CHAINalytics

AUGUST 4, 2021

COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on companies’ planning processes. “You can’t ignore it,” says Chainalytics’ Juha Martikainen. “The pandemic has taught us that you have to be prepared to deal with uncertainties. You need to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.” Interview via Supply Chain Magazine Based out of Helsinki, Juha Martikainen has been consulting … The post Prepare for Unforeseeable Uncertainties With Supply Chain Planning appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Prophetic Technology

AUGUST 5, 2021

Why not present Supply Chain Management (SCM) procedures that can quickly increase resilient SCs, and why some of the prevailing SC processes are not appropriate for tackling such risks demanding responses. Risk, Resiliency, and Supply Chain Modelling must be at the top of any transformation.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 1, 2021

Supply chains today can vary from simple to highly complex global networks. The use of several third-party logistics providers often weakens supply chain visibility and can make it difficult to track orders as they move through the system. This approach leaves businesses struggling to gather the needed data to resolve exceptions, implement corrective actions, and.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post Getting Started with Scenario Modeling in Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization. Investor concern about material risks from climate change have created new reporting frameworks, such as those by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) an

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 6, 2021

The post How 3D Printing Will Change Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 2, 2021

Learn how a simple binomial model can help anticipate the future including COVID-19 breakthrough cases just as models help a firm estimate it's future. Two Penny Model and COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases – Avoiding Data Driven Disaster was first posted on August 2, 2021 at 11:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Driver dwell is a key source of driver dissatisfaction and contributes to the driver shortage. Earlier this summer, FourKites held a Carrier Visibility Summit. This was an online event. One of the speakers was Abby Weisenberger, a distribution consultant at Kimberly-Clark. What made Ms. Weisenberger’s presentation particularly interesting was that while Ms.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 6, 2021

Hello and Welcome to the Week in Review! This is the weekly blog post for a one-look overview of what happened in the DELMIA Communities this past week. But there is a lot more than what is below. Visit the communities to see the exchange of information and ideas between members and DELMIA experts. With eight active communities, you are sure to find at least one to suit your DELMIA interests.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 5, 2021

Two of the leading operations & supply chain management journals have recently announced their best paper award winners. First, the Journal of Supply Chain Management ’s Harold E. Fearon Best Paper Award goes to Fabrice Lumineau and Nuno Oliveira, who published an article that is entitled Reinvigorating the Study of Opportunism in Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2021

Current internet of things (IoT) technologies require too much manual intervention to realize the full benefits of a supply chain management system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. Furthermore, COVID-19 exacerbated the existing shift from retail store purchases to e-commerce transactions, with a 32 percent increase in 2020 US e-commerce sales, according to the US Census Bur

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 3, 2021

In my previous blog , we delved into the paradigm shift in warehouse and distribution center (DC) functions and uncovered key themes and insights from our live Q&A with Reuters Events, Prologis and Henkel held on June 29. Here, we address those themes and how DELMIA’s Warehouse Experience—a virtual experience solution for warehouses and DCs—can accelerate transformation to ultimately establish the Warehouse of the Future. 1.

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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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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2021

A few weeks before we graduated from Cornell, my friend Paul Osenar approached me after class. “I’m cycling cross country after graduation. Do you want to join me?” My first thought was “That’s insane!” My second thought was “I’m in.” I called my best friend from high school, Peter Aquilone, who I knew would be. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 6, 2021).

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 2, 2021

One thing’s for certain, in this otherwise entirely unpredictable world of supply and demand: companies looking to succeed in commerce today can’t do it alone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

For the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to be another Gold Medal event, as it entered with a 44-match unbeaten streak. That streak came to an end in its first match, a 3-0 loss to Sweden, which happened to be the last team to defeat the US. And while the team still advanced to the knockout stage, its run ended with a hard-fought bronze medal victory over Australia.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. But lately, a new set of supply chain challenges is making everyone more concerned that their business could fall behind overnight. And the stakes have never been higher.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from Elemica’s blog discusses how “many ‘unavoidable’ operating costs we’ve all come to accept can be reduced dramatically, or.

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ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2021

The post Ivalua’s Procurement & Supply Chain Summer Reading List appeared first on Ivalua.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Integrated business planning ( IBP ) is gaining a lot of traction as more companies seek to advance their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. IBP is long-range strategic business planning that combines volumetric and financial data into a single, highly visual, comprehensive planning platform that delivers greater global visibility, more powerful multi-scenario analysis over longer planning horizons, tighter collaborative workflows, and a wider spectrum of alerts.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

A consumer buys two different shirt sizes online and returns the one that doesn’t fit. A retailer returns pallets of unsold merchandise back to the manufacturer. As consumer purchasing habits continue to favor online channels and as B2B ecommerce transactions grow faster, the scale and complexity of product returns have skyrocketed. Some estimates find 30.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 6, 2021

By Emily Henry (pictured). Finance Writer. The post How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Assist Accountancy Teams With Invoicing & Processes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2021

Fashion label Marc O’Polo sought to eliminate manual data management and lay the groundwork for an omnichannel retailing strategy, in support of both stores and online sales.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Putting a Shine on Supply Chain’s Image! Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Suddenly Supply Chain and its importance was on the minds of political and business leaders, and the common person, everywhere around the world.

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

Agility: the ability to move quickly and easily. When you think of what it means to be agile, you might think of an Olympian athlete competing for the gold. But in the ecommerce supply chain context, agility relates to how quickly an ecommerce business can adjust to ever-changing expectations in speed and delivery. An agile supply chain must also be able to react quickly to changes, delays, and unexpected events to maintain customer expectations, stay competitive, and grow their business.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 3, 2021

By Justin Vaughan-Brown (pictured). VP Product Marketing, Deep Instinct. The post Expert comment on Lazio’s possible supply chain attack on vaccine portal appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2021

The challenge is to break down silos and ensure timely, clear communication so that all supply chain partners are aligned.

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