Fri.Jun 30, 2023

article thumbnail

Dancing in the Ring of Fire

Supply Chain Shaman

This week, I spoke to John. As a supply chain leader, he is struggling how to dance in the ring of fire. You may also be facing the same issue. Let me explain. What Is The Ring of Fire? The ring of fire is corporate politics at the executive level on supply chain performance. Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned.

article thumbnail

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 30, 2023)

Talking Logistics

With the 4th of July holiday next Tuesday, I’m betting many people are taking the day off today (and Monday) to extend their time off. At least that’s what I’m doing. So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: If you’re still reading this, thank you. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 30, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Successfully Delivering Digital Twins for Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Your supply chain’s digital twin is waiting for you; waiting to start the adoption process will only delay the realization of significant improvements in supply chain performance.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/23/2023-06/29/2023

All Things Supply Chain

The US outlines strategy to bolster chips production The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has unveiled its strategic vision to enhance the semiconductor supply chain in the United States.

article thumbnail

4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

article thumbnail

Baptist Health South Florida Triples Productivity by Optimizing Picking Through Voice and Work Orchestration

Supply Chain Brain

In 2015, Baptist Health South Florida, an internationally recognized healthcare network and one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare providers in the region, adopted a self-distribution strategy, to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately, help provide better care.

Florida 98

More Trending

article thumbnail

Five Governance and Stakeholder Alignment Factors to Ensure Supply Chain Solutions Implementation Success

Supply Chain Brain

Are you looking for a successful and seamless supply chain solutions implementation? Look no further. Governance and stakeholder alignment is key to success and several factors are important for that alignment.

article thumbnail

Major Commercial Aircraft Supply Network Disruption Now Avoided

Supply Chain Matters

In prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we have highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems was involved in tense labor contract renewal talks with upwards of 6,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus.

Wichita 52
article thumbnail

Home Depot Reducing Its Supply Chain Capabilities by $500M

Supply Chain Brain

By reducing its capacity, the organization believes it'll remain on track for its earnings guidance from this quarter, which will see sales decline by 2% to 5% from 2022.

article thumbnail

Insights from the EAI’s attendance at Planet Textiles (The Sustainable Textiles Summit)

NC State SCRC

Guest Blog by Dr. Marguerite Moore The following blog was written by Dr. Marguerite Moore from the Wilson College of Textiles. Thank you for writing up your insights Marguerite! On June 13-14 th , 2023 I attended the Planet Textiles meeting, hosted as a partner event at this year’s ITMA Expo in Milan. Sponsored by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Planet Textiles brought together industry stakeholders to discuss the state of sustainability efforts in apparel supply chains.

article thumbnail

15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

article thumbnail

Understanding Model Accuracy Risk Prediction

Supply Chain Brain

Data drives every supply-chain risk management decision. So, the data and the modeling need to be exceptional. But not all data and modeling are equal. Which begs the question, “How do I know whether I’m getting an accurate read on my risk exposure from the solution I’m using?

article thumbnail

Dangerous Savings: 6 Cost Cutting Supply Chain Strategies That Will Cost You in the Long Term

Locus

Those working in shipping and last-mile delivery are all too familiar with the ubiquitous dilemma: cost optimization. No stone can be left unturned when considering how best to streamline each operational facet of your organization, and the last mile is no exception. Yet, the difficulty lies not in curtailing costs but in understanding and mitigating the long-term repercussions of such actions.

article thumbnail

The Last Mile In Supply Chain is Longer Than Expected. How Can AI Fix it?

Supply Chain Brain

The last mile of the supply chain has become a defining aspect of modern retail. Businesses can transform their supply chain operations by harnessing the power of AI.

article thumbnail

SEO Secrets Revealed: How to Dominate Search Engine Rankings

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post SEO Secrets Revealed: How to Dominate Search Engine Rankings appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

How To 52
article thumbnail

How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

article thumbnail

Five Steps to Ensuring Supply Chain Solutions Implementation Success

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain organizations and vendors both need to understand the business problems faced by the client organization. Baseline data is the starting-off point of a supply chain technology implementation and provides an indication of where a project needs to go.

