SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs. More to come!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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 is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. To read the article, click HERE.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Isn’t time important?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2016

Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system. Unfortunately, data lacks value if not properly cleansed, transformed, and applied.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. Acting for People.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jonathon and Sarah are partners in PATH , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. With a Bachelor’s in Economics, he analyzes economic trends effectively.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2019

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. Why tell this story?

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. Remember that you can update your KPI selection at any time, so remain open to replacing ineffective metrics.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Supported by partners Heriot-Watt University, Pedersen & Partners and RV Consultancy, the full-day agenda featured a stellar line-up of speakers presenting and discussing key issues facing logistics and supply chain management practitioners. Global Assets in a Constantly Shifting Supply Chain. &

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. The Descartes Global Logistics Network has 16,500+ customers on it, with more than 13 billion messages processed per year and more than 66 million routes/resources managed per year. million to $23.8

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AFFLINK

MARCH 27, 2019

How responsive is your organization's supply chain management? Elastic logistics is a method of expanding and contracting logistical capabilities as it is necessary, thereby improving the cost-effectiveness of the supply chain as a whole. What is "Elastic Logistics"? Here's what you need to know.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains.

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QAD

AUGUST 29, 2023

The digital supply chain forecasting process is critical for any organization’s success. However, to achieve an accurate and effective digital supply chain forecasting process, it is essential to collaborate with both sales teams and suppliers. Collaboration is key to successful digital supply chain forecasting.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

With the expectations of landing an enticing career in the engineering/manufacturing sector, several trends and issues could impact your career path moving forward. With the expectations of landing an enticing career in the engineering/manufacturing sector, several trends and issues could impact your career path moving forward.

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Why supply chain digital transformation is essential Companies improve their efficiency and agility to be more competitive. Improved visibility and transparency: Digital transformation enables real-time visibility across the entire supply chain network. This has been the case since the beginning of time.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on the release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. According to the June report summary , the primary driver of the latest decline was the inventory metric, which reportedly contracted 6.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s look at the four most common ways cluster analysis is used for category management and supply chain planning decisions. Now, we can do better than that by using advanced analytics, which can be extended to include more dimensions, such as trends, and provide further insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. Logistics Managers Index. GSPI Index Continue to Moderate.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017. Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Aside from the new administration, Amazon’s supply chain continued push deeper into new and existing markets will define additional trends in the supply chain throughout the coming year. Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

Supply Chain Planning and Digital Twins Chap Achen , Vice President of Product Strategy & Operations at Nextuple, explains, “A digital twin allows a business decision-maker to test and validate a complete set of strategies and objectives across teams and make smart decisions that improve the customer experience and maximize profitability.”[1]

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Understanding the underlying data and their trends can influence how you run your business, shaping your success in these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times. It helps monitor important economic and supply chain signs when things are uncertain. This flash metric registered at 50.3 labor market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

Today, I am proud to launch the Supply Chain Index. It is my hope that the readers of this blog will take time to either join us today to listen to the launch of the Supply Chain Index on our webinar or listen to the replay. (We The Supply Chain Index has been two years in the making.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, optimizing your supply chain is essential for staying competitive and efficient. With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day. whenever you’re discussing supply chain strategy or decisions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Current industrial manufacturing trends show the new administration is pushing for reshoring among the nation’s biggest manufacturers, and new technologies are revolutionizing how companies respond to growing skepticism and scrutiny by the public and government oversight as well. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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