The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2022

The supply chain planning software of Blue Ridge does exactly that. Do consider the Blue Ridge SaaS technology to make sure your A-items are always in stock, you limit your overstocks and you keep service levels up. In short: digital tools improve your operations, so do embrace them!

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2024

My previous blog post highlighted the complex real-world challenges that are leading companies to embrace automated execution. The team involved in the transformation includes Johnny Ivanyi, Global Head of Distribution Excellence at Bayer Crop Science and Vivek Chhaochharia, Digital Supply Chain Leader at EY US.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

The Process of Software Selection. I am constantly amazed that business leaders can engage with technologists month after month (often over eight and sometimes over a year) to select a supply chain planning system and then call me to ask for help on the decision. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Use these tips and tools to identify, capture and convert relevant measurements into digital transformation. 1 Use automation for touchless processing – “Touchless” means data is electronic, transactions match the first time and need no human intervention. . #1 We’ll be covering these and more in an upcoming webinar. #1

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Increasing Supply Chain Performance in the Digital Era. Feature Article by by Körber Supply Chain. A global benchmarking survey by Körber Supply Chain reveals how businesses are seeking to better understand the key factors that shape complexity in the supply chain post-covid.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Business benchmarking is recognised as one of the best management tools around. But what exactly is supply chain benchmarking and why is it so important? In business, a benchmark is a measure of performance. How to benchmark? The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

For this reason, supply chain solutions have become an integral part of business strategies to cope with these ever-increasing complexities. However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. Use of technology. So, how can you tackle this task? Physical space.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. About Sarah Bertram Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

Benchmarking is a measurement of the quality of an organization’s policies, products, programs or strategies against standard measurements. In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. Business Dictionary.com.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? Designed to lift the profession and celebrate supply chain results, I struggle to find that the methodology supports either objective.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

The Process of Software Selection. I am constantly amazed that business leaders can engage with technologists month after month (often over eight and sometimes over a year) to select a supply chain planning system and then call me to ask for help on the decision. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you have seen our videos, most of them are all about technology and people. We often get questions like: What are the essentials components in using tech in the supply chain, and what people usually get wrong? Watch this video as Sarah Barnes-Humphrey , Supply Chain Expert, shares her thoughts.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. What is Freight Benchmarking?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. This week, while all my friends are on vacation, I am writing the final report for the Supply Chains to Admire. We share the report to help companies benchmark and reflect. Most are just that words.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements. Where procurement technology really comes into play is helping us to manage our quantitative objectives.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 23, 2021

BENCHMARKING your Supply Chain is recognized as one of the Top 3 Management Tools to improve Supply Chain performance. So in this episode, we will talk about the 3 Ways of Effective and Efficient Benchmarking. Supply Chain Secrets: One Of The Best KPI Ever. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. How can it be that so many companies will continue to invest so much in state-of-the art technologies, and yet fewer than one in 20 control tower deployments are expected to deliver on their potential?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

Few technologies stir human emotions as much as artificial intelligence (AI). The emergence of artificial intelligence technologies, such as generative AI, captured global attention and dominated headlines. Making predictions can be a fool’s errand; however, AI tools are making the cloudy crystal ball a bit clearer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. They will also provide valuable guidance in the use of key performance indicators for performance benchmarking. How hard can that be?” I hear you ask. What Makes a “Right” KPI? See the End to Make a Beginning.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Surely all the technology and guardrails should prevent this type of disaster. Supply chains work on a mind-boggling scale, making it easy to focus on the exceptions instead of the wins. It’s not just supply chains. But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 13, 2020

What is Supply Chain Benchmarking? Robobyrne: Warehouse & Distribution Centre Benchmarking Case Study. Robobyrne: Warehouse & Distribution Centre Benchmarking Case Study. Supply Chain Secrets: One Of The Best KPI Ever. Why and how do we do it? Check out this video to find out the answers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Time is running out to start translating intention into action The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark has shown us that businesses have good intentions but are struggling to make meaningful progress. Businesses can’t make meaningful progress on Scope 3 alone; they are ultimately reliant on the supply chain making the necessary steps.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Time is running out to start translating intention into action The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark has shown us that businesses have good intentions but are struggling to make meaningful progress. Businesses can’t make meaningful progress on Scope 3 alone; they are ultimately reliant on the supply chain making the necessary steps.

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20Cube Logistics

MAY 7, 2022

Basic principles of Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of “continuous improvement”, has been continuously used as an important tool by many organisations to achieve the same. Warehousing and supply chain management are no exceptions. The people in the supply chain management are connecting links between every operation.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In almost every supply chain publication, you will find an article discussing digital transformation. Industry analysts, consultants, solution providers, executives and practitioners are all focused on how to transition from a traditional, analog supply chain to a more digital supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. This is an important time for the supply chain profession. Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. For more information on the research, click here.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Software infrastructure was almost undoubtedly not what Robert had on his mind as he wrote his credo many years ago, but the adage applies so well when discussing the benefits of multi-tenant technology. The benefits of a multi-tenant software platform are immense. First and foremost on his list was “share everything.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

For the past six years, I have spent my labor day weekend preparing for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. The event is designed to Imagine Supply Chain 2030. For the event, I also invite the Supply Chains to Admire award winners to present their story and give the winners awards. The reason?

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As we wrote in Part I of this series , we recently ran a quiz to help supply chain professionals benchmark their network design maturity. Results show that the majority of respondents use spreadsheets to support network design and consider themselves “advanced beginners” in the use of network optimization technologies.

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