Is Your Supply Chain Ready for the Next Recession?
Logility
AUGUST 20, 2019
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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 7, 2019
July is my birthday month. In the middle of busy travel, I made time for the annual physical. The reason? I know that early detection is the key to wellness. It is a familiar ritual. The nurse quickly assesses blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen, height and weight. Lab work testing follows vital sign analysis. Only when the tests are complete, can I have a meaningful conversation with the physician about my health.
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Counterfeit products are exploding on Amazon
NC State SCRC
AUGUST 24, 2019
A recent WSJ article highlighted a fact that confirms much of what we found in our study of counterfeit products in the supply chain a year ago: if you’re buying on Amazon, beware of counterfeits. Too cheap means too good to be true. A Wall Street Journal investigation found 4,152 items for sale on Amazon.com Inc. ’s site that have been declared unsafe by federal agencies, are deceptively labeled or are banned by federal regulators—items that big-box retailers’ policies would bar fro
Automation in the Supply Chain and Its Impact on Scalability
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 5, 2019
Automation is coming of age in the supply chain. Where supply chain leaders once viewed automation capabilities as science fiction fantasy, automation’s real-world applications are becoming evident. As explained by David Welch of Supply Chain 24/7, part of the reason for interest in automation in the supply chain derives from the continuous threats of Amazon.read More.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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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 Planning BPO: What’s Driving It and Should You Get On Board?
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 20, 2019
You know that great feeling you get when you have an expert getting the job done? More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP).
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Drone delivery coming soon to a supply chain near you
Kinaxis
AUGUST 21, 2019
by Ilyas Kucukcay The concept of a drone was not something we gave much thought too just a few years ago—except for the applications of the military-related operations, much less drones in supply chains as product delivery mechanisms. But now, the day-to-day use of drones is a reality as they are being used for many purposes, from consumer recreational use to media, and from industrial to institutional applications.
Machine Learning in the Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 28, 2019
One area of interest in today’s end-to-end supply chain is machine learning. And this is certainly a topic that we have written about quite often. Over the last few months, Steve Banker, Clint Reiser, and I have written about artificial intelligence and machine learning in a number of contexts and how it impacts the supply chain. These topics have included transportation management, warehouse management, and supply chain planning, among others.
Unlocking the Value in Your Supply Chain Network
The Network Effect
AUGUST 29, 2019
Combine artificial intelligence with business network technology for optimal results Many companies pursuing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, are doing so. The post Unlocking the Value in Your Supply Chain Network appeared first on The Network Effect.
6 Benefits of Automated Material Handling
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 29, 2019
In the logistics and supply chain industries, every edge counts. That’s why facilities managers and decision makers everywhere are exploring the benefits of automated material handling. This group of technologies can bring new levels of productivity, safety and profitability to these important verticals. 1. Higher-Value Jobs When people talk about automation, they focus most of.read More.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Robots in the Building: The Positive Influence of AI for Supply Chain Planners
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 8, 2019
Have you looked at a job listing for a supply chain planner recently? The planner’s role has expanded to include a combination of technical skills and communications and interpersonal skills. A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. .
Reinventing Organizations to Drive Agility in the Digital Age
AIMMS
AUGUST 20, 2019
Could self-organization make your supply chain more agile? . McKinsey estimates that roughly 14% of the global workforce will have to switch occupational categories by the year 2030. Addressing the skills gap to deal with the fast pace of automation and digitization is extremely important. But mastering technology alone will not drive the success of digital transformation.
Inefficient Procurement processes are costing UK businesses almost £2m per year, reveals research
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . 29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategi
Digital Supply Chains Seek to Fill Information Black Holes
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 5, 2019
Digital supply chains seek to fill information black holes. For many companies' supply chains, it is the end-to-end portion of the supply chain, knowing what upstream and downstream partners are doing and how well they are doing it, where there are the most black holes. The post Digital Supply Chains Seek to Fill Information Black Holes appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Big Ideas in Supply Chain | Keysight Technologies: Risk recovery after a natural disaster
Kinaxis
AUGUST 19, 2019
by Sarah Harkins Imagine that three natural disasters hit your global supply chain within three years. For Keysight Technologies, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario. Between 2015 and 2016, earthquakes in Japan and explosions at a container storage station in China affected parts of the company’s supply chain. Then in 2017, the Tubbs wildfire burned down two structures at the company’s headquarters and damaged others.
