The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Pawan Joshi and Joe Lynch discuss bridging supply chain silos. Pawan is the Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy at E2Open , a supply chain platform that is helping the world’s largest companies transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Lean manufacturing article and permission to publish here provided by Zaklina at Click Intelligence. From the outset, it may not seem relevant to someone who has never applied lean manufacturing processes to their manufacturing methods. A Basic Introduction to Lean Manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Yossi Sheffi and Joe Lynch discuss AI and the future of supply chain, which is the central theme of Yossi’s latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and automation, in the future economy. and the Future of Work.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2020

However, carrier actions and the rapid growth of the supply chain through e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment created a problem where invoices began to succumb to error and inconsistency. It was an option for companies with the biggest revenues and shipping volumes. As a.read More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2024

Sean is VP of Product at Denim , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. They explore the strategies for scaling these operations, the challenges of managing cash flow and capital, and the transformative impact of technology in the industry.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

AI Business Process Automation: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Corporate World Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of business process automation, offering unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here!

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In many companies, this is a sign of inefficient or ineffective collaboration and teamwork where Lean methods could help. Improving production flexibility: Companies need to support flexible rate as market demands and supply change. Teams and processes need to adopt lean principles. Thankfully, DELMIA has just the solution.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2021

A proof of concept (POC) is an increasingly common method to select the best supply chain software vendor for your company, yet many supply chain practitioners still lean on the traditional RFI (request for information) tool. Software selection is risky. Seven Ways RFIs Fall Short.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. We’re just not meeting customer expectations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your website is live, your supply chain is up and running, and customers are receiving their orders — but if you’re looking to grow your ecommerce business, your work is not yet done. This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. What is a lean supply chain?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

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Logility

MAY 1, 2019

Fifteen years ago, I worked for a company that embraced Lean 6 Sigma as a core operating fundamental. Just about every member of the management team was a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt and many had attained a level of Master Black Belt. Fifteen years ago there were few resources to help apply lean principles to supply chain planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

Matt Zimmer and Joe Lynch discuss streamlining the beverage supply chain. Matt is the President of Zengistics , a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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RFgen

MAY 13, 2024

Unilever strategic supply chain sets them apart from the rest and gives them the agility to process over 25 million customer orders annually, generating an annual revenue of $74.14B. Technological Innovations : Utilizes Kinaxis’s Rapid Response for integrated supply chain planning across its global operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2022

The challenge is that traditional warehouse management systems on the market use 50-year-old scanning technology combined with sub-systems, like a labor management system, as a backbone to solve operational complexity. Another way to solve operational complexity is by adopting new business models.

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Unleashed

APRIL 6, 2022

Lean manufacturing involves 13 core principles – many more than the ‘five principles’ that are often associated with this popular manufacturing system. The lean concept originally came from manufacturing, but it has gained in popularity and is now used widely across different industries and sectors.

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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 30, 2022

The modern supply chain is growing more and more complex every day. With new technologies popping up, digital tools for all functions one can think of, and then some, supply chains now don’t necessarily need to run lean. Instead, modern supply chains need to be agile to be relevant.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Leadership in Supply Chain. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2022

So, it should come as no surprise that, in the Digital Era, information technology has become a critical part of today’s logistics infrastructure. And, as digital supply chains generate more and more data, businesses recognize they need cognitive technologies (aka artificial intelligence) to make sense of all that data.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. 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.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Trane Technologies faces these unprecedented global challenges with a bold strategy and a commitment to building a healthier planet and a sustainable world. “ Trane Technologies is developing shop floor digital twins to optimize all manufacturing process development.”

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Logility

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today, Lean is a concept, a philosophy, a practice, and a set of tools all wrapped in one. The focus of Lean is to maximize quality, minimize unnecessary steps and optimize customer value (provide them what they want when they want it). Why wouldn’t adopting a Lean philosophy help?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Furthermore, the introduction of new technologies also presents more challenges for steel players. However, there are still barriers in the technology domain, which revolve around business process factors that each steel producer can (and should) start to tackle immediately. Technological challenges. Supply chain challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. A big thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way!

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This blog is based on Dassault Systèmes’ partnership with IndustryWeek on conducting a midyear survey of industry leaders to gain a better understanding of how virtualization technologies are helping them adapt to these changes. Lean, continuous improvement initiatives to overcome production hurdles.

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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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Unleashed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Manufacturing operations need to implement effective production management tools and processes to reduce the cost of producing goods. This article explains the importance of production management, the key processes, and tools you can implement to minimise the cost of inputs while maximising productivity and quality.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

Source: Deloitte – Consumer sustainability tops the innovation agenda The effective implementation of sustainability goals on emissions, circularity, waste reduction and the recyclability of materials requires a transformation of company operations spanning the entire supply chain—of which digital transformation is a key part.

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My Office Apps

MARCH 19, 2024

Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control. Needs: Identify areas where automation could streamline tasks (e.g., Software Upgrade Considerations A. Operations Management A.

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Logility

MARCH 31, 2023

Anything can happen in your supply chain, from unpredictable demand shifts and constant supply disruptions to global economic volatility. Although resiliency has been a top priority over the last few years, most supply chain executives are still caught off-guard by economic, climate, and geopolitical uncertainties.

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