RFgen

JANUARY 29, 2015

As companies jump on new technology, many of the tools used by prior generations of supply chain managers won’t be as effective as in the past. The goal behind this process of evolving and developing new tools is excellence in the supply chain industry. Responding to Change in the Oil and Natural Gas Business.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 52

Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

As climate change drives up the regularity of natural disasters, supply chains must rely on real time data to thrive. . . . . In the past year alone wildfires have ravaged California, multiple hurricanes have hit South America, and Indonesia has been rocked by a deadly earthquake and tsunami that caused thousands of fatalities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Puerto Rico Supply Chain Software 87

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.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 supply chain since 1988.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software South America 60

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2015

Here are some of the headlines, along with a few excerpts: Bar Association warns corporations: Clean up supply chains (Star Tribune, Nov. 29, 2014): By year’s end, chief executives at all of America’s Fortune 500 companies should get a letter signed by the president of the American Bar Association. Even though a recent U.S.

North America 100

North America Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Check out Supply Chain Impacts of an Increasingly Protectionist World! In addition, some are looking at the increasing cost of logistics and uncertainty relating to the cost of fuel. Larger international companies, many of which are China-based, but some also from South America, are looking at market expansion in the U.S.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills South America 45

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ukraine Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 86

Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. Supply Chain and Shipping. This could isolate supply and drive chemical costs up.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Chemicals 60

Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. A lot of that comes down to supply chain and logistics management. Last-mile logistics get chaotic. . $1.672 trillion online this year—about 7.3% Why Developing Economies are Clicking “Buy”. Infrastructure.

Kenya 60

Kenya Indonesia Africa Purchasing Skills 60

Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

Here’s the obvious: supply chains are f*cked. After 2+ years of out-of-stock messages, low inventory levels, and sky-high costs, brands are exploring a wide range of strategies to resolve these issues and strengthen their inventory throughput in 2022 and beyond. As the U.S. Which of These Strategies is the Most Feasible?

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 78

Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Ready for a supply-chain-themed movie night? As professionals who monitor the supply chain daily for potential disruptions, we can’t help but see the supply chain everywhere—yes, even in disaster movies. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a supply chain-themed movie night!

Los Angeles 91

Los Angeles Supply Chain Strategy Scenario Planning Supply Chain 91

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. 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.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Networked Supply Chains Require Better Visibility. As manufactures and retailers increasingly depend on extended rosters of sourcing companies, the resulting networked supply chain requires improved visibility. • Poor training for handlers throughout the supply chain. Subscribe To.

Cargo 40

Cargo Supply Chain Network Software Global Real-time Visibility 40

RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

Every link in a supply chain must be protected form theft. While escalating political conflict and climate change cause severe problems for global supply chains, the danger posed by criminals targeting shipments should be a major concern of most industries , according to the British Standards Institution. billion in 2015.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 52

RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

Every link in a supply chain must be protected form theft. While escalating political conflict and climate change cause severe problems for global supply chains, the danger posed by criminals targeting shipments should be a major concern of most industries , according to the British Standards Institution. billion in 2015.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” By that, I mean that extreme uncertainty on both the demand and the supply sides will continue for the foreseeable future.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 211

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 211