Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

These clothing companies have revolutionized how consumers purchase, wear, and dispose of their clothing. Over the past three decades, three technological shifts have transformed the fashion industry. First, in the early 2000s, advancements in data analytics, RFID, and localized supply chains fueled the rise of “fast fashion.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. I am worried.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2024

In 2016, we finished a study on continuous improvement. In follow-up qualitative interviews, one of the largest issues with organizational alignment was metric definition and a clear definition of supply chain excellence. In my post Mea Culpa, I reference my work with the Gartner Supply Chain Hierarchy of Metrics.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets.

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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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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

The supply chain is notorious for the amount of paperwork required to move products around the globe. Nevertheless, the information contained in that paperwork is critical for the supply chain’s smooth operation. “In Which is why robotic process automation (RPA) can play an important supply chain role.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

Innovations in technology are changing how the world does business, and technology is dramatically changing how entities in the logistics industry function in nearly every aspect. Now, it's easy to think of technology as being a manufacturer-only realm. For many smaller shippers, utilizing a TMS was simply out of the question.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

Six years ago, on a snowy January afternoon, I wrote my first post for the Supply Chain Shaman. My goal is to write insights for the supply chain visionary. The Supply Chain Shaman is an independent blog. I manage a team at Supply Chain Insights and actively publish using an Open Content research model.

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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. A Look Back . Selling shares at $14.50

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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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. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. Many of these advancements were expected to bring substantial investment into supply chains, and they did just that. How Machines “Talk” Expanded.

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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 is ERP? What does an ERP offer?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Digital Supply Chain Overview! Digital Supply Chain evolve article and permission to publish here provided by Megan R. People often position the digital supply chain as essential for helping today’s businesses succeed. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Net/net, the current architectures are hard-wired into back-office Information Technology deployments with layers of security and integration, and batch processing. The solution was too black box. Hence the solution couldn’t be much maintained.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2018

Last year, online shoppers spent more time purchasing items through online retailers than any other channel, and the 2016 holiday shopping season broke most online and mobile records. Modern warehousing technology must correspond with the explosion of technology in e-commerce and throughout supply chains for these key reasons.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. This unwavering drive represents the continued interest in advancing today’s capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and adaptability. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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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. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics. The ISM projects a 4.1 The ISM projects a 4.1

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Hanjin handles about 7.8

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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. One area that always seems ripe for improvement is the supply chain, and one of the best ways to accomplish that is with a transportation management system (TMS). Everyone wants to better themselves, right?

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Well, that’s China’s 2016 prediction. A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size. China’s “Slowdown” Is Good News.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Well, that’s China’s 2016 prediction. A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size. China’s “Slowdown” Is Good News.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

New technology has made today’s world a much more connected place. So why are our supply chains so disconnected? Few companies share meaningful data with their supply chain partners, and even when they do, the partners often don’t use it. That’s why 2016 will be the year of connectivity in supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Definitional Image.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) presents special supply chain planning challenges for both smaller microbrands (e.g., Microbrand Dollar Shave Club reached a $1 billion valuation w hen it was purchased by Unilever in 2016. Most companies have the data, but many lack the tools to leverage it. See the full story here ).

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 10, 2021

. … The funnel is typically seen as four categories that move from a broadening group of people (cold leads) to a smaller, more targeted and closer to purchase group of people (hot leads).”[1] Such disagreements underscore the fact that the digital path to purchase is hard to model because consumers can jump on or off the path at given point.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

In 2016, Seamless was awarded the Global Telecoms Business Award for Software and Applications Innovation, showing their commitment to providing exemplary and innovative technologies through a result driven approach, and demonstrating that the success of their customers is embedded in their core DNA.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I’ve worked in enterprise supply chain technology for more than 20 years, and, especially in the earlier years, collaborated in teams where I was the only female in the room. The truth is women have long been underrepresented in supply chain leadership. Q&A with three inspiring women in supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2016

trillion, reports James Keller of Internet Retailer , and 2016 is shaping up to surpass last year’s records. Take a look at some of the trends in efulfillment and how they will shape 2016. Here's the Top 11 Trends in eFulfillment Technology. This will further bridge the divide between cloud technologies and the online shopper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. 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.

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