Your supply chain’s key performance indicators support tactical, day-to-day business decisions, so ensuring you are reading them correctly is imperative. The question becomes, “how are you comparing your transportation metrics to what’s happening around you?” If you only focus on the data in your own supply chain, you could be missing the bigger picture, and ultimately, misreading your KPIs. MORE
After doing a deep dive into the Household Products (Nondurable) industry segment to show why Proctor & Gamble did not make the Supply Chains to Admire TM winner list, I wanted to show an example calculation for a company that made the winner list. MORE
Nothing in life is free — and this includes free shipping, which has become an albatross around the necks of most retailers and parcel carriers. Parcel shipping is the fastest-growing logistics sector. MORE
GM said it been executing a strategy to create supplier parks adjacent to its U.S. manufacturing sites. read more. Global Supply Chain Labor Management News MORE
Our annual look at the Top 25 (plus 3) Supply Chains reveals what the best manufacturers and retailers are achieving as they manage their global operations. read more. Facilities Management Global Supply Chain Labor Management Technology & Automation Transportation & Distribution MORE
‘Manufacturing’, a dirty word for most parents. However, as hard as it may be to believe, Mom and Dad have more influence than they know when it comes to children making a career choice. MORE
The May 2017 issue of Inbound Logistics magazine focuses on how to choose the right TMS and YMS solution for your organization’s needs. MORE
By Stephen Hardy, Managing Director, FPX Ltd. The business-to-business (B2B) sales ecosystem is an inherently complex space which presents challenges to manufacturers. Regardless of what you sell, how you sell it, and who you're selling to, there are numerous obstacles to ensuring the right product gets to the right customer at the right price via the customer's preferred channel MORE
"Countless SKUs, fickle consumers, and multi-channel distribution drive cosmetics companies to take on a supply chain makeover." - Inbound Logistics. supply chain insights consumer products MORE
Something struck me after spending a few days in Phoenix at Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference. Supply Chain Network Optimization is key to running an efficient and profitable operation today. MORE
Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. MORE
National average van rates remain at their highest level in nearly two years. Two weeks ago van load-to-truck ratios spiked. That was the result of going from a 4-day work week (Memorial Day week) to a 5-day week, which coincided with the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz. MORE
Earlier this month, Apple announced its arrival to the augmented reality (AR) party with the release of Apple ARKit, a new framework for building AR experiences on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). MORE
If you’re like me, you might see a long report online and skip past the details to get to the good stuff – the results. When the Supply Chains to Admire TM report came out last week, I scrolled right to the winners. MORE
In a 2016 report, the global consulting firm Ernst & Young proclaimed that “supply chain sustainability can no longer be ignored.” MORE
Although load-to-truck ratios for reefers dipped last week, rates held steady at their highest point in almost two years. Load-to-truck ratios and prices surged two weeks ago, as some truckers waited out the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz. MORE
It’s a tough time to be a CFO, with huge pressures coming from competitors, customers and even partners within the business. And it’s not just external competition businesses face but also that from their own different retail channels; products sold online versus those offered in-store. MORE
by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. Often. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. MORE
by Melissa Clow Santen Pharmaceuticals has begun a significant transformation of its global supply chain environment. Santen is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and the company sells ophthalmic pharmaceutical products in approximately 60 countries. MORE
What is LTL Freight & How Can It Work for You? Transportfolio. Less than load (LTL) freight is the transportation of products or goods that does not require a full truckload due to the smaller nature of the parcel. MORE
70% of suppliers said at least half of the customers they supply do not have a strong system and process in place for buyer and supplier collaboration. read more. Global Supply Chain News MORE
By definition, an ecosystem is a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment. MORE
PRESS RELEASE 15.06.2017. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Digitalisation is re-shaping the world and creating increased opportunity for development and innovation. Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure. MORE
It has almost become an archetype in society. Someone gets out of something late and can’t get a ride. Rather than spending countless hours wasting time, they pull out a smartphone and order an Uber. MORE
These podcasts bring the latest news and thought leadership in the supply chain and logistics industries right to your earbuds. I used to think that podcasts were a hip form of new media that millennials used to further their iPhone addictions. MORE
While I was preparing for an executive meeting at a very large, very complex and dynamic food & beverage company, I was told of an internal conflict between Sales and Operations. MORE
For most businesses that rely on demand forecasts for supply and capacity planning, improving demand forecast accuracy is critical. There are many methods to measure forecast bias and the accuracy of supply chain forecasts including using statistical methods like the Mean Absolute Percent Error or MAPE that we’ve discussed in our previous blogs. How Does a Demand Forecast of Zero Impact Your Forecast Accuracy? was first posted on June 20, 2017 at 12:08 pm. ©2017 MORE
Our annual look at the Top 25 (plus 3) Supply Chains reveals what the best manufacturers and retailers are achieving as they manage their global operations. read more. Facilities Management Global Supply Chain Labor Management Technology & Automation Transportation & Distribution MORE
ICECORP is excited to share Episode 42 of the " 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain " Podcast! Ever ask the question, how do I create the choices my customers are interested in? How do I give them the power to choose? MORE
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 19, 2017
by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. Often. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction.
Supply Chain Insights
JUNE 19, 2017
If you’re like me, you might see a long report online and skip past the details to get to the good stuff – the results. When the Supply Chains to Admire TM report came out last week, I scrolled right to the winners.
