Best Practices to Model Carbon Costs in Supply Chain Network Design
AIMMS
JUNE 29, 2021
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3 Supply Chain & Technology Trends Driving Business Success in the New Normal
MPO Multi Party Orchestration
JUNE 28, 2021
From a certain angle, it can be said that everything has changed; it could also be said that everything is as it always has been. We have simply changed. The supply chain and technology trends explored below have not appeared out of the blue. Like a kind of white noise, globalization and the growth of the cloud and new sales channels were budding in the background, alongside the quiet hum of climate activism and gentle reminders to recycle.
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Asking the Right Questions Is The First Step To Drive Supply Chain Excellence
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 29, 2021
Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Companies that outperform their peer group while driving improvement and driving value (either by price to book or market capitalization) make the winners list.
Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance
GlobalTranz
JULY 1, 2021
As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics.
Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024
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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.
Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2021
In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). Today, I’m going to add a qualifier — it has to be quality data.
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A Story of Throwing the Baby Out With The Bathwater in Supply Chain Planning
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JUNE 28, 2021
” Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater “ is an idiomatic expression for an avoidable error where something good is eliminated when trying to get rid of something bad, or in other words, rejecting the favorable along with the unfavorable. (Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language rooted in meaning that is different from the literal definitions of the words used in the expression. ).
FMCG Supply Chain Performance Measurement: Del-Boy Style.
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JULY 2, 2021
Performance monitoring Balanced Scorecards are invaluable in FMCG, Brewing and Coatings companies but they are also appropriate for any business leaders serious about improvement. Whatever your business size or product offering, you will benefit from such a scorecard by knowing exactly what is going well and where you can or need to improve.
Best Practices in Supplier Risk Management
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 30, 2021
Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management at APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) recently gave a presentation at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. In her presentation, Ms. Brown examined supplier risk during a crisis, supply chain disruption, supply chain risk, and how organizations can shift from surviving to thriving.
Supply Chain Visibility & Automation: Creating a Truly Touchless Order
Talking Logistics
JUNE 30, 2021
The quest to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to get more difficult as supply chains become increasingly globalized and fragmented. Fortunately, advancements in technology are helping companies to overcome these challenges and automate their processes. What hurdles still remain? Why is changing the status quo so important? How can technology help?
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
As Air Travel Roars Back–How Will Aircraft Suppliers Meet the New Demand?
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JUNE 29, 2021
Using Coefficient of Variability to Drive Safety Stock Related Decisions
Arkieva
JUNE 29, 2021
In a previous blog post, we discussed how a high or low value of Coefficient of Variation (CV) impacts the first or second term of safety stock. Today we decided to put this to the test using real customer data - here we will discuss our findings. Using Coefficient of Variability to Drive Safety Stock Related Decisions was first posted on June 29, 2021 at 9:33 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
How Transparency Will Elevate the Post-Pandemic Food Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2021
There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.
Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 28, 2021
A few weeks ago, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community, “Based on your experience and lessons learned, what advice would you give to young professionals (or students) interested in a supply chain / logistics career? What will be important for them to succeed?” “Logistics and Supply Chain expertise must be learned. Read more Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members).
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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
Technology is Essential in Navigating Peak Shipping Season
Kuebix
JULY 1, 2021
As crazy as it may sound, planning for peak shipping season has already begun! In the U.S., peak shipping season extends from August until January of the following year. Peak shipping season can be broken down into two spikes in demand. The first occurs from August until October. This significant increase can be largely attributed […]. The post Technology is Essential in Navigating Peak Shipping Season appeared first on Kuebix.
What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers
NFI
JULY 1, 2021
After a year marred by congestion, skyrocketing cargo handling costs, increased demand as a result of the pandemic, and looming clean air mandates, West Coast marine terminal operators have had all the more reason to explore productivity improvements and cost-saving options like automation. Historically, concern about displacing and replacing employees with robotics had prompted the… Continue reading What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers.
Truck Drivers and Container Chassis: The Peak Season Shortages to Expect
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.
Understanding the Shipping Container Shortage!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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.
Gap to scrap UK stores – is there any hope for the highstreet?
IT Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2021
By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post Gap to scrap UK stores – is there any hope for the highstreet? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 Consumer Survey: Four Trends From This Year’s Annual Shopping Event
BlueYonder
JULY 2, 2021
As vaccination rates continue to increase, consumers are shifting spending habits from hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to new clothes and personal care supplies. Retailers are seeing strong sales heading into Q3 as a result. Amazon Prime Day, typically held over the summer, was pushed into October last year due to the pandemic. As many consumers return to “normal” spending habits, this year’s annual event was in many ways the retail industry’s first big test on its road to recovery.
Oregon Businesses to Collaborate on Supply Chain Transparency Initiative
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2021
A group of Oregon companies, business associations, and academic institutions today announced the formation of the Oregon Transparency Initiative (OTI), a public-private collaboration created to boost the transparency of Oregon’s supply chains.
How New Supply Chain Technologies Are Boosting Efficiency
ShipBob
JULY 2, 2021
Artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles, and robotics used to seem unrealistic and too futuristic. But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Omnichannel Customer Service Best Practices! White glove services article and permission to publish here provided by Christian Cabaluna. The growth of the eCommerce industry redefined the whole meaning of customer satisfaction. A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has.
Broccoli and Supply Chains Have a Lot in Common!
Adexa
JUNE 28, 2021
Romanesco broccoli is one of the most intriguing vegetables in nature. Its complex structure, known as Mandlebrot fractal , is a geometric shape that exhibits the property of self?similarity, meaning that a small portion of it looks like a scaled down version of the whole. Fractals have the property of showing self-similarity regardless of how big or small they are.
Watch: How Private Companies Are Responding to the Global Crisis
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 30, 2021
Brian Umbenhauer, leader for consulting with Deloitte Private, reveals the findings of the firm’s latest survey of private companies and their approach to managing global supply chains in a crisis.
Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse
IT Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2021
By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
How AI and Machine Learning are Shaping the Legal Industry
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How AI, Machine Learning and Automation Will Impact Business! Legal industry article and permission to publish here provided by Jais Frank. With unprecedented and uncontrolled advancements in technology grasping the professional sector, everyone’s concerned about the changes it would bring in the daily operations and the careers of those whose jobs will get substituted with technology.
How Procurement Leaders Build Strong Supplier Relationships
QAD
JUNE 29, 2021
In their list of common nightmare scenarios to try to prepare for, few procurement leaders could have predicted the business disruptions of 2020. Global pandemic and lockdowns probably didn’t make it onto their bingo cards of potential disruptions that traditionally include rising customer expectations, volatile markets, fluctuating raw material prices and geopolitical considerations, among others.
The Future Is Now: Sourcing Automation and the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 30, 2021
Explore smart automation for procurement spend categories like logistics, direct materials, indirect materials, packaging and more.
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