ToolsGroup
MAY 16, 2017
Industrie 4.0 is an initiative for digitizing the industrial economy. The “4” refers to a fourth industrial revolution, following steam power, mass production, and then IT and robotic automation. The German government kicked off the initiative with a focus on advanced manufacturing, but businesses are also linking Industrie 4.0 to supply chains. The clearest impact on supply chain planning involves demand.
GlobalTranz
MAY 17, 2017
In a blog post earlier this year, we noted how since the election, more manufactures have expressed interest in reshoring and avoiding offshoring entirely. However, manufacturers are considering other ways of improving factories and supply chains as well. Across the U.S. more companies are turning toward sustainable alternatives and methodologies (like green manufacturing) in boosting competitive advantage and increasing revenue, explains Stuart Hall of Global Manufacturing.
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Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 14, 2017
On Tuesday this week I will present the findings from the recent Supply Chain Insights study at the Penn State Forum. As I worked on my presentation, three themes emerged. 1) Opportunity. The most satisfied respondents on the survey were technologists and academics by profession, Baby-Boomers by age group, and those with the ability to work from home.
SCM Research
MAY 15, 2017
Today’s guest post comes from Lydia Bals, who presents project PERFECT’s recent insights on competences in purchasing & supply management. Professional purchasing & supply management (PSM) forms the link between a complex network of internal and external stakeholders with increasing international dependencies and performance requirements. As part of the PERFECT project (Purchasing Education and Research for European Competence Transfer) a group of researchers conducted case study researc
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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.
Supply Chain Insights
MAY 17, 2017
Over the past several years I have been involved with some rather sophisticated technologies around consumer goods and retail. One of the more exciting solution areas I have worked with is Clientelling – a software application that is typically deployed by a retailer, but can also serve the supplier’s objectives as well. If you have ever walked into a store, car dealer, or service company and been approached by a sales associate holding an iPad®, you have interfaced with a Clientelling Applicati
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Talking Logistics
MAY 18, 2017
This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. It was a cruel April Fools’ joke, but not as cruel as April 1, 1997 when a blizzard dumped more than 21 inches of snow here. It was my first winter back in the Northeast after living in the desert (Tempe, AZ) for more than 5 years. Up until that day, it had been a relatively mild and snowless winter, which is why when I woke up that morning and saw my car buried beneath a mountain of snow, I had no idea how I would get it out.
Enterra Insights
MAY 18, 2017
The generation receiving the most press right now is Generation Y (aka Millennials). For the most part, millennials are digital … Continued. The post The Millennial Supply Network appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 19, 2017
The April 2017 issue of Inbound Logistics magazine is the publication’s annual technology issue and is always very much anticipated by transportation logistics and supply chain professionals for the insights it never fails to provide on all things related to logistics IT. This year, Rainer Tauchert, one of UltraShip’s implementation managers, is included in an interview in the Thought Leaders section of the magazine on the topic of automating exceptions in the freight payment proces
GlobalTranz
MAY 15, 2017
More companies are actively engaging with consumers in search of the ultimate omnichannel sales experience as the strength of online sales increase, reports Supply Chain Quarterly. Unlike traditional supply chains, omnichannel supply chains rely on the successful integration and application of data, process standardization and high-tech tools to ensure a seamless flow of information and products.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2017
Also known as “the 80/20 rule,” the Pareto Principle states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Management consultant Joseph M. Juran suggested the principle and named it after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto , who noted the 80/20 connection while at the University of Lausanne in 1896, as published in his first paper, “ Cours d’économie politique.”.
Enterra Insights
MAY 18, 2017
The generation receiving the most press right now is Generation Y (aka Millennials). For the most part, millennials are digital … Continued. The post The Millennial Supply Network appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Trend
MAY 14, 2017
Every so many years, a new supply chain terminology takes the front page and dominates the conversation in magazines and conferences. In the last decade or two we’ve seen JIT (Just in Time), TQM (Total Quality Management), 6 Sigma, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), Lean, Agile, Demand-Driven Supply Chains…to name just a few. Often it is for good reasons that these concepts draw attention, as they have proven to provide value in certain companies or industries.
