AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With rising supply chain complexity, organizations are racing to improve the pace and quality of decision-making. Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 262

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

by Alexa Cheater 6 speed bumps on the road to automotive supply chain success. A trending move from regional to global supply chain processes is adding complexity to the automotive supply chain at an unprecedented level, driving a growing need for automation and collaboration. Multiple ERPs.

Automotive 175

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2023

My grandma recently asked me to explain what is supply chain, and this is how our conversation went Granny: Tell me, my boy, explain to me again what you do at work? Me : I work in supply chain. Granny : What, chain? ??: Supply chain, Granny. Need guidance with your supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014. As each year comes to a close, we all look back on the year that was in reflection.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

Supply chains aren’t conventionally built on the notion of flexibility. Logistics providers have also been slow to adopt new technology. Americans stopped going out and started spending all of their discretionary income on products from workout gear and new tools to LED strip lighting –causing even more demand for shipping.

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Supply Chain Planning Software St. Louis Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 78

Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha As supply chain professionals, we can grow insular in our thinking, as on a day-to-day basis we risk confining ourselves narrowly to our domain of responsibility or solving challenges specific to our regions. The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With rising supply chain complexity, organizations are racing to improve the pace and quality of decision-making. Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users.

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Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics 207

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. Mr. Moreira is in Brazil where he is also in charge of a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Latin America for supply chain and manufacturing, sustainability, EHS, Industry 4.0,

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Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Expense Reduction 234

Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. Demand variability.

Sri Lanka 78

Sri Lanka Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics 78

AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

The food supply chain is complex and challenging. Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. What are the typical supply chain challenges these companies face? How can TacticalOps help?

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

You don’t have to look very hard to find alarming headlines about supply chain issues today, as supply chain resilience continues to be maximally challenged by a stubborn snarl of inter-related difficulties. Supply Chain Issues: Self -Imposed Problems. Supply Chain Disruption: A Closer Look at Macro Factors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 303

IQMS

AUGUST 15, 2018

92% of all manufacturers say they are either on the same level as or ahead of their peers when it comes to Digital Manufacturing. 68% of manufacturers are making Digital Manufacturing their highest priority today. Key takeaways from the digital manufacturing study. You can download the report here (PDF, 24 pp.,

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Inventory Reduction 40

MIT Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2014

And we can draw some important lessons from this wonderful spectacle – including ones that are particularly relevant to supply chain leaders. The most fancied competitor, Brazil, was humiliated, in front of its home crowd, in a 1-7 defeat by Germany (more of that later). And so it is in the supply chain world.

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Costa Rica Brazil Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 99

QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As organizations seek to boost business responsiveness and flexibility to address disruption, this latest release progresses our customers’ ability to advance the business intelligence, innovation and business agility required by today’s manufacturers. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1 Highlights.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 98

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Supply chain is about thinking in terms of processes, customer values and collaboration, which is a word that she used frequently.” So said the jury that awarded Allison Thomas, supply chain director at PepsiCo Benelux, the title of ‘Supply Chain Professional 2013’. “I 14 | Cross-border supply chains.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Digital Supply Chain Platform provides foundation for industry’s only single platform to transform supply chain. The ability to scale according to business needs enables organizations at all maturity levels to transform their supply chain. ATLANTA – September 9, 2021 – Logility, Inc., Learn more at [link].

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

We live in a global economy and that has made the supply chain all the more important – these days partner companies could be anywhere in the world, facing any number of challenges. However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

If the mantra of the real estate industry is “Location, Location, Location”, the new mantra of supply chain executives is fast becoming “Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration”. In fact, all of the BRIC countries are now in the top 10 economies, with Brazil at 9, Russia at 6, India at 4 and China 2nd.

Supply Chain Software 103

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 103

Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there.

Mexico 100

Mexico Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 100

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Körber Group continues to invest in its Business Area Logistics Systems, acquiring a majority stake in Brazil-based Otimis Ltda. The supply chain management software and consulting company grows and strengthens warehousing and logistics operations for customers across the globe.

Supply Chain Execution 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

Recently, I spoke on the future of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum. For him, this meant growing top-line revenue with less supply chain inventory. Ajay, shown here, has a strong background of 25 years in supply chain planning. As he talked, I smiled.

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Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

From my observations, movement of material through a company’s supply chain is increasingly becoming a major portion of delivered costs. A good example of this would be Martins, located in Brazil. There is one other complexity when dealing with Brazil. Each state within Brazil has its own tax system.

Network Design Software 60

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Kinaxis

APRIL 28, 2017

But in 2010, an upturn in demand in emerging regions like Brazil, India and China meant capacity required varied significantly by region. Thus, a global view of capacity management was required to combat these newly emerged supply chain constraints. The supply chain is more interdependent than ever.

Capacity 200

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Global Modeling Software 200

RFgen

MAY 7, 2015

Supply chain disruptions can be mitigated with mobile data collection software. Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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RFgen

MAY 7, 2015

Supply chain disruptions can be mitigated with mobile data collection software. Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Demand Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

They run a small, up-and-coming, entirely fictional manufacturer called XYZ Corporation (I think they’re working on a new name, but their branding agency hasn’t gotten back to them). XYZ is now outsourcing a lot of its manufacturing to Vietnam. They’ve added social technology to the platform. “Nope.

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Vietnam Supply Chain 100

Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Recently, I attended the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. The theme of the event was to imagine the Supply Chain of 2025. The size of the group allowed for some good networking and very passionate conversations among colleagues who care about the supply chain industry.

Supply Chain Software 60

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 5, 2018

Automated Neural Networks: combinations of nodes of computing that, combined, provide a method of analysis very loosely based on human thought processes. After recognising a pattern, AI can make software come in to action. That’s fine and it is not different than in the current supply chain profession.

Supply Chain Software 103

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. Burton predicts that China and Brazil will become hubs for global sourcing. Globalization.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Neil completely understands the role of technology, I/T, the Supply Chain and business.

Optimal Sourcing 45

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Countries worldwide have announced policies to promote the shift toward green technologies—especially electric vehicles (EVs). In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. What is Nickel?

Alloy 58

Alloy Material Savings Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 58

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

For most companies today there is great room for improvement in the supply chain. Companies want a supply chain that is more aligned and agile. Current State of Supply Chains. His demand signal was worse in global markets, especially Brazil. It is cautious, reactive and traditional. But, guess what?

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