The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2017

But, how do supply chain leaders and managers ensure their omnichannel supply chain is working. The answer lies using these omnichannel supply chain metrics to carefully track and improve operations continuously. This is a simple key performance indicator (KPI), another name for metrics, to track.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

Life for the supply chain leader is more complex. Price of Ocean Shipping Business Continuity. We are living in a world of rich supply chain case studies. Each day, the Wall Street Journal features a supply chain failure as front-page news. Observations from the Supply Chains to Admire Analysis.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Over the next five weeks, seventy business/technology and consulting leaders will complete the course. Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. As companies adopt a balanced scorecard, the functional metrics shift to a focus on reliability. Outside-in Planning Taxonomy 2.

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2024

Supply chain mapping provides a complete view of your supply network, revealing the intricate web of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors involved in producing and delivering goods. What is supply chain mapping? Why is supply chain mapping important? Helps in maintaining a stable workflow.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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Taulia

JUNE 12, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 12 Jun 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard 10 supply chain KPIs and metrics to track We’ve listed the 10 top supply chain KPIs you can use to measure your supply chain performance and find opportunities for optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Supply chain management has been in the news. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP). Supply chain planning is a complex solution.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

This is often managed with the help of supplier management software or inventory management software. The pandemic’s global scale exposed largely unprecedented, supply chain vulnerabilities. Accelerating value capture by leveraging digitisation, supplier management software, and spend analytics.

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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. We still focus on costs.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace. In this guide to lean manufacturing tools: What are lean manufacturing tools? Indeed, these tools could be several different things, such as: New shop floor layouts. Big data frameworks.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

A quick scan of the Internet will yield a long list of “the biggest-ever supply chain disasters”. Poorly implemented demand planning software mis-forecasts demand for branded sneakers. Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. WMS failure causes Adidas to under ship by 20%. The common thread? Bankruptcy.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2023

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began roughly three years ago, we’ve all heard a lot in the news about supply chains, more specifically about disruptions to global supply chains. Supply chain has become a buzzword. This event is put on by Blue Yonder, which is the leading supply chain software company.

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2023

In 2021, businesses faced major supply chain challenges that resulted in understocked shelves and unhappy customers. Supply Chain Dive Inventory optimisation relies on detailed data analysis, inventory management automation , and effective demand forecasting.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Key aspects of an omnichannel strategy: Retailers employ technology and systems that synchronise inventory levels, order processing, and customer data across all channels. For example, Facebook Marketplace, Google Shopping, and a physical retail shop. In this example, omnichannel fulfilment integrates online and in-store shopping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. I was sitting at my kitchen table attempting to write a celebratory book on the 30th anniversary of supply chain management. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cost of sales is an inventory accounting metric that measures the accumulated costs in getting finished goods to market. Cost of sales is the accrued total of all the costs of supplying a product. In contrast, operating expenses measure how much you spend on overhead costs such as rent, insurance, utilities, and office supplies.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around. What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

But, for merchants either looking to launch a brand or grow their existing online store, it’s no secret that shipping has become more complex and expensive. Luckily, multi-carrier shipping software solutions for 2021 simplify shipping, so that brands can focus on what’s most important — growing their business.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

Knowing how to calculate total manufacturing costs is incredibly important supply chain data. Examples of firm overhead: The cost of keeping your equipment running (maintenance, water, electricity, etc.). Why is it Important to Calculate Total Manufacturing Costs for Supply Chain Efficiency? Equipment depreciation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. In addition, CEVA Logistics was also appointed by General Motors (GM) to manage its entire ventilator production supply chain in support of the U.S.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For any wholesale business, software has become critical to survival. Competition is now so fierce – and national and international supply chains so changeable – that wholesalers need systems that are fast and reliable to keep up. So what should you keep an eye out for when you’re shopping around for wholesaling software?

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2023

The last of these can be achieved by tracking the right inventory metrics, analysing the results, and making data-driven optimisations. So, what are the ‘right’ inventory metrics, and how do you calculate them? In this inventory metrics guide What are inventory metrics? What are KPIs for inventory?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. The impact of lean retail on supply chain management. That’s only one example.

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

Once confirmed, the ordered items are picked from your inventory, sorted, packed, and shipped to the customer. For example, when a customer buys coffee beans online, order processing would include confirming the payment, updating the stock count of the coffee bean units, and preparing the order for shipment.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

How to Select a Supply Chain Planning Tool. You’ve just been chewed out by the Head of Accounts because she was forced to ship an order to a major customer two weeks late…and it’s your fault. And this is only one metric where you could be doing a lot better. So you’ve finally had enough!

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Ware2Go

MARCH 25, 2022

Learn how to build a 2-day ground shipping network that meets customer expectations without hurting your bottom line. It’s no secret that fast shipping is a growing consumer expectation — and thanks to the Amazon effect, consumers are defining “fast” as 1-2 days. Why Most SMBs Don’t Offer 2-Day Shipping.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Manufacturing operations need to implement effective production management tools and processes to reduce the cost of producing goods. This article explains the importance of production management, the key processes, and tools you can implement to minimise the cost of inputs while maximising productivity and quality.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. What is Supply Chain Analytics? Supply chain analytics makes it possible for businesses to collect data, analyze that data, and make informed decisions.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The Amazon Effect continues to push supply chain companies to squeeze efficiencies out of existing operations through technology. Automated Data Collection has many benefits in the Post-Amazon Age. Mobile barcoding is one such automation type capable of augmenting workers to achieve real-world benefits.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a simple yet illustrative example: Sara’s Sweets is a fictional bakery that collaborates with local cafes and also handles custom online orders directly from consumers. Now, imagine if Sara’s applied the same supply chain strategy to both of these types of customers and channels.

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Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

An inventory control chart is an immensely helpful tool for demand forecasting and inventory management. Here’s an example of how a stock control chart might save you money: You discover that a product is selling faster in winter, and your suppliers are also taking longer to deliver during those months.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

Warehouse and supply chain planners rely on a surprising number of technologies to achieve this. For example, as a picker is moving through the warehouse, their scan gun will read, “go to location XB312 and pick three cases!” This article showed the role eight different technologies play.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Dead stock examples Dead stock can accumulate due to a variety of causes, from technological advancement and consumer attitudes to global events and seasonality of goods. Here are some common examples of dead stock: Perishable stock that has passed its use-by date, such as fresh produce used in food and beverage production.

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