Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! Being a CEO is tough enough, let alone how difficult it is if you don’t have all of the skills and knowledge needed. Many CEOs have a background in Finance or Sales and Marketing or Engineering, or are just entrepreneurs. But few have in-depth experience in Supply Chain, let alone understand how to leverage Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Inflation is Broad Based (Graph from Joseph Politano). Economists are beginning to speak of “immaculate disinflation.” This new concept argues that when inflation is caused by supply chain issues – like demand/supply mismatches, difficulty in securing products from China, port problems, energy inflation caused by a war in the Ukraine, and so forth – the Federal Reserve does not have to do anything to bring the inflation rate down; inflation will decrease by itself when the supply issues ar

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have long argued that companies need to expand their definition of supply chain visibility. It goes well beyond tracking shipments, orders, inventory, and assets in motion. End-to-end supply chain visibility also involves, for example: Knowing where the manufacturing/production facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located, and which parts or materials are.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By James Hyde (pictured). Chief Product Officer & Founder, James and James Fulfilment. The post Opportunistic Retail & Micro-fulfilment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Respond quickly, maximize benefits, and identify supply chain opportunities and threats. Key Takeaways: Supply chains need technology, but putting that technology to best use is the province of humans AI and ML are tools, not solutions It’s human judgment and ingenuity that will save the day, but the right data is vital Technology provides transparency and visibility across the entire supply chain, something humans cannot get on their own Balance between humans and technology is essential to ant

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The Smart Software

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Statisticians use the “regime change” phrase in a way that has high relevance for demand planning and inventory optimization.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post Retailers & manufacturers will be wary of ‘Devil’s bargain’ mini-budget appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Definition: “Someone’s efforts, resolve, or viability are tested; things are meaningfully challenging. “ Wikipedia. The supply chain team’s past thirty-two months of disruption were a long, winding road full of surprises. Navigating through the turmoil is unprecedented: there are no easy reference models to guide behavior. As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction.

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SCJunction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Covid isn’t over. It won’t disappear either. Its impact today depends on where you are in the world. But in broad terms, how has it changed the global supply chain? What changes have occurred in response to it? And of those changes, what's going to stick? Will we remember everything we’ve learned? Will the defences remain? Or will they weather over time?

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually. I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. I have always considered cellular and traditional communication companies to be service organizations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Burak Cendek and Joe Lync h discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $400M under management. About Burak Cendek. Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to solve the world’s ground transport challenges with technology, realizing the next fron

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Supply chain leaders are in the middle of implementing digital transformation programs. For many organizations, digital transformation is untethered hype. There is a veiled promise for improvement. Here I ask, “Whether we can change course to drive more value in supply chain management?” “ Vieled: not openly or directly revealed or expressed. “ Free Dictionary.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Improving inventory position can help retailers secure consumer loyalty and capture impulse spending. BOSTON (September 29, 2022) ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, in collaboration with IHL Group , a global research and advisory firm for the retail and hospitality industries, today released a study on the role of inventory in consumer loyalty and what retailers can do to win and keep customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. First, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment and are more willing than ever to act to protect it. Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

This year Raconteur has once again put together a very readable report entitled Supply Chain Resilience 2022. The authors ask, “As disruption continues to plague international supply chains, what can organisations do to build resilience and ensure efficiency?” And they provide answers: “From reducing waste and cutting costs to onshoring and upgrading systems, our Supply Chain Resilience report explores the strategies making the difference”.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the big debates during the pandemic was whether new consumer shopping behaviors would be permanent or whether consumers would revert to old shopping behaviors once they felt safe to venture back into public. McKinsey & Company analysts conclude, “For most US consumers, the answer seems to be ‘both.’ Two years into the pandemic, people across the country have discovered that they like shopping online, but they’re also going back to brick-and-mortar stores.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post Supply Chain Planning Control Tower appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Congestion and inflation appear to be easing and schedule reliability has improved, but market signals suggest more of a lull in the current supply chain chaos than an end in sight.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Pallet Racking Selection! Are you thinking of streamlining your warehouse operations to increase efficiency and productivity? If so, worry no more as this guide gives practical insights on selecting the right pallet racking , which is critical to optimizing your warehouse efficiency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Today, customer centricity for an organisation in today’s marketplace, you must place “the customer” at the core of your business and build products and services that are designed to suit the specific needs of customers. This is about providing a great experience from the word go. Everything, from the first interaction with the organisation, to the purchase and after-sales support, must be designed with the customer in mind and implemented in such a way that customer only remembers a seamlessly

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Statistics show that 57% of companies consider their supplier management to be a competitive advantage. This is no surprise: supply chain management is essential to your business efficiency, as many operations depend on it. When your employees don't have the required goods or services, they can't efficiently perform their duties. Supplier management is a complex process consisting of different tricks and tactics that we previously covered.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

There's been a a dramatic leap in awareness of the importance of supply chain management, one that will come with many opportunities for both employees and employers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. It allows businesses to distribute their products at the right temperature as they make their way through the world’s supply chain. It also allows you to keep your product fresher for longer, resulting in fewer product returns and more satisfied customers.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Digital Supply Chain Management: Supply Chain 4.0. With the introduction of digital supply chain management, supply chains across industries have seen greater efficiency and improved visibility. Traditional supply chains are quickly becoming a thing of the past now that supply chain 4.0 has made its impact on businesses worldwide. The Shortcomings of Traditional Supply Chains.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Director, Retail Strategy at CI&T. The post Boohoo’s slowdown in global sales – now is not fast fashion’s moment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise for manufacturers, with the industry accounting for 65% of all ransomware attacks in 2021, but 61% of those surveyed do not have a plan in place for operational disruption.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Create a Marketing Plan Using LinkedIn! Influencer marketing is booming! Companies can earn $18 per $1 invested in influencer marketing. With such juicy returns, no wonder brands are scrambling to partner with Instagram and TikTok stars. However, before you contact influencers , check out these helpful tips and ensure your next influencer partnership is a success!

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For the last several decades, suppliers have refined their systems and processes to match the needs of their preferred automaker. But now suppliers are working with new auto tech companies like Tesla, Rivian and Faraday Future. It is not as easy to accurately predict growth and forecast when working with these new auto tech companies, let alone smaller start-ups like Canoo if they will even make it far enough to put the product on the market.

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