Supply Chain Automation: Key Stages in Supply Chains That Can Benefit
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 12, 2019
Even though robotics and AI will never be able to fill in for human logic and expertise, there is a case to be made for supply chain automation thru automated systems. Whether you work as a transportation management solutions expert, a professional driver or a supply chain specialist, automation can make your life easier in.read More. The post Supply Chain Automation: Key Stages in Supply Chains That Can Benefit appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Infographic: How to Win Big with Machine Learning for Demand Planning
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 29, 2019
So you’ve done your homework and know that machine learning and demand planning go together like peanut butter and jelly. But whoa there! Don’t dive in quite yet. The key to sustainable supply chain benefit from machine learning is taking a thoughtful approach at the very beginning by establishing goals, devising a strategy, testing results and refining your approach as you go.
Making Your Supply Chain Green Doesn’t Have to Cost You Green
Kuebix
AUGUST 6, 2019
The transportation industry has a notoriously significant impact on the environment. Conventional vehicles and trucks release large quantities of greenhouse gas emissions, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide, all of which are harmful to the environment and those inhabiting it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, freight trucks contribute the second highest amount of pollutants into the […].
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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Procurement can’t afford to be a digital laggard in today’s complex landscape
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.
How EDI Became Cool Again
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2019
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is cool again. Not all EDI, just EDI based on value added networks (VANs). The reason? More and more companies are engaging in digital transformations. In many companies supply chains, it is the end-to-end portion of the supply chain, knowing what upstream and downstream partners are doing, where there are digital black holes.
[On-demand webinar] From siloed to synchronized: The rise of the network planner
Kinaxis
AUGUST 13, 2019
by Meranda Powers Two years ago we wondered whether supply chain planners might one day be called network planners: “Much like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), there is still a lot of hype about the network planner. Will it be something that we evolve to as part of supply chain transformations, or will it be out of necessity and a need to manage the new supply chain planning landscape?”.
How to Improve the Execution of Manufacturing Strategies (Pt. I)
QAD
AUGUST 6, 2019
Manufacturers’ strategies don’t always deliver hoped-for results. In this article, we’ll consider the first of two simple steps to reduce risk and improve the chances of a successful manufacturing strategy. Developing a Manufacturing Strategy. Manufacturers are no different from other organizations. They have strategies, and many struggle to make their strategies work.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
What Supply Chain Transparency Really Means
Sourcemap
AUGUST 20, 2019
By Alexis Bateman and Leonardo Bonanni In this article, we offer some clarity on the meaning of supply chain transparency and guidelines to map and extend progress. The recommendations derive from the experience shared by dozens of companies up and down the supply chain across industries of all sizes over the last decade with MIT Sustainable Supply Chains, an initiative based at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics; Sourcemap, a provider of supply-chain-transparency solutions; and ong
What’s Your Burger Made of This Labor Day Weekend?
Kuebix
AUGUST 29, 2019
Beef burgers have been a summer barbecuing staple for generations of Americans. From Memorial Day to Labor Day families and friends will gather to share this favorite food in backyards across the country, not to mention year-long at many popular fast-food chains. The traditional beef burger is changing, however. Now, when you head to your […].
TMS Delivers on NASSTRAC’s Five Common Sense Suggestions for Shippers
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 14, 2019
A recent NASSTRAC report revealed five common-sense suggestions for shippers navigating today’s disruptive operating environment. Unsurprisingly, these suggestions aligned perfectly with the technology solutions already in production from top TMS software solutions. Read on for the details on NASSTRAC’s five recommendations and how top TMS delivers success for those shippers who’ve embraced it. .
How will the Looming Recession Impact Global Supply Chains?
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 19, 2019
On Thursday, yield curves inverted and the stock market tanked. An inverted yield curve signals a recession in 14 to 20 months. Companies need to prepare by developing more agile supply chains. Integrated business planning and supplier risk management are critical tools. The post How will the Looming Recession Impact Global Supply Chains? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
10 Ways to Create Supply Chain Risk Buffers for Economy Uncertainties
Arkieva
AUGUST 1, 2019
Use this guide to identify 10 key elements for evaluating your existing supply chain risk management strategies. 10 Ways to Create Supply Chain Risk Buffers for Economy Uncertainties was first posted on August 1, 2019 at 2:05 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Doing Business in Spain
QAD
AUGUST 8, 2019
Spain has served as a global model of freedom and human rights since the peaceful transition to democracy after former Head of State and dictator Francisco Franco’s death in 1975. Although its economy was strong and growing immediately after the country joined the EU in 1986, it entered a severe economic depression in mid-2008. The economy has turned around in the past several years, and Spain now enjoys strong GDP growth of 3%, exceeding the EU average.
Using the Right Technology For Your Inventory Management
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 9, 2019
In this article, we share five insights to answer the question of why are inventory levels in the supply chain higher post-recession than before 2007 and offer guidance to better manage inventories in a complex supply chain world.
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