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. Lennox credits this supply chain transformation with helping drive overall business performance.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. If the organization is used to doing certain things in Excel, just automating the same process will not be sufficient.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, were also recognized as Top 100 Logistics IT Providers by Inbound Logistics. This annual award honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. million and purchased Starboard Solutions Corp., Logility, Inc. and Demand Management, Inc.,

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. Furthermore, having short-term Purchase Order/ASN-level visibility is insufficient.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hire any of them as your supply chain consultant and see the difference! Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Start a chat with the expert here!

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nations recover from the series of disruptions over the past couple of years—the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war, inflationary pressure, and the potential for rising food prices—a reinvention of logistics and supply chain operations is needed. Next generation logistics planning.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

She brings a deep understanding of business operations, with experience spanning supply chain transformation, merchandise planning and buying. Commenting on the appointment of Gretchen McCarthy, Cornell additionally indicated: “ Gretchen will be an excellent addition to our leadership team.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

These are all forms of retail logistics. From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. What are retail logistics? COVID’s impact on retail logistics.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

billion were impacted by more constrained inventory than expected, including some high-demand holiday items…,” Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said. Indeed, port disruptions and inland supply chain upheavals resulted in delivery delays for many retailers. Q4 sales of $16.4 Diversification Across the Board Can Help in Many Ways.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

For the fourth consecutive year, Supply Chain Media has produced the SCM Map of Europe providing an overview of the most relevant data for value chains. 16 | Profile Ivanka Janssen, Director Global Sales Operational Excellence, Diageo. 22 | Management: apps accelerate supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

Our members include: VPs/Directors/Group Heads in: Supply Chain. Purchasing. Supply Chain Quality. Culture – how can you successfully align supply chain strategy with business strategy and people management? Procurement. Operations. Focus for 2016.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 26, 2024

We meet this growing demand by offering a comprehensive range of industry-recognized supply chain certificates. In this article, we’ll explore the specific benefits of obtaining supply chain certificates and showcase the positive impact they can have on your business. That’s where our expertise comes in.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 29, 2023

The annual Pros to Know award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. They work toward helping heal the supply chain. It’s proof that today’s supply chain professionals are doing great things for the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

On the other hand, if merchants make their money being outstanding at the art of understanding consumer buying behavior, they might actually prefer their “support organizations” to manage the analytics. Pros: The supply chain organization is usually both incented on in-stock performance and inventory productivity.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Labeling and traceability obligations can be challenging for operators, especially in global fresh supply chains. The following sections explore some key priorities for logistics operators wishing to meet the imperatives of speed, product quality, waste reduction, and efficiency in fresh supply chains.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Printer-friendly version.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

On the other hand, if merchants make their money being outstanding at the art of understanding consumer buying behavior, they might actually prefer their “support organizations” to manage the analytics. Pros: The supply chain organization is usually both incented on in-stock performance and inventory productivity.

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DynaSys

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By 2025, more than 50% of supply chain organizations will have a technology leadership role reporting directly to the chief supply chain officer. Gartner’s survey, February 2021 ) This percentage will rise with the progression of digital supply chain initiatives. Internal demand planners and logistics teams.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The sheer variety of product ranges and the SKUs they comprise makes the healthcare supply chain a very complex environment. On the one side there is the medical aspect, which calls for various specialised logistics approaches , and on the other, the hotel/catering aspect. Trends in Hospital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

.”[1] As a result, there has been more and more talk about the need for supply chain transformation. Any supply chain transformation effort worth undertaking should address organizational hurdles and position a company to take advantage of emerging opportunities. Supply Chain Transformation Hurdles.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Below, we’ve highlighted 50 expert supply chain management tips and best practices for navigating the post-pandemic world: Mitigating supply chain risks Supply chain crisis management Supply chain optimization Leveraging technology to optimize the supply chain Mitigating supply chain risks 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

Build strong supplier development programs (only 30% of companies operate supplier development programs) and improve trading partner capabilities with logistics providers. Recognize that both logistics and supply will be a constraint. Don’t buy just because you think technology is cool. Plan for disruption.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

… Consumer purchases and decisions will increasingly be voice-driven and machine-augmented, with companies’ relationship with customers machine-to-machine, values-based and digital-first.” ”[2] Pandemics halt production, snarl logistics, confuse demand signals, and disrupt every economic sector in some manner.

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Precoro

JANUARY 28, 2025

As a part of the supply chain, procurement entails discovery, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing. Key Steps in Procurement Since the procurement lifecycle or buying cycle isn't a one-step action, it is a continuous process — steps differ from organization to organization. Keep records.

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