Americold
APRIL 21, 2021
Have you ever wondered how you get fresh and ready-to-eat bananas in your kitchen throughout the year? Did you know those bananas can travel around the world staying fresh without turning brown for weeks at a time?
Arkieva
APRIL 20, 2021
Recently, we have heard about several product shortages and other issues in the supply chain. Let us try and make sense of some of these in this blog. As I live in the US, my experience is somewhat limited to what happened here. Pandemic Induced Supply Chain Issues was first posted on April 20, 2021 at 8:11 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 9, 2021
When a person suddenly hits or jams their toe, it hurts. It is one of those howling, bent over, moments of pain. A stubbed toe is often accompanied by words that you hope your children don’t hear. Stubbed toes hurt a lot, even when the injury is not severe. The reason? There are many nerves in the toe, including two nerves on either side. There is little fat to cushion the toes, which can intensify the pain and increase the risk of injuries.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2021
The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. As we adjust and respond to this “new normal”, one important area is the effect of these shifts on the environment. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g. alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. the daily delivery of packages to our homes).
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 30, 2021
While the world is ready for a strong return to economic and logistics stability, there’s another risk on the horizon. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6, 2021. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days. CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 2, 2021
What is Indirect Procurement? I have discussed this topic briefly with Procurement Expert Richard Beaumont in this episode of The Supply Chain Show. In this blog, we dig deep to answer these questions. Topics Covered: Knowing that procurement is a complex business function that varies from an organization to another, and is unknowingly linked to. Continue reading.
Arkieva
APRIL 14, 2021
In this blog, we point the reader to a recent article “Humachine”, which identifies the general challenge of implementing decision technology to improve SCM decision making resulting in improved organizational performance and the importance of experience in the trenches. AI/ML, SCM, The Holy Grail, and Helpful Information from Foresight was first posted on April 14, 2021 at 8:11 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 27, 2021
Ever since COVID tested the supply chain industry’s ability to deliver under duress, many firms began looking to ramp up their game by installing a new warehouse management system (WMS). After all, if the latest technology couldn’t keep them on the fairway, what could? The fact is there are many WMS solutions out there, and choosing the wrong one will not only fail to improve your game, it may drive your operation clear out of bounds.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 20, 2021
Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. A supply chain built for resiliency allows a company to adapt to unpredictable forces while maintaining customer service. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 28, 2021
Maintaining a sustainable supply chain can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re an FMCG company needing to communicate with suppliers, traders, growers and farmers.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 10, 2021
Supply-chain and logistics challenges fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated how transportation partners with integrated, flexible offerings can keep the supply chain flowing.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 23, 2021
A career in Supply Chain can be fun, creative, rewarding, and smart for the long term, so if you want to learn more about “How to Career Change To Supply Chain”, you are on right track! Businesses will always need supply chain professionals to manage the information flow & product flow of their products, no. Continue reading. The post 6 Strategies To Make a Career Change To Supply Chain appeared first on SCMDOJO.
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In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Unleashed
APRIL 18, 2021
Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. Without them, many businesse simply couldn’t exist. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? Here we’ll look at what a sustainable supply chain is and why it’s important, and in particular: Elements of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 30, 2021
The Noid is back. For those unfamiliar, let me explain. In 1986, when Domino’s Pizza was pushing its 30-minute delivery timeframes, it introduced the Noid in its advertising campaigns. The Noid, wearing a red skin-tight suit with rabbit ears, was a “physical manifestation of all the challenges inherent in getting a pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 9, 2021
By Rashid Ali (pictured). Enterprise Solutions Manager at WALLIX. The post Millions of Brits are using weak passwords appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 19, 2021
Recently, supply chains in many businesses have become vulnerable due to uncertainties surrounding the current business environment due to impacts such as the pandemic.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 19, 2021
David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, brings us up to date on the results of applying a supply-chain “stress test” to companies in multiple industries.
Adexa
APRIL 26, 2021
Traditionally supply chain planning has been about efficiency, optimization of resources and on-time delivery. However, as we have seen in the recent pandemic as well as other disruptions such as Suez Canal blockage, resiliency of the supply chain has become of utmost importance. There is a premium to be paid for being resilient and the ability to mitigate risk.
IQMS
APRIL 15, 2021
Bottom Line: Improving shop floor productivity, keeping customers loyal, and controlling costs need to start with real-time production data. The goal is to have end-to-end visibility across all plant floors to see how improving efficiency reduces costs and delights customers by shipping their orders on time. Ten features an MES solution needs to deliver value are defined in this post.
Prophetic Technology
APRIL 27, 2021
Inventory Replenishment has to do with buying and moving inventory, whether raw materials or finished goods, from stockpile storage to primary storage and finally to the selling point.
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,
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2021
By Aarif Habeeb (pictured). Technical Content writer at Digital Marketing Crab. The post AI & IOT: Transforming the Future of Supply Chain Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 17, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. All you need to know about cryptocurrency article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. You need a way to swap your fiat currencies for crypt if you buy it for the first time. Users can purchase, sell, and retain cryptocurrencies via crypto exchanges. Currently, these organizations charge fees when ordering and withdrawing funds.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2021
Companies risk losing more than 40% of annual profit once a decade in a world threatened by trade wars, cyberattacks, pandemics and climate change.
Adexa
APRIL 12, 2021
For anyone that wants to understand the difference between S&OP and S&OE, all they need to do is to listen to the news to hear the latest on the effort for the country to effectively distribute Covid-19 vaccines. There are predictions as to when 70% of the country will have a vaccine, and stories of people waiting in lines, then being told that the vaccine supply did not show up that day and they should come back later in the week.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
PLS Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
As logistics management is a crucial part of supply chain management, the way companies handle it required changing, too. Logistics management is a controlled and optimized flow of goods on a local, regional or global level.
Prophetic Technology
APRIL 20, 2021
Logistics has a vital role in the economy. Its decarbonisation in fighting climate change is unquestionable. Some concerns have to do with environmental improvements damaging logistics economic productivity.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 11, 2021
By Adenike Cosgrove (pictured). Cybersecurity Strategist, International, at Proofpoint. The post The importance of using complex passwords to prevent identity theft & reduce cyber-risk appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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