Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue. Collaboration is Key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Wishing your supply chain were strengthened rather than strangled under these conditions? There’s an older term now being applied to supply chains for this capacity: antifragility. As much as we conflate digital transformation with technology, without these missing ingredients your initiative will fail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 7, 2020

The IoT, along with artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud technology, has been one of the most important trends in high-tech over the past couple years. The Rise of 5G Technology. The rise of 5G technology is the first advance we will talk about. Edge Computing. Smart Stores. Smart Cities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Do we even need supply chain planners, or can we turn out the lights and go home, because we now live in a world of autonomous planning? According to the MHI Industry Annual Report , AI and machine learning adoption in supply chains is only 12% today, but the curve is expected to rise rapidly to 60% within five years.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Successfully rolling out a supply chain management system can be an extraordinarily complex and stressful project – not to mention expensive. In this guide to implementing supply chain management systems: What is a supply chain management system? Why implement a supply chain management system?

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

For companies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, the pandemic has further highlighted the importance of supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility in the wake of COVID. Shortages of these supplies made headlines and shone a light on the lack of visibility within the healthcare supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 27, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. Raleigh, North Carolina based First Citizens , is ranked as the 30 th largest U.S.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 13, 2015

by Alexa Cheater We’re delighted to be bringing you a great live discussion on successful supply chain transformation based on Avaya’s first-hand experience. Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 1pm EST (5pm UTC) for “Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey.”. VP and Group Director, Supply Chain and Operations.

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Kinaxis

MAY 13, 2015

by Alexa Cheater Did you miss our recent live webcast on Avaya’s supply chain transformation? With an outlined five-phase approach, Green discusses how Avaya was able to shift focus within the company, combining people, process and technology to achieve far-reaching success. VP and Group Director, Supply Chain and Operations.

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 26, 2017

Proper hospital inventory management can be tricky: administrators and healthcare supply chain professionals must make sure their facilities have enough product to meet demand from doctors and nurses, but not too much that it negatively impacts the hospital’s budget or takes up too much space. Collect Data from the Supply Chain.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Food products require special care and handling across the entire supply chain. Lot numbers are managed by a 3PL’s warehouse management system – a sophisticated software system that effectively runs all key warehousing operations. FedEx, UPS, USPS) and eCommerce platforms (e.g., A mock recall typically proceeds as follows.

Warehousing 52

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. For residents and businesses in the Carolinas and neighboring states, it’s vital to take all evacuation warnings and damage estimates seriously.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. For residents and businesses in the Carolinas and neighboring states, it’s vital to take all evacuation warnings and damage estimates seriously.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Retailers use the cone to determine store locations in areas most likely to be hit to prepare almost prescient inventory levels. Retailers use a control tower with technology for visibility into inventory on the move and across their store locations. They also look at inventory levels and gaps in processes.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

William shares how they transform data into critical actionable information that optimizes and powers operations throughout businesses. Customers don’t just want information. I’m based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, which is a beautiful part of the country. They want action. Where were you born?

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. Today it stands out as a critical tool for production continuity with a minimum of onsite workers. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc.,

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RELEX Solutions

JULY 26, 2016

RELEX Solutions, in collaboration with Columbus Consulting International , to support LifeWay Christian Stores with upgrading its supply chain management in order to reduce inventory and increase availability. More information: www.lifeway.com. What really set RELEX apart was their customer reference approach.

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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. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Retailers use the cone to determine store locations in areas most likely to be hit to prepare almost prescient inventory levels. Retailers use a control tower with technology for visibility into inventory on the move and across their store locations. They also look at inventory levels and gaps in processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Walmart steps up automated store distribution. Cyberattack on Toyota’s supply chain shuts 14 Japanese factories. E2open acquires Logistyx Technologies. Xerox addresses $300m backlog due to supply shortages. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. US goods trade deficit hits record high.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

Rob Handfield has over 30 years of experience in supply chain as an educator, researcher, consultant, and author. He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development.

Data 52

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Murano Corporation

JANUARY 19, 2016

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY First came steam power, then mass production, then industrial automation. which combines Cloud Computing, Big Data and Analytics, Horizontal and Vertical System Integration, the Internet of Things, and Cybersecurity to interconnect manufacturers and their customers and suppliers in an extended supply chain.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the global environment is shifting based on political debates, EU/British negotiations, tariffs driven by the Trump administration, as well as the sudden shifts in country-level policies, supply chain executives and planners are working to plan for future uncertainties. However, some categories are capacity constrained.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. From there, you’ll need to staff it, pay for the equipment, the warehouse management system and other technologies. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI). The dedicated 3PL model.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

However, we also identified a series of important issues that may impede the development and growth of biobased technologies and limit the ability of biobased products to penetrate industrial and consumer markets. Insight #9: Successful technology development depends on improved execution and business fundamentals.

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