December, 2020

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Textile supply chains: from balancing act to sustainable sourcing

ChainPoint

Textile producers and brand owners have to balance product quality with laws and regulations, whilst protecting their brand. As a result, effective textile supply chain management has become a balancing act between cost, quality, availability and environmental and social aspects. In other words: how do you implement a sustainable sourcing strategy, without jeopardizing profits and quality?

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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. My focus was simple. By combining leadership and technology, I believed that we had the opportunity to create a better supply chain.

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Trane Technologies’ Digital Simulation Journey

DELMIA Quintiq

AME Group Leading the Way. Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King® and our extended portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. Our world is dealing with unprecedented challenges.

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6 Key 2021 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

GlobalTranz

As the logistics industry prepares for the 2021 supply chain trends, an uncertain future becomes the problem. According to Manufacturing.net: “Supply chains make up an essential aspect of most businesses today, with 70 percent of industry professionals predicting that the supply chain will spearhead better customer service before the end of 2020. So as the year has.read More.

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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.

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Clouds are Gathering for an Open Platform for Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

If this challenging past year has taught us one thing, it is the value of connections–not only in our lives, but in supply chains. We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. Indeed, when customers contact us for planning support through our COVID-19 Action Center, they are usually grappling with similar supply chain disruptions–or disconnections. .

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The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade

Talking Logistics

In recent months, we have watched the world come to a standstill globally, forcing individuals and businesses to hit pause as the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the economy. Reliance on the global market forced international trade teams to evaluate the depth and breadth of lockdowns on their supply chain. The pandemic put. Read more The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade.

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Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning

Arkieva

For a new technology to be successful it requires the correct seasoning which requires time in the trenches. This blog captures lessons from two past gurus. Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning was first posted on December 16, 2020 at 8:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Value Chain Planning and Decision Making in Times of Disruption (Part 2)

DELMIA Quintiq

This is part 2 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. In part 1 of my blog on Planning the Value Chain and Decision Making in Times of Disruption, the focus was on the ability to react and execute amidst the unpredictability of demand. Speed ??in decision-making, the ability to adjust plans quickly—or even to design an entirely new plan—is critical when deadlines are pressing.

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5 Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Managers in 2021

GlobalTranz

Several challenges loom large for supply chain managers as 2021 approaches for the transportation industry. These include the absence of data visibility, poor or nonexistent information flow, a reactive mindset for crisis response, limited automation, flawed data analysis and organization, and resistance to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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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?

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The Supply Chain’s Critical Role in Successful Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution

Kuebix

The creation of a Covid-19 vaccine has been on the top of everyone’s mind since the illness first began to spread. A November Gallup poll revealed that 58% of Americans would get a Covid-19 vaccine. Leading pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Pfizer have created vaccines with efficacy rates of more than 90% that will be ready […]. The post The Supply Chain’s Critical Role in Successful Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution appeared first on Kuebix.

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Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming

Logistics Viewpoints

Some suppliers of supply chain planning (SCP) software are experiencing robust growth despite the global pandemic. This is particularly true for suppliers offering Concurrent Planning solutions. The post Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Configuring Your Demand Planning Software for Maximum Value

CHAINalytics

A demand planning application should generate value that goes beyond statistical forecasts. Sometimes this is easier said than done since it requires thoughtful system configuration and shared data insights. With the IPO of cloud-based data warehousing company Snowflake, the value proposition of demand planning software has changed. In R, Google OR-Tools, or even Excel, it’s … The post Configuring Your Demand Planning Software for Maximum Value appeared first on Chainalytics.

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How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.

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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

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Value Chain Planning and Decision Making in Times of Disruption (Part 1)

DELMIA Quintiq

This is part 1 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. Agility and Speed in Decision Making. During uncertain times like these, the ability to react and execute are imperative factors for practical results, due to the unpredictability of demand. Speed ??in decision-making is mandatory, while the need to adjust plans in the face of daily changes, or even to redesign the whole due to a new macro element, demands an agile process.

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The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it

All Things Supply Chain

Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.

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Handling Supply Chain Disruptions with Warehowz & Kuebix TMS

Kuebix

Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].

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Government says you must continue to supply insolvent customers

IT Supply Chain

By Lindsay Ellis (pictured). Partner & Commercial Law Team Head at Wright Hassall. The post Government says you must continue to supply insolvent customers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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.

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7 innovative warehouse technologies to scale business

6 River Systems

Warehouse automation is reaching the tipping point, accelerated in part due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The shift of commerce from brick and mortar stores to e-commerce platforms has created an unprecedented demand for warehousing. In addition, rising wages for warehouse workers driven by a pre-COVID shortage in skilled labor is exerting pressure on warehouse operations.

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How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.

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Get Ready for the Next Supply Chain Disruption

Adexa

Thanks to Covid-19 almost every supply chain is being re-examined to become more resilient. But there is only so much you can do! There are external factors over which you have no control such as demand changes, up or down, tariffs or dock worker strikes! So, we have no control over these factors, however we do have ways to minimize the potential damage.

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How to Land Your First Job in Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

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The Medical Device Industry in 2020-2021: Key Trends & Outlook

Unleashed

The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. This includes devices such as syringes, thermometers, imaging devices, dental equipment, and more. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers.

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Delivering On The ‘Last Mile’ Challenge

IT Supply Chain

By Louisa Hosegood (pictured). Digital and Strategy Director, Bis Henderson Consulting. The post Delivering On The ‘Last Mile’ Challenge appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Global TMS - The Solution For Global Visibility

3rdwave

The demands for global supply chain visibility have never been greater than they are today. Over 80% of supply chain executives say that visibility is still their greatest problem.

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To Winter-Proof Your Supply Chain, Consider These Three Factors

Supply Chain Brain

With the first winter weather of the pandemic bearing down across the U.S., shippers are looking to ensure their supply chains aren't further disrupted by freezing temperatures.

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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.

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S&OE, More Than Your First Alert and Response in Supply Chain

Adexa

Let’s say you plan your vacation to drive from LA to San Francisco on a certain date, weeks or even months ahead. How accurate is this plan? Especially if you are not looking at all your constraints such as children having school during the planned period, or your boss may ask you to stay in the office on those days or someone in the family getting sick.

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10 Commandments of Inventory Management

All Things Supply Chain

Amongst the primary operations of running a supply chain department is inventory management. It is a crucial responsibility that could either break or make a business.

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Through the looking glass: six predictions for retailers and supply chains in 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

2020 has been a tough year for all businesses, but the retail sector has taken an especially hard hit. With a vaccine expected imminently, 2021 brings fresh hope for the embattled retail industry, but the continued rise of ecommerce means that many of the challenges faced this year will likely be here to stay in the longer-term.

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