Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2022
The logistics industry is facing another challenging year. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, rising gas prices and other disruptions continue to impact supply chains on a global scale. The pandemic alone has affected 94% of Fortune 1000 companies due to supply chain disruptions, according to Frontiers. Tight capacity, increased rates, material and labor shortages and other.
The Network Effect
APRIL 13, 2022
The post 8 Mistakes You Might Be Making In Your Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
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The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 13, 2022
Logistics Industry Outlook with John Larkin. John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics industry outlook. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2022
It is no secret that operational complexity on the shopfloor is considered one of the top challenges we all face, and not far behind, we have cost reduction, efficiency increase, and user engagement. It is all equally important to master to stay ahead of the competition. The most common way to manage shopfloor complexity is to use a warehouse management system (WMS).
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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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 14, 2022
For quite a long time now, executives have been calling out the need to break down silos between the different stakeholders and the various functions in the lifecycle of a supply chain. Coordinating across different systems and parties has been a major challenge for companies. Enterprise systems are hardly ever integrated internally, let alone externally, Read more “TMS-Plus” Is Helping to Break Down Silos & Optimize Across Domains.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
APRIL 15, 2022
I have been talking to a number of commercial and supply chain executives during the last few weeks and something of a theme has emerged.
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
APRIL 13, 2022
A supply chain expert shares key lessons in process change and how to implement decisions throughout the entire business.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 15, 2022
It’s Good Friday and the beginning of Passover, which means many folks are on vacation today. So, let’s just go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. Trucking Boom Is Hitting the Brakes as Freight Demand Slows (WSJ – sub. req’d) China’s Covid-19 lockdowns wreak logistics havoc and. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 15, 2022).
Enterra Insights
APRIL 11, 2022
Last night, I returned home from Warsaw, Poland after a weeklong business trip in Europe. This was my second trip to the region in a month. During both trips, Vladimir Putin’s War against Ukraine dominated all conversations once business-specific discussions were concluded. During my first trip 5 weeks ago, the initial shock of the aggression and its repercussions on the global economy, inflation, and supply chains were the focus of both business and casual conversations.
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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.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2022
The first question you may probably be thinking is, why do I really need to hire a Supply Chain Consulting Firm? As a business leader or senior manager in a firm that does not typically use supply chain consulting solutions, you may wonder what additional value or experience can be offered. It can be a minefield and sometimes not overly obvious how to justify whether you need to hire such a firm, this blog will address this with providing 7 reasons to hire a supply chain consulting firm.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2022
Taking a holistic view, executives are looking to implement technology and processes that enable resilience not only to address the current supply chain landscape, but to future-proof for the next set of challenges.
CHAINalytics
APRIL 12, 2022
Many businesses use traditional statistical forecasting methods in demand planning processes, and they are effective for most basic needs. But there are more advanced data science approaches which can improve the accuracy of forecasts and provide additional insight into their drivers. This blog post is the fifth and final part of a Chainalytics’ Integrated Demand … The post Improving Forecasts Through Advanced Data Science Approaches appeared first on Chainalytics.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 13, 2022
Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Now, the greatest risk they face has shifted to the regional instabilities due to military conflict and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties it has created.
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.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 11, 2022
*Disclaimer – This isn’t a commercial blog post.* Back in 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, founded McDonalds in San Bernardino, California, USA.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2022
Whether you manufacture food, pharmaceuticals or automobiles, the long tail of the supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, with the potential to introduce significant risk to the organization.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2022
By Stefan Spendrup (pictured). Vice President, Sales Northern & Western Europe, SOTI. The post Leveraging Mobile Tech Key to Beating Retail’s Supply Chain Crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 11, 2022
Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. CFOs have traditionally been viewed as back office number crunchers and financial risk managers. With many organizations undergoing rapid change to adapt to supply chain challenges and opportunities, the modern CF O is expected to be a strategic partner to the C-suite table while developing and executing the company’s strategic agenda and helping effect change throughout the organization.
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,
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 12, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the availability of the Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 17- Needs for More Diverse Supply Chain Talent from the Lens of Technology. There is a growing consensus that existing supply chain and talent management processes and technology need a rethink. The evolution of technology, the growing complexity and performance expectations for industry supply chains are driving the need to have people who understand data, analytics and decision-making needs fro
QAD
APRIL 14, 2022
Throughout the course of history, advances in technology have been used to improve our quality of life and enable the sustainability of the human race. Starting with the invention of the wheel, to the light bulb and everything in between, innovation has made people’s lives and the world better. Along the way, however, there have been some by-products of these technological wonders that have caused issues for humanity.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Compare Metal Fabricators! The literal meaning of fabrication is the action or process of inventing something. In a manufacturing context, it means adding value to semi-finished parts or raw materials and making something out of them e.g. metal fabrication is the process of creating metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling metal pieces that are used in making machines, parts, and structures.
Tecsys
APRIL 14, 2022
Learn about the changing role of the warehouse, keeping pace with fulfillment expectations, robotics and their impact on contemporary labor challenges, and the role of the gig economy in modern fulfillment. The post Two 800-Pound Gorillas in the Healthcare Supply Chain Room appeared first on Tecsys.
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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.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2022
By John Hampton (pictured). Content Writer. The post Top Reasons You’re Doing Bad in College – Meet the Key Reasons You Fail College Classes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 11, 2022
Logistics experts are busy considering ways in which their supply chains can be redesigned so as to avoid the kind of congestion that has brought international goods movement to a virtual halt at major ports. But in the meantime, the system is crying out for some form of immediate relief.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 13, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Software Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques! There are many indices to determine the general success of the software development team. Brilliant ideas, successful applications, developers’ experience and qualifications, the company’s profit, and so on. Today we’ll pay attention to the delivery cycle time and its meaning for both developers and their ordering customers.
ModusLink Corporation
APRIL 13, 2022
Analyze – Optimize – Grow. Life is a continuous circle of progress. From the moment we are born we continuously develop through learning and encountering life’s different aspects. This cycle of continuous learning and development is also widely prominent in the corporate world. In order for Businesses to grow and scale they must find ways to improve and optimize, even at peak moments.
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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.
Arkieva
APRIL 12, 2022
If you're looking to improve your supply chain management systems, these quick tips can help you get started. 5 Key Supply Chain Assessment Benchmarks was first posted on April 12, 2022 at 7:52 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Stord
APRIL 11, 2022
The out-of-stock sticker shock we experienced in the past few years is forcing retailers to take a hard look at how they plan inventory. Product availability was a clear problem during the pandemic: last holiday season, consumers saw over 6 billion out-of-stock messages online , a 253% increase over the 2019 season. Now, it’s been more than two years since we first heard the phrase “COVID-19,” and today’s state of inventory runs the gamut—some retailers are up to their ears (quite literally) wi
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Small Business Cost Cutting: A Short Guide! According to research, companies and homes are witnessing a sharp increase in utility bills. So, why are you witnessing increasing energy bills? This article is going to highlight the key reasons why your energy bills are on the rise. Introduction.
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