Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I write for this blog, craft reports from research for our newsletters, create blogs for Linkedin, and build articles for Forbes. 11/2017 Logility acquires Halo for 9.3 Procurement and transportation operated as islands. Over 40% of the manufacturing is outsourced, and we have not automated networks.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The rise of e-commerce and the consumer digital path to purchase has been a nightmare for some retailers from which they can’t awake. Daphne Howland ( @daphnehowland ) reports one new business model that has flourished in this new retail environment is direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketing. .”[1] ” Model 2.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. Meanwhile, failure to notify consumers about out-of-stock items during purchase could result in the permanent loss of a customer. A need for real-time inventory management has arisen, but until now, we didn't have a way to make it a reality.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

The IT taxonomy for visibility is supply chain analytics. As you implement supply chain analytics and use control theory with well-defined reference data with clear bands for control, process improvement ensues. The team was seeking analytics to monitor process compliance. Visibility Maturity Model.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

As fall becomes winter, supply chain leaders are planning their budgets and building strategies for 2017. 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.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. Tim Wright: Founder of two medical equipment manufacturing companies and currently MD of Langcroft Consultancy – specialists in digital transformation.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

Redwood Materials was founded by former Tesla Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel in 2017. The company will reportedly recycle, refine and manufacture anode and cathode components within this manufacturing campus amounting to 100 GWh of cathode and anode components per year –enough to power more than one million EV s.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. Logility Acquires Halo Business Intelligence to Expand Advanced Analytics. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Answer at the end.).

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Enterra Insights

JULY 29, 2021

One of the most prominent trends of the Digital Age is increased traffic on the digital path to purchase. An ABI Research press release notes, “Manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods are utilizing analytics to anticipate customer demand and optimize their processes.”[2] ” Brand Loyalty in the Digital Age.

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EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s where forecasting and predictive analytics come into play. Predictive analytics involve techniques like data mining and machine learning to predict future trends from past and current data. You might be asking yourself: What is the difference between traditional forecasting and predictive analytics?

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Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2022

Here we get inside the NoLo industry boom – from what’s behind it, to how brewers and beverage manufacturers are taking advantage of it, to what the future looks like. beer & wine) that traditionally include alcohol, but are manufactured so that alcohol is either eliminated or reduced significantly. What is NoLo alcohol?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. In response to these rising complexities, late last year, Körber commissioned its first ever Supply Chain Benchmarking report.

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USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This holiday season, American consumers are expected to spend more than $720 billion , an increase of nearly 5 percent over sales figures from 2017, according to the National Retail Federation. What exactly are these peak season manufacturing best practices? Manufacturers that plan for this eventuality set themselves up for success.

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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. What is downtime in manufacturing? Alternatively, downtime can be planned – for instance, manufacturing equipment can be halted for preventive maintenance. Cyber attacks.

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Implementing an effective supply chain strategy involves thinking of the supply chain as a whole: manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, marketing, research and development, sales, and customer engagement must all be considered in order to meet evolving business needs. Cheers to 2017. Cisco Systems.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Koesters reports a study by IDC found, “40% of digital transformation initiatives will be supported by cognitive computing and AI capabilities to provide critical, on-time insights for new operating and monetization models. First, retail transformation is necessary because consumer preferences and paths to purchase are changing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. The post This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2019

.”[1] At the same time, writes SAS’ Rodney Weidemann, “The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and cognitive computing — the latter underpinned by big data and advanced data analytics — is beginning to be felt.”[2] Path to Purchase. trillion in business in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Back in 2017, Andrew Busby ( @andrewbusby ), Founder and CEO of Retail Reflections, declared, “Cognitive computing is forever changing how we shop. 4] • Forecasting : Paul Winsor ( @PaulWinsor1969 ), general manager of retail at DataRobot, observes, “The really impactful part [of cognitive analytics] is around forecasting.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2022

In 2017, Manesh G Pillai, a senior director at SapientRazorfish, openly asked, “Is cognitive computing the future of retail?”[2] Predictive Analytics. ” It was not always clear that cognitive technologies would find a home in the retail sector. ”[2] Back then, he saw a mixed picture. and Wayfair Inc.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 9, 2017

In such a high mix, low volume portfolio, decisions such as how to allocate short supply to patients in case of contamination of a manufactured batch, can be lifesaving. In pharma, manufacturing batch sizes are driven by equipment efficiency. Keep manufacturing well informed. Ensure distribution capacity is in place.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Manhattan Associates Reports Solid Third Quarter Performance. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. DCLI to Purchase TRAC Intermodal’s Domestic Chassis Fleet. As reported by Reuters, “Wal-Mart Stores Inc is rolling out shelf-scanning robots in more than 50 U.S. Amazon Key In-Home Kit starts at $249.99.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the staff at Scorpion Planogram, at the height of the pandemic, “Many [consumers went] to brick-and-mortar stores with specific purchases in mind, whether that meant a large, well-planned grocery trip or an expedition to find a good reusable mask.”[2] What are they buying online for curbside pickup or delivery?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Former McKinsey analyst Markus Zils adds, “The circular economy aims to eradicate waste — not just from manufacturing processes, as lean management aspires to do, but systematically, throughout the life cycles and uses of products and their components. Kadir van Lohuizen ( @mediakadir ) reports, “The world generates at least 3.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The news is reporting that supply chains are going to be disrupted this holiday season, so more and more consumers are starting early. The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Are charges known at time of purchase? The Holiday Season. Industry Trends.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

” As Howland notes, what changed was how manufacturers marketed their goods. The conundrum, Howland notes, was this: “With the extra marketing and extra cachet, products became more expensive, bulking up margins for manufacturers and retailers alike. Brand name manufacturers didn’t rest on their laurels.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

According to OECD and National Health Expenditure data, US healthcare spending per person was approx $10,224 in 2017. It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. Share on Twitter. Share on Twitter.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 24, 2024

The RTS staff reports, “The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120 billion pounds — every year. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, “In 2015, the USDA joined with the U.S. According to the staff at Recycle Track Systems (RTS), “The world wastes about 2.5

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Inventory analytics goes mainstream. For manufacturers and other organisations looking to improve their inventory management processes, cloud technology represents a major opportunity – especially when it comes to remote working. Accurately plotting costs based on live data. Improving efficiencies with data analytics.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

The blockchain has the potential to transform the supply chain and disrupt the way we produce, market, purchase and consume our goods. Cheng-Shorland explains, “Supply chain is driven in large part by the procurement process. Everything moves through the process based on the procurement contract.”

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