The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. For companies that aim well and execute effectively, the resulting cost reductions could be transformational. Going Digital to Interact with Your Ecosystem. “For

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

As I sat at my kitchen table, I reviewed spreadsheet after spreadsheet of corporate performance data on supply chain financial ratios. The relationship between corporate financial performance and supply chain metrics was complex; and in my first attempts, I was unable to derive a correlation. We are on a journey.

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Attracting the right talent will be key to success in the future of supply chain management , and Warehouse Managers need to take notice today. As more workers reach retirement age, the burden of the supply chain skills gap will undermine the future of supply chain management. Download WhitePaper.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In almost every supply chain publication, you will find an article discussing digital transformation. Industry analysts, consultants, solution providers, executives and practitioners are all focused on how to transition from a traditional, analog supply chain to a more digital supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Over the course of a year, we analyzed a decade of financial data to gain an understanding of how companies and industry sectors are balancing growth, profitability, cycles and complexity.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Hope to see you in the coming weeks!

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

Blue Yonder believes continues to showcase its strength in warehouse and supply chain execution solutions. We are bringing warehouse, transportation, store execution, and order management solutions under one solution portfolio to offer end-to-end capabilities and deliver seamlessly experience.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

This Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech commentary provides highlights and added perspectives on this week announcement regarding Kinaxis’ s completed acquisition of supply chain execution B2B SaaS platform provider MPO. Background. A Strategic Acquisition.

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

While most companies have been able to make progress in one of these two critical metrics in the period of 2006-2013, they have not been able to make progress on both together. Supply chain teams are being asked to do more with less. Automation of Supply Chain Execution.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

Natural disasters like the Japan earthquake, product shortages due to quality issues, the impact of currency rates on product costs and demand, and disruptions caused by IT service failures or security breaches are just a few examples of the risks supply chain executives face every day. The same is true for CEOs.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2018

The Reward: Top Benefits of Modern Systems Are Key to Business Survival When it comes time to garnering support to investing in a modern warehouse management system, supply chain executives should focus on the key benefits that will be provided by the system. Fewer instances of employee theft.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

In the cereal industry, General Mills and Kellogg are fierce competitors. Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. There has to be an enlightened leader that understands that the supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

If you have the right tool with you and you’re all set to elevate supply chain visibility for your business, here’s how to proceed: 1. Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise Elevating supply chain visibility using proactive leadership and industry expertise establishes and builds credibility in an industry or sector.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Here are some of the quotes from the workshop I led yesterday that helped me to better understand the industry: “A process born out of chaos is chaos. For suppliers, the focus has been on the supply chain organization as a function, not the building of end-to-end processes. The value chain is lacking supply chain leadership.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 27, 2021

This subject has become of critical importance in discussions I’ve had with supply chain executives. Over the last two years, the need for leadership skills in procurement and supply chain has become more apparent than ever, as a result of the massive disruptions and shortages we face in almost every industry.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2016

Natural disasters, product shortages due to quality issues, the impact of currency rates on product costs and demand, and disruptions caused by IT service failures or security breaches are just a few examples of the risks supply chain executives face every day. CFOs rarely know anything about supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes. The customers at the conference included very large food & beverage companies, the largest 3PL in the world, and companies from other industries as well. Overcoming the Objections of IT. But getting this data has not been easy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2013

To better understand this journey that we have been on together, I have been analyzing a decade’s worth of supply chain financial ratio data for nine industry subsegments. As a result, I believe that companies are at a Supply Chain Plateau. I am trying to move things forward.). I am poring over the results.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers the implications of Amazon’s ongoing global and domestic operational and last mile fulfillment network. We believe that these inventory management, customer and last-mile fulfillment strategies will have industry wide implications in terms of competitive stakes and cost-to-serve.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Walmart’s report of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. We crossed $100 billion in eCommerce sales and drove share gains as our customer experience metrics improved, even during our highest volume days leading up to the holidays.”

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Big data drives everything,” Michael says.

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Logility

APRIL 3, 2018

In almost every new supply chain focused industry periodical, you will find an article discussing transformation or digitization. Industry analysts, consultants, solution providers, executives and practitioners are all focused on how to transition from traditional to more “digital” planning capabilities.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic. Humans will always be at the heart of the logistics industry, but advanced technology makes their lives easier and their organizations more efficient.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. As they optimize processes, TMS solutions are also creating granular, near real-time visibility from the first mile to the last.

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Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

A 2022 survey by EY revealed that eight in ten supply chain executives are increasing their efforts toward sustainable supply chain operations. This way, companies can build more sustainable supply chains, demonstrate their ESG credentials, strengthen brand loyalty, and maintain or improve their competitive edge.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The numbers speak for themselves: 49 episodes produced in 2018, totaling more than 1,200 minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. Our logistics team looks forward to your industry updates and GREAT music selections.” — Robert G.,

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place? Those are some of the questions supply chain executives are asking — or should be asking.”. Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery? At what cost?

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

It also gets very positive endorsements from supply chain industry experts. On Time, In Full Achieving Perfect Delivery with Lean Thinking in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production Planning Pros: "On Time, In Full" is the most common performance measurement for customer-facing functions. He has an MBA from UCLA.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

Across industries, executives agree that extended visibility is a top priority. Linzell Harris, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Strategy at AstraZeneca, describes end-to-end visibility as “10 times more important” in today’s volatile supply chain landscape.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

Launched in 2014 and brought to you by the eWorld Procurement & Supply team, The Procurement Summit will provide senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. But first, what’s behind this industry-wide transformation? You can watch a full demo of this technology below. Customer Experience.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Adapt to regulation change & manage increasing costs in your Life Sciences Supply Chain. The Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit is the only event that brings together all segments of the European life sciences supply chain. Theme Two: New Industry Trends. Register now!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Although the industrial average sits at 84% today, that represents that 16% of all orders could result in customers choosing to shop with a competitor, as well as 16% of orders going through an extensive returns process. Sustainable Practices Will Be a Leading Focus of Supply Chain Executives.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Companies across all industries and sizes struggle to make sense of and value from the available mountains of data. A bigger challenge is the need to transform traditional supply chain operations to a digital landscape where big data is embraced and used by a new breed of supply chain talent.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The further aspect to the current disruption is the acknowledgement from Maersk’s CEO , along with other industry watchers that the industry’s oversupply of ship capacity will eventually lead to a downside effect for carrier operational and profitability performance for 2024.

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