July, 2013

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Will Arrogance Stunt your Growth?

Supply Chain Shaman

'It happened on Thursday morning last week. It will probably happen again on Tuesday. And, again on Wednesday. I am driving on a campaign to change thinking. It is hard to change a mindset. The brain is wired to believe what it has been told for many years. Every time that it happens, I smile. I understand. I was once there also. Let me start with a story.

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Companies passionate about IBP. Supply chain risk management.

Kinaxis

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Why Supply Chain Innovation Matters in a Fast-Changing World

Talking Logistics

'Not only is the world changing, it’s changing faster, across a variety of dimensions — technology, regulations, economic and political landscapes, demographics, and so on. What does this rapid pace of change mean for supply chains? How can companies innovate faster to adapt? Jordan Kass , Vice President of Management Services at C.H. Robinson , discusses these questions and more, and makes the case why supply chain needs to move from the back room to the board room for companies to

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Reverse Logistics: 5 Steps for Better Backward Operations

Supply Chain Opz

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Reverse Logistics: 5 Steps for Better Backward Operations. What is reverse logistics? Why its important in the modern business and how to create an improvement in this area? This article will explain to you the current state of its theories, practices and offer some recommendations.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Why You Should Attend the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit

Supply Chain Insights

'On Thursday this week, we are launching the agenda for our upcoming Global Supply Chain Summit. It will be at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ on September 11 th and 12 th. In this blog, I would like to bring readers up to date on the event and why they should attend. Five reasons why you as a supply chain leader should attend: Launch of the Supply Chain Index.

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Welcome in the Big Data Opportunity

Supply Chain Shaman

'The term big data is moving up the charts as a “hot topic.” This week, we published our second quantitative study on the evolution of big data concepts, it gave us the opportunity to talk to supply chain leaders on the evolution of technologies and the use of analytics in the Race for Supply Chain 2020. We wanted to understand where companies are at in the adoption of big data concepts and we had a good time writing the report on the research.

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Here's Another Supply Chain Lesson. When You Thought School.

Kinaxis

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3PLs, What’s More Valuable Than Another Twitter Follower?

Talking Logistics

'I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities (see “ If Operational Excellence is a Given, Then What Else Matters for 3PLs? ” and “ Operational Excellence is Not Enough–Why 3PLs Must Leverage Their Most Valuable Asset ”).

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Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Do you feel supply chain risk management is too complicated to implement? Gather around! This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Trends & Strategies in Logistics and SCM

Supply Chain Movement

'2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows. They are based on 1757 responses collected in an international survey from supply chain executives (including logistics service providers (LSPs), retailers, and manufacturing companies).

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Supply Chain Management and Bioinvasion

SCM Research

'We all know that economic, ecological, social, and ethical aspects need to be considered when managing global supply chains. This includes topics such as resource scarcity , climate change , and labor conditions. So far, however, I did not associate bioinvasion with our field. This has changed now: An article by Seebens et al. (2013), recently published in Ecology Letters, discusses the risk of marine bioinvasion caused by global shipping.

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How Can I Move Forward if I Cannot Align?

Supply Chain Shaman

'For years, as an industry analyst, I have written the statement that “IT and line-of-business teams need to be aligned.” As I finished the report on organizational alignment, I felt a bit silly ever writing this statement. Why? The statement is hogwash. The functions within the line-of-business teams are so misaligned that I cannot imagine that IT could ever align to all of them.

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3 Days in Berlin: A supply chain conference that you want to watch.

Kinaxis

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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This Week in Logistics News (July 22-26, 2013)

Talking Logistics

'No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. Oracle Brings Extreme Supply Chain Performance to Customers with New In-Memory Application. Infor Simplifies Supply Chain Demand Planning. New Vehicle Routing Activity Tool and Enhanced iPhone Functionality, Highlight Latest Version of Roadnet Transportation Suite.

