Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

Last week in the middle of a presentation, a supply chain leader made the statement, “We have solved the issues in supply through better optimization and use of data. Many supply chain leaders are so convinced they know the answers that they have stopped listening and learning. The issue is demand.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. The customer.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 14, 2016

Taking a bimodal approach to supply chains was the pervasive theme at this year’s Gartner North American Supply Chain Executive Conference. David Willis, head of Gartner's Senior Research Board, described it in his keynote address as “delivering in a lean and effective manner, while still being agile.”

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain insights from leading industry experts. Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. Here are some key takeaways from the Gartner supply chain event: 1.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

AIMMS featured in IT Subway Map of European Supply Chain Software Providers : We’re proud to report that we’ve been featured in 5 different subway lines, or software categories, in this year’s IT Subway Map of European SC Software Providers. Looking for additional reading on supply chain, analytics and optimization?

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 16, 2014

It felt like a whirlwind, but this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference was definitely one of the highlights of the year for us. The outlook from Gartner is very positive: There’s no better time to be in the supply chain industry. Making sense of big data and supply chain complexity.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2017

When it comes to supply chains, certain words seem to be bandied about like the ball at a championship tennis match. Back and forth, over and over, these supply chain buzzwords seem to have an endless lifespan. But I stand by my claim that IoT in supply chain planning is more hype than helpful.

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2017

With the number of connected devices estimated to surpass six billion next year and more than 20 billion by 2020, the steady stream of data these devices are providing can easily crowd and clog your supply chain planning processes if you’re not prepared. Real-world examples. Examples of this already exist in the marketspace.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Is this true for the supply chain industry? What seems to be clear by now is that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities and risks of today’s global supply chain networks. This is also true for states and research institutes through advanced supply chain design and management expertise and capabilities.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. According to Gartner , these issues can lead to missed manufacturing deadlines and wasted capital. Looking for more Gartner-related insights?

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2017

“Based on our research, every organization which aligns top-down financial plans with bottom-up demand plans, as part of their S&OP, sees an improvement in the accuracy and predictability of their financial forecast.” - Matthew Spooner, Research Director at Gartner. Click below for an Advanced S&OP planning brief:

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Gartner reports that companies using data-driven strategies can achieve a 20% increase in sales by aligning inventory with current market trends. Missed Revenue Opportunities: In an age where consumer preferences shift rapidly, failing to adapt your inventory can lead to missed sales opportunities. What are you waiting for?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2025

We proudly announce that Blue Yonder has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 14th consecutive year 2. Blue Yonder supports businesses throughout the entire supply chain, from initial to final delivery and back. Theres no paper waste.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

We have tackled the question of automation before, but his time I want to focus specifically on what automation will mean to the job of the supply chain planner. And I see several patterns emerging on the changing role of the supply chain planner. They stock 500,000 products and ship almost 45,000 parcels daily.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers Now for those statistics I mentioned. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. For an industry that increasingly requires higher logistics pipeline velocity without sacrificing accuracy and at lower costs, RPA is a natural choice for high performing supply chain organisations. Procurement.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 2, 2022

.” One of the most famous quotes in our cultural lexicon is a sobering reminder that effective communication is one of the keys to running a successful supply chain, yet it is often overlooked in importance until it becomes an issue. The Characteristics of Supply Chain Communication. Flow of information.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 28, 2019

Here are a few places these themes popped up at the conference and how we can tie them back to a subject we love here at ToolsGroup: supply chain planning. Different customizations require separate branding and packaging, causing extreme complexity in supply chain, and escalating SKU counts. What do customers want?

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Supply Chain Network Optimization Technology is ripe for disruption : Network optimization software has become a big business that’s experienced exponential growth.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

In reality, all this emerging tech, whether it’s turning your world upside down or not, is having a very real impact on how businesses manage their supply chains. He outlined eight emerging technologies that are most likely to drive dramatic changes across the CPG supply chain. Connected home. IoT at retail.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2019

Gartner 2019 SCC: A New Era: Convergence of the Digital and Physical Supply Chain Savi attended the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference again this year in Phoenix. “Digital supply chains can reduce supply chain process costs by 50%, reduce procurement costs by 20% and increase revenue by 10%.”

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. It’s a calculation of the total costs for shipping, including compliance costs, divided by the total number of pounds and again divided by miles driven.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2025

Aramex, a leading global logistics and transportation solutions provider, recently announced that they have signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Shipsy, a Gartner-recognized, leading global SaaS-based platform offering AI-powered logistics orchestration.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 12, 2018

When most people think of supply chain risk, they often think about the impact of major unforeseen “headline grabbing” events - like the tsunami in Japan impacting automotive supply chains or horse meat making its way into British beef supplies. That was when I really knew we truly had a ‘worry-free’ supply chain.”

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Logility

JULY 21, 2022

It’s incredibly complicated to pinpoint when an order will ship and when it will arrive. Components and raw materials are still in short supply, logistics services remain delayed, and demand shifts and shocks are consistently unpredictable. “We all need to aspire to improve supply chain planning. ” . .

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Logility

MAY 24, 2017

Gartner’s Debra Hoffman, VP and Distinguished Analyst, and Mike Burkett VP and Distinguished Analyst, took to the stage in Phoenix this week to kick off Gartner’s annual supply chain pilgrimage to the desert to an audience of 1,900 supply chain leaders. trillion in goods globally.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

He is also a regular speaker at leading supply chain universities, including the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton Supply Chain College. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

A former Gartner analyst and current market evangelist and strategy director, Frank Kenney is widely credited as the creator of the term managed file transfer (MFT) and was the first to write about and discuss its modern architecture, platform, and use cases. About Frank Kenney Frank Kenney is the director of Industry Solutions at Cleo.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. Shipping and Transportation Costs. In addition to increased costs surrounding a globally disrupted supply chain , Amazon is investing in its operations.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

.”[1] What is often overlooked in the pursuit of better customer experiences is how those experiences can be affected by supply chain operations. Customer Experience and Supply Chain Management. For some people, the relationship between supply chain management (SCM) and customer experience (CX) may not be evident.

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While its impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry at large can take proactive steps to minimize disruptions and improve supply chain resilience.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Supply chain snarls and disruptions have captured headlines for months. Evan Quasney, Global Vice President for Supply Chain Solutions at Anaplan, insists these challenges prove supply chain operations need to change. ”[2] He insists supply chain innovation today is not a choice, but an imperative. .”[2]

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2018

Source: Gartner Research. Gartner Research analyst Paul Lord has developed a thought-provoking approach (shown in the above diagram) for tailoring supply and inventory tactics to different inventory segments. Here demand shaping activities can work to stabilize demand and hence the supply chain. Lots of margin.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses.

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Supply Chains Rock

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. The ad goes on to say "HSBC is one of the worlds leading supply chain organizations." Subscribe To.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The terms “shelf-connected” and “demand-driven” have been in use for years within the supply chain community. Multiple supply chain echelons (e.g. In DDVN, the planning extends to multi-party, multi-echelon—across the entire supply network. What is a DDVN? Single party relationships. Multi-party relationships.

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