Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech highlights yet another Cloud based B2B supply chain control layer platform announcement, this time from Amazon’s AWS Cloud computing division. East ( Northern Virginia ), U.S. The Announcement.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. How could Stagflation impact Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

When I was a small child growing up in the mountains of West Virginia in the United States, on snowy days, my family would gather around the kitchen table and play board games. For the supply chain leader it is not a game… The stake is business continuity. Gamers do well in the world of supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. Many of the partners in the room work on service part supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This is leading to an inventory pile-up of processors and memory chips used in PCs. As a result, shortages are alleviating across the board, and supply constraints caused by record demand for chips during the pandemic are less widespread. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The largest U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Everything you need to know about inventory tax. Learn which states collect it, its impact on your business, how to reduce it, and how to leverage fulfillment technology to accurately track and control inventory. Understanding Inventory Tax. Is There a Federal Inventory Tax?

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

by Kevin McGowan A recent article in Fleetowner shed some light on the human aspects of supply chain management. Professor of Supply Chain Procurement at Rutgers University), the article discusses some key traits held by the best supply chain managers. Would your planning tool be up to the challenge?

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Jaggaer

MAY 12, 2020

They will have succeeded in transforming their procurement organizations to leverage artificial intelligence-based technologies to achieve autonomous procurement. Automated Procurement. All processes automated. Sourcing automation. Contract compliance automation. Requisition automation. Cognitive Automation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Mercedes-Benz and Matternet unveil vans that launch delivery drones (TechCrunch). JDA Powers the Always-on Supply Chain with Latest JDA Manufacturing Planning Release. I’m rooting for love. Oracle Buys LogFire.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

There are also costs related to benefits, training, insurance, and technology to consider. Reduce infrastructure costs Traditional warehousing requires significant upfront investments in infrastructure, including building or leasing storage facilities, implementing technology systems, and hiring and training staff.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

As drones and other advanced technologies become more commonplace, the question becomes, will we enter the world of the Jetsons? The two new prototypes are both based on the Hummingbird, which Wing says can carry about 2 pounds and has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia, and Finland.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. There are seismic shifts occurring between industries in value chains. The Supply Chain Index is the rate of supply chain improvement. Therefore, a company like BASF with a mature supply chain ranks 25 out of 30 for the post-recession period of 2010-2016.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Walmart, along with its partner DroneUp, now operates drone delivery hubs in seven states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. retailer and providing customers with an incredibly fast – and innovative – option for delivery,” said Vik Gopalakrishnan, VP, innovation and automation at Walmart U.S.,

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

The use of predictive analytics in supply chain operations rose by 76% from 2017 to 2019 , according to survey data. 30% of respondents said they were using this technology today, compared to just 17% two years ago. New capacity at the Port of Virginia helped boost volume last month , according to officials.

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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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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

In this week’s news… JDA Software Announces Industry-Leading Distribution-Centric Supply Chain Suite. Supply Chain Council to Merge with APICS. CSX oil train derails in Virginia, leaks into river (Reuters). Con-way Inc. Reports 2014 First-Quarter Results.

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PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? In an in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to 10 years, Yearling discusses the growing interest in self-driving vehicles and related technologies.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Consequently, the company is focusing its supply chain on moving product to this key market before potential tariffs go into effect and raise prices. Ocado, the British warehouse automation and online grocery company, is dealing with fallout from a recent warehouse fire.

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Cognira

JULY 2, 2021

With each passing year, technology is becoming more advanced, effective, and most importantly, more personalized. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), daily tasks and processes that are unique to us are automated by a learning system to further bring efficiency and value to our lives. Inventory Management.

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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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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. These warehouses require two to three times more space than traditional warehouses due to the increased inventory which requires more labor and automation. Ship-to-consumer means bigger warehouses.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Even when there appears to be clearly delineated lines that leave your supply chain outside of risk zones, your sites can still experience winds, floods, and storms that will impede your operations indefinitely. Forecasted Effects on Environment, Communities, and Supply Chains. click to zoom]. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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Tompkins Blog

MAY 5, 2014

I thought it would be interesting to see how these lessons learned translate to our world of supply chain. In 2011 Virginia Commonwealth shocked Kansas. Virginia unleashed a full court press to take an early 18 point lead, and then kept pouring it on. How do these apply to the supply chain world?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Even when there appears to be clearly delineated lines that leave your supply chain outside of risk zones, your sites can still experience winds, floods, and storms that will impede your operations indefinitely. Forecasted Effects on Environment, Communities, and Supply Chains. click to zoom]. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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JDA software

APRIL 3, 2019

I live just 14 miles from where I grew up, in Richmond, Virginia, and now live in Mechanicsville. Instead of finding another role where I would install and work with JDA Category Knowledge Base again, I decided to switch my path and work for the software company itself and it just made so much sense! Jen and her family.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2019

I live just 14 miles from where I grew up, in Richmond, Virginia, and now live in Mechanicsville. Instead of finding another role where I would install and work with JDA Category Knowledge Base again, I decided to switch my path and work for the software company itself and it just made so much sense! Jen and her family.

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