The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. 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.

Resource Reduction 242

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Global Supply Chain Software 242

Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. Sustained Inflation. Stalling Demand.

Procurement Analytics 78

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry.

Pharmaceutical 237

Pharmaceutical Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 237

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 189

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Muslim consumer needs are moving from a somewhat rudimentary model of simple halal consumption to a halal lifestyle and halal ecosystem. Enterprises need to urgently shift their ambition level from just halal certification, to corporate halal reputation and halal DNA.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Cost Reduction Strategies 234

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 234

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 197

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 197

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making.

Purchasing Training 78

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 78

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. . It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old.

Purchasing Skills 218

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 218

SupplyOn

APRIL 23, 2020

SupplyOn Analytics links internal and external information – thus ensuring visibility and a robust, crisis-proof supply chain Planning, purchasing, logistics and transport management are traditionally separate processes, typically located in different departments. This is why many companies have set up Industry 4.0

Just-in-Time 40

Just-in-Time Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Analytics Software 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old.

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics 59

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 235

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. Freight transportation capacity, (particularly truckload capacity) is tight as it has ever been. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. What is Scheduled Transportation and how can it benefit a company’s supply chain?”

Just-in-Time 60

Just-in-Time Negotiating Skills Transportation Purchasing Skills 60

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. The survey looked at topics including COVID-19 impact on supply chains, priorities in the coming years, and the path to digital supply chains. Read the full report here.

Freight 76

Freight Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 76

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

For decades, the global supply chain has been a wonder. The Economist observes, “Supply chains encompass some of the most sophisticated forms of human endeavor.”[1] 2] Yet, as a result of current supply chain snarls, many pundits believe the global supply chain is completely broken.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

My youngest daughter just yells for them to throw the ball to Travis Kelce on every play so she can see Taylor Swift celebrate. We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. and Canada. and Canada.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 214

Logistics Network Optimization Software Las Vegas Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 214

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Report Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON REPORTING ARE ON THE HORIZON. Ecommerce giants like Amazon are setting the bar high.

Shipping 243

Shipping Material Savings Procurement Analytics Waste Reduction 243

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. At the same time, there were product and services market opportunities that were created. Business Model.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list. This complexity is occurring in many forms.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. billion transactions annually.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software 188

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. Salim: Our automotive customers are increasingly looking at how to counter inflation but at the same time how to enable supply chain resiliency.

Automotive 85

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 85

Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In addition to the terrible human cost, the virus is also sending ripples throughout the global supply chain. million freight containers each year. The coronavirus outbreak has the whole global community concerned and hoping for the swift containment of this humanitarian crisis. . Coronavirus Impact.

Purchasing Skills 177

Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 177

Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

Unprecedented supply chain challenges have meant the risks and consequences of over- or understocking have been felt around the globe. We met with five supply chain experts to discuss how crucial demand forecasting is for mitigating risk, and what businesses can do to improve forecast accuracy. near Exeter.

Forecasting 96

Forecasting Supply and Demand Modeling Forecasting Software 96

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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. What Caused Can Supply-Demand Mismatch. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs.

Packaging 226

Packaging Food Manufacturing Procurement GEP 226

MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains ground, it could become part of corporate pledges akin to those that commit companies to net-zero operations by a certain year. Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Purchasing Skills 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

”[1] Journalist Paul Berger reports that supply chain indicators confirm this holiday season’s sales could be mediocre. Journalist Nora Colomer reports, “Credit card balances grew the fastest among Gen Z cardholders in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent TransUnion survey. of all balances.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Journal 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 187

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 187

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. What is the Role of the Supply Chain Worker?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 96

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

” Most people think of RPA in association with back office work; however, supply chain professionals are showing increasing interest in the technology. RPA in the supply chain. The system provides 24/7, 365, engagement across supply chain networks. Subsequently eliminates human error from the process.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Gartner 100

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. In some settings, IoT devices can detect defects and notify staff of quality control issues.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

As a consumer, I expect when I invest in an appliance or a tool, it will keep working for a reasonably long time to bring a return. This is not just for meeting a target – it is for the health of our planet. Geo thermal Power Station in Iceland. M achines are built to last ! Planet earth is similar.

Supply Chain Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Planning Software Iceland Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 227

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce.

Shipping 168

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 168