Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. This follows the recent announcement by the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience launching 30 proposed actions to strengthen America’s supply chains and the ASCM recent publication on resilience.
John Galt
DECEMBER 5, 2023
We asked supply chain experts and thought leaders: How does innovation impact the skills needed to thrive in supply chain? Read their thoughts!
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead. Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. But today I would like to take a moment to review recent changes in supply chain barometers and apply a positive perspective on what these indicators
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. Notably, social commerce entails direct buying and selling on social media platforms. According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices.
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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 Brain
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Although the global business community has been confronting modern slavery for years, it hasn’t been able to slow its rise. But there is an opportunity for that to change.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 7, 2023
How to transform your supply chain (without waiting for your ERP to recover) Wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) has entered a new era where agility, speed and accuracy are no longer nice-to-haves, but rather uncompromising must-haves for meeting the new omni-channel B2B customer expectation. Once the fast, convenient omni-channel ordering experience spearheaded by retail during the COVID-19 pandemic became the new standard, and B2B customers began to expect the same experience i
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2023
It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, and we were headed to one of our favorite weekend getaway destinations. My plan to get there was pretty straightforward; I knew the best route and all the usual traffic patterns, so we set out on what should have been a two-hour drive. Four hours later, we finally arrived, Read more The post Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Time is really important in business. Studies say that 25% of customers won’t buy something unless it can be shipped in two days or less. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.
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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?
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. Loop’s AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity.
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The post 3 New Innovations Set to Enhance the Cold Chain, Reduce Health Risks, and Cut Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Costs appeared first on The Network Effect.
Arkieva
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Uncertainty and volatility have been around for decades. There are several methods of leveraging safety stock in the supply chain to mitigate risk. How to Calculate Safety Stock and Evaluate Different Methods was first posted on December 7, 2023 at 8:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2023
I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2023
By adopting AI technology to analyze critical enterprise-wide contract data and gain insights into supplier practices, companies can identify red flags and deviations from compliance standards
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. What is a boutique? A boutique is a small, regionally focused system integration and consulting firm.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss Manifest 2024. Pam is the EVP and Conference Chair at Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics which will be held February 5th – 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. About Pam Simon Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.
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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.
Arena Solutions
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. In the case of medical device companies, it takes three to seven years to introduce new products. While much of this time is dedicated to conceptualization, prototyping, and testing, the approval process by regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Commission (e.g., 510(k) , premarket approval , CE certification ) can take up to one year.
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The concept of a “supply chain” was born out of the creation of the assembly line, dating back to the early 20 th century. Each function, from planning to delivery, had its place. And if everyone did their part, just like a well-oiled machine, you could expect high margins and growth. It worked so well that as we modernized our supply chain management, introducing technology and automation to help us move faster and smarter, the foundation was still tied to the original linear, siloed, rigid app
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2023
As we head into 2024, it’s important to remember (and apply!) the important lessons learned from the past few years, especially those in response to the Covid pandemic. One of the key lessons learned is the importance of creating a resilient supply chain. As the authors of a July 2021 Boston Consulting Group article state, Read more The post Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. About Joe Lynch Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, which is consistently ranked as a top logistics and supply chain podcast.
Arena Solutions
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Creating new opportunities and enabling manufacturers to address the ever-changing disruptions is the new norm for solution providers. As the year closes, let’s look at how Arena, a PTC Business has provided customers with new and enhanced product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solutions to manage change, disruption, and tackle complex product development.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do. A sourcing agency is like a helpful guide in the complicated process of getting goods.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Did you know that there is an Excel World Championship — “the Olympics of competitive ‘spreadsheeting’?” I didn’t until I read about it in the Wall Street Journal this week. As Robert McMillan reported: Thrills were off the charts at the main tournament, where rivals battled for the Excel championship over three 30-minute sessions that. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 25, 2023
For the past few years, the topic of the microchip shortage dominated media headlines. Now, another shortage is creating obstacles on the path to equilibrium in the semiconductor supply chain: talent.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. And even before they begin, they must realize these problems are too big for any single team—supply chain must connect with finance and procurement to treat the n-tier suppliers as an extended part of their network and become their preferred customer.
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