Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Previously I''ve covered about the classic and new supply chain management books that SCM professionals should check out. In this article, I will show you top 5 books that every supply chain executive should have on their bookshelf. At the end of each chapter, a comprehensive case study is provided.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. What is supply chain planning?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Robinson announced a partnership with SAS to “unlock a new era of dynamic business planning for Retail and CPG companies.” Here are some excerpts from the press release: Until now, supply chain demand planning and shipping execution often worked in autonomous siloes without connection, digital integration, or real-time visibility.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Whether you’re talking about the Amazon Effect and the rapid growth of e-commerce, the changing global trade management landscape, or what’s happening on the technology front, it’s clear that the rules for success in supply chain management are changing. The Six “Rights” of Supply Chain Execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

Let’s just come right out and say it – without the ability to capture, aggregate, and understand your supply chain data, you have gray area within your organization. How can you make it all work together and build a better supply chain business, fast? If You Can’t Access the Truth, How Can You Determine the Truth?

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. In this study, we explore the primary forms of misalignment that exist between supply chain and procurement executives. (We

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Having an effective supply chain practice has always been a difficult balancing act, even in relatively stable times. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Digital Supply Chain to Drive Resilience. Analytics for Diversifying the Supply Base.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 26, 2019

Back home today after a fantastic trip to Spain including the Gartner EMEA Supply Chain Executive Conference. It feels like a tipping point is near, and it’s an exciting time to be in supply chain. According to Gartner over 50% of CSCOs say no roadmap is the biggest roadblock supply chain digitalization.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

There is a certain excitement in the air each year just before the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2014. September 9 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to meet and exchange ideas with fellow planning experts in London. Will last year’s common supply chain visibility issue still be on people’s minds?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This shows hope that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. At ToolsGroup, that mission is to make supply chain a force for good.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

ARC has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration networks. A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Closing the gap between planning and execution is a long-term concern of supply chain executives. Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) is emerging as a new discipline in this area. The post Closing the Gap Between Planning and Execution appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts. As we moved into our new roles, for all supply chains, demand shifted. Time to Know.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2023

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management. You can watch the full interview below.

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AIMMS

MAY 28, 2015

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix. The theme of the event was “ The Art of Supply Chain: Creative Solutions for the Next Generation.” Logistics’ next frontier. Logistics is the conference’s fastest growing theme. Polarize people.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Elliott Equity Partners believes E2open ( ETWO ) is undervalued and plans to engage with management and the company’s board on strategic opportunities. On October 10th, the company announced that Michael Farlekas, the Chief Executive Officer of e2open parent holdings, was stepping down. The problem? I am not so sure.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. In today’s age of great volatility, agility has become the new competitive differentiator.

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2017

With the number of connected devices estimated to surpass six billion next year and more than 20 billion by 2020, the steady stream of data these devices are providing can easily crowd and clog your supply chain planning processes if you’re not prepared. Algorithmic planning. Real-world examples.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 25, 2015

Supply chain execution convergence is a hot topic these days. The need for end-to-end visibility and solutions that proactively enable planning and the ability to react to the unavoidable disruptions is paramount.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

There is a multibillion-dollar supply chain software market that grew at double digit rates during the pandemic, and will continue to grow fast, that very few supply chain executives have heard of. The solution is called a supply chain collaboration network (SCCN). How can this be? Why the Rebranding?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. Now supply chain professionals have another different set of challenges on how to get product to the entire country where consumer-oriented outlets (i.e. We are faced with immense logistical difficulties that range from unpaved roads to armed bandits.”.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

Supply chain execution convergence is a topic that has been gaining in popularity. The need for end-to-end visibility and solutions that proactively enable planning and the ability to react to the unavoidable disruptions is paramount. Rethinking the Traditional Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart’s supply chain woes. Uber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school supplies. Walmart is facing some serious supply chain issues. The company is teaming up with Office Depot to bring on-demand office and school supplies to the Uber Eats platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. The next step?

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2018

Although using blockchain in supply chain and logistics is an exciting prospect, the technology lacks the maturity necessary to enable global deployment today. Such limitation can be discouraging, but it serves as a beacon of hope for a better future in supply chain management. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

by Iman Niroomand Reverse logistics is defined as the process of moving goods beyond their typical final destination for things like re-use, capturing value, or proper disposal. In supply chain networks, materials flow from suppliers through to end customers. Is your supply chain ready to move in reverse?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The 2017 Gartner supply chain executive conference took place at the O2-Intercontinental Hotel in London on September 20 th and 21 st. The theme of the conference was ACT (Aspire, Challenge, Transform), same as the Gartner supply chain summit in Phoenix during May of this year. Collaborative.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Roughly 25% of workers plan to change jobs in 2022. How Labor and Talent Shortages Affect Supply Chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Mike has extensive experience in Transportation and Logistics from procurement through operations leadership spanning 25+ years.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Allan Dow honored as an influential individual shaping the global food supply chain industry. And, the supply chain leaders receiving this award are no exception,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Food Logistics.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day, which is June 28, I share a recap of a conversation I recently had with my colleague Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy. Ann Marie shares highlights from her logistics career and what she has treasured the most from it. Why did you make this jump?

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