GlobalTranz
JUNE 1, 2018
Maintaining scalability and efficiency in an omnichannel-driven world is difficult at best. Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range.
ToolsGroup
MAY 30, 2018
The growing momentum around systems-based thinking in supply chain planning has given rise to a new concept called the “digital twin”. There has been a lot of discussion around this topic lately and I wanted to offer a few insights, including around the importance of the data model in high-quality decision making using digital twins. You can think of a digital twin as the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario planner.
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The Network Effect
MAY 31, 2018
Whoever said disruption is a bad thing likely never thought about the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel”. The post The Best Part About “Disruption” is a Successful Digital Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.
Talking Logistics
MAY 30, 2018
Every Friday on Talking Logistics, I share a list of supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention that week, along with some brief commentary and analysis. For what it’s worth, here’s my take on some of the news that made the headlines last week. Amazon Feeling the Headache of E-Commerce Returns. As I wrote this past January, e-commerce returns are a major headache for retailers (holiday e-commerce returns were expected to reach $32 billion this past year).
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
ModusLink Corporation
JUNE 1, 2018
Need help keeping up with the latest supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce industry news? Below, you’ll find the top articles and trends from May covering various sections of these quickly evolving industries. It’s been nearly a year since British citizens voted to leave the European Union and concern for what the Brexit could mean […].
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CHAINalytics
JUNE 1, 2018
| By Stan La Haye | Senior Manager, Transportation Europe | Chainalytics | To mention that digital connectivity has fundamentally changed consumerism forever provides no groundbreaking revelation. Consumers and supply chain professionals across the globe recognize e-commerce sales continue to grow exponentially, and as a result, parcel companies across the globe are advancing their delivery … The post European Parcel Services Continue to Expand Their Networks to Keep Up
Elementum
MAY 31, 2018
The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy. From outsourced labor to overflowing sales racks , brands across the board have been accused of having a “bottom line” mentality, squeezing suppliers for every penny and privileging quantity over quality. The flow of products from one region of the globe to another is an amazing feat of the modern economy?
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 31, 2018
Why is sales & operations planning (S&OP) such a difficult decision-making process? How hard can it be to hold a product review, then a demand review, a supply review and a business review in the four consecutive weeks of a monthly cycle? A while back, a supply chain director who is responsible for the S&OP process with a multinational in the food industry confided in me that their process was going through a rough patch.
EcoVadis
MAY 31, 2018
Last month ING Wholesale Banking launched their Sustainable Improvement Loan, with EcoVadis as a key partner providing our Business Sustainability Ratings that are used in the loan rate calculation: When sustainability performance improves, the rate goes down! There has been very positive reaction, and we’ve even seen a couple other loans announced, both of large listed companies.
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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.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 31, 2018
NASSTRAC will integrate their annual conference with the CSCMP EDGE Conference in the Fall of 2019. Discovering that there are “significant synergies between two associations and opportunities to complement one another and provide additional value to their members in very meaningful ways,” the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) announced last week that will be formally joining together in partnership.
Elementum
MAY 31, 2018
The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy. From outsourced labor to overflowing sales racks , brands across the board have been accused of having a “bottom line” mentality, squeezing suppliers for every penny and privileging quantity over quality. The flow of products from one region of the globe to another is an amazing feat of the modern economy?
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 29, 2018
Customers are demanding a boundary-less retail environment, but building a supply chain that is synchronized across all sales channels remains elusive for many businesses today.
APICS
JUNE 1, 2018
While more women are embarking on supply chain careers, there is still a pay disparity between men and women. Recent APICS research, which was highlighted this week in the Wall Street Journal, shows men in supply chain on average earn 16 percent more than women.
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.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 28, 2018
Cyber risk is just one of the indicators of the index which reflects data related to economics, natural hazards and supply chains, and addresses concerns about business risks including political upheaval, fire and hurricanes. The risk of cyberattack, once overhyped, now threatens businesses’ very existence, according to a recent survey, 2018 FM Global Resilience Index.
