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Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. Infor Delivers Dynamic Cloud Solution for Supply Chain Execution. Desperate times call for desperate measures. MORE
Our evolutionary story today, about the Logistics and Supply Chain conference, begins in 1984 when NMRI held their first Physical Distribution & Transportation Conference. The next evolutionary step for this event is when RILA Logistics became RILA Supply Chain in 2014. MORE
You see, I’m a native Calgarian, and was visiting my home town to share insights with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this past week. At least half of these executives were from the oil and gas industry, which is suffering severely during a period of low priced oil. All three of these are related to supply chain strategic planning. This leaves one option open: Go North. MORE
The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. That’s the most common question I get from supply chain professionals today and it’s the main question I addressed in my keynote presentation. MORE
December 22, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Holland, MI – Kewill , a leading global provider of innovative supply chain execution software, has today announced record results for the first six months of its financial year ending September 30 th , 2016. Kewill has one of the largest carrier networks in the world which has increased to over 20,000 carriers across North America and Europe offering shippers unsurpassed shipment execution capabilities. MORE
Today, fewer and fewer supply chain professionals make the event. To make the event profitable, SAP Insider now combines supply chain, customer relationship management, human resource management, and product life cycle management. Research on Supply Chain Finance. MORE
December 22, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Holland, MI – Kewill , a leading global provider of innovative supply chain execution software, has today announced record results for the first six months of its financial year ending September 30 th , 2016. Kewill has one of the largest carrier networks in the world which has increased to over 20,000 carriers across North America and Europe offering shippers unsurpassed shipment execution capabilities. MORE
Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. MORE
After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. Other emerging markets include South America (not including Mexico), India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico. Even North America and Europe, which are well-established markets, have plenty of room for growth. MORE
At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here! MORE
In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. MORE
Sometimes our deep roster of logistics experts delved into the nitty gritty of our innovative products and solutions, but most of the time we chose to step back and look at bigger issues in the supply chain universe. That includes most of the biggest carriers in North America. MORE
I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. We’ll just have to wait and see how well they execute. MORE
May 2, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Chelmsford, MA, USA – Kewill , a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, has announced agreement to purchase LeanLogistics from parent Brambles, Limited. Kewill MOVE® is a comprehensive supply chain platform that enables shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to move product around the globe. “We MORE
To say that tariffs and trade agreements can have an impact on the way the global supply chain operates is a massive understatement. But what, if any, impact will these new tariffs have on the global supply chain? MORE
Logistics complexity – in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions – has been increasing, according to a global study published recently by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization. The study included more than 60 interviews with global supply chain executives and survey responses from 1,757 executives. MORE
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Revenue for Amazon’s North America segment—the bulk of its retail business—was $79.8 If it’s now massive North America segment continues to grow at 25 percent a year, it will take only three more years for Amazon to add another $76 billion in annual revenue. Supply Chain Amazon friday in 5 MORE
RALEIGH, NC, April 15, 2014 — Is it important to connect your supply chain strategy with your business strategy? According to a recent survey by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium, nearly 80 percent of participants agree. About Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. MORE
In December, this author had the opportunity to speak with NeoGrid, a cloud-based global provider of B2B network based supply chain applications. The origins of NeoGrid stem from Latin America. However, after receiving an initial briefing, I believe our community, especially North American based, will continue to become more familiar with this provider in the months to come. Today, the provider has a growing global presence including North America. MORE
With its built-in intelligence, the LES gives supply chain executives newfound visibility and data access to achieve real-time decision-making. The study included a survey of 104 supply chain executives from retailers, manufacturers and brands in both North America and Europe. MORE
This week, Priyanka talks to Rob Bass, CSCO of Best Buy, on the five-year journey he and the company went through to overhaul the Best Buy supply chain. Rob discusses what the key factors to success are for supply chain leaders looking to disrupt and keep up with change. . Best Buy is nearing the end of their major supply chain transformation – take us back to the beginning, where did you start? MORE
Kewill, a leading global provider of innovative supply chain execution software, has today announced record results for the first six months of its financial year ending September 30th, 2016. Kewill has one of the largest carrier networks in the world which has increased to over 20,000 carriers across North America and Europe offering shippers unsurpassed shipment execution capabilities. MORE
Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: U.S. E2open’s vision and strategy is to bring together the supply chain planning and supply chain execution realms in a network-based solution platform. MORE
