LeanCor

JANUARY 27, 2020

“I love to work in growing companies,” a VP of Supply Chain told me as we were making introductions and explaining our work histories. We had just settled on a deal to perform a network and facility design that would enable his company to add another 10 years to the growth path they were on. Contrary to those who love working in growing companies as a defense mechanism for job security, this VP had the skill set needed to enable growth without the risk of stifling it.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2020

Supply chain technology always evolves, changes to meet the needs of the global supply chain, and offers huge benefits. With the new year, Cerasis always takes a moment to reflect on the state of the industry and the trends shaping it for the remainder of the year. The supply chain technology trends 2020 has to.read More. The post Supply Chain Technology Trends 2020: Is this the Golden Era of Tech Use?

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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 30, 2020

Boom! Like an explosion, it happened… On Dec. 31 2019, the WHO got alerted to several cases of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. The post Global Supply Chain Threat — The Coronavirus Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2020

Indoor vertical farming has been around for quite some time but is starting to garner a lot more attention these days. As the world population continues to expand, so too does the amount of fruits and vegetables needed to feed the world. Generally speaking, we are not creating new farmland to accommodate the increase in fresh food required. Vertical farming can be part of the solution to this problem.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 27, 2020

The coronavirus is dominating news channels worldwide as potential cases are reported in the United States. Health officials are warning against travel to certain areas to minimize exposure and several travel bans are already in place. Not only do epidemics pose serious danger to people around the world who may be exposed, epidemics like the […].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Maritime Industry in Search of Blockchain Orchestrator! IMO article and permission to publish here provided by Jenish Sheth. The IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) new Sulphur regulations, IMO 2020, will have far-reaching consequences for the global trade community. During the 17th session of MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) meeting at London on 28th Oct. 2016, International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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Arkieva

JANUARY 29, 2020

In this blog, you will learn some basic guidelines to determine if the data is quantitative or qualitative with a focus on. Data Science | Analytics Basics: The Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Data was first posted on January 29, 2020 at 7:25 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Roambee

JANUARY 30, 2020

As globalization made the pharmaceutical industry increasingly competitive, the pharma supply chain ecosystems have also become more complex. This made the supply chain process a much more intensified web of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, third-party logistics partners, and others involved in getting a drug from the production line to patients.

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 30, 2020

Warehouse robotics refers to the use of automated systems, robots and specialized software to transport materials, perform various tasks and streamline/automate warehouse processes. In recent years, robotics has gained eminence in supply chain, distribution center, and warehouse management circles and continues to play a significant role in warehouse automation.

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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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Vanguard Software

JANUARY 30, 2020

Many supply chains based in Wuhan, China and the surrounding areas are grinding to a halt in the midst of coronavirus concerns.

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Prophetic Technology

JANUARY 29, 2020

To continue to exist, enterprises today must incorporate the new kind of management is emerging: the age of “Agile.” Are you willing to take on the mastery it implies to transform your company SC ?

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2020

There’s no doubt that good management of supplier information can result in increased productivity and improved profitability. The discussion around the effect of reduced supply chain costs on profits and where money can be saved due to supplier information management (SIM) is, therefore, naturally a hot topic. According to the Logistics Bureau , “If net profit on sales is 5%, for example, a reduction in supply chain costs from 9% to 4% (or from 12% to 7%) will double net profits.”.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2020

A product’s lead time is the time between when an order is placed and when the product is delivered. This when you are on the recipient end of an order. When you are a manufacturer, your lead times are the times between when an order is presented to you, and when that order is fulfilled, shipped and no longer on your present task list. However, it is not simply the time taken to manufacture the product, but also includes other factors that inevitably affect the total lead time.

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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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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

JANUARY 27, 2020

Transportation management sits at the heart of a company’s supply chain operations. Having the right solution will allow you to consistently deliver on time and in full (OTIF), at the lowest possible cost. This Holy Grail feat of wowing customers during the most pressure filled and demanding moment of our time – while, of course, knocking profits out of the park and scaling your business – is surprisingly easier to do and more accessible than ever before.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2020

Disaster preparedness is imperative everywhere, but that goes double for the manufacturing industry. Thankfully, technology provides ways to ensure business continuity and peace of mind. Businesses are more likely today than ever to cater to a worldwide audience. That means a company’s supply chain activities, vendors and talent pipeline could very well span the globe.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2020

Whether you operate in a brick-and-mortar business model or frequently collaborate with international companies, supply management can effectively make or break your company. Having a stable influx of goods to distribute or refine into higher quality goods lies in the essence of any business’ infrastructure. According to Learn G2, 79% of companies with organized supply.read More.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

The need for organisations to move quickly to protect and grow their business is not new, but through the last decade, the risks for those who don’t have grown. . Think about all those retailers who no doubt thought they would eventually develop a decent online offering – but there was no rush, was there? Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 31, 2020

The post Automating Logistics with an Intelligent Logistics Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2020

It has been many decades since a circuit is designed digitally and its performance tested using a digital twin; an architect constructed the building and laid out its HVAC and plumbing on the building’s digital twin; a company invested in a new distribution center only after significant number of simulations and animations on the digital twin; a dentist scanned a mouth and planned for the treatment on the digital twin; and pilots learned how to […].

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2020

The application of freight data holds immense potential. Logistics data is valuable to shippers, freight forwarders, logistics brokers, supply chain partners, third-party logistics providers, customers, and everyone else in the supply chain. Moreover, logistics data is an immensely complex arena of information. It includes shipment status, expected time of arrival, the likelihood of disruptions or.read More.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

In this article, we rank books based on their influence, popularity, recency and practicality and then we come up with the list of the best supply chain books. Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. In the publishing industry, Nielsen BookScan is the most widely used database for a book ranking method.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 27, 2020

Information technology (IT) is an umbrella term covering a variety of technologies. Bill Gates ( @BillGates ) once stated, “Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.” The current CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella ( @satyanadella ), adds, “Information technology is at the core of how you do your business and how your business model itself evolves.”

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Kuebix

JANUARY 31, 2020

The Super Bowl is an unofficial American holiday – and like any good holiday celebrated in America, there will be lots of food and drink consumed in households nation-wide! In fact, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-highest food consumption day in the USA, right after Thanksgiving. Americans will spend an average of $81 dollars per […]. The post Super Bowl LIV Will Be a Big Day for Food & Beverage Suppliers appeared first on Kuebix.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2020

Listen to “The State of Logistics Technology Investments” on Spreaker. Logistics Technology Resources An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital Supply Chains Download White Paper The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types, and the Application in.read More.

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Shipsy

JANUARY 30, 2020

Shipsy TRACK solution is designed to automate the day to day tracking of container movements. Our integrations with 40+ shipping lines enables you to get 35+ status updates in real time across all shipments. The platform is now enabled to add shipments and send updates through APIs! This ensures complete automation and real time sync with your ERP. Track Containers by Bulk Uploading your BLs or Containers using API endpoint Shipments can be added into Shipsy TRACK platform by consuming our s

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Adexa

JANUARY 29, 2020

Most companies try to minimize inventory by improving their inventory turns. However, this measure does not reflect the potential impact of inventory on revenue. Too little inventory may cause missed opportunities and too much inventory would lead to excess cost and reducing profits. Inventory maybe undesirable however it is both an investment as well as insurance to protect the business.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Technology is fast evolving and so is its adoption by vast industries like supply chain where it is been used more creatively and expansively. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is one such innovation which is widely used in Supply Chain and Logistics as it’s efficient and saves time. What’s RFID? RFID is a tool to read & understand digital data encrypted in RFID tags through a reader via radio waves.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2020

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

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