GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.

Supply Chain Software 158

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. What are the odds I’ll use them again?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 139

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Procurement Solutions 139

QAD

JULY 28, 2022

By offering students a real-world educational opportunity in rotational programs with employers, Lori’s program introduces students to all facets of supply chain management, from purchasing to logistics to materials management to production planning. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 98

QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

Had the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast been around in the 1980s and 1990s, I like to think that Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I would have seen this tidal wave of supply chain disruption coming and played a role in safeguarding our industry. The benefits of this practice remain clear today.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 98

BlueYonder

APRIL 12, 2023

I went to the University of Detroit, Mercy and majored in Accounting. I had an opportunity to do an internship in a purchasing role, which is where I received my first exposure to supply chain as a discipline – and I fell in love with it! This includes purchasing, both direct and indirect; distribution; and logistics.

Supply Chain Planning 90

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Scenario Planning 90

Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

For the last couple of decades transportation management systems (TMS) have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. This simply can’t be done if you’re just taking a regional approach.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Freightos

JULY 11, 2017

Alibaba’s Jack Ma recently urged 3,000 US small businesses to do just that at a conference in Detroit, and he is making good on his vision to take down trade barriers that are holding smaller businesses back from buying and selling globally. Speaking in Detroit in June 2017, Jack Ma encouraged US sellers to increase their sales abroad.

Supply and Demand 169

Supply and Demand Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Detroit 169