MIT Supply Chain
JULY 22, 2021
A potent reminder of the insecurities associated with Covid-19 is the hoarding of toilet paper by consumers during the early days of the pandemic. We are now witnessing a corporate version of this practice, as supermarkets build inventories in anticipation of product shortages. The motivations are different, but the outcome is similar?—?more acute and longer-lasting shortages.
The Network Effect
JULY 22, 2021
The post How to Optimize Your Profit and Loss with a Demand Driven Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.
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IT Supply Chain
JULY 22, 2021
By Polly Mitchell-Guthrie (pictured). VP of Industry Outreach & Thought Leadership, Kinaxis. The post Reasons your supply chain can’t afford to wait: agility, resiliency & sustainability appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 19, 2021
Tata Steel Europe Plant in Wales. The steel industry is not easy. A ton of steel can cost as little as $700. A pound of apples costs about the same as a pound of steel, yet steel is a complex product produced using high-tech metallurgical and manufacturing processes. Even before the pandemic the global steel industry was navigating significant disruptions that included steep price competition (China has been investigated numerous times for dumping), soft demand, and tariff issues.
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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.
AIMMS
JULY 21, 2021
The post The Problem with Forecast-Driven Supply Chain Planning appeared first on AIMMS.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Arkieva
JULY 22, 2021
COVID-19 direct and ancillary events have made clear that uncertainty is an inherent part of the demand-supply network structure. Every firm, on a regular basis, faces “risk situations such as manufacturing excursion, unexpected new demand or loss of demand, component supplier interruption, etc. This has placed risk management and rapid intelligent response (RIR) front and center in SCM discussions.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 22, 2021
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s. While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget. In general, S&OP consists of a New product review, Demand Review, Supply Review, Management Review and some level of reconciliation between these steps.
SCMDOJO
JULY 18, 2021
How do you attain the skills required for success in your current job and future career? A trustworthy approach to getting career advancement or growing your business is to acquire business acumen skills. Industry or sector is less relevant when it comes to these skills, as they get the most significant business running effectively. It. Continue reading.
Supply Chain Insights
JULY 23, 2021
Abstract. Supply chain is easier to say than define. The Supply Chains To Admire report analyzed improvement, performance, and value for the years 2011-2020. Twenty companies outperform their peer group. Powered By EmbedPress.
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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?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2021
Global supply chains frequently encounter blind spots, such as failing to anticipate trade disruptions and supplier risk. The result is significant challenges for manufacturers and their customers, which neither can afford.
Talking Logistics
JULY 23, 2021
I went for a 42-mile bike ride yesterday morning, part of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team training. At mile 16, I learned that Uber Freight is acquiring Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor). It gave me something to think about the rest of the way. Before sharing my initial thoughts, here’s the other. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021).
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 23, 2021
As a general rule, buildings are usually numbered in a structured, sequential way. Numbering usually commences with building 1 at the end of the road which is closest to the city or town centre. Odd numbers on the left and even numbers on the right increase until the end of the road or where the road changes names. Simple.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 21, 2021
Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno and Joe Lynch talk about the worst case scenarios for freight brokers. Lisa is an Industry Consultant at CarrierDirect which is a consulting firm supporting the transportation and industry, logistics, warehousing, supply chain and also provide technology support. About Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno brings 15+ years of transportation logistics experience to the podcast.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2021
With help from satellite data and machine learning, organizations can calculate and monitor their supply chain carbon emissions.
ivalua
JULY 21, 2021
The partnership accelerates procurement digital transformation with Ivalua. MILWAUKEE, WI – July 21, 2021 — REV Group® (NYSE: REVG), a leading provider of industry-leading specialty vehicles, announced today its multi-year agreement with Consus Global, the gl obal procurement solutions integrator and services provider, to further drive supply base optimization, automation, productivity, and working capital value from the REV Supply Chain.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 20, 2021
Previously, we looked at a what a potential DRS model could look like for drinks producers in Europe. The stated aim of DRS is to increase the amount of single use packaging that is recycled and increase the amount that is brought back into the economy. Without a shadow of a doubt, DRS will cause discontinuity for producers and distributors alike but what can you do now to pave the way for a smoother adoption of the DRS regulation?
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 20, 2021
Why XPO is Spinning Off GXO with Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca and Joe Lynch discuss why XPO is spinning off GXO. Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of XPO which is leader in logistics, brokerage and LTL. About Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of XPO ’s global logistics segment. His career as a top-ranked analyst spans senior positions with leading investment banks, including Citigroup in London, where he served as managing director in equity research an
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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.
Enterra Insights
JULY 19, 2021
While it is too soon to declare victory over the Covid-19 pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail is seeing signs of renewed vigor. As journalist Anne D’Innocenzio ( @ADInnocenzio ) puts it, “Americans are going back to one of their favorite pastimes: store shopping.”[1] That is good news. D’Innocenzio explains, “The return to store shopping, highlighted in many retailers’ earnings reports in recent days, offers a big relief in part because shoppers return less when
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 17, 2021
Mapping the global avocado supply chain is a massively challenging undertaking, according to Unilever food brand Sir Kensington's.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 18, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What to Look for Before Investing and Storing Bitcoin! Bitcoin trader article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin is an open software complex on blockchain technology. Bitcoin was invented by a Japanese group named Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity is completely anonymous.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 19, 2021
Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish. Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017.
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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.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 23, 2021
By Brian Atkinson (pictured). Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Five9. The post Consumer confidence doesn’t mean brands should get complacent appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 23, 2021
ClimateAi, a firm applying artificial intelligence to climate risk modeling, announced the launch of its Enterprise Climate Planning (ECP) platform.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 20, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Mining! The Backbone of Bitcoin Technology. Bitcoin mining expedition article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin is only availed by two progressions. The foremost one is buying bitcoin from a trustable exchange, and the second one is bitcoin mining. However, bitcoin mining majorly aims to verify bitcoin transactions in order to remove the possibility of double-spending in the bitcoin complex.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 19, 2021
Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish. Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017.
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IT Supply Chain
JULY 23, 2021
By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Retail Industry Lead, CI&T. The post ONS retail figures: are pre-pandemic retail levels here to stay? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2021
A pandemic. A cargo ship catastrophe in the Suez Canal. Shortages across industries. Since we can expect disruption to be a constant part of supply chain management, organizations need to build resilient supply chains that are ready for anything.
Prophetic Technology
JULY 19, 2021
Europe has always set the path to innovative forms of Working , creating entirely new categories of jobs; they are at the front of human rights rules, preventing the worker from exploitation by their employers, a practice that continues these days. In addition, they experimented with different forms of business ownership, with a state - owned enterprise ( SOE ) formed by the government to participate in commercial activities and corporate structures that require businesses to consider their empl
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