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: White House to Impose Metal Tariffs on E.U., Women Climbing Supply-Chain Ranks Find a Growing Salary Gap (WSJ – sub. I’ve been using the same headshot photo for over 16 years. MORE
RALEIGH, NC, February 25, 2014 — Kelly Reed, Executive VP, Material Handling Integration, Tompkins International, has been honored as a 2014 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The Pros to Know Awards recognize supply chain executives who are leading initiatives to prepare their companies’ supply chains for the significant challenges of today’s business climate. Kelly Reed, EVP Tompkins International. MORE
Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. MORE
Early in the week I sat in on a lecture given by Clay Christenson (from Harvard Business School) to a number of senior supply chain executives at a gathering at the new 7 World Trade Center in New York. Later in the week, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to speak to a group of executives at Xignux, a large private manufacturing company of cable, food products, engineering services, and power generation equipment. MORE
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. supply chain since 1988. Having this knowledge helps supply chain leaders move forward in a more proactive and fact-driven way. A panel of supply chain executives and government representatives from the U.S. MORE
With an ever increasing focus on innovation and efficiency in the supply chain, Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 threw up a host of interesting takeaways. Key Trends in Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 (Source?—?Gartner) MORE
The issues supply chain executives face in this environment are significant, but also represent opportunities for those who know and think about how to embrace this complexity. Supply chains have gone from local to global. A single event in the world, such as the Fukashima earthquake, can interrupt the global supply chain for certain products. This is already happening outside of North America and Europe. MORE
Contents Supply Chain Movement 19 – 2015 Q4. Sharing Dutch supply chain knowledge in Turkey. Acquisition of GT Nexus Underlines Infor’s Focus on Supply Chain. Supply chains in Europe are facing a wide variety of changes. MORE
Jim used his expertise to explain how can companies respond to the Amazon threat, what are the biggest drivers disrupting supply chains today, what are some of the things supply chain execs should have an eye on and how do we bridge the talent gap in the industry. . What are the biggest drivers disrupting today’s supply chains? What will be the biggest change in the next 5 years, and the key technologies that are having a major impact on supply chain? MORE
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 7, 2015
In December, this author had the opportunity to speak with NeoGrid, a cloud-based global provider of B2B network based supply chain applications. The origins of NeoGrid stem from Latin America. However, after receiving an initial briefing, I believe our community, especially North American based, will continue to become more familiar with this provider in the months to come. Today, the provider has a growing global presence including North America.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Contents Supply Chain Movement 19 – 2015 Q4. Sharing Dutch supply chain knowledge in Turkey. Acquisition of GT Nexus Underlines Infor’s Focus on Supply Chain. Supply chains in Europe are facing a wide variety of changes.
BluJay Solutions
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Sometimes our deep roster of logistics experts delved into the nitty gritty of our innovative products and solutions, but most of the time we chose to step back and look at bigger issues in the supply chain universe. That includes most of the biggest carriers in North America.
Cerasis
MARCH 9, 2015
After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. Other emerging markets include South America (not including Mexico), India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico. Even North America and Europe, which are well-established markets, have plenty of room for growth.
EFT
JULY 19, 2018
This week, Priyanka talks to Rob Bass, CSCO of Best Buy, on the five-year journey he and the company went through to overhaul the Best Buy supply chain. Rob discusses what the key factors to success are for supply chain leaders looking to disrupt and keep up with change. . Best Buy is nearing the end of their major supply chain transformation – take us back to the beginning, where did you start?
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Supply Chain Nation
MARCH 10, 2017
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Revenue for Amazon’s North America segment—the bulk of its retail business—was $79.8 If it’s now massive North America segment continues to grow at 25 percent a year, it will take only three more years for Amazon to add another $76 billion in annual revenue. Supply Chain Amazon friday in 5
EFT
JULY 12, 2018
Jim used his expertise to explain how can companies respond to the Amazon threat, what are the biggest drivers disrupting supply chains today, what are some of the things supply chain execs should have an eye on and how do we bridge the talent gap in the industry. . What are the biggest drivers disrupting today’s supply chains? What will be the biggest change in the next 5 years, and the key technologies that are having a major impact on supply chain?
Supply Chain Network
JANUARY 4, 2019
Our evolutionary story today, about the Logistics and Supply Chain conference, begins in 1984 when NMRI held their first Physical Distribution & Transportation Conference. The next evolutionary step for this event is when RILA Logistics became RILA Supply Chain in 2014.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: U.S. E2open’s vision and strategy is to bring together the supply chain planning and supply chain execution realms in a network-based solution platform.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 27, 2015
Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. Infor Delivers Dynamic Cloud Solution for Supply Chain Execution. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
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Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations.
