BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Technical innovation is a key aspect to this. Bringing on new business is a big focus.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Seen optimistically, this challenging trade environment is a catalyst for a slew of innovative measures and creative tactics to mitigate tariff costs – although one could argue that supply chain optimization from a cost and performance perspective is something that firms should already be doing on an ongoing basis. Operational strategies.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

The secret behind the innovation is Google X , a lab whose boss has the job title “Captain of Moonshot”, focused on looking at what everyone thinks is impossible and flipping it on its head. For example, it has already taken hold in online B2C transactions – placing orders and tracking delivery among other things.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ? It is prime time for visibility / inventory management tools and outsourcing. Even as companies set ambitious decarbonization goals, working with their partners and adopting innovative technologies, solutions and practices will become critical.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A raft of regulatory changes in Europe and the US will require manufacturers to take a proactive approach to new technology options as they evolve. For example, imagine receiving an order from a hospital for an item required for surgery, then being able to immediately locate the item in a warehouse, and deliver it on the same day.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

Innovation in the warehouse: Markus Kückelhaus of DHL trend research, in two separate panels gave very compelling presentations on the innovation DHL is driving in the warehouse. But I left with the feeling that in light of the accelerating innovations, this is something that will be addressed in the near future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Historical examples illustrate the importance of resilience and agility in overcoming disruptions. Similarly, during the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which disrupted air travel across Europe, fashion retailer Zara showcased its agility by rapidly adjusting its distribution network to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. This will make the supplier sluggish to respond to changes and slow moving on innovation. What can you do?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) Examples Across Industries Retail Industry Retailers leverage third-party service providers, external manufacturing systems (EMS), and supply chain IT services (RFID, IoT, barcoding, etc.), Strategic procurement outsourcing involves the application of innovative techniques by third-party providers.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2020

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software allows Allopneus.com to improve inventory quality while reducing storage space at its national distribution center by almost 20%. Inventory management is the key. Inventory management is the key to quality of service and competitiveness,” emphasises Coltat. “To NEWS RELEASE.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. and abroad this year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Retailers should have had their goods by now yet for some their inventory hasn’t even left the country of manufacture. What are the options for Retailers to circumvent these logistics delays and get their inventory on hand in time for Holiday sales? The fallout from the global pandemic persists and shipping delays are rampant.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe. I don’t write about convention; instead, I am writing for the visionary that wants to drive break through innovation. Let’s take an example. I get called frequently to talk to supply chain leadership teams about inventory. Why do I do this?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

With more than 90 years of innovation in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical leader. Note that neither company is making progress at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Performance of BMS and Merck at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin. The patterns are circular.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

For example, food quality and safety, particularly when it comes to perishables. A significant growth in the use of food manufacturing software that allows for real-time inventory, batch tracking and rapid order fulfilment. UK & Europe. Food industry trends and challenges across the globe. Uncertainty.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

While the tech is "clearly past the early innovator phase…now we need to find out how to get it more mainstream," said Bill Hoffman, president of Object Management Group, a not-for-profit technology standards consortium, speaking at an IoT conference in October 2019. Take the dock doors, for example.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. and abroad this year.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 13, 2015

For example: – If the new planning platform is replacing existing systems, how much will you save in terms of the total cost of ownership? – A large logistics company operating throughout Europe could easily have fifty to eighty planners. For example, can the same work now be done by sixty rather than eighty planners?

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 15, 2015

“The supply chain role is to support innovation and still be efficient”. Reykjavik-based Össur is a pioneer in innovative non-invasive orthopaedics. Since the company was founded in 1971, research and innovation has been at its core and it continues to push the technological boundaries further. By Helen Armstrong.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2019

Tamas Masztis , Senior Director of Supply Chain for Kite Pharma described the innovative CAR-T cell therapy for cancer patients and it sounded like the “who’s on first routine” for life sciences. One strategy is to stock pile inventory for the UK, but this would be at the expense of other markets because of limited capacity.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 5, 2018

Companies can keep less inventory on hand and more in motion if their supply chain network can reflect accurate product locations and specifications. We recently released the Navisphere Driver App in Europe to help surface transportation companies prepare for this critical transformation. Keeping Up With Enhanced Technology.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

10 | SCM Consulting Map Europe 2016. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. 12 | Profile Hans Willems, Vice President Supply Chain Europe, Boston Scientific. 12 | Profile Hans Willems, Vice President Supply Chain Europe, Boston Scientific.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

While innovation has slowed in Enterprise Resource Plannning (ERP) and Supply Chain Planning, I am bullish about some of the innovation coming from the supply chain network design technology providers like JDA, Llamasoft and Solvoyo. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

With the global auto industry heavily reliant on components from China, many assembly plants in Europe have had to shut their doors and send workers home. The US auto industry is expected to follow suit as stockpiled inventory becomes depleted. The Auto Industry. The Electronics Industry. Why not get in touch with us?

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 24, 2019

First, you have less cash tied up in your supply chain – and less inventory sitting on a boat, on a plane, or in a container. For example, people often think about Apple as a global brand… but not in China or India, the two biggest markets in the world! There are many reasons why smaller and shorter is better.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

For example in New Zealand, it is mandatory for companies including listed issuers, major banks, insurers, and investment scheme managers to report on climate-related risks and opportunities. In Europe, there is also a shift toward sustainability reporting. Who reports on sustainability? Creates recognition for your firm.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 19, 2015

He is a highly acclaimed presenter and regularly speaks at Industrial Conferences and has undertaken lecture tours of Europe and Asia at the invitation of local Universities & Confederations of Industry. Read further for some insights on how to innovate with history in mind—and a little bit of British/American rivalry.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovation and Partnerships are the cornerstones of our growth. From a S&OP perspective this means to be able to quickly simulate product phase in and phase out, innovation gives us a bit more than 250 New Products per year, and we invest every year more than $200 billion for Research and Innovation.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

But as products grow more complex, manufacturers and suppliers must look to innovate in order to adapt to changing environments. Let’s take a look at some recent examples. growth in January 2015 after sales of 72,200 cars, making Opel the fastest growing automobile brand in Europe. Inventory gets messy.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2013

Just like the company creates new skin and hair care products to meet the consumer’s diverse and infinite needs is a company trademark, there’s opportunity for innovation in the supply chain. We know these consumers will come from emerging markets in Asia, Eastern Europe and Russia, Africa and Latin America. For example, there are 8.5

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Requis

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For example, it wasn’t called “cleantech” back in those days, we coined the term “sustainable tech” because it just wasn’t profitable yet, or understood very well. It has evolved to the point now where we’ve got solutions everywhere for the problems facing us, and there are more innovations on the way.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

In this week’s news… HighJump Software Acquires Atlas Products International, Expands Global Trading Partner Network in Europe. Because as I wrote earlier this year, it’s at the intersection of Software, B2B Connectivity, and Social Networking where companies will find opportunities for supply chain innovation. SAP Launches 2.0

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain. Effective stocking strategies contribute to minimizing lead times and optimizing inventory levels. What is an example of procurement?

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