Kinaxis

APRIL 6, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha It is a great time to be a supply chain planning professional. Advances in processing power, networking, and storage aided by the enduring power of Moore’s law have opened doors for some exciting new developments in supply chain planning. Specifically for planners, the advent of real time planning , ability to process massive amounts of data, and the rise of machine intelligence are all opening up newer challenges and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2017

As I participate in technology briefings with vendors, I am trying to piece together the future of supply chain management. For me it is not clear. I believe that supply chain leaders are in the middle of step change in process innovation driven by not one, but a confluence of technologies. In each briefing, presenters bandy about the word “digital” like I throw Parmesan cheese on a pizza.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 6, 2017

In this post I’ll examine some of the top trends and challenges that are impacting the pharmaceutical industry. In a. The post 6 Trends Shaking the Pharmaceutical Market appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity.

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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.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 6, 2017

In this post I’ll examine some of the top trends and challenges that are impacting the pharmaceutical industry. In a. The post 6 Trends Shaking the Pharmaceutical Market appeared first on The Network Effect.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 6, 2017

What will retailing look like 10 years from now? Will Main Street and suburban shopping still exist? Recent announcements by household names such as Sears, Macy’s and J. C. Penney of mass store closures, and the unrelenting growth of e-commerce, do not augur well for the traditional shopping experience. But the death of bricks-and-mortar retailing […].

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AFFLINK

APRIL 6, 2017

With the current climate in Washington regarding the healthcare debate, inevitable changes in the U.S. system will affect every department across all healthcare organizations, including supply chain management. Although the final result may not shake out for a year or more, proactive supply chain and procurement management professionals in the field can meet future challenges head on and weather the coming storm by focusing on a few key areas. 1.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 6, 2017

Partner programs are not a new concept. Most of the large technology companies rely on a structured partner ecosystem to help expand revenue and market share in the designated industries they serve. Launching a new and improved partner program can be a daunting task and can often upset the apple cart. The question ultimately becomes “why change and why now”?

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FLEXE

APRIL 6, 2017

The elephant in the room is “innovation.” Is “bimodal supply chain” the tightrope that gets your business to the other side? It seems like every week in tech there’s a new buzzword—or macro trend that has the potential to change… everything. The cloud. Big data. XaaS. CapEx vs. OpEx. Digital transformation. Innovation. Anything “real-time”… You name it.

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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?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 6, 2017

Partner programs are not a new concept. Most of the large technology companies rely on a structured partner ecosystem to help expand revenue and market share in the designated industries they serve. Launching a new and improved partner program can be a daunting task and can often upset the apple cart. The question ultimately becomes “why change and why now”?

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 6, 2017

Amazon has a Drone Daesign for Every Purpose, Collapsed Atlanta Bridge to be Repaired at Accelerated Pace, Retail Store Closings will be Very High in 2017, Payless Shoes Cites 2015 Port Woes in Bankruptcy

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2017

On one hand, it would be great to have brand new manufacturing equipment. On the other, brand new equipment costs money. You need to justify the expense based on factors relating to both obsolescence and business goals. Of the two, business goals have a greater weight, as you shall see. First, a word about the obstacles to upgrading. Besides the expense, meaning you or your management are unwilling to make an upfront investment when the manufacturing equipment has not failed entirely, there are

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 6, 2017

New Company Called Natilus Developing Concept for Air Service it Says will Cost Just 20 Percent More than Ocean Shipping

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2017

In a 1789 letter, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; … Continued. The post Are Robots Going to be Subject to Death and Taxes? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 6, 2017

Partnering with Vendors Tops the List, but Fastest Growing Strategy is Recruiting New Skill Sets

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 6, 2017

DAT has launched a new benchmarking service for freight brokers that provides a level of detail found nowhere else in the industry. DAT Broker Benchmarking is a monthly report that provides detailed financial analysis of a brokerage’s performance, and compares that data to other brokerages across the country. The 22-page, graphically-illustrated report compares the most recent month to the previous month, previous year, and year-to-date.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 6, 2017

eCommerce Dominates the Show, with Aisle after Aisle of Piece Picking Systems.

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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.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Lots of people get sick from food. About 48 million annually, according to the FDA. And 3,000 of these people die. To combat this, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011 with the aim of preventing food contamination rather than reacting to it. In this post, we will take a close look at the implications of the FSMA on the logistics industry – and there are many implications.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 6, 2017

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Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 6, 2017

This report sheds new light on the widespread contributions that infrastructure jobs make to the nation’s economy, including their importance at the metropolitan level.

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