The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. As a result, my client became a pawn to eliminate as he drove to his goal of supply chain improvement. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. His view was very transactional.

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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. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

With supply chain planning software you can automate the achievement of service levels, even under changing constraints resulting from major disruptions. As COVID-19 continues its malevolent spread around the world, concerns grow regarding the continued impact on supply chains and business continuity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Cognitive computing technology taps into social media to make this a reality.”

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL. Most 3PLs will use their warehouse management systems (WMS) to segregate products within the pharmaceutical distribution warehouse.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle. We cannot address this crisis without public policy. At the same time, if history is any gauge, we cannot rely on the hope of policy moving fast enough or deep enough to keep planetary temperatures within acceptable boundaries to avert a climate disaster.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2022

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 Longbow and looks at the ongoing labor shortage and supply chain visibility. The Labor Shortage Effects on Supply Chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Do you agree or do you think that hotels have only massively adopted this policy because it has saved them lots of money? Do you think that by adhering to this policy, your environmental conscience has been cleared? The emissions that are generated to produce or transport, can be greatly influenced by the way supply chains are planned.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Supply chain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. A resilient supply chain may be stretched to the max, but it doesn’t break. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

For Bollore a deal would mean cutting ties with its biggest business while offering cash-rich CMA CGM a chance to bolster its bid to offer end-to-end transportation services and supply chain management. Walmart is using machines from packaging-technology company Packsize International Inc.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. Despite these compelling figures, many manufacturers are still wrestling with inventory planning and optimization. billion each year.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 13, 2020

Numerous reports confirm the coronavirus pandemic has motivated business leaders to consider new ways to leverage technology and automation to lessen their company’s exposure to human-related crises. In the manufacturing sector, efforts to embrace Industry 4.0 technologies are also gaining momentum. ”[1].

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Peggy was a speaker at the Supply Chain Global Summit. While many employers would have penalized the employees for tablet breakage , Peggy explored the world of wearables to enable her digital manufacturing transformation. The new tool had to be integrated into AGCO’s work environment. She had some exciting news.

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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. Put first things first. Industry 4.0.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 13, 2018

From warehouse robots (very real) to equipment that you control with your mind (in the labs), new technologies appear so regularly that it can be hard to separate real from science fiction. As you approach this new technology, one question to consider is. But in the spare parts business, 3D printing has become “here and now”.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A recent article published by the World Economic Forum ran under a headline declaring the global food supply chain dead.[1] ” His arguments beg the question: Can the global food supply chain be fixed? ” Food Supply Chain Troubles. 1] I believe the headline is both harsh and hyperbolic.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. In this guide to warehouse KPIs: What are ‘warehouse KPIs’ and why should you use them?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply chain disruptions are the enemy of product businesses. Lean logistics is a strategy designed to optimise supply chain efficiency by cutting out waste and maximising customer value. Product companies implement lean logistics to eliminate downtime in the supply chain and give customers better value.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” My question is, “Why?”

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Prediction Background.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many automotive companies have found long-term success with mobile barcoding software. Automating inventory processes can help reduce overhead costs and increase customer satisfaction for good. One solution is to automate data collection with mobile barcoding software. Inventory management shouldn’t be a nightmare.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Green supply chain practices obviously offer environmental benefits, but these green initiatives have significant economic value as well. As a result, more and more businesses are investing their time and money into rethinking their entire supply chain. What is Green Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

There are many potential disruptors to the supply chain status quo, from climate/weather to economic forces and everything else in between. Driverless Freight Transport | When the ATA issued its first ever policy on the development of automated trucks, we could only conclude that the days of the carbon-based truck driver were numbered.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask manufacturing leaders what changes they plan to make in the next three years in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and they will likely say their use of technology will deepen as more and more players in their supply chains come to rely on digital connections for daily interactions. Talent gaps: ?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

” For the past several years, supply chain professionals have lived through a recurring series of obstacles and challenges — and that loop hasn’t ended. The Supply Chain Quarterly staff predicts, “The supply chain challenges of the past few years are far from over.”[1]

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Then in the early 2000s, a new technology emerged, inventory optimization (IO), which could account for variability and multi-level activity in the supply chain and optimize inventory management policies using a statistical approach to manage both demand and supply variability. Inventory optimization.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mexico is seeing strong growth in manufacturing. OEMs are building up their supply networks in America’s southern neighbor to nearshore their supply networks closer to the U.S. market and secure redundant sources of supply. President Lopez Obrador’s (known as AMLO) energy policies could also pose barriers.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Overcoming Retail Labor Shortages with Technology. Leaked internal research reveals Amazon is at risk to run out of workers for its US warehouses by 2024. The demand for retail workers to fill positions in stores, warehouses, and the manufacturing plants of vertically integrated retailers is not decreasing anytime soon.

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