April, 2012

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Supply Chain Control Towers.

Supply Chains Rock

'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.

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Looking back. Looking forward.

Supply Chain Insights

'Starting a business, writing a book and launching a new business model is a tall order. It has been 2 ½ months, and I am happy to report that we are making progress against our goals. We are committed to redefining the analyst model one step at a time. Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) are in front of us and we are focused on making them real: Launch the Supply Chain Index. 2012 is the 30 th anniversary of supply chain management, but we still do not know what defines supply chain excel

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Supply Chain Urgency and Economic Fear, Cycles Really

Logility

Why are phrases such as “especially in the current economy” so in vogue in everything from analyst research to white papers and presentations? The phrase has become part of our lexicon, but that baffles me because we’re not just in the ‘current economy’—we are moving forward in an ever-changing, global economy. The phrase tries to highjack the inherent urgency the macro-economic news creates.

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HP’s Malware-Laden Switches Illustrate Supply Chain Risks

Supply Chain Network

'Hewlett-Packard is trying to figure out what happened as the technology giant warned customers that some of the HP ProCurve switches shipped last year contained malware-laden flash cards. While the malware couldn’t do anything to the 10 Gbps-capable line of LAN switches, if the customer ever decided to re-use the card and insert it into a computer, that computer would likely be compromised.

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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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Who is the Weakest Link in your Supply Chain - Supply Chain Blog

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Introducing the 10PL

Supply Chains Rock

'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.

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Top risks of supply chain outsourcing - Value Unchained - ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

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Supply Chain Urgency and Economic Fear, Cycles Really

Logility

Why are phrases such as “especially in the current economy” so in vogue in everything from analyst research to white papers and presentations? The phrase has become part of our lexicon, but that baffles me because we’re not just in the ‘current economy’—we are moving forward in an ever-changing, global economy. The phrase tries to highjack the inherent urgency the macro-economic news creates.

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Intelleflex Announces Cellular, GPS-equipped RFID Reader & Cloud-based ZEST™ Data Services Platform

Supply Chain Network

'Intelleflex, a leading provider of on-demand data visibility solutions for supply chains and asset tracking, today announced the Intelleflex CMR-6100, the first fully integrated cellular-enabled, GPS-equipped multi-protocol RFID reader with support for the ISO Class 3 battery assisted passive and EPCglobal C1G2 passive standards. Intelleflex ZEST™ Data Services, a cloud-based repository for aggregating, warehousing and sharing information across the supply chain, facilitates on-demand access to

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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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FMCG Supply Chain - how green and environmentally friendly is.

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Guest Post: Sustainability Questions for Supply Chain Leadership by Michael Koploy, ERP Analyst at Software Advice

EcoVadis

In October 2010, Steve New wrote in the Harvard Business Review on consumers becoming more interested in the ethics behind companies’ supply chains. Fast-forward to today, and these ideals have transferred from consumer demand to corporate considerations. From one Oracle white paper : “Today, sustainability has replaced cost, value and speed as the dominant topic of discussion among purchasing and supply professionals.”.

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Supply Chain Management:Increase in Operational Efficiency.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Socializing the supply chain (Part 2) - Value Unchained - ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

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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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Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices

SCM Research

'I like open access. The USF Tampa Library hosts a collection of open access textbooks. One of them, which might be useful for many SCM researchers, has been published by Anol Bhattacherjee, a professor of information systems. It is titled Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices. The book, which is succinct and compact, is about the entire research process and it is designed “to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of scientific research” The in

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JDA Software Announces Release of JDA Shelf-Connected Cloud

Supply Chain Network

'JDA®Software Group, Inc.(NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company®, today announced the release of JDA® Shelf-Connected Cloud, a revolutionary new solution that offers the unparalleled scale needed to connect manufacturers’ supply chains to the retail shelf. JDA® Shelf-Connected Cloud is designed to help supplier and retailer trading partners effectively collaborate at the shelf level to improve on-shelf availability, remove unnecessary inventory across enterprises and set new strategies that le

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FMCG Supply Chain: 5 Top Tips to ease the pain of a factory closure

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Sustainable Procurement: Want change? The first step is to create urgency

EcoVadis

“Change is the only constant.” – Heraclitus, Greek philosopher. Companies are in a continuous state of flux and evolution, and they have to be in order to survive. It is undeniable that companies which advance towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are not only committing themselves to the methods of sustainability but are committing them the long-term business continuation.

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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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Online Grocery Retailing that too in.India - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Socializing the supply chain (Part 1) - Value Unchained - ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

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On the horns of a dilemma

Logility

Sorting out the balance between standardization and quality. User: “Corporate is pushing a non-functional system on us. We’ll have to do more work, our costs will go through the roof and we’ll lose customers…don’t they realize this will be a huge step backward for us? Are they nuts?” Exec: “These users are being total luddites, digging in their heels and dragging their feet.

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Microsoft Logistics Fleeing Germany Because of Patent Fears

Supply Chain Network

'From EBN: “Here’s something you don’t see every day: A Fortune 100 company and big-name technology business is shifting its distribution operations because of a lawsuit. According to various news sources, including the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is moving its European logistics activities from Germany to the Netherlands as a risk-avoidance measure related to its ongoing legal battle with Motorola Mobility Inc.

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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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7 Top Tips to Successful Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Supply Chain Management:Best practices for defining Asset Register

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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On the horns of a dilemma

Logility

Sorting out the balance between standardization and quality. User: “Corporate is pushing a non-functional system on us. We’ll have to do more work, our costs will go through the roof and we’ll lose customers…don’t they realize this will be a huge step backward for us? Are they nuts?” Exec: “These users are being total luddites, digging in their heels and dragging their feet.

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FMCG Logistics, Transport, Trucks and Yorkie Bars

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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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FMCG Route To Market (RTM): Talking Heads Discussion ? Part 2

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