Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

During a normal Olympics, millions of spectators flock to venues to watch over 300 events unfold over the course of two-plus weeks. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

What does this have to do with supply chain planning? As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. I purchased my first fitness tracker, set my goals, and the competition began. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. A series of unfortunate events. parts per million.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights past comments from Akio Toyoda, former CEO and now Chairman of Toyota Motor , and now the potential realization of what he predicted. Industry Headwinds Supply Chain Matters has featured multiple automotive industry transformation specific commentaries of the past several months.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends. You may be surprised to discover how much manual processing still exists in supply chain today. You may be surprised to discover how much manual processing still exists in supply chain today. This goes far beyond the supply chain industry. Nearshoring.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Contractor ( @FarokGlobalBiz ), a Distinguished Professor of Management & Global Business at Rutgers University, we can thank the global supply chain for many of the food items we will consume — including the turkey. He’s not just referring to today’s global supply chain, but to historical global supply chains as well.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

It is an essential prerequisite that for a supply chain to operate effectively, complete visibility, traceability, and accountability must be in place. While it’s widely known that IoT is an essential enabler for supply chain visibility. end-to-end supply chain performance. IoT – The Enabler.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has given the world a wake-up call about resiliency in supply chain. The IEA World Energy Outlook 2019 report says : “if the world continues along its present path, without any additional changes in policy… energy demand rises by 1.3% ” Other sources agree. The rise of microgrids.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Returns and exchanges. Series A Funding: $11.8

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

If you’ve ever purchased a transportation management system (TMS) for your organization – or any enterprise software – you know that the term “software as a service” (SaaS) gets thrown around a lot. This allows the vendor to offer the best price. This is a true multi-tenant SaaS offering.

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2015

The retail information environment has become more dynamic—lively—with daily, often hourly, updates about shoppers and conditions that might affect shopping for the season—or today—such as weather, events, promotions, competition, and so on. Let’s take a closer look at these.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

At the event, we take the opportunity to hear from and recognize some of our many customers in sessions and through award programs. He is overseeing Loblaw’s investment in the JDA® Luminate TM solutions portfolio as it drives its supply chain, merchandising and store operations initiatives to deliver improved service levels across all stores.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. News & Events. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Large Scale Market Indicators.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

I believe we have reached an inflection point where old paradigms must be replaced with new approaches that address today’s empowered consumer, as well as the new realities of retail and supply chain that have arisen as a consequence. Predicting the paths to purchase she is likely to take. Featured Supply Chain'

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

To understand the state of this latest supply chain crisis–and when it will end–this guide to the 2022 baby formula shortage breaks down: The cause of the baby formula shortage. Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The McKinsey report “How COVID-19 is changing consumer behaviour – now and forever”, bluntly illustrates how this change occurred more quickly and seismically than anyone predicted – so fast that it’s apparent the capacity to adapt had always been there. . Supply Chain Resilience.

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JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

At the event, we take the opportunity to hear from and recognize some of our many customers in sessions and through award programs. He is overseeing Loblaw’s investment in the JDA® Luminate TM solutions portfolio as it drives its supply chain, merchandising and store operations initiatives to deliver improved service levels across all stores.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

While yard tractors carry out their regular duties, attached GPS-enabled RFID readers recognize trailers by the tags, and report the location data in real time. RTLS also enables management to monitor yard operations’ key performance indicators (KPIs) based on quantifiable productivity metrics measured by the actions of the yard trucks.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Madhav Durbha I was at the recent LogiPharma US conference for the pharmaceutical supply chain leaders. However, most of the insights and the stories I took away from the event are applicable to other industries as well. But, efforts should be made to ensure speed and agility through the rest of the supply chain.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Unintended inventory excess can also be an indication of deeper problems within the business, such as poor forecasting, low sales, over-purchasing of undesirable goods, and so on. And not only do these items tie up their initial purchase cost, but also the utilities fees, staffing, and any other costs associated with running your facilities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Here I am going to use some of their work to tell a story of what I think supply chain leaders need to do in this COVID-19 world. COVID-19 introduces uncertainity and variability into the supply chain. Unlike other risk management events, there is no new normal. Supply chain processes are inside-out not outside-in.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Lord says that while three broad categories of inventory - structural, operational and situational - can overlap, each category should first be examined separately ( Supply Chain Leaders Must Orchestrate Three Decision Categories for Inventory Excellence , 9 April 2018, Paul Lord). North America, Europe, …).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

North America segment operating income was $3.2 Q3 revenues will include the reported very successful two-day Prime Day shopping promotional held in July. Shoppers reportedly spent upwards of $12 billion during that event. reported a 6.4 Overall revenues rose 11 percent to $134.2 billion while net profits of $6.75

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! Every aspect of our lives has been disrupted: our health, freedom of movement, employment, the economy, our ability to buy goods, and virtually every Supply Chain. Supply Chain Disruptions … So Far.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

With some of the most important retail events of the year on the horizon it’s time to shine a spotlight on multichannel retailing. It allows consumers to purchase via whichever channel works best for them. The path to purchase can be a messy one, with many decisions to make along the way. Meet your customers where they are.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform.

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Locus

JANUARY 3, 2022

In 2018, the last mile delivery market in North America was sized at 31.25 – Statista report , Estimated market size of last mile delivery in North America from 2018 to 2022, December 2018. . The decision you make on selecting the right tech partner to purchase this tool is equally critical.

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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 technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure how well the shipper-transportation provider does in daily continuous improvement. To build a lean supply chain, organizations need to build long term relationships with quality carriers that are stable, dependable, and committed to servicing the organization. If not, Why?

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Taulia

JANUARY 31, 2018

Deloitte describes the impact that the Fourth Industrial Revolution could have on business as: “…the marriage of physical and digital technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies and the internet of things (IoT). Broken processes: few companies today are truly connected with their supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Large Scale Market Indicators.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 7, 2017

The storyline of the event goes like this: Do you have the business problem of complexity, personalization, and globalization requiring faster time to market? Today, fewer and fewer supply chain professionals make the event. I remember attendance for the supply chain event was 5,000. The answer?

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