Logility
JUNE 20, 2017
What It Is, Why We Have It, and Some Simple Ideas to Fill the Gap. Rising Demand. At recent supply chain user conferences, a major concern for many companies was the talent gap in supply chain.
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What does it mean to become a digital business or digital supply chain?
synchrono
JUNE 19, 2017
Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages.
Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization
JUNE 18, 2017
In a 2016 report, the global consulting firm Ernst & Young proclaimed that “supply chain sustainability can no longer be ignored.”
RELEX Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
It’s a tough time to be a CFO, with huge pressures coming from competitors, customers and even partners within the business. And it’s not just external competition businesses face but also that from their own different retail channels; products sold online versus those offered in-store.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
National average van rates remain at their highest level in nearly two years. Two weeks ago van load-to-truck ratios spiked. That was the result of going from a 4-day work week (Memorial Day week) to a 5-day week, which coincided with the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz.
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Life science companies are adopting innovative cloud technology to provide a single source of truth for end-to-end supply chain decision-making.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 19, 2017
70% of suppliers said at least half of the customers they supply do not have a strong system and process in place for buyer and supplier collaboration. read more. Global Supply Chain News
Supply Chain Insights
JUNE 21, 2017
After doing a deep dive into the Household Products (Nondurable) industry segment to show why Proctor & Gamble did not make the Supply Chains to Admire TM winner list, I wanted to show an example calculation for a company that made the winner list.
FLEXE
JUNE 20, 2017
Earlier this month, Apple announced its arrival to the augmented reality (AR) party with the release of Apple ARKit, a new framework for building AR experiences on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad).
Quintiq
JUNE 19, 2017
While I was preparing for an executive meeting at a very large, very complex and dynamic food & beverage company, I was told of an internal conflict between Sales and Operations.
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The external manufacturing environment is a highly dynamic, ever-changing landscape. The supply chain must both anticipate and adapt to that change.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 18, 2017
Our annual look at the Top 25 (plus 3) Supply Chains reveals what the best manufacturers and retailers are achieving as they manage their global operations. read more. Facilities Management Global Supply Chain Labor Management Technology & Automation Transportation & Distribution
Cerasis
JUNE 20, 2017
It has almost become an archetype in society. Someone gets out of something late and can’t get a ride. Rather than spending countless hours wasting time, they pull out a smartphone and order an Uber.
Icecorp
JUNE 20, 2017
ICECORP is excited to share Episode 42 of the " 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain " Podcast! Ever ask the question, how do I create the choices my customers are interested in? How do I give them the power to choose?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 22, 2017
Nothing in life is free — and this includes free shipping, which has become an albatross around the necks of most retailers and parcel carriers. Parcel shipping is the fastest-growing logistics sector.
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Leading companies are constantly managing competing supply chain priorities.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 20, 2017
GM said it been executing a strategy to create supplier parks adjacent to its U.S. manufacturing sites. read more. Global Supply Chain Labor Management News
Cerasis
JUNE 19, 2017
‘Manufacturing’, a dirty word for most parents. However, as hard as it may be to believe, Mom and Dad have more influence than they know when it comes to children making a career choice.
Transportfolio
JUNE 20, 2017
What is LTL Freight & How Can It Work for You? Transportfolio. Less than load (LTL) freight is the transportation of products or goods that does not require a full truckload due to the smaller nature of the parcel.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
Although load-to-truck ratios for reefers dipped last week, rates held steady at their highest point in almost two years. Load-to-truck ratios and prices surged two weeks ago, as some truckers waited out the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz.
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The sustainable supply chain is the future supply chain.
Arkieva
JUNE 20, 2017
For most businesses that rely on demand forecasts for supply and capacity planning, improving demand forecast accuracy is critical. There are many methods to measure forecast bias and the accuracy of supply chain forecasts including using statistical methods like the Mean Absolute Percent Error or MAPE that we’ve discussed in our previous blogs. How Does a Demand Forecast of Zero Impact Your Forecast Accuracy? was first posted on June 20, 2017 at 12:08 pm. ©2017
Cerasis
JUNE 21, 2017
These podcasts bring the latest news and thought leadership in the supply chain and logistics industries right to your earbuds. I used to think that podcasts were a hip form of new media that millennials used to further their iPhone addictions.
PINC YMS
JUNE 21, 2017
By definition, an ecosystem is a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
LeanCor
JUNE 20, 2017
"Countless SKUs, fickle consumers, and multi-channel distribution drive cosmetics companies to take on a supply chain makeover." - Inbound Logistics. supply chain insights consumer products
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Whether you realize it or not, Machine Learning is having a profound impact on your everyday life.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JUNE 21, 2017
By Stephen Hardy, Managing Director, FPX Ltd. The business-to-business (B2B) sales ecosystem is an inherently complex space which presents challenges to manufacturers. Regardless of what you sell, how you sell it, and who you're selling to, there are numerous obstacles to ensuring the right product gets to the right customer at the right price via the customer's preferred channel
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 20, 2017
The May 2017 issue of Inbound Logistics magazine focuses on how to choose the right TMS and YMS solution for your organization’s needs.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 21, 2017
by Melissa Clow Santen Pharmaceuticals has begun a significant transformation of its global supply chain environment. Santen is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and the company sells ophthalmic pharmaceutical products in approximately 60 countries.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 19, 2017
PRESS RELEASE 15.06.2017. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Digitalisation is re-shaping the world and creating increased opportunity for development and innovation. Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure.
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The digital economy is upending all industries and processes, placing a premium on speed, customer satisfaction, personalized products, and collaboration.
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