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. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Oracle SCM

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Planning is well underway and registration is open for Modern Supply Chain Experience, taking place from January 29–31, 2018 at the San Jose Convention Center. Our product experts, who live and breathe supply chain daily, will discuss how they’re helping organizations navigate shifts in the industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this commercial aircraft demand and supply network focused Supply Chain Matters commentary, we update readers with evidence of a continuing trend that remains a part of commercial aircraft industry networks. Industry observers and publications such as Aviation Week describe it as a dysfunctional, disrupted supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

Common sense alone tells you automobile manufacturers face different risks than cosmetics manufacturers. ”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. .”[1] New technologies. Identifying risks. Cyber incidents.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

About 40% that waste happens at the end of the supply chain – either in the form of consumer or commercial food waste. Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. Food waste occurs at all levels of the supply chain.

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Stord

MARCH 29, 2020

Monday, March 30, 2020 COVID-19 is impacting the supply chain in unpredictable ways -- Pennsylvania truck stops were temporarily closed to stop the spread of the virus, and companies who manufacture perfume are shifting production to hand sanitizer. If our network of 350+ 3PLs doesn’t have space, we’ll source it for you.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 28, 2021

As consumers increasingly use the digital path to purchase, DTC sales become an important channel for many brands. ”[1] He goes on to note, “This trend was already in evidence as manufacturers try to assert greater control over their relationship with consumers, and to capture a greater share of gross margin.”

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Supply Chain Network

MARCH 24, 2011

Additionally, he unveiled two new products, Activant AutoOrder™, a module designed to eliminate manual order entry, and DynaChange™ Rules, an extensibility tool created to enable distributors to configure and insert their own workflow logic into the Activant Prophet 21® ERP system. Activant Solutions Inc., About Activant Solutions Inc.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. Ecommerce logistics starts with moving inventory from the manufacturer and lasts until it ends up at the end customer’s destination.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As this work was researched and written almost 40 years ago it is interesting to reflect on the state of Vehicle Routing technology then and now. The movement of goods between manufacturers, distribution centres, warehouses, retailers and consumers is happening at unprecedented levels.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Operational bottlenecks in the form of downtime, production quality issues, and process delays can emerge anywhere, at anytime, along your supply chain, creating an irreparable dent to your revenue streams. According to McKinsey, Supply Chain Management is in the top three areas to benefit most from AI adoption.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

Instead, you work with manufacturers to help sell their products. It’s set up so that a customer makes a purchase on your site, and the manufacturer ships directly to the customer. You’re at the mercy of your manufacturer. You get access to robust inventory tracking , management, and forecasting tools. Advantages.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 10, 2020

the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks just-in-time today announced the appointment of global lean & Just-In-Time expert, Mr. Takao Sakai currently serves as the President of Global People Solutions Inc., With Industry 4.0

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation. Products exclude vapes.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Operational bottlenecks in the form of downtime, production quality issues, and process delays can emerge anywhere, at anytime, along your supply chain, creating an irreparable dent to your revenue streams. According to McKinsey, Supply Chain Management is in the top three areas to benefit most from AI adoption.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Did You Know That ….

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions dollars in annual trade. McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Significance. Loading costs plummet.

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. Consumers have seen their purchasing power eroded. Key labor issues Disrupting Global Supply Chains There are a number of key labor issues that are affecting the logistics industry.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases. Tony Hsieh, the company’s legendary late CEO, offered free returns for up to a year after purchase and encouraged people to order items in multiple styles and sizes. Some retailers simply refund certain purchases, no need to send anything back.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating once again that a massive factory fire producing specialty fasteners may have implications that are industry wide. Implications of Massive Factory Fire Another test of an industry-wide supply network risk is potentially unfolding. Remarkedly, there were no reported casualties.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 23, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights two other recent strategic announcements from pharmaceutical and drug makers that significantly increase their U.S. In early March, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announced $27 billion investment from Eli Lilly, billed by this producer as the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in U.S.

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