Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has only confirmed what we already knew: modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

In this posting we provide two recent examples of turnover among senior supply chain leadership that occurred n days of one another. . Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Greatest Issues of Supply Chain Leaders in the Period of March 2020 to July 2022. When it comes to inventory and driving improvement in the face of variability, there are five issues: Poorly Implemented Advanced Planning Solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My Their questions were could the supply chain help? The company sold on Amazon, operated its own website, managed outlet stores, and could purchase end-aisle displays in major retail chains. The manufacturer had an infestation problem.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Applying Blockchain in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Lacks Results, At Least Today The primary barrier to applying blockchain in logistics and supply chain management involves the lackluster number of supply chains currently using the technology. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. The B2B Supply Chain Network is also the manifestation of integrated as well as contextualized digital and physical data flows.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

An example of supply chain resilience A basic example of supply chain resilience is building in redundancy through dual sourcing: having an alternative supplier for important parts or ingredients. ” What are the benefits of supply chain resilience? How is supply chain resilience measured?

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DynaSys

JUNE 4, 2019

Many consumers now take into account the environmental impact of the products they are purchasing. Companies have to show how environmentally friendly their manufacturing and supply chain processes are: low carbon footprint, good waste management, recycling processes, etc. Simple, efficient! Trends With Benefits.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

. “These days,” writes journalist Susan Caminiti ( @SusanCaminiti ), “everything from the seemingly random shortages of items in the grocery store to the small-print warnings that your online purchases could experience shipping delays can all be traced back to a woefully out-of-whack supply chain.”[4]

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. Agility is the name of the game.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Often, sustainability risks are buried deep within a company’s supply chain. Cotton is a great example. Why Is This Important?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Often, sustainability risks are buried deep within a company’s supply chain. Cotton is a great example. Why Is This Important?

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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. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Supply chain fraud is not a victimless crime. It can expose companies to huge liabilities , and it’s also a well-known source of funding for organized crime and terrorist organizations. But managing provenance is a new challenge for supply chain professionals. Third shift /production overrun.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The respondents were all discrete manufacturers and all held VP or C-level titles. The universe of completed surveys totaled 401 and inquired about the highest priorities for manufacturers today. Market Research (TMR) just released the results of a survey conducted in the first two weeks of February, 2017.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Image source: Amazon website. While Gartner predicts that by 2018, retailers engaged IoT partnerships with major manufacturers will gain a significant market share from competitors, it’s still unclear if IoT order buttons will cause a direct increase in demand at the initial stages.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

Here is a look at how some companies in the supply chain sector are preparing themselves for the months to come. The emergence of IoT is an amazing thing for supply chain executives – and especially exciting as the enabling technology is becoming less expensive and more readily available, meaning that deployments are possible now.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

The modern supply chain is mind-boggling. Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. ” This begs the question: Is the digital supply chain about digitization or digital transformation? Supply chain digitization.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The argument is one stated by this blog along with others, namely that the longer that higher global-wide ocean transportation cost increases exist at 2021 levels, the more compelling is the requirement for manufacturers and retailers to consider reshoring or nearshoring sourcing strategies. Supply Chain Matters Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

On the supply side, however, there is less and less room for manufacturers to absorb additional costs as volatile input prices put the squeeze on margins and the marketing investment required to differentiate branded products from private-label competitors continues to rise.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

They are: Tracking products moving through the supply chain. Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. 1] Hailey Lynne McKeefry, “ Blockchain & Supply Chain: Early But Promising ,” EBN , 29 May 2017. [2]

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

They further added to growing concerns that consumers have moderated on their desires to purchase an all-electric vehicle. Continuing vehicle price cuts across the board have taken a toll without corresponding manufacturing cost decreases. The industry’s news cycle has pointed to increasing inventories of unsold EV ’s at dealer lots.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 16, 2017

Robots already stand side-by-side with their human counterparts on many manufacturing floors, adding efficiency, capacity (robots don’t need to sleep!) It is still the dream of many manufacturers today. It’s no wonder smaller players are looking to get in the game and apply these same benefits to their own supply chains.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is the Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State University, and is a prolific author of articles and books, most recently The LIVING Supply Chain (co-authored with Tom Linton). Meanwhile, salespeople for suppliers were trying to work around procurement.

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Elementum

JUNE 19, 2015

The process of identifying and penalizing human traffickers in a supply chain is exhaustive and at this point a comprehensive solution seems nearly impossible. It’s easy for these suppliers to turn a blind eye to any illegal activity, so information about employment doesn’t always make it to the top of the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain.

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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2019

Demand is the main source of uncertainty in supply chains, but it is not the only one: shipments can be late; suppliers may not be able to deliver in full; pallets fall off forklifts and break. A supply chain executive once described his work as: “It’s disasters every day, and I love it”.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in supply chains is helping to deliver the powerful optimization capabilities required for more accurate capacity planning , improved productivity, high quality, lower costs, and greater output, all while fostering safer working conditions. AI can also analyze workplace safety data and inform manufacturers about any possible risks.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. Procurement involves buying goods and services that keep an organization operating; it ensures warehouses are well-stocked with the proper supplies at all times. Improve Inventory Insights.

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