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Triple-A Supply Chain: 10 Strategies to Supercharge Performance

Supply Chain Opz

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Triple-A Supply Chain: 10 Strategies to Supercharge Performance. In the past, companies focus on a single strategy, either to obtain cost leadership or differentiate your company in the eyes of consumers to demand the premium price. In this article, we will discuss development of a single strategy, a segmentation strategy and a multi-dimensional strategy in details.

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L’Oréal and suppliers collaborate in cloud-based Control Tower

Supply Chain Movement

'L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics group, is in the process of rolling out a sophisticated Control Tower system that is allowing it to synchronise information with all its vendors and thereby respond much faster to market events. It employs over 70,000 people, has four business divisions, 27 international brands, 42 factories, 145 distribution centres and thousands of suppliers around the world.

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Citations of Excellence Awards 2013

SCM Research

'Some of you may remember my last year’s post about the 2012 Citations of Excellence Awards. A year has passed since and Emerald Management Reviews has now announced the winners of the 2013 Citation of Excellence Awards. I went through the list of 50 awarded papers and discovered two papers which I think are particularly relevant to our field.

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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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Let’s Make It an Espresso. Outside-in Is Not an Evolution

Supply Chain Shaman

'Espresso: A strong coffee prepared by forcing hot water through finely ground dark-roast coffee beans. Today, I am preparing to speak at a global supply chain conference for a group of enterprise architects at a global manufacturer. This manufacturer is an industry leader. They want me to speak to the future of Supply Chain Applications. They read my last blog – A Pot of Coffee –and they have challenged me to boil it down to a cup of espresso.

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What ails the pharmaceutical supply chain? | The 21st Century.

Kinaxis

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This Week in Logistics News (July 15-19, 2013)

Talking Logistics

'I passed on spending $1100 to fix my car A/C, so I’ve been driving around with the windows down this summer. When you have Cuban blood, 99 degrees is nothing to complain about (although I reserve the right to change my mind). In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list. Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools.

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Analyzing Supplier Financial Health to Avoid Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Opz

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Analyzing Supplier Financial Health to Avoid Supply Chain Breakdown. Financial health is one of the most important elements of supplier evaluation for both new and existing suppliers. However, this type of assessment is not quite easy to carry out. This article will show you how to assess the suppliers financial conditions through a financial statement and without a financial statement. 1) Short Term

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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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Communicating FMCG Supply Chain Change; Music to your SC ears?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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SCM Highlights from IBMs New Corporate Responsibility Report

Supply Chains Rock

'Every year or so IBM, the company where I am employed, issues its updated corporate responsibility report, which always contains a section on supply chain. Here are a few notable updates: In 2012, approximately 90 percent of IBMs global spend in Production and.

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A Pot of Coffee: A Morning of Reflection

Supply Chain Shaman

'This morning was an intense morning of back-to-back calls. I love talking to clients, and relish mornings like this. Yet, today, I was frustrated. As the morning progressed, my discomfort heightened. The discussions were all with very bright people trying to figure out the basics of becoming demand driven. The gaps were many. It resulted in deep reflection on how I communicate these concepts more effectively.

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In-Memory Computing and Supply Chain Planning

Kinaxis

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The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today

Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 8-12, 2013)

Talking Logistics

'My cousin Lenny shared this photo on Facebook (the boys are not us, although the socks and shorts look familiar) with the following comment: “If u know about this game, u lived a great childhood.” The photo brought back so many great memories of my summers in Brooklyn — the concrete heat, the boombox music, the bloody scraped knees…and when it got hot, we grabbed the monkey wrench, opened the johnny pump , and took turns sitting on the gushing water.

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MEIO in the 21st Century by Ann Grackin of ChainLink Research

Logility

Recently I wrote a research paper on Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization, MEIO ( Thinking Anew - Transform Your Supply Chain Using Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization ). It took me on a journey that reminded me of the days when I had to deliver the results, not just tell readers how they might do it. The 1990s were extraordinary times for supply chain and technology.

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S&OP Word Power: Communicating FMCG Supply Chain Change 2

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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