AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

But supporting the process with advanced analytics goes even further, contributing to higher levels of productivity and profitability. Tereos , the second biggest sugar producer worldwide, is an important stakeholder in this market, with 49 industry units in 4 continents. Advanced analytics as enabling technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience. Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. So, my question for the President’s task force is, “If the industry is not clear, and you don’t have a definition, how can you deliver your mission?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. My challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The government has also barred major Chinese firms from buying products made by U.S. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to a Proxima report “Investing in a Sustainable Supply Chain,” there has been a significant change in the priorities of investors. Overlooking sustainability can present substantial revenue risks, while embracing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles can unlock a $2.1 trillion opportunity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4 Infor does as well.

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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 responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. Acting for People. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

I never republished the report, because not enough has changed to warrant it.) The report centers on the concept of moving from inside-out to outside-in technologies. At the time, one of the people (let’s call him Noel) that I great respect for in the industry called me to say, “Lora, I don’t get it.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

But supporting the process with advanced analytics goes even further, contributing to higher levels of productivity and profitability. Tereos , the second biggest sugar producer worldwide, is an important stakeholder in this market, with 49 industry units in 4 continents. Advanced analytics as enabling technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization. Similarly, UPS has strong commitments to sustainability and invests in many options, such as alternative fuel vehicles, e-cycles in dense cities, and carbon offsets for purchase with shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true.

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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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. However, the trucking industry is highly fragmented, composed of many small and medium-sized carriers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background According to the 2022 State of The Global Islamic Economy Report, the global Islamic economy is an estimated USD 2 trillion industry consisting of the following key industries: halal food, modest fashion, media & recreation, travel, pharma, and cosmetics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for global and regional e-commerce logistics, setting off supply and demand shocks throughout the industry. Gives us an understand of factors affecting industry evolution. How COVID-19 has affected e-commerce logistics. We see three major impacts from COVID-19: 1.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

They encompass a vast ecosystem of industries and sectors that work together to deliver the right products at the right time, place, cost, quantity, and quality. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. business logistics amounts to 9.1% The cost of U.S.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Global manufacturing trends The Covid pandemic has raged across the world over the last two years, upending the manufacturing industry. But amid crises come opportunities, and the industry has adapted faster to technologies and new ways of working as it reshapes itself for the new world. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics. Have a System of Record for Tracking Compliance and Identifying/Reporting Violations.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2020

What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? Reverse logistics role article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. As customers continue to shop online the demand on reverse logistics—particularly the process of managing returns—will skyrocket. The global reverse logistics market is forecast to hit US$603.90

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. At SAP their solution is developed by their governance risk and compliance team. Global trade services is one of 4 pillars of GRC at SAP, the others being enterprise risk and compliance, identity and access governance, and cybersecurity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

The company has established long-term power purchase agreements at the country level. As a result, Mars has been able to procure renewable electricity to cover the entire business in those specific countries. The post Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Early adopters of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives should be patting themselves on the back. ESG activity, initially driven by consumer demand and a general desire to do better, has grown into a massive movement that’s captured the attention of customers, investors and governments worldwide.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. Cost of quality.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

The other factor I love about a career in Supply Chain (or in my case IT) is the fact that these skills are transferrable to many different industries as evident from my career path, High tech to gold mining to the movie industry. Keep current on what is happening throughout the industry and learn from others from their experiences.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 22, 2019

” This session captures the essence of what I believe is wrong with procurement’s relationship with sales. It’s about time that we re-think the sales-procurement relatinship. How has the need for responsive supply chains shifted the role of industrial marketing and procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Colombian drug smugglers are disguising cocaine as “fake coal” within major bulk consignments to try to dupe port surveillance operations, according to a new report. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Alibaba has officially introduced its Logistics Marketplace, providing U.S.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every major publication and news outlet is reporting on the supply chain crisis. Most of the reporting has been pretty shallow, leaving all to wonder how it can be solved. . Here’s my take on what caused this crisis, the biggest challenges facing the industry, and lessons learned on how to get out of it. The result? .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Logistics is expanding, and at the end of 2018, unemployment rates decreased. Although government reports were delayed at the beginning of the year due to the government shutdown, all indicators from the period before the government shutdown suggest logistics will continue to expand well into 2019.

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QAD

MAY 24, 2023

Best practices are required in every industry to keep up with today’s digital landscape. Global supply chains change enough to necessitate comprehensive visibility and shared views across entire manufacturing enterprises and other industries. With historical reports, companies forecast trends to plan, budget, and stock inventory.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Procurement Domain Name. Logistics / Freight.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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