Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
I try to post weekly on this blog. As I do, there is a guy on LinkedIn– let’s call him John– that replies to most of my posts. His comments are the same–he feels that I identify problems but do not adequately define the solutions. He wants answers. Fair enough I say… I do as well. However, getting there is not easy. When I read his comments, I feel beat up, but I try to shake it off.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
We’re all familiar with generational labels like Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Harvard professor Louis Menand believes it’s time to end generational marketing because “the concept gets social history all wrong.”[1] He traces the origins of generational marketing to the early 1940s. He explains, “The discovery that you can make money marketing merchandise to teen-agers dates from the early nineteen-forties, which is also when the term
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Remnants of a COVID-disrupted supply chain, economic choppiness, and pressure to lower prices have backed manufacturers up against a wall, and forced them to reconsider their approach to offshoring production.
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of the war in Ukraine, with the ensuing geopolitical tensions, the entire world seems to be balancing on the brink of chaos. Global supply chains are also pretty unbalanced due to a succession of bullwhip and domino effects. On top of this, linear supply chains need to transform into circular ecosystems because of the need for companies to become more sustainable.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Brian Pacula, partner in the Operations Excellence practice of West Monroe, tells how manufacturers and supply chains are prioritizing their spend on technology in the post-pandemic era.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Held on February 5th - February 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum, Manifest Vegas will provide unrivaled networking, learning and exploring opportunities for attendees.
John Galt
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Learn the fundamentals of how AI in supply chain planning software enhances decision automation and improves decision-making.
RFgen
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become indispensable tools in the modern business environment. These sophisticated systems offer a comprehensive digital solution for integrating critical operations such as finance, supply chain management, and human resources. However, the effectiveness and value of an ERP system are deeply intertwined with its user adoption rates.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
M ost organizations still have a long way to go before they can declare their supply chains to be “zero waste.
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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?
Taulia
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Expert Advice 10 supply chain KPIs and metrics to track Use these 10 supply chain KPIs to measure your supply chain performance and find opportunities for optimization. The post Five trends and priorities for CFOs in 2024 appeared first on Taulia.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The letter, sent February 1 by Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Justice Minister Marco Buschmann, said that the German government would abstain on the issue.
HICX Solutions
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Complex supply chains compromise supplier data and impact competitiveness. What are the solutions?
Loginext
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Delve into the Chinese New Year: Unravel its logistics impact, confront holiday challenges, and uncover strategies to maintain seamless supply chain operations amidst the festive celebrations. The post Navigating Chinese New Year Logistics: Ensuring Supply Chain Resilience appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
UPS Announces Big Layoff. US PMI Down but Up in January. eTruck OEMs Start Charging Infrastructure Group.
QAD
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Express Yourself Why does everyone not look the same? Obviously, from a physical perspective, we are all different, but why when we get dressed do we not put on the same clothes? Why do our homes not have the same decorations, or why do we drive different cars? Why when we have free time to watch a show or listen to music do we all not consume, or even enjoy the same things?
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Highlights from Gartner 2024 Supply Chain Technology Predicts
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Over 15% of the aluminum produced in China comes from Xinjiang, a region where the government has conducted a “long-running campaign of repression against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim communities.
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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.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Vacancies at US Shopping Centers Fell to just 5.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Seven coalition members have pledged supply curbs totaling about 900,000 barrels a day this quarter, in tandem with a 1 million-barrel reduction by group leader Saudi Arabia.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
See who up and who was down
Demand Driven Technologies
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
One of the strengths of the DDMRP methodology is its ability to efficiently manage dynamic stock buffers. A DDMRP buffer with three zones (red/yellow/green) describes a replenishment loop that continuously adapts to changes in the pace of demand. The reorder point (top of yellow) increases during periods of high demand, and decreases when demand slows.
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
According to FreightWaves , the recent spike in shipping costs resulting from ocean carriers avoiding the Middle East conflict poses a potential long-term threat to rates. Retailers are currently making decisions to redirect back-to-school and holiday import shipments to West Coast ports.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The company will expand some smaller sites into Supercenters with additional plans to open many new locations, said Walmart spokesperson Josh Havens.
Loginext
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Here's a whitepaper that showcases the need of switching to a delivery management system. LogiNext is one of the key players helping food and beverage industry streamline their delivery operations to ensure maximum operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction. The post White Paper: Quick Guide to Food Delivery Management System appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Bound4blue said that the eSail wind power-based propulsion system will help shipowner SNA TUHA’A PAE (SNA) reduce its energy consumption by up to 10%.
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Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.
ProcurePort
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In today’s business world, time is crucial and competition is fierce. Being efficient is not just an advantage, it’s necessary for survival. Organizations, big and small, try to navigate through complex situations, improve processes, cut costs, and maximize their employees’ abilities. Innovation and evolution create Procure-to-Pay process automation.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Ed Pierson, a former senior manager of Boeing’s 737 program, expressed concerns after regulators allowed Max 9s to return to service last week.
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to situation in Gaza. Reacting to the situation, ocean cargo rates have surged. By one estimate, “Ocean freight rates have increased by more than 200% since the Red Sea crisis escalated in mid-December.
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