NFI Industries
MAY 16, 2017
Famously known for the barbecue, the Cowboys, and the State Fair of Texas, Dallas ranks as the ninth largest city in the United States with the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area ranking fourth. As the fourth largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in 2016, Dallas has been among the United States’ economic growth leaders and. Read More.
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
Kinaxis
MAY 17, 2017
by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series. Check out the video below as well as links to other supply chain practitioner and Kinaxis executive interviews. The task of linking sales and operations planning systems of any company with truly global reach is difficult enough to begin with, says Lindsey Kathmann, supply chain analyst at TE Connectivity.
Enterra Insights
MAY 17, 2017
There has always been tension between some humans and automation. No one likes to lose their job — especially to … Continued. The post How Businesses can Foster Jobs Sustainability in the Age of Automation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
CHAINalytics
MAY 16, 2017
By Steve Thrift | Principal, Integrated Demand and Supply Planning | Chainalytics Part 1: The Solution Advanced Planning solution implementations represent a large investment for companies as well as a significant risk/reward proposition—we can win big or lose large. I did my first advanced planning implementation in the late 90’s and have been involved in … The post Tips for a Successful Supply Chain Planning Technology Implementation appeared first on Chainalytics.
ModusLink Corporation
MAY 16, 2017
At ModusLink, it’s no secret that we’re headed toward a smarter and more connected world. It’s something we hear every day from our customers and see in our daily lives as we rely more and more on devices to complete tasks and gather information. In our industry, this continued shift toward digitalization presents new opportunities […]. The post A New Supply Chain in a Smarter World appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 15, 2017
11 questions about IBP. The ultimate objective of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is to deliver tangible business results – things like increased revenues and margins, and greater market share. For many organizations, however, the initial motivation for implementing IBP is merely to improve processes – forecast accuracy or reducing inventory for example.
o9 Solutions
MAY 18, 2017
Accurate demand forecasting is vital to an agile and efficient supply chain capable of responding to today’s rapidly changing markets. […]. The post The Future of Demand Planning Systems <br><h4>Move From Forecast Entry to AI-Powered Integrated Demand Management — Key for S&OP Success</h4> appeared first on o9 Solutions.
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 18, 2017
Not only do Enterprise Resource Planning suppliers offer WMS solutions, they’re pushing the envelope for functions including e-commerce, advanced analytics, prebuilt IoT applications, and global visibility and collaboration hubs.
Resilinc
MAY 17, 2017
Last week’s Ransomware attack that impacted more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries, crippling industries in Europe, Asia and South America, should have caught the attention of supply chain risk managers.
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.
BlueYonder
MAY 18, 2017
Here at JDA, we know innovation is critical to profitable growth and efficiency, which is why we invest in it to help organizations leap ahead of their competitors. We also know how important research around it, which is why we’re investing in Montreal’s academic ecosystem to further its operation research and AI for real-time decision making. IVADO , the Institute for Data Valorization, works at bringing together industrial partners and world-class academic researchers from different verticals
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 17, 2017
Pierfrancesco Manenti. Digitalization is a business strategy, not just a technology implementation. read more.
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 18, 2017
It goes beyond cost, traditional ERP systems are enterprise-centric, and so are fundamentally unfit for today’s fast moving, fluid and global business environment, the ideal technology is not the old enterprise system but the social network model, enter multi-enterprise business networks, the technology powering many successful digital supply chains.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 17, 2017
Businesses either side of the English Channel are preparing contingency plans which could sever supply chains between the UK and EU, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
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3PL Insights
MAY 15, 2017
The number of vehicles in the world recently surpassed 1.2 billion, and there is a huge market for auto parts. After all, even the highest quality car will eventually have parts that break down due to mechanical wear and tear. Original equipment parts can be extremely expensive, which has given rise to the aftermarket auto parts industry, which offers consumers a more affordable choice for replacement parts for their vehicles.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 15, 2017
Ford, General Motors, FCA US and Nissan collectively would have earned $2 billion more in operating profit last year had their supplier relations improved as much as Toyota’s and Honda’s did during the year. read more.
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 16, 2017
Robotics tops the list of most likely disruptors in next five years, 3D printing considered least viable in the short term.
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