Arena Solutions

JULY 15, 2025

Map and rank your supply chain to quantify probability and potential impact of risks Rank based on probability of disruptions from tariff/trade policies, geopolitical instability, and natural/environmental/pandemic calamities. Proactive steps must be identified, planned, and implemented over time to enhance supply chain resiliency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

By pinpointing suppliers in affected regions and analyzing their capabilities and products, clients can proactively identify alternative sources, ensuring continuity and minimizing operational disruptions. Source: Cal Fire) A Red Flag Warning zone, represented in pink, highlights areas where critical fire weather conditions are expected.

California

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Inventory Reduction

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

How to Use CPI in Supply Chain Management Although CPI is widely used in project management, its principles can be effectively applied to supply chain performance measurement. Below are some key areas where CPI can improve supply chain efficiency: 1. The research paper by Winanda et. A CPI of 0.83

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Heading into this year, the global shipping disruptions that impacted transit times related to having to avoid the Suez Canal because of Red Sea terrorist attacks, or reduced water levels in the Panama Canal requiring reduced transit slots were generally mitigated. supply chain activity.

Predictive Analytics Software

SCMDOJO

MAY 29, 2025

Supply chains are the systems that move products from where they are made to where they are needed. These systems include factories, warehouses, trucks, ships, and people. Strong HSEQ practices can help supply chains avoid big problems that cost a lot of time and money.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2025

These tariffs will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and force companies to rethink sourcing and logistics strategies. Businesses must act immediately to safeguard operations, contain financial risks, and maintain supply chain stability. or shift sourcing to Mexico and Canada under USMCA.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2025

Both provide a means for businesses to be able to plan for a range of uncertainties in either product demand or supply conditions by considering the likelihood of various scenarios occurring based on learning.

Scenario Planning

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nationalist and legislative policies tied directly to industry supply chain sourcing have continued during these past two years, especially involving the United States and China. That is quickly fleeting.

Predictive Analytics Software

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Completed by the exporter, the bill of lading provides a list of the contents of the shipment, establishes the value of the cargo, and acts as a legally binding document through the shipping process. manufacturer can send an advanced shipping notice (ASN) that will populate into the TMS. Bills of lading for U.S.-Mexico Likewise, a U.S.

Mexico

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. What kinds of "time" measurements exist?

Procurement Analytics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before. Hence, businesses must undertake the strategic sourcing process to mitigate risks in an uncertain environment and improve retail competition.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the manifold benefits of a true digital twin, creating one that reflects an accurate, up-to-date status of your supply chain has been near-impossible – until now. With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before.

Real-time Visibility

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of inventory management in today’s manufacturing landscape , discuss the importance of a “single source of truth” for global inventory, and introduce a powerful solution that can help manufacturers transform their operations and drive profitability. How do they achieve this?

Real-time Visibility

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. While I do not consider this case study as a good example of demand-driven processes, I do believe that they have done some great work on implementing a customer segmented supply chain based on postponement. SanDisk’s Journey to Build a Supply Chain Customer Segmentation Strategy.

Inventory Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

import volumes may not be as high as they were at the height of the pandemic; however, if they remain above 2019 numbers, the shift away from West Coast ports persists, the labor situation doesn’t get resolved, carriers continue to use blank sailings and importers will continue to see uneven supply chain performance.

Predictive Analytics Software

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

This will be possible through a platform approach to transportation management that delivers a unified control structure, and drives savings by aggregating sourcing volumes and optimizing end-to-end transportation. This ensures goods are shipped right the first time. Prioritizing Partner friendliness.

Global Transportation

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Let’s explore some of the technology changes that organizations should consider as they align their corporate goals and objectives to utilize big data to improve their end-to-end supply chain visibility. To gain visibility into your supply chain, there are a few preliminary steps you must consider.

Big Data

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. It was hard for me to rationalize the world of manufacturing that was deliberate and designed versus the emerging practices in supply chain. (I know… I am showing my age.).

Supply Chain Design Software

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

The company could not maintain supply chain performance levels to cope-up with the sudden surge in orders for 1.0 Diversify supplier base : Supply chain should not be overly dependent on long lead-time or on a small pool of specific suppliers or sourcing regions. CONCLUSION.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

For example, Supply & Chain Executive reported that there were 260 major natural disasters in 2016 that resulted in an economic loss of $211 billion. The same source also informed that the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Risk Index of 2016 was the highest since records have begun in 1995.

Supply Chain Risk Management

ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

The dynamic sourcing capability automatically smooths inventory targets day after day and ensures target service levels are achieved regardless of supplier constraints. Intelligent decision making at the speed of business transforms supply chain performance.

Optimal Sourcing

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Gary began our discussion by pointing out that the Amazon Effect, which he says had a critical turning point during the 2017 holiday season, has sped up supply chains for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, causing a greater emphasis on sourcing. Gary describes the four mores starting with more speed-to-market.

Supply Chain Execution

Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance. When volumes of logistics data are paired with our niche expertise in retail and grocery transportation, we continuously help CPG shippers reach their supply chain goals.

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Error-free data has the potential to reduce unexpected expenses by keeping all parties informed, increasing collaboration throughout the supply chain. Reduction in costs of compliance occurs as companies are capable of storing, retrieving and monitoring shipping processes and reducing paperwork in completing such activities.

Analytics Software

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

This process involves multiple stages, including receiving the order, getting parts and materials, manufacturing or assembling the items, picking and packing in the warehouse, shipping, and tracking the shipment to ensure successful delivery. Sourcing and receiving — most companies use suppliers to provide parts or materials or a product.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Financial reengineering focuses on the optimization of short-term results that are usually based on a functional analysis of source, make, or deliver. Few consultants understand the interrelationships between source, make and deliver. Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report.

Optimal Sourcing

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

As part of the survey, we asked the respondents to rate their company’s supply chain performance relative to peers in their industry (ranging from “Significantly Below Average” to “Significantly Above Average”). and 51.5%, respectively). and 37.2%, respectively). “To

Innovation

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2015

And how do they achieve the end state of having a transportation function that is fully assimilated and contributing to an overall synchronized supply chain? Is it more than providing estimated transportation rates by mode for each prospective ship point? that could ship via drone?

Supply Chain Design

Kinaxis

JULY 8, 2016

In this paper, the author describes various components of the next generation supply chain and introduces the role of “Network Planners”. Those basic tasks really do need to be done; accepting new orders, releasing orders, sourcing decisions and supplier collaboration just to name a few.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues.

Metrics

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

5) Tightly Integrated Global Supply Chains Need a Quicker Response. The supply chains are more complex today than a decade ago. I designed the agenda to help supply chain leaders rethink the future in a deeper way than any other conference agenda that I see in the market. We hope to see you there! _.

Supply and Demand

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Parcel Shipping. Retail Supply Chain. Supply Chain Agility/Flexibili. Supply Chain Network Design. Supply Chain Optimization. Content Being Accessed: White Paper Supply Chain Performance Management. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Performance

QAD

APRIL 20, 2021

This hasn’t happened as evidenced by disruptions from the storms in Texas, new COVID-19 shutdowns in France and the ship that blocked the Suez Canal. For example, take strategic sourcing. In thinking about supply chains, it is easy to see the nodes (suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, etc.)

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity.

Optimal Sourcing

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2024

One example is parcel and non-production shipping. A robust transportation execution solution will create and maintain an audit trail for all your shipping and compliance documentation. Done correctly, international trade compliance is a source of competitive advantage. Front office personnel often handle parcel shipments.

Global

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Total Supply Chain Cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software