GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. Even more complex, some 3PLs may offer different degrees of service, such as a 4PL model that blends a shipper’s existing network and fleets with a 3PL’s technology and solution, as discussed in this third-party versus fourth-party value articl

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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post Getting Started with Scenario Modeling in Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization. Investor concern about material risks from climate change have created new reporting frameworks, such as those by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) an

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 10, 2021

Some have argued that supply chain management is on its way to becoming obsolete. Recent events would seem suggest otherwise. . Death of Supply Chain? Almost three years ago, Harvard Business Review published a provocative article entitled ‘The Death of Supply Chain Management’. It became as viral as an article on Supply Chain Management can be, circulating widely on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Arkieva

AUGUST 10, 2021

In many areas of supply chain management, analytic methods generate estimates with “pesky decimals”. The traditional method to eliminate the decimals is rounding. In this blog, we demonstrate the importance of this method and how to calculate these improved integer estimates. Data Science Tools of the Trade: Rolling Rounding to Handle Those Pesky Decimals was first posted on August 10, 2021 at 1:55 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-c

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 31, 2021

Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

The post 3 Best Practices for Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 1, 2021

Supply chains today can vary from simple to highly complex global networks. The use of several third-party logistics providers often weakens supply chain visibility and can make it difficult to track orders as they move through the system. This approach leaves businesses struggling to gather the needed data to resolve exceptions, implement corrective actions, and.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 2, 2021

Learn how a simple binomial model can help anticipate the future including COVID-19 breakthrough cases just as models help a firm estimate it's future. Two Penny Model and COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases – Avoiding Data Driven Disaster was first posted on August 2, 2021 at 11:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

AUGUST 23, 2021

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 26, 2021

A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world economy.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 6, 2021

By Emily Henry (pictured). Finance Writer. The post How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Assist Accountancy Teams With Invoicing & Processes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2021

Grocery delivery is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s been around for more than 3 decades, although the ongoing pandemic has certainly lifted the market to new heights. However, I should clarify that when I say grocery delivery, I am talking about e-commerce grocery delivery. The home delivery model has been around for a lot longer than 3 decades, with milk and dairy service jumping out as the obvious one.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Putting a Shine on Supply Chain’s Image! Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Suddenly Supply Chain and its importance was on the minds of political and business leaders, and the common person, everywhere around the world.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 17, 2021

Having access to an accurate forecast is very beneficial for businesses. If used correctly, it can provide better margins, increase market shares, and many other positive results. At a more tactical level, it can help reduce the costs associated with meeting the customer demand and make the supply chain more efficient. How Forecastable is Your Data?

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

Agility: the ability to move quickly and easily. When you think of what it means to be agile, you might think of an Olympian athlete competing for the gold. But in the ecommerce supply chain context, agility relates to how quickly an ecommerce business can adjust to ever-changing expectations in speed and delivery. An agile supply chain must also be able to react quickly to changes, delays, and unexpected events to maintain customer expectations, stay competitive, and grow their business.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 19, 2021

There's a growing expectation among customers across the industrial landscape that their suppliers deliver a smoother and more reliable “phygital” experience.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 2, 2021

By Ian Cullen (pictured). President of Leadiro by Demand Science. The post How to align sales & marketing teams to best drive revenue appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

SCCN is a Network Solution. There is a multibillion-dollar supply chain software market that grew at double digit rates during the pandemic, and will continue to grow fast, that very few supply chain executives have heard of. How can this be? What is this Market? The solution is called a supply chain collaboration network (SCCN). Gartner calls this solution a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Business Network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 25, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Writing an Impressive Resume! Soft skills article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. When it comes to adding hard skills to your resume , it’s pretty self-explanatory. Hard skills are technical, measurable, and usually either learned in a classroom or through on-the-job training.

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Adexa

AUGUST 23, 2021

Dependable Financial Projections Hinge on Accurate Models of Supply Chain. Every plan, at high level or execution level, needs to be accurate enough to project true financial implications. Whether you are doing network design, inventory optimization, S&OP or even S&OE, Adexa solutions enable financial projections at greatest level of accuracy.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

Stores are now having their day in the spotlight as retailers embrace multichannel services and consumers look for shopping and last-mile delivery options. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many retailers’ e-commerce strategies as stores battled temporary closures and consumers who were hesitant to shop in person once stores reopened. Retailers with stores invested in curbside pickups, online fulfillment in stores and partnered with crowdsourced platforms such as Instacart and DoorDash to

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 13, 2021

Paul Brody, blockchain leader with EY, describes the remarkable progress that blockchain technology has already made in the area of supply chain management, and how it must further evolve to reach its full potential.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 3, 2021

By Justin Vaughan-Brown (pictured). VP Product Marketing, Deep Instinct. The post Expert comment on Lazio’s possible supply chain attack on vaccine portal appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes! Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. Aside from the right size, there are other things to consider.

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Prophetic Technology

AUGUST 24, 2021

Data Science applies advanced Analytics techniques and scientific standards to pull out information from strategy decision-making, bringing helpful insights. It plays a significant role in practically all company procedures and strategies, typically analysing massive data.

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