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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Oracle SCM

JUNE 7, 2017

Some say a supply chain is only as good as its data, but that’s only half true. Unfortunately, with the proliferation of data from disparate sources that are maintained in myriad applications, one of the biggest challenges facing business leaders today is inaccessible, inaccurate, or missing data.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Supply chains are a mess, inflation is on the rise, the pandemic lingers, natural disasters are intensifying, fraud is growing more prevalent, and global tensions are increasing. James Johnston ( @JamesA_Johnston ), Regional Vice President at Cloudera, notes, “Supply chains can be considered the lifeblood of the global economy.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On February 2, in a small town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Gobbler’s Knob, an unsuspecting furry Groundhog is plucked from a burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter. Short of the initial launch of B2B exchanges in 2002, no brand owner drove the adoption of network technologies. Technology Evolution.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

.”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. Supply chains have always been at risk from natural disasters, labor disputes, manmade disasters, and the like. New technologies. Identifying risks. Business interruption.

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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. If our network of 350+ 3PLs doesn’t have space, we’ll source it for you.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this commercial aircraft demand and supply network focused Supply Chain Matters commentary, we update readers with evidence of a continuing trend that remains a part of commercial aircraft industry networks. Industry observers and publications such as Aviation Week describe it as a dysfunctional, disrupted supply chain.

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Supply Chain Network

MARCH 24, 2011

Additionally, he unveiled two new products, Activant AutoOrder™, a module designed to eliminate manual order entry, and DynaChange™ Rules, an extensibility tool created to enable distributors to configure and insert their own workflow logic into the Activant Prophet 21® ERP system. Activant Solutions Inc., About Activant Solutions Inc.

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Turvo

JULY 31, 2020

As a result, supply chain leaders must know how the management of a frictionless supply chain must evolve throughout this unprecedented disruption. Supply chain innovations have hit record levels in attempting to meet the demands of e-commerce amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is that simple.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

” The source of this quote is unclear. The staff at Quote Investigator (QI) reports the earliest strong match for the adage occurred in an advertisement in a Somerset, Pennsylvania newspaper in 1942. However, as the Mind Tool staff notes, once a problem is defined data collection is important. They want quarter-inch holes.”

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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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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2014

The meeting was opened up by the CEO of the company, who shared his thoughts with the suppliers on some of the issues facing everyone in the oil and gas supply chain in Canada and the US. You’ve probably heard about the Marcellus and Utica shale plays in nearby Pennsylvania and Ohio. We’re also seeing growth from the U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As this work was researched and written almost 40 years ago it is interesting to reflect on the state of Vehicle Routing technology then and now. The demand for Vehicle Routing technology is bigger than ever before. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Our Thesis of 40 Years Ago.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability.

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When you go about your daily supply chain tasks, you likely aren’t paying much attention to the barcode on your items. You might not even remember a day when this technology wasn’t in your warehouses, improving efficiency within your business. This daunting task is all made possible by barcoding technology.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash advances are accessible in all states, which includes Texas, Tennessee, Illinois, California, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, and Pennsylvania, and are secured by data taken from your account at a bank. The financial transactions we offer are protected because of encryption technology.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 10, 2015

These executives provided an overview of the incredible growth in the natural gas pipeline structure that is being driven by the massive shale gas reserves in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio that are driving the need for gas and LNG distribution lines. What are the opportunities in the sourcing process to improve planning?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 10, 2020

the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks just-in-time today announced the appointment of global lean & Just-In-Time expert, Mr. Takao Sakai currently serves as the President of Global People Solutions Inc., With Industry 4.0

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation. Just make sure your fulfillment technology syncs up well with your ecommerce platform, payment processor, and other software. All you do is market the product without touching inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

While my town in Pennsylvania is releasing restrictions, and people are starting to gather again in large groups, I say, “We cannot be too careful.”. Supply chains were ill-prepared for the pandemic. As supply chain professionals, we have never managed the supply chain through a pandemic. The answer?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating once again that a massive factory fire producing specialty fasteners may have implications that are industry wide. Implications of Massive Factory Fire Another test of an industry-wide supply network risk is potentially unfolding. Remarkedly, there were no reported casualties.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 23, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights two other recent strategic announcements from pharmaceutical and drug makers that significantly increase their U.S. In early March, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announced $27 billion investment from Eli Lilly, billed by this producer as the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in U.S.

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