AFFLINK
MARCH 13, 2018
To say that tariffs and trade agreements can have an impact on the way the global supply chain operates is a massive understatement. But what, if any, impact will these new tariffs have on the global supply chain?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 1, 2018
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: White House to Impose Metal Tariffs on E.U., Women Climbing Supply-Chain Ranks Find a Growing Salary Gap (WSJ – sub. I’ve been using the same headshot photo for over 16 years.
BluJay Solutions
MAY 2, 2016
May 2, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Chelmsford, MA, USA – Kewill , a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, has announced agreement to purchase LeanLogistics from parent Brambles, Limited. Kewill MOVE® is a comprehensive supply chain platform that enables shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to move product around the globe. “We
Creating Supply Chain Excellence
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
RALEIGH, NC, February 25, 2014 — Kelly Reed, Executive VP, Material Handling Integration, Tompkins International, has been honored as a 2014 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The Pros to Know Awards recognize supply chain executives who are leading initiatives to prepare their companies’ supply chains for the significant challenges of today’s business climate. Kelly Reed, EVP Tompkins International.
Creating Supply Chain Excellence
APRIL 15, 2014
RALEIGH, NC, April 15, 2014 — Is it important to connect your supply chain strategy with your business strategy? According to a recent survey by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium, nearly 80 percent of participants agree. About Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 26, 2016
In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it.
Shipsy
JUNE 20, 2017
With an ever increasing focus on innovation and efficiency in the supply chain, Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 threw up a host of interesting takeaways. Key Trends in Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 (Source?—?Gartner)
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 7, 2017
Today, fewer and fewer supply chain professionals make the event. To make the event profitable, SAP Insider now combines supply chain, customer relationship management, human resource management, and product life cycle management. Research on Supply Chain Finance.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here!
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
You see, I’m a native Calgarian, and was visiting my home town to share insights with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this past week. At least half of these executives were from the oil and gas industry, which is suffering severely during a period of low priced oil. All three of these are related to supply chain strategic planning. This leaves one option open: Go North.
BluJay Solutions
DECEMBER 22, 2016
December 22, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Holland, MI – Kewill , a leading global provider of innovative supply chain execution software, has today announced record results for the first six months of its financial year ending September 30 th , 2016. Kewill has one of the largest carrier networks in the world which has increased to over 20,000 carriers across North America and Europe offering shippers unsurpassed shipment execution capabilities.
BluJay Solutions
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Kewill, a leading global provider of innovative supply chain execution software, has today announced record results for the first six months of its financial year ending September 30th, 2016. Kewill has one of the largest carrier networks in the world which has increased to over 20,000 carriers across North America and Europe offering shippers unsurpassed shipment execution capabilities.
BluJay Solutions
DECEMBER 22, 2016
December 22, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Holland, MI – Kewill , a leading global provider of innovative supply chain execution software, has today announced record results for the first six months of its financial year ending September 30 th , 2016. Kewill has one of the largest carrier networks in the world which has increased to over 20,000 carriers across North America and Europe offering shippers unsurpassed shipment execution capabilities.
Supply Chain View from the Field
MARCH 29, 2014
The issues supply chain executives face in this environment are significant, but also represent opportunities for those who know and think about how to embrace this complexity. Supply chains have gone from local to global. A single event in the world, such as the Fukashima earthquake, can interrupt the global supply chain for certain products. This is already happening outside of North America and Europe.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. We’ll just have to wait and see how well they execute.
Supply Chain View from the Field
JULY 18, 2013
Logistics complexity – in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions – has been increasing, according to a global study published recently by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization. The study included more than 60 interviews with global supply chain executives and survey responses from 1,757 executives.
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 27, 2013
Early in the week I sat in on a lecture given by Clay Christenson (from Harvard Business School) to a number of senior supply chain executives at a gathering at the new 7 World Trade Center in New York. Later in the week, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to speak to a group of executives at Xignux, a large private manufacturing company of cable, food products, engineering services, and power generation equipment.
Supply Chain Network
JUNE 15, 2011
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. supply chain since 1988. Having this knowledge helps supply chain leaders move forward in a more proactive and fact-driven way. A panel of supply chain executives and government representatives from the U.S.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. That’s the most common question I get from supply chain professionals today and it’s the main question I addressed in my keynote presentation.
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