Kinaxis

JULY 12, 2016

This age-old challenge of supply chain is now more difficult to address than ever before. With complexity growing exponentially, supply chains and their associated capabilities need to start evolving now. According to Accenture, the answer lies in supply chain evolution. It’s Supply Chain 2.0!

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crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At last week’s Supply Chain Summit, Crisp’s Head of Supply Chain Barry Bradley gave brands a step-by-step guide to running a data-driven operations team. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in the supply chain. Why is data so critical in supply chain management?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2018

This is the second blog post of a two-part series – in part one , I explained supply chain planning and execution tweaks that can be applied without significant change management programs. Here in part two, I will highlight how more drastic shifts to supply chain networks and operations can have a larger impact on sustainability.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Isn’t time important?

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Tl;dr Supply chain visibility is gaining popularity, but smart operators recognize the importance of making that visibility actionable. In Part 1 of this two-part series, I’ll cover the history of supply chain visibility, its benefits, as well as some of its shortcomings. The technology wasn’t ready 2.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

For example, in 2019, 90% of companies listed on the S&P 500® index issued an annual sustainability report, compared to just under 20% in 2011. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

For example, in 2019, 90% of companies listed on the S&P 500® index issued an annual sustainability report, compared to just under 20% in 2011. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1. Define Your Scope. Source: sasb.org.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Innovation and new technology are obviously important, but when evaluating a 3PL, go with the one that excels at blocking and tackling. A highly effective 3PL will use key process indicators (KPIs) to monitor logistics performance. Logistics Key Process Indicators (KPI). Software drives process compliance.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

This is often managed with the help of supplier management software or inventory management software. A robust procurement strategy should explain how an organisation seeks to optimise the businesses external spend, procurement costs and other value contributions such as product innovation, spend reduction and process efficiency.

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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. Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. Understanding What Drives Supply Chain Excellence. A Closer Look at Results. She joined Novo Nordisk in 2012.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 2, 2020

Once we were in the meeting, the marketing director as P&L owner and I would be happy to be able to get through the KPI dashboard, the NPD pipeline and a feasible volume and value projection of the categories we were responsible for. Knowing this, who wants a job in supply chain planning when you just finished your degree?

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QAD

JULY 29, 2021

Does Jim realize that the amazing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology underpinning Alexa is about to fundamentally change his work environment? Now and going forward, we can use software that does the discovery job for us; it automates the detection of trends and exceptions. What is Augmented Analytics?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

It goes beyond the concepts found in textbooks by providing real-world examples and useful advice. You can successfully traverse the complexities of procurement processes with the knowledge, abilities, and tactics you gain during procurement training. What you will learn: Lesson 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For those that aren’t familiar, or like myself are more familiar with the symbol than the concept, the principle of Yin and Yang is a concept of dualism, used to explain “that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites, for example, female-male, dark-light and old-young.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2023

Supply chain and order management transformation in the retail space is a must, but how many organizations actually know what the results of their investments will be, from day one? At this juncture, it’s time for these players to take a step back and to evaluate – thoroughly and analytically – their entire supply chain landscape.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 30, 2014

How can companies overcome the bullwhip effect – a natural inefficiency that magnifies small increases in order to size all the way down the supply chain? The panel of experts at the event will answer questions like these and more, offering you valuable insights into proven solutions to overcome supply chain challenges.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

MDI is by far the most important tool that drives accountability and problem-solving minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, and day-by-day. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools. To start you must have the KPI's visual along the value stream. LEAN, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Warehouse and Cost Reduction Consultant.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

It’s the decade we’ve decided to call the “Decade of Supply Chain”, because we truly feel that the next ten years will see supply chain take its rightful place at the heart of business organizations and at the heart of discussions about business optimization world wide. Digital twins.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Examples of its adverse effects include increased frequency and severity of natural disasters, rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, damage to infrastructure and homes, food insecurity, water shortages, and increased rates of respiratory illness and heat-related illnesses.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. The 7 Trends for Supply Chain Pros to Watch in 2018.

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Logility

JUNE 20, 2017

At recent supply chain user conferences, a major concern for many companies was the talent gap in supply chain. This is an urgent issue for corporations to address, since the gap stymies growth, dampens innovative ideas and programs, and limits problem solving on a day-to-day level. Rising Demand. We have arrived!

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 13, 2018

After 18 months of piloting and deployment, Michelin is ready to investigate the results from Rubberway, an app designed to map the upstream natural rubber supply chain. Reaching the Bottom of the Supply Chain. How has it been possible? Suppliers’ CSR Performance in Full View. An Optimistic Outlook.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Essentially, a North Star Metric should be the single metric that captures the core value your product — or service — delivers to your customers.For example, Facebook’s North Star Metric is “monthly active users”, Medium’s north star is “total time reading”, and Airbnb’s measures “nights booked”.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

Development cycles for new models have also been compressed by aspiring entrants, both new and foreign, while with Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates now download new features, functionality, and refined interfaces to existing cars and trucks regularly and without a trip to the dealer, nor a new model upgrade.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As you may know or experience, the complexities of a global supply chain and global supplier base can pose challenges for even the most mature of procurement organizations. About 65% of innovations are sourced through external suppliers and partners (ISM). Subscribe Here!

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Technology Services. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Publishing Resources Industries.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

Nokia’s 150-year history is one of reinvention; recently it has been changing and innovating almost as fast as the telecommunications industry itself. The volume of data is exploding, likewise the demand for real-time communication which will require different hardware and software solutions. We have to be lean. You can do it on site.

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

In few years only, Supply Chain Management became one of the trendiest topics for organizations facing globalized markets. Through this exercise, we clearly see how the essence of Supply Chain Management (systemic approach, vision sharing, animation principles…) is essential to face all challenges emerging. STATEMENTS. #1

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Avnet’s Supply Chain Navigator , February 2016. Supply chains become ever more complex and global, while at the same time the spotlight on transparency and innovation around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is shifting to the supply chain. Note: This blog was originally posted on.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 30, 2016

A supply chain is never ‘finished’, and especially not at Unilever. During the final of the Supply Chain Professional of the Year award, he explained more about his new improvement programme. “We We want more supply chain differentiation.”. “We We want more supply chain differentiation.”.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Robert Rebitski is a member of the team over at Predictable Surgical Technologies , a medical supply store. Every business should take advantage of modern technology because it will give your business a very unfair advantage to those that don’t. Robert Rebitski. Sophie Miles. Then implant control methods.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While I’m a firm believer that innovation, not emulation, is the way forward for any company wishing to differentiate through its supply chain, I also believe that reinventing the wheel is something to be avoided if possible. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. The Sustainability Drive.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ IT vendor Dell, for example, handles requests for returns via its support organisation. Tempting, but wrong.

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