Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. These technologies are applicable to solve many problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In 2023, consumers will be less forgiving and poised to buy from retailers whose delivery performance is commensurate with the rest of the shopping experience. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

As your business grows, you supply chain software will need to expand. You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. 5 Pitfalls of Supply Chain Software Selection. #1:

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. I had the opportunity to work with several excellent organisations, most notably, nearly 20 years with Ceva (including EGL or Eagle Global Logistcis) and now TVS SCS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Delivery software and service companies like Delivery Circle are helping companies leverage technology to make local delivery service more efficient and profitable.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often. How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” Most supply chain planning teams do not know their customers. In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Why does it matter to you?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

While I blog more business-focused research on Forbes , and tell stories from my travels on LinkedIn , this is my blog for the technology leader attempting to stay current on supply chain technology trends. I manage a team at Supply Chain Insights and actively publish using an Open Content research model.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Further, if the truth be known I suspect many others in procurement and supply chain are feeling the same, but maybe that’s not true. This is not a “side of the desk” or part time role, nor within the skill set or training for the vast majority of purchasing and supply chain managers. Capital goods.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I’ve worked in enterprise supply chain technology for more than 20 years, and, especially in the earlier years, collaborated in teams where I was the only female in the room. This has created visibility and transparency across the entire value chain so that all partners are aligned. How did you overcome them?

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

What are the best applications of supply chain technology that should be driving B2B/B2C or omnichannel businesses? There are few tools in the industry that can also utilize what-if analysis to plan for segments of the year - such as seasonality, peaks/valleys based on marketing campaigns, or regional opportunity planning.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. So, if visibility is a key element of success, how does an organization obtain it and excel?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

They’ve inspired their teams with their persistent drive to deliver excellence and helped our customers keep service levels high despite demand and supply irregularities. As a result, our customers see us not as a vendor, but as a true partner in the management and improvement of their supply chains.”

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

No Purchase Orders were used. In an article in Industry Week , which advocated that you cut the fat, not the limb, reminded us that there are a number of strategic projects, based on appropriate supply chain technology that can provide a far greater internal rate of return than merely slashing costs.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2018

Over the past couple of years we’ve seen increased demand for truck tracking and telematics solutions, and this is particularly true in the Heavy Building Materials industry. Why is demand growing for these solutions? How are these solutions delivering value? That’s where supply chain technology and integration come in.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

As if the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression wasn’t enough of a challenge to the supply chain industry, the introduction of the smartphone and advanced analytics into the marketplace disrupted the industry further by providing an exponentially growing consumer base and easy access to goods and information.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Especially since many retailers have already purchased and shipped their goods ahead of the looming tariff changes. The best way to maintain an advantage over competitors as the holidays draw closer (and the year-end approaches) is to employ a platform that offers full, end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. What does supply chain optimization involve? It involves the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Prescriptive analytics envision many different scenarios using intelligence gathered in real-time, and presents an optimal solution. It seeks to find the optimal solution given a variety of choices, alternatives and influences that might affect the outcome. Best-in-class companies tend to have end-to-end supply chain integration.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

She wrote, “A fast-growing technology that imitates human behavior and has taken root in the financial services and hospitality industries is slowly making its way into logistics. Robotic Process Automation vs. As I noted above, traditional RPA solutions are rules-based. But RPA software lacks built-in ‘intelligence’.”[4].

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2016

They expect to be able to make purchases and receive service in that same lightening quick timeframe. These growing customer-focused supply networks are slowly beginning to replace the traditional, linear supply chain which tends to focus on select links in the chain one at a time. Faster Results.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

In this guest post, Kevin Everson the Vice-President of Supply Chain Solutions at RMG Networks , investigates two examples of driving more supply chain value with logistics big data and data visualization. Much like IT, the supply chain is no longer a cost center … but instead a profit driver.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. This was not the first acquisition of a promising supply chain network design technology provider.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief. “Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. Part of the problem is that technology is inherently risky. Will it go obsolete quickly?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. What does supply chain optimization involve? It involves the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain.

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Freightos

JULY 1, 2015

Same goes for books, groceries, taxis, banking, canoe and even B2B purchases. These 200+ contracts will be in different formats, ranging from PDFs and Excels to simple emails. But today, you can buy a boat online. You can buy house-sized power generators. Heck, you can buy a house. Five tariffs are daunting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. They also want excellent service, which includes fast, increasingly on-demand delivery and hassle-free cancellation and returns.

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TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Are you looking to improve visibility, automation, and optimization to achieve a more resilient supply chain? Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. Blake Gibbs, Director of Operational Excellence. Benefits of Managed TMS.

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

This event truly has everything from informative breakout sessions and insightful keynote speeches to hands-on demonstrations of the latest supply chain technologies and solutions. Because when it comes to end-to-end last-mile excellence, Logistics Runs on Locus. Or at least it does when Locus is in the picture.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Misha Kaura is the CEO and Founder of Darlinghurst Enterprises (technology and fashion). I am buying a sheep and goat farm alongside a larger space for a garment factory so that I can control where the cashmere and wool is coming from, how it is processed and how it is manufactured before it is sent to my customers. Dr. Scott Newton.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Which means, a retail logistics operation often requires both labor and supply chain technology — which can increase logistics costs significantly. Procuring inventory. Having insight into what’s going on during the procurement process can help you find ways to build a more agile supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2020

Are you looking to improve visibility, automation, and optimization to achieve a more resilient supply chain? Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. Blake Gibbs, Director of Operational Excellence. Benefits of Managed TMS.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 9, 2019

Shippers also want the ability to deliver supply chain solutions that have fewer touchpoints to minimize product damage and maximize consumer satisfaction for their brands. For these investment purchases, consumers expect a high level of service including room of choice placement and assembly.

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