October, 2024

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What the 2024 Nobel Prize Means for SCM Research

SCM Research

This year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoğlu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson for their research on how political institutions affect long-term economic prosperity. Their work shows how colonial-era institutions continue to influence whether countries develop inclusive systems that foster growth or extractive systems that benefit elites and perpetuate inequality.

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10 Essential Steps to Enhance Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity

Logility

With more and more triple extortion scams on the rise, organizations need to use a layered defense model to get ahead of cybersecurity risks. In a keynote session at LogiCon24 , one of the speakers, Rachel Wilson, spoke in detail on tactics to supply chain cybersecurity risk mitigation. Here are 10 tips for avoiding and managing cyber-attacks. Patch & Update Devices: Software manufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code.

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Top 10 Benefits of S&OP (Sales & Operational Planning)

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

This article was first published several years ago but it is about time for a refreshed look at what S&OP brings to your business.

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How to Motivate Suppliers Across the Value Chain? Engage, Engage, Engage

IT Supply Chain

By John Spear (pictured) Director at Epi Consulting The post How to Motivate Suppliers Across the Value Chain? Engage, Engage, Engage appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Process Research Methods for Studying SCM Phenomena

SCM Research

Our discipline is often dominated by propositional theorizing, which understands theories in terms of cause-and-effect relationships. In a previous post, I discussed how pluralism in theorizing styles ( propositional , perspectival , and provocative theorizing ) can enrich SCM research. A recent article by Julia Grimm, Ann Langley, and Juliane Reinecke ( Process Research Methods for Studying Supply Chains and Their Management ) introduces process theorizing as an additional option.

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Enabling Business Transport Excellence

Talking Logistics

In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.

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An Effective Productivity Tool – Cash Conversion Cycle

SCMDOJO

What do you often think about business growth? What is the heck behind lean productivity, profitability, and good relations with suppliers and customers? This is how Cost and value are distributed throughout the Supply Chain. Business Growth, Profitability, and internal and external customer relationships solely depend on Cost. Even so, the game-changer in the fast-paced business world is how well you manage the Cash Conversion Cycle throughout the Supply Chain.

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Postman Pat, Postman Pat, Postman Pat & his Supply Chain hat

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The UK Royal Mail; a complicated supply chain but failing to deliver a core service offering is as unforgivable as it is in FMCG.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (October 7th – 11th) This past week, I’ve been playing tourist in London, one of my favorite cities in Europe. I visited the British Museum and paid extra to see their “Silk Road” exhibit. The exhibit featured dozens of items, articles of clothing, and mementos dating back to the era of the Silk Road.

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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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FreighTech24: Highlights and Themes

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home FreighTech24: Highlights and Themes Judah Levine October 16, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Freightos was delighted to host its seventh annual FreighTech conference recently, bringing together leaders in freight technology and digitalization across carriers, forwarders, BCOs and tech providers once again to discuss progress

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As The Wind Blows: Improving Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

The winds of change transform industries. Does a digital transformation add value? Who knows? There is no standard definition. In the supply chain management industry, words swirl but lack definition. There are many claims but no clear definition. Will we transform and improve supply chain planning systems based on AI? Again, who knows? In the sea of hype, there are few definitions but a lot of hand-waving.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I’m back from almost 4 weeks on the road. That is 3 weeks and 4 days longer than the U.S. East Coast Ports strike lasted (although, as I highlight below, the strike has only been paused until January 2025). Where have I been? I was in Phoenix, Arizona for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Crossword Challenge

The Network Effect

How quickly can you solve our supply chain crossword challenge? Are you faster than your friends.

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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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GenAI Transforms S&OP: Better Alignment and Improved Employee Experience

Logility

The pace of technological evolution is pushing organizations to the brink. This is more evident in supply chain, where time-tested methods are being replaced with new ones. These new approaches not only improve existing processes but also reimagine them altogether. Enter Generative AI (GenAI). The groundbreaking technology is transforming how companies manage sales and operations planning (S&OP).

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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges. For professionals in logistics and supply chain management, understanding the implications of this technology is crucial, as it has the potential to fundamentally change the way goods are transported and delivered.

