Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
'Last week, my mother died. It was not unexpected. She was 88; and she had been in and out of consciousness for the last year. In between tears, picking out a casket and talking about the funeral service with the preacher, I got a random call. At first, I was not going to pick it up; but I thought, “I need a diversion.” It was Steve. I do not know him, but he reads my blog.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
'This time, I want to share with you an interesting interview with ManMohan Sodhi , Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Cass Business School, City University, London.
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The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
'The brilliant minds at Capgemini ( [link] ) have released their 2012 3PL study. In their 16 th annual report, Capgemini shares their assessment of the 3PL market, along with special sections on emerging markets, electronics, talent management and strategic assessment. The study is very comprehensive and used academic rigor to ensure valid results. For the study, 1561 shippers and 697 3PL executives were surveyed.
Supply Chain Insights
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
'Cooks share recipes freely; and computer scientists design open-source software to be widely distributed. The open sharing of this content does not preclude a commercial model for either. Open Content research is similar. Historically, the selling of research has been a small revenue stream for the more traditional analyst companies. Each are frozen in these more traditional models.
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Logility
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Innovation is a term we hear often, especially in the world of software development. But what does it mean? What should it mean? I looked up the word innovation and found something odd. I found the word novelty next to innovation. With the pace of change today I believe many people are confusing the next shiny object or fad (novelty) with innovation.
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Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
'Members of today’s supply chain teams are busy. Business complexity is rising and teams are trying to get to data and align the organization against supply chain objectives. It is not easy. Disparate systems and gaps in supply chain technologies lead the list. Supply chain talent falls midway on most lists. We think that it should be more important.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
'Logistics clusters play an increasingly important part in logistics & supply chain management. I am happy to share the following guest post by Professor Yossi Sheffi , a distinguished expert in logistics clusters. Thank you for contributing to my blog. Logistics clusters are agglomerations of firms that come together to share logistics expertise and know-how.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
'When evaluating a 3PL, the culture should definitely be considered. Every company has a culture, sometimes called organizational culture or corporate culture. The culture refers to the values and attitudes of employees in the business or organization. Each company has it’s own unique culture that can be a great benefit to or a big detriment to performance.
Supply Chain Network
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'Netflix gave me an idea when they announced they were resurrecting one of my favorite TV shows. As I had the pleasure of speaking at a pharmaceuticals and medical device logistics seminar recently about temperature monitoring in the health care cold chain, I decided to tie the theme of my presentation to the soon to be continuing perils of the Bluth Family so well chronicled in the show “Arrested Development”.
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Logility
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
Innovation is a term we hear often, especially in the world of software development. But what does it mean? What should it mean? I looked up the word innovation and found something odd. I found the word novelty next to innovation. With the pace of change today I believe many people are confusing the next shiny object or fad (novelty) with innovation.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
'Declining global sales, pressures to reduce inventories, high levels of demand variability – these are all contributing factors to the increasing complexity of the global automotive industry. In 2012, we have seen major disruptions in the automotive supply chain due to events like the territorial dispute between China and Japan has deeply affected the industry as sentiment in China against all Japanese products, including cars, has been strong and marked by sometimes violent protests.
RFgen
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
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SCM Research
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'Three more SCM-related journals have announced the winners of best paper awards. First, the Journal of Operations Management has awarded the Jack Meredith Best Paper Award to Speier and her co-authors for their article Global supply chain design considerations: Mitigating product safety and security risks. Second, the Journal of Supply Chain Management has chosen the winner of the 2011 Harold E.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Supply Chain Network
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'I’ve long been a proponent that the Food Safety Modernization Act is an opportunity for the industry, not a threat. Katie Beissel, Global Industry Manager – Food and Beverage, GE Intelligent Platforms agrees. In a recent article titled Planning for FSMA Compliance posted on Manufacturing.net she writes: FSMA and other regulations should be viewed as an opportunity for food manufacturers to adopt a more holistic approach to solving food quality and safety concerns.
EcoVadis
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
EcoVadis and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced on the 10.23.2012 a partnership to offer an enhanced service to both EcoVadis and CDP Supply Chain customers, as well as to reduce the requests for companies in the supply chains of large purchasing corporations to report on how they are managing carbon. The partnership is built around the complementary expertise of the two organizations: CDP has in-depth expertise on GHG emissions, climate change and water ; whereas EcoVadis covers all main
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'What does it mean to be innovative? The term “innovation” involves the use of a new method or technology, which results in more productive and efficient processes. When it comes to the supply chain, “innovation” means improvements in the way that products and services, information and relationships flow within the network. Innovation when executed properly is what distinguishes a leader from a follower.
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RFgen
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Managing warehouse inventory is complex to say the least. Mobile hardware systems are critical to tracking the thousands or millions of items in stock at any given time, especially across multiple locations or as these items make their way through the supply chain. When it comes to inventory management, global distribution giant Amazon stands out for its innovative approach to solving this very challenge.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
'The 2013 LTL trends that will likely impact LTL shippers are listed below. . LTL Trend # 1 – Density-based pricing will make inroads in the LTL industry. The current freight class shipment pricing is antiqued and overly complex. The LTL freight class system is based on density, stowability, handling and liability. The system breeds mistakes, extra cost and distrust among shippers, carriers and consignees.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
'From time to time, I present insightful methodological articles on this blog. Today’s post is dedicated to an article by Edwards (2011): The fallacy of formative measurement (ORM, Vol. 14, No. 2). The article critically compares reflective and formative measurement, i.e., two optional directions of the relationship between constructs and measures in empirical research.
Infosys Supply Chain Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
'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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EcoVadis
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
In October, Ethical Corporation hosted a sustainable supply chain conference in London. Speakers included Marks & Spencer, Nestlé, Carbon Disclosure Project, Heineken, Ericsson, the Ethical Trading Initiative, BT, Nike, Reckitt Benckiser, Oxfam UK, and EcoVadis. Some key areas focused on included: When it comes to selecting countries or regions to source from, sustainability is usually considered afterwards.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
'At a recent industry conference, I asked my 80-plus audience to raise their hands if they were “OK” with the current status of their performance measurement governance practices – including Metrics Identification, Measuring, Tracking, and Controlling. Only three managers raised their hands. Upon digging a little deeper, I learned that the widespread feeling among middle and senior managers is that they are measuring too much or too little, or are measuring the wrong metrics.
Supply Chains Rock
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
'Logisticians are dazzling masterminds who use ingenuity to transport cumbersome supplies across vast distances and over some of the world''s most challenging terrain. These transportation experts used manpower and pure mechanical force to get things where they needed to be.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
'I love a good logistics quote. Please check them out and share your favorite. “You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.” – General Dwight D. Eisenhower. “Logistics is the practical art of moving armies.” – General Antoine Henri Jomini. “Behind every great leader there was an even greater logistician.” - M.
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Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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ModusLink Corporation
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
'When I ask friends, family and colleagues how they view the topic of sustainability, I usually get the expected buzzwords—green, environmentally friendly or recycling are leading answers. In the academic environment, I had more than one instructor quote the Seven Generation Iroquois proverb and push the ideal of giving back and correcting more than you have taken away and have destroyed.
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