Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 12, 2024
This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. Goodman titled “ The Supply Chain, Reconfigured.” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. His belief is that the internet, container shipping, and global banking shrunk the supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2024
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant industrial demand fluctuations and exposed weaknesses in existing supply chains, distributors have begun to rethink inventory management and supply chain strategies. This guide explores how one of North America’s largest distributors, White Cap, has navigated these challenges by enhancing demand forecasting, centralizing inventory decision-making, and leveraging advanced technology.
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Enterra Insights
AUGUST 15, 2024
As the world emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, companies wondered whether consumer behaviors adopted during the pandemic would continue. One such behavior was a notable increase in online grocery purchases. In early 2023, journalist Emily Newton wrote, “Stuck at home, increased numbers of consumers turned to their computers or phones to order groceries from websites like Instacart, or food delivery apps such as Uber Eats, DoorDash or GoPuff.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 15, 2024
Today’s supply chains are fraught with uncertainties across demand and supply yet are tasked with adding incremental value to their organizations while also meeting commercial, working capital and sustainability goals. This balancing act is a challenge even in the best of times. However, far too many companies are stuck because traditional planning methods that rely on static, one-number plans fall short in this demanding and dynamic landscape.
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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
AUGUST 14, 2024
Our network design data model is designed around Supply Chain entities you will recognize, customers, warehouses, suppliers, production and transport lanes.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 13, 2024
By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Parcelhero’s Head of Consumer Research The post Riots led to near 5% decline in High Street footfall & 2.5% jump in home deliveries appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2024
Pier Paolo Tamma, the Chief Digital Officer at Pirelli Pirelli is in the midst of a digital transformation. This transformation seeks to use data, digital ecosystems, and AI to enhance data driven decision-making. In terms of the commercial operation, it seeks to provide greater value to dealer customers by arming their sales representatives with more actionable data on what the dealers will likely need to order.
Arkieva
AUGUST 13, 2024
Learn how to maximize ROI from your supply chain software with best practices, advanced features, and continuous optimization strategies. Maximizing ROI Value from Your Supply Chain Software Investment was first posted on August 13, 2024 at 8:53 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 13, 2024
By Stephen Robinson (pictured) Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, WithSecure The post Dispossessor ransomware group takedown appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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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?
Freightos
AUGUST 10, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 August 10, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 13, 2024
This July 2024, we published a report that tracks the progress that has been made in implementing the key features of Industrie 4.0, both in the process and discrete industries. The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2024
Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its impact on various aspects of business, particularly in logistics.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 14, 2024
Each year on Aug. 13, the world celebrates International Left Handers Day. This day raises awareness about the challenges left-handers face in a predominantly right-handed world. Blue Yonder associate Nina Seth shares her insights into being left-handed in this DIVE In blog post. Oh, to be a left-hander in a right-handed world. You experience intrigue, curiosity and sometimes even dismay.
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
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
By Ross Hamilton (pictured) Principal SAP Technical Consultant, Absoft The post Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: The Importance of Robust Disaster Recovery Strategies & Trusted Advisors appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
C3 Solutions
AUGUST 13, 2024
Transportation Management Software (TMS) is a crucial tool for managing product movements and minimizing logistics-led headaches in a business. A modern TMS puts businesses in much better control of the logistics processes, making them more efficient, automated, and cost-effective. It helps to bring different shipping processes together, allowing real-time decisions, better route planning, and compliance.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 11, 2024
Manufacturers are now asking whether they should reach further back in the chain, in their pursuit of both resilience and growth opportunities.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 12, 2024
Steve Jobs was desperate to make Apple focus on customers. “Some people say, ‘Give the customers what they want.’ But that’s not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they’re going to want before they do.” That’s a classic Jobs quote you’re probably familiar with. How many retailers really take it to heart, though? Listening to what the customer wants is the very essence of what great retailers do – but what if there was a whole array of very direct customer feedback that they weren’t using
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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.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 14, 2024
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Building Reputation and Credibility As A Leadership Keynote Speaker appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 15, 2024
Effective communication is paramount for success. Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Email hosting has emerged as a pivotal tool in modernizing these communication channels, enabling real-time collaboration and data sharing.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Department of Transportation's FLOW initiative was first launched in 2022 as a response to disruptions brought on by the pandemic.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 15, 2024
For supply chain professionals, there is always a conundrum when balancing supply and demand. Traditional order management or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems do their best to execute an optimal balance, and they can be sufficient during normal operations. But a sudden imbalance is enough to throw planning systems off, requiring a brand-new fulfillment plan.
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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
AUGUST 14, 2024
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post New Vs Used Equipment: The Pros and Cons of Both appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
QAD
AUGUST 15, 2024
As we emerge from the post-COVID period, our face-to-face interactions remain fewer than in the past. This is why I am excited about QAD’s upcoming Transform events. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn from experts, get up-to-date on the industry and technological changes in manufacturing and supply chain, and, most importantly, to learn from other customers facing similar challenges.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Join this webinar to learn from Katja Muenster, Integrated Supply Chain Process Manager, how TENNECO's strategic approach and technological advancements are driving efficiencies in global special transports, even in the face of ongoing industry challenges.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 10, 2024
The freight industry operates within a complex network characterized by numerous inefficiencies. To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities l
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
By Andrea Annunziata (pictured) Product Management Director of Nidec Drives The post Meeting global manufacturing demands: Nidec Drives’ scalable machine control solutions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 14, 2024
Two factors contribute to good performance for learning organizations: making mistakes and having a safe working environment. With these research findings, US Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School captures the importance of psychological safety for companies. However, she does not really clarify how leaders should achieve this status. In a recent interview, she advises that leaders should ask questions – and not closed yes/no questions, but open ones.
RFgen
AUGUST 14, 2024
How can businesses keep up with ever-growing customer demands? What technologies are transforming warehouse operations into models of efficiency and precision? One answer lies in geolocation. As companies strive for seamless and effective warehouse management, geolocation technology emerges as a game-changer, driving unparalleled levels of efficiency, accuracy, and optimization.
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