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The RocketFuel Story with Josh Beatty

The Logistics of Logistics

Josh Beatty and Joe Lynch discuss the RocketFuel story. Josh is the Co-Founder of Launch Fulfillment, LaunchPath Logistics, and RocketFuel Parcel Recharge. As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. They recognized that many other 3PLs would have the same problem, so they created RocketFuel , a recharge metering system that ensures upfront payments for every shipment

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FMCG Complexity - a stealthy increase in SKU numbers?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Stealth? What made me think of that word? Do you remember that playground game called Statues ? One person is the 'Museum Curator' and stands at the end of a field or yard. Everyone else stands an agreed distance away and the aim of the game is for a 'Statue' to touch or tag the Curator without being seen moving.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Bridging the Supply Chain Planning & Execution Gap

Talking Logistics

Historically, there has been a disconnect between Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution processes and applications. As a result, companies tend to plan, optimize, and execute their inventory, labor, transportation, and warehousing operations separately (that is, in a siloed manner). Is that the case at your company? What are the main problems caused by.

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NOFOMA 2025 in Copenhagen

SCM Research

Join us from June 10-12, 2025 for the 37th NOFOMA 2025 Conference (in Copenhagen) , the leading Nordic platform for logistics and supply chain management professionals. The conference kicks off with NORDLOG (for doctoral students) and the Educators’ Day (for educators) on June 10.

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10 Essential Steps to Enhance Your Supply Chain Cyber Security

Logility

With more and more triple extortion scams on the rise, organizations need to use a layered defense model to get ahead of cyber security risks. In a keynote session at LogiCon24 , one of the speakers, Rachel Wilson, spoke in detail on tactics to supply chain cyber security risk mitigation. Here are 10 tips for avoiding and managing cyber-attacks. Patch & Update Devices: Software manufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code.

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Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Amul formed a strategic partnership with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to facilitate its US product launch. MMPA is responsible for the collection and processing of milk, while the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which operates Amul, oversees marketing and branding initiatives.

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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 Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss the revenue engine. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown is CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering consultancy transforming approaches to PR, demand generation and marketing across the supply chain, heavy in

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The Costly Oversight: Why Your Inventory Rebalancing Strategy Is Failing You

ToolsGroup

Are you making the fatal mistake of underestimating the importance of inventory rebalancing? Many retailers treat inventory management as a mundane task rather than a strategic lever for success. This oversight can lead to hidden costs that not only erode your profits but also jeopardize your customer loyalty. It’s time to challenge your existing beliefs about inventory management and recognize how ineffective rebalancing can significantly impact your bottom line.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 18, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Maybe it’s my beard. When I go through airport security now, those new cameras that take a photo of you and compare it to your license or passport photo, they don’t recognize me. The TSA agent tries two or three times and nothing. But here is the kicker. The agent has to call a supervisor. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 18, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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FMCG 4Ps: Is everything you do really adding value?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Time for action? If you have been dithering about making change for FMCG success, now is the time. With so much chaos around the world and COVID raising its ugly head once more, you will (hopefully) never have such a strategic discontinuity opportunity. What you change for the better now can have a profound effect on the future of your life and business.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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LogiCon24 Sparks Opportunities to Reimagine Supply Chains

Logility

With over 1000 participants, the first annual LogiCon24 Virtual Supply Chain Summit hosted by Logility brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to reimagine supply chain. The agenda featured a mix of keynotes, discussion forums, and breakout sessions spanning from what keeps executives up at night to leveraging new and existing technology solutions.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. They noted the fact that companies whose leaders had supply chain experience took a more proactive approach to addressing potential supply-chain challenges, and in leveraging the supply-chain function to generate new business opportunities.

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Technology that Matters with Michael Kornhauser

The Logistics of Logistics

Michael Kornhauser and Joe Lynch discuss technology that matters. Michael is Sector Vice President of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. About Michael Kornhauser Michael Kornhauser is Sector Vice President of Trimble Transportation, where he is responsible for all three divisions of the company: Enterprise, Maps and Mobility.