Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. The solution considers projected demand and service level goals. It was predictable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order. Be A Good Shipper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

With this in mind, in this blog, I make an argument that we, as supply chain leaders, have screwed up direct material procurement. My goal is to have supply chain leaders consider a procurement redesign for 2017. As shown in Figure 1, roughly one in two supply chain organizations have responsibility for procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Sentiment Analysis and Text Mining Tools offer promise, but the typical social listening tools used in digital marketing like Coremetrics and Radian6 are grossly inadequate. These tools only answer the questions that we know to ask. The ends of the supply chain–both in customer and procurement– are fragile.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. The solution was too black box.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. The Amazon Barbell Will Gain Power.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

When it comes to selecting software for the enterprise, decision-makers must choose between multiple solutions. This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM). What does an ERP offer?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

How the Internet has transformed the manufacturing and order fulfillment process is no small secret. However, the realm of e-commerce for manufacturing companies is rapidly growing, and modern manufacturers are starting to see a shift from business-to-consumer (B2C) sales to business-to-business (B2B) sales.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. This announcement continues the trend of supply chain software market consolidation. Logility is a well-established player in the supply chain software market. The company was spun out of the parent company American Software.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Bottom Line: The top 10 manufacturing trends reflect how manufacturers are planning to achieve their goals of revenue growth, operational improvements, digital transformation, and launching new products and services in 2019. In parallel, there will be more self-service analytics and BI apps specifically designed for manufacturers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. Each of these definitions applies to a manufacturer’s ability to produce a surplus of a product.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs. Manufacturing would not have been able to respond to that kind of event for two months. “We The solution also promotes collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. and Chinese manufacturers. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

During the period of 2016-2020, we hosted quarterly events, and monthly calls, to encourage inter-operability testing between network providers and the building of open canonicals. Defining a solution to close the gaps are not so easy. The start of the Network of Networks Share Group April 2016 The group did make some progress.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Then, the team assigns responsibility for the action required to reach the desired solution. When Lean culture takes hold, the teams are self-managed, managers are no longer reactionary, and they become strategic, proactive thinkers providing sustainable solutions. Industry Week, March, 2016). that has no end.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. If you missed the first post, we encourage you to give it a read by visiting the first seven 2016 supply chain trends post here. . Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance. ”[2].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

2016 is finally here, and there’s a good chance you’re working hard to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. While it might seem too late for such an ambitious undertaking in 2016, the power of Cloud computing means you could have a TMS up and running a few short months from now. . Everyone wants to better themselves, right?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1. Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. Solutions: Electrification: Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) significantly reduces tailpipe emissions.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here we examine manufacturing downtime in detail, including what it is, what causes it, and what it can cost your business. Because even small manufacturing firms with limited capital can reduce the risk of suffering unexpected outages through measures like preventive maintenance, staff training and the use of smart manufacturing software.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

The Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act of 2016 – The goal of this law is to provide visibility into aged grants and enable efficient closeout of expired grants. 52 billion for transit agencies, airports, and the aviation industry (including airlines and manufacturers). $50 The Procurement Link. Sean Correll.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process. Then, Amazon purchased Kiva , and they vanished.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While many technology companies have co-opted the network of networks message, today there is no interoperability between network solutions. The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. Definitional Image.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

For example, a study by the FMI/GMA Trading Partner Alliance found that 78 percent of manufacturers do not use retailer-supplied forecasts in their own production and deployment planning. Fortunately, supply chain systems have come a long way since many companies last implemented their solutions. 2016 Connectivity Predictions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. What will happen in 2016? How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 14, 2017

is gathering force and it needs to be carefully monitored as it will upset the manufacturing world as you know it. should be viewed as the next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing sector. In 2015, it exceeded the volume of robot purchases for all European markets combined (68,000 vs 50,100 units). Industry 4.0

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. That’s a recipe for throwing your manufacturing schedule off kilter or creating a situation where you cannot satisfy customer demand. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the U.S.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. That’s a recipe for throwing your manufacturing schedule off kilter or creating a situation where you cannot satisfy customer demand. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA. Robinson purchased Milgram & Company Ltd. Convey Closes $8.25

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. The difference… and the looming carrier threat.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

The 2016 US presidential political contest was brutal. This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. The software approaches and project implementations are not enterprise class. In addition, the Demand-Driven Institute certifies and sells software, and I think this is a conflict of interest. I hated it.

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