The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Our latest update features discernable supply chain consulting along with supply chain technology acquisition developments. The data is then compared with the existing warehouse management system (WMS) in order to foster real-time inventory accuracy and availability information. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

What is procurement? This process is known as procurement. Procurement covers everything from placing orders to tracking shipments and auditing deliveries. What’s the difference between procurement and sourcing? If you’re still confused about the difference between procurement and sourcing, that’s okay!

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Material Savings 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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ShipBob

AUGUST 24, 2023

To improve supply chain efficiency and avoid disruptions to supply chain operations , proper supply chain management involves continuous monitoring and improvement to reduce risk significantly. Let’s dive into how today’s ecommerce businesses approach supply chain risk management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Cooper University Health Care Supply Chain Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in southern New Jersey. The system provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care. Operating a smoothly running supply chain for a system with that number of sites is challenging.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? If you’re ready to learn more about creating stronger supply chains, read below.

Inventory Reduction 81

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 81

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fact that many supply chains remain inadequately prepared for a crisis. Supply chain management and procurement sit poised on the frontlines of managing global supply risks for their brands. Gaining a Full Picture of Supply Chain Threats.

Risk Management 147

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 2, 2023

The presumption also applies to goods made in, or shipped through, the PRC and other countries that include inputs made in Xinjiang. This requirement extends throughout the entire supply chain, to include goods that may be shipped from elsewhere in the PRC and to third countries for further processing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Then COVID induced disruptions elevated the need for investing in supply chain resilience. Increased shipping lead time: More than 6,000 miles of railroad runs through Russia and connects Eastern China with Western Europe. You will need to engage your procurement, sourcing, and finance teams as part of such an effort.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

Baltimore 52

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Resilinc

APRIL 6, 2021

If you’re a veteran supply chain or procurement professional, you know that that seemingly minor events anywhere in your supplier network can create major, costly headaches. A robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program can provide early warnings of such events and help you prioritize and execute risk mitigations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides added highlights on a new development involving labor unrest among U.S. West Coast dockworkers, and on an ongoing period of labor activism across global supply chains. Union leaders said they are now seeing a shift in how railroad operators are engaging with employees.”

Purchasing Training 52

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills United Kingdom Supply Chain Design Software 52

HICX Solutions

MARCH 3, 2022

In our latest webinar, in association with Procurement Leaders and featuring Costas Xyloyiannis (CEO, HICX) and Jerry Grable (Director eBusiness, BAE Systems ), we discuss a range of use cases that illustrate specifically how supplier data drives resilience, visibility and value. Impetus for tackling supplier data.

Data 52

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2016

While this may be true for some (but a shrinking number of) companies, it doesn’t take much added complexity — whether it’s an increase in orders, shipping locations, destinations, or modes — before shippers start leaving money and other benefits on the table by not using optimization technology.

Optimal Sourcing 101

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 101

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

in an effort to streamline its supply chain as it prepared to ramp up manufacturing…UPS said last year it would set up a logistics center in Londonderry, N.H., to take in parts from Pratt’s suppliers, package them into kits holding about 8,000 parts, and ship them to Pratt factories for assembly by company’s machinists.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Other multi-functional work teams were forced to work remotely, finding innovative means to access business and operational systems, or collaborate with key suppliers on the “ triage ” of impacts. Online retail has become essential as has online customer fulfillment logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2017

It could be unloading a container from a ship, receipt of a shipment, transfer of ownership, a return, or a change in status. It is unrealistic to think that vendors like Infor, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP will ever work together to erase the dark holes of information in the supply chain. ” I nodded my head in agreement.

Supply Chain Software 105

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This start-up was founded by Matt McKinney and Shaosu Liu, both of whom had backgrounds at Uber Freight and decided to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy freight payment system that supports the global supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

The attention of the company’s most senior management, as well as its investors became center stage. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions.

Sourcing Strategies 105

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

In its reporting, Bloomberg , citing a senior administration official, indicated that the President will urge lawmakers to address the antitrust exemption, which is not currently included in shipping legislation current being considered by Congress. ” Modified U.S.

Government 52

Government Global Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

In a published Supply Chain Matters bog published in February of 2021 , we highlighted the essence of Boeing’s challenges, perceptions that the company had lost its engineering roots, manufacturing quality and supply network chops, and that the company’s board and senior management focus remains too focused on short-term shareholder returns.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Optimal Sourcing 24

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 36

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 20

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 20

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Optimal Sourcing 20

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

This included: Developing playbooks and contingency plans to address your most pressing risks. Evaluate structural changes in your supply base that could reduce risk exposure. Go digital: Explore the potential of dedicated supply chain risk management solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

planes and ships ); Iran and North Korea and their nuclear ambitions; ISIS exporting its brand of terrorism around the world; and China building islands in the South China Sea (and reportedly putting weapons on them ). Cyber risk and security is getting more attention from the ocean shipping community too.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

Retail 26

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

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