article thumbnail

Amazon Hub Delivery Gets Mostly Positive Marks from Experts

Multichannel Merchant

Logistics experts had mostly positive reactions to Amazon Hub Delivery , which enlists local businesses to earn extra money by making nearby deliveries in their spare time. Amazon is hoping to have 2,300 businesses recruited by the end of 2023 as it builds scale. At a cost to Amazon of about $2.50 a piece per Axios’ estimate and no overhead, it’s hard to imagine Hub being a more expensive proposition than the DSP program, with most seeing it as a more economical option.

article thumbnail

United States: 2022 Cargo Theft Report

Supply Chain Brain

In 2022, 1,090 incidents of cargo theft were recorded in the US. In order to highlight the various factors behind these cargo crimes, Overhaul has released our 2022 Annual Report, which compiles data regarding stolen loads by product type and thefts by date, location, Modus Operandi (M.O.), value, and specific product.

article thumbnail

Simplifying the Logistics Updates Maze to Offer Unparalleled Customer Experience

Loginext

This blog covers how technology, resources and manpower is involved in delivery the parcel on-time and how is LogiNext helping enterprises offer a seamless customer experience. The post Simplifying the Logistics Updates Maze to Offer Unparalleled Customer Experience appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

article thumbnail

How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

article thumbnail

Fast-Track Labor Talks on East Coast Hit a Snag

Supply Chain Brain

The stance signals a tougher line for negotiations covering ports from Texas to Maine, as West Coast dockworkers prepare to vote on a tentative agreement.

Texas 98
article thumbnail

Event-driven vs REST API interactions

Axway

APIs are great! That’s for sure! But let’s take a closer look at what a REST API is. It’s an interaction pattern; the way systems can interact with each other. How do REST APIs work?

System 52
article thumbnail

What Manufacturers Need to Know About Mexico’s IMMEX Program

Supply Chain Brain

IMMEX is a program that enables foreign companies to operate in Mexico under a preferential, low-tax cost structure.

Mexico 98
article thumbnail

Design a multicloud strategy that’s sure to be a win

Axway

Multicloud is no longer a vision for the future; it’s here and, what’s more, it has become the business norm. About 90% of enterprises use a multicloud strategy , leveraging an average of 2.6 public clouds and 2.7 private clouds.

article thumbnail

How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

article thumbnail

CJ Logistics and KOBC Investing $457M in Large-Scale U.S. Logistics Centers

Supply Chain Brain

KOBC will be in charge of securing funding for the centers while CJ Logistics will be responsible for operating the facilities.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

I have yet to jump on the metaverse bandwagon, but I see more and more companies offering “virtual experiences” to the masses. For those unfamiliar with the metaverse, it is the emerging 3-D-enabled digital space that uses virtual reality, augmented reality, and other advanced internet and semiconductor technology to allow people to have lifelike personal and business experiences online.

article thumbnail

Element 25 Agrees to Supply GM with Manganese Sulfate

Supply Chain Brain

GM will loan E25 $85 million to partially fund the construction of a new battery-grade manganese sulfate processing facility located in Louisiana.

article thumbnail

The Rise of Exosuits with Mark Harris

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark Harris and Joe Lynch discuss the rise of exosuits. Mark is the CEO of HeroWear , a wearable technology company focused on developing assistive clothing solutions. About Mark Harris Mark is a driven, serial entrepreneur with an innovator’s mindset. At HeroWear, Mark leads a team of amazing engineers, designers, manufacturers, and business experts to launch a line of exosuits that will improve the health, safety, and productivity of workers within the logistics industry.

Nashville 185
article thumbnail

What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

article thumbnail

The Woman Ex Desires Go Out

Veridian Solutions

She Says The Woman Ex Wants To Seize Dinner With Her – How Do You Respond? The Question The Answer Exed, my personal opinion are going to be unpopular. But I think you’ve got every reason for concern. I really don’t think you are getting ‘jealous’ or ‘controlling’ or ‘possessive’ or ‘toxically male’ or ‘acting as you have a tiny dick’ or anything you might be accused of for feeling slightly wigged out-by this situation.

article thumbnail

The 7 Finest Orifice Lines for Online Dating Sites

Veridian Solutions

At some time, most of us h a billionaire dating ve most likely battled to consider best orifice traces for internet dating. First impressions are essential, therefore having great types up your arm can make a real difference. Some online daters choose for amusing one-liners and others tend to be a little more low-key and choose a simple question. We recommend selecting a beginning range that produces you think comfortable, the one that represents the character.