Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

One of the areas that the Supply Chain Matters blog has focused on since our inception is bringing visibility to how a background in the many functional areas that make-up supply chain management can lead to other senior business leadership roles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box. He has managed onshore/offshore/war zone logistics as well as batch, continuous, and discrete manufacturing setups. Ali joined his first tech startup while still an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The movie is about a cynical television weatherman named Phil Connors (played brilliantly by Bill Murray) who is assigned to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Supply Chain Quarterly staff predicts, “The supply chain challenges of the past few years are far from over.”[1]

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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. 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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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. Key labor issues Disrupting Global Supply Chains There are a number of key labor issues that are affecting the logistics industry. Cybercriminals are using new tools and techniques to target logistics companies.

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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. Our team of supply chain experts is here to help.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

LTI has strong density and capabilities in the Midwest and select markets in Georgia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado. Obsessed with efficiency and delivering on promises, LTI Trucking’s niche strengths are leveraged by many Fortune 500 food manufacturers and retail corporations.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

Common sense alone tells you automobile manufacturers face different risks than cosmetics manufacturers. Supply chains have always been at risk from natural disasters, labor disputes, manmade disasters, and the like. ”[2] What they really mean is that supply chains are suddenly being threatened by new risks.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In this video hear, Gary Dietz, Manager, Global Logistics and Supply Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics, Kennametal, as he discusses the challenges his company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply chain volatility.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Engineering isn’t disconnected from manufacturing.

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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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RFgen

JULY 20, 2015

3-D printing technology could revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing is making its way into the industry as an alternative to modern automation processes. The popularity and efficiency of 3-D printing technology is beginning to look enticing for some companies. Possible Drawbacks.

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RFgen

JULY 20, 2015

3-D printing technology could revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing is making its way into the industry as an alternative to modern automation processes. The popularity and efficiency of 3-D printing technology is beginning to look enticing for some companies. Possible Drawbacks.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

” Supply Chain Management and Logistics. One of the persistent questions asked in the supply chain sector is what is the difference between supply chain management (SCM) and logistics? ” Journalist David Widdifield agrees that logistics is subset of supply chain management. .”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Amazon says its prepared for supply chain snarls for holiday season. As the holiday season approaches there are many concerns about the global supply chain. Last week I highlighted that many toy manufacturers were looking to maximize holiday profits by selling more “ squishy ” toys. Apparently the past has arrived.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

JDA® Software Group, Inc. NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company®, today announced that Fabrizio Brasca, vice president, global logistics, JDA Software, will participate in a panel discussion at the CSCMP Annual Global Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa. JDA® Software Group, Inc.

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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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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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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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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2016

Companies need the right data to plan green supply chains. Eliminating waste in supply chain logistics management is a noble – and often profitable – goal, but how can a company set eco-friendly standards and ensure expectations are met? Where Should Eco-Conscious Consumers Go? What are Partners Doing?

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2016

Companies need the right data to plan green supply chains. Eliminating waste in supply chain logistics management is a noble – and often profitable – goal, but how can a company set eco-friendly standards and ensure expectations are met? Where Should Eco-Conscious Consumers Go? What are Partners Doing?

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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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Enterra Insights

JULY 24, 2020

The late Randolph “Randy” Frederick Pausch was an American educator, a professor of computer science, human–computer interaction, and design at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He adds, “The average amount of reused knowledge in manufacturing remains low, reportedly about 30%. Cognitive technologies.

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Lucas

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Shiny new fulfillment centers built by Zulilly, Amazon and WalMart (among others) are creating thousands of new jobs in the shadows of shuttered manufacturing plants in places like Bethlehem and Allentown, Pennsylvania. These software investments allow DCs to handle increased shipping volumes without adding headcount.

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Lucas

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Shiny new fulfillment centers built by Zulilly, Amazon and WalMart (among others) are creating thousands of new jobs in the shadows of shuttered manufacturing plants in places like Bethlehem and Allentown, Pennsylvania. These software investments allow DCs to handle increased shipping volumes without adding headcount.

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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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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Check out some of the country’s top freight shipping conferences and events for the rest of 2015: Can innovative technology, new business models and eCommerce re-boot the business of logistics? 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum by EyeForTransport Chicago, IL June 16 -18. Download the Brochure.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

But here, we’ll be talking about supply chain digital twins. A supply chain digital twin is a complete model of your supply chain that allows you to run what-if scenarios and determine the most efficient use of resources for fulfilling demand. Get the insights you need.

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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. Fitting facilitates cargo security and enables automation of container handling processes. Significance.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 3, 2020

Some are concerned about a pandemic, others about the deceleration of the global supply chain and its effect on their bottom lines, and yet others about their employees, customers and families. This role became the foundation of my real-world supply chain background, where I eventually became specialized in high-risk operations.

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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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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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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The company still offers that option but has reduced its return costs by employing an increasingly sophisticated online tool that allows customers to try on glasses virtually. (It Workers sorted units by model and year of manufacture. Another challenge is that few products today are manufactured with repair in mind.

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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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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2015

When I was asked to organize the Innovation and Thought Leadership track at FOCUS 2015 , I recognized that I would need to assemble some high-impact speakers who would get attendees thinking about the radical changes they need to make in their supply chains. Becoming Customer-Centric: Best Practices. The Warehouse of Tomorrow.

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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. Just make sure your fulfillment technology syncs up well with your ecommerce platform, payment processor, and other software. Products exclude vapes.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 14, 2019

We believe more than 90% of the world’s population can benefit from the additional freed up capital to enable 100% literacy, sustainable development, and a higher global quality of living through software. Software doesn’t have to eat the world, which is an a16z theme. Our software can feed the world. It has been a flywheel.

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