SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? ERP, APS, SCM Systems Explained Organisations often use these systems together because each serves a distinct but complementary purpose. SCM then takes these plans and helps execute them across your entire supply chain network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

After a dramatic drop at the beginning of the pandemic, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software public valuations are near twice the ten-year average. The majority of the transactions are in Enterprise Resource Planning (91) versus supply chain planning (31).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Kevin Doubleday who discusses the importance of blockchain within the supply chain. Current Supply Chains don’t operate at the cadence of business. Integrating Blockchain within the Supply Chain could change that. Download white paper.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Everything about Apple Inc is the talk of the town, for example, the new Ipad, Iphone, Apple Map or even the environmental and labor issues at its suppliers facilities. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Too often, ERP software is seen as the final answer to any and every distress a business may face. But more often than not, businesses focused heavily on the supply chain aren’t getting all the promised benefits of this software. In order to resolve this issue, many businesses are integrating ERP and TMS software.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

Fashion industry is one of the most primitive form of supply chain management and its practices have been extended, adopted and become the best practices that we use today. Fashion SCM 1.0 One year later "Kurt Salmon Associates" was assigned to investigate the whole apparel supply chain. Fashion SCM 2.0

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The 2017 Gartner supply chain executive conference took place at the O2-Intercontinental Hotel in London on September 20 th and 21 st. The theme of the conference was ACT (Aspire, Challenge, Transform), same as the Gartner supply chain summit in Phoenix during May of this year. Collaborative.

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2016

Tim started his career in supply chain management along with me. After about a decade, he took a different path and branched off from SCM. After exchanging pleasantries, Tim said he is considering pivoting back into supply chain and wanted my opinion on if the timing is right. Madhav Durbha. Long time bud!

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? The good news is, this article will explain to you the key principles of supply chain management that you can finish within 5 minutes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation. In December’s issue of InBound, editor Keith Biondi cited customer service as the source for supply chain innovation. Not technology. Before exploring his thesis, let’s look at technology and BPR. Not technology. Interesting, right?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Women of the Supply Chain: Responsibility, Collaboration and Bathroom Lines. Hanging out with Kinaxis, the relatively small and always interesting supply chain vendor from Ottawa, Canada, never fails to be an eye-opening experience. So why are there so many women in supply chain roles?

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Here, we’ll discuss how it becomes useful for SCMs and what are some blockchain supply chain examples. Understanding Supply Chain The production industry uses a variety of procedures to serve its consumers through the market; all these activities can be covered under one umbrella term: supply chain.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 7, 2013

6 Sigma Supply Chain: The Brief Introduction for Non-Statisticians. Even though there are so many articles about six sigma supply chain, most of them are all related to the application within certain functions in supply chain. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. best of supplychainopz.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I hope UPS does the same for communicating the value of networks to supply chain and logistics executives — not just physical networks, but digital ones too. Supply Chain Operating Network Model (as depicted in 2003). It’s a positive feedback loop. As the network grows, the more value it provides.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 7, 2013

7 Myths of Supply Chain Management Busted! This article will examine these logics, the 7 myths of supply chain management and explain why you should avoid them. Thats why now Dell develops the different supply chain strategies for different customer segments. Case Studies. Background.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2020

The global food and beverage supply chain has been stressed to the breaking point by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Plant shutdowns due to outbreaks of COVID-19 and widespread shortages of imported food products have further aggravated an already stressed out F&B supply chain. The F&B Silver Lining. Changing Consumer.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 16, 2018

Take for example Volkswagen’s 2011 “People’s Car Project” in China for which the aim was to inspire the imagination of its followers by allowing them to design their own cars. But how could gamification be applied to a supply chain? Here are three scenarios where gamification could foster a more efficient supply chain.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The challenging landscape, from store and factory closures to wild swings in inventory, has proven to be the ultimate test of strength for supply chain teams everywhere. Supply chain is now a household term. Just a few of the brands presenting include: Check out the agenda and register today!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Now that supply chain is fast becoming the one key competitive advantage that sets one business apart from its rivals, what could be more natural than to extend the concept to the supply chain as a whole – and to use marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) to pilot the process?

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Arkieva

APRIL 14, 2021

In this blog, we point the reader to a recent article “Humachine”, which identifies the general challenge of implementing decision technology to improve SCM decision making resulting in improved organizational performance and the importance of experience in the trenches.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Gartner says that future supply chain planning will look less like a "control tower" and more like a refinery "control room'" with many value-added analytics that automate, guide and control the supply chain. So how does Gartner see control towers evolving into a meaningful addition to the supply chain landscape?

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

An earlier Sudoku blog recognizing Puzzle Day, provided an overview of solving Sudoku using MILP optimization and mentions these methods are helpful to find solutions in supply or central planning. This blog elaborates on “binary variables” which is the connecting technology between Sudoku and Supply Chain Management (SCM).

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Arkieva

MAY 20, 2020

An often-heard theme in supply chain management (SCM) and COVID-19 is “data-driven” – being data-driven is the path to success. For SCM demand or customer-driven replaces “science”. This blog will point out a few examples in the COVID-19 challenge demonstrating COVID-19 is an OM challenge.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

I asked companies to “Navigate through the hype focusing on the feasibility of scope and technology.” At the time, the popular belief was that Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technologies would build multi-tier capabilities. Today, the multi-tier capabilities for supply chain management are coming from the born-again marketplaces.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

As an entrepreneur I’ve been reflecting on this a lot: The current milestone in logistics and fulfillment is using emerging technologies to capture and leverage exponentially growing data sets in warehouses and throughout the entire fulfillment network. The rise of autonomous technologies.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 25, 2017

Let’s talk about the implications of this for supply chain professionals. Supply chain management is quickly evolving to be quite an interdisciplinary field. Just recently, I was talking to a youngster studying industrial engineering with specialization in SCM. Some useful links for supply chain professionals.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 10, 2014

According to O*NET OnLine, a supply chain manager earns $103,530 per year in average. This article will show you the best career advice from top supply chain recruiters. 2) Rodney Apple from SCM Talent Group Developing a comprehensive job search action plan is the most actionable tip for landing dream supply chain job.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. What is supply chain planning? Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. For example, the agent can provide insight into procurement policies, share product recommendations, and identify specific information needed to complete a purchase requisition.

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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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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In November 2019, the inaugural Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit took place in the mile high city, Denver, CO. This article is a summary of the event and how it fits into the Gartner supply chain event portfolio. Gartner acquired SCM World a few years ago and has been folding its events into their calendar.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2012

< For supply chain leaders, let me requalify the recommendation, it is a great read.> > I am often asked for a list of good books on supply chain, and I don’t have many on my list. ” We are both, in our own way, attempting to herd geese in the software industry. The book is a good read. <

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