Elementum
MAY 29, 2018
Last weekend was one of the country's biggest BBQ blowouts, and you can bet that a lot of that food will go to waste. But it's not just national pig-outs that lead to large amounts of food eventually hitting the landfills. Food waste is a year-round problem. Just how much food goes to waste each year, and why? One-third of edible food worldwide is wasted, amounting to about 1.3 billion tons every year.
BlueYonder
MAY 30, 2018
JoAnn Martin was a JDA customer for 17 years before she joined the company as vice president of Industry Strategy for Retail. Her experiences at L Brands, DSW and Luxottica, leading planning, allocation and analytical teams – and implementing a broad set of JDA solutions – has given her a unique approach to her job and an intimate understanding of the challenges and opportunities retailers face today.
NFI
MAY 29, 2018
A successful supply chain strategy has become an essential key to success for apparel companies as they continue to build their brand. To provide the latest styles to their customers, supply chain partners should be an extension of the company’s business and service, with the ability to contribute to a good customer experience. Today’s consumers. Read More.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
APICS
JUNE 1, 2018
While more women are embarking on supply chain careers, there is still a pay disparity between men and women. Recent APICS research, which was highlighted this week in the Wall Street Journal, shows men in supply chain on average earn 16 percent more than women.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2018
Respondents to a global survey by ISACA, an international professional association focused on IT governance, flag the energy sector to be the critical infrastructure system most susceptible to cyberattacks (71 percent), followed by communications (70 percent) and financial services (64 percent). Energy and communications also are among the top three critical infrastructure sectors that respondents anticipate can benefit the most from smart cities, along with transportation.
Freight Plus
MAY 30, 2018
In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren't enough truck drivers in the United States of America. A growing economy propelled by online sales, low unemployment, and a booming stock market is intersecting with a shrinking truck driver pool.
BlueYonder
MAY 30, 2018
JoAnn Martin was a JDA customer for 17 years before she joined the company as vice president of Industry Strategy for Retail. Her experiences at L Brands, DSW and Luxottica, leading planning, allocation and analytical teams – and implementing a broad set of JDA solutions – has given her a unique approach to her job and an intimate understanding of the challenges and opportunities retailers face today.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
EcoVadis
MAY 30, 2018
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) recently released the results of its new, independent comparative tool for sustainable procurement ratings and EcoVadis is excited to share we’ve secured the highest ranking in the framework. SPLC’s new rating program compares and recommends third-party tools best suited for evaluating supplier sustainability at an enterprise level.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 1, 2018
DC Workers Increasingly Expensive, Salaries for Procurement Professionals Make Big Jump in 2017, Best Buy Makes Bet in More Inventory, Chinese 3PL Giant Making Huge Logistics Investments
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 1, 2018
China, Tariffs, and Trade Policy. What’s Going On? | C.H. Robinson. If changes in trade policy have been giving you and your team whiplash lately, you’re not alone. A lot has happened recently on the global stage, and there is a lot to sift through. We compiled some of the top concerns we hear from customers. Read this summary, and consider how you will manage potential disruptions to your supply chain as developments continue to unfold. .
BlueYonder
MAY 29, 2018
We know that keeping up with customer needs and delivering on shoppers’ expectations are among the biggest concerns retailers have today. And as companies come under pressure not only from changing shopper demographics and the impacts of technology, the holy grail for retailers today is using technology to better understand customers and give them shoppers exactly what they’re seeking at a particular moment.
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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.
GlobalTranz
MAY 31, 2018
Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Challenges such as increasing fuel prices, pressure on volumes and the low-profit margins of the sector are rampant.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 29, 2018
First Phase will be Hub to Hub Automated Freight Moves, Company Executive Predicts, as Company Notes System Redundancy is Key
DAT Solutions
MAY 30, 2018
Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. I love trucking, but let's be honest: I am in this business to make money.
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