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Do We Really Need a New Smart Phone Every Two Years?

SCM Research

However, as brand companies make consumers believe they need a new smart phone every two years, today’s global supply chains are responsible for incredibly large amounts of electronic waste. A new United Nations University report, titled The Global E-waste Monitor 2014 , details e-waste generation by region. Baldé, C.P.,

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My Take: LLamasoft Buys Barloworld Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst in the battered supply chain software market for a decade, it is fun to watch you grow. For those who are new to reading the Supply Chain Shaman blog, let me begin my analysis with a disclaimer. Here are five recent relevant posts that can add clarity: Wanted: Supply Chain Architects.

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The Digital Supply Chain: Making The Leap With A Ball and Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Last week, I spoke on the evolution of the digital supply chains and my vision for Supply Chain 2020 at the World Trade Group Event in Miami. These will be the foundation of digital supply chain thinking that will redefine business in the next decade. Figure 1: Supply Chain 2020.

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Will Consumer Goods Be Stronger from the Pandemic?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For example, FMCG demand grew by over ten percent in Italy, and by just under ten percent in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. There are many Supply Chain lessons to be learned from the pandemic. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

So what exactly does ‘ going green ’ mean for your supply chain as deliveries times grow shorter? How can businesses pay attention to supply chain sustainability as they scale? Business and supply chain executives are also incentivized to spread awareness and come up with sustainable strategies. billion U.S.

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American Software Reports Third Quarterof Fiscal Year 2022 Results

Logility

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 increased by 13% to $5.4 These methods help companies take massive data sets and turn them into digestible, actionable insights for their supply chain practices. million compared to $9.5 million when compared to $4.8

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Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency! Is it a Good Move?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. If you’re a United Kingdom-based startup owner looking to increase your profits by promoting your products or services to your target customers, it’d be wise to get help from a digital marketing agency. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.