Best Practices to Model Carbon Costs in Supply Chain Network Design
AIMMS
JUNE 29, 2021
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3 Supply Chain & Technology Trends Driving Business Success in the New Normal
MPO Multi Party Orchestration
JUNE 28, 2021
From a certain angle, it can be said that everything has changed; it could also be said that everything is as it always has been. We have simply changed. The supply chain and technology trends explored below have not appeared out of the blue. Like a kind of white noise, globalization and the growth of the cloud and new sales channels were budding in the background, alongside the quiet hum of climate activism and gentle reminders to recycle.
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Asking the Right Questions Is The First Step To Drive Supply Chain Excellence
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 29, 2021
Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Companies that outperform their peer group while driving improvement and driving value (either by price to book or market capitalization) make the winners list.
Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance
GlobalTranz
JULY 1, 2021
As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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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.
Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2021
In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). Today, I’m going to add a qualifier — it has to be quality data.
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A Story of Throwing the Baby Out With The Bathwater in Supply Chain Planning
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JUNE 28, 2021
” Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater “ is an idiomatic expression for an avoidable error where something good is eliminated when trying to get rid of something bad, or in other words, rejecting the favorable along with the unfavorable. (Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language rooted in meaning that is different from the literal definitions of the words used in the expression. ).
Supplier Diversity: From Checking the Box to Driving Business Strategy
ivalua
JUNE 29, 2021
Part I: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. This mainstream awareness is directly attributable to the U.S.
Best Practices in Supplier Risk Management
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 30, 2021
Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management at APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) recently gave a presentation at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. In her presentation, Ms. Brown examined supplier risk during a crisis, supply chain disruption, supply chain risk, and how organizations can shift from surviving to thriving.
FMCG Supply Chain Performance Measurement: Del-Boy Style.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 2, 2021
Performance monitoring Balanced Scorecards are invaluable in FMCG, Brewing and Coatings companies but they are also appropriate for any business leaders serious about improvement. Whatever your business size or product offering, you will benefit from such a scorecard by knowing exactly what is going well and where you can or need to improve.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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 Visibility & Automation: Creating a Truly Touchless Order
Talking Logistics
JUNE 30, 2021
The quest to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to get more difficult as supply chains become increasingly globalized and fragmented. Fortunately, advancements in technology are helping companies to overcome these challenges and automate their processes. What hurdles still remain? Why is changing the status quo so important? How can technology help?
As Air Travel Roars Back–How Will Aircraft Suppliers Meet the New Demand?
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 29, 2021
Using Coefficient of Variability to Drive Safety Stock Related Decisions
Arkieva
JUNE 29, 2021
In a previous blog post, we discussed how a high or low value of Coefficient of Variation (CV) impacts the first or second term of safety stock. Today we decided to put this to the test using real customer data - here we will discuss our findings. Using Coefficient of Variability to Drive Safety Stock Related Decisions was first posted on June 29, 2021 at 9:33 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Supply Chains After COVID – 5 Tips for Resilient Planning
Logility
JUNE 28, 2021
Flexibility, a holistic approach, and the right software platform and services are important factors for resilient supply chain planning. If 2020 has taught businesses nothing else, it’s taught the importance of resilient planning for supply chains. The supply shock that started in China in February, followed by the demand shock when the global economy shut down, laid bare vulnerabilities in both the production plans and supply chains of businesses all over the world.
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
Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 28, 2021
A few weeks ago, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community, “Based on your experience and lessons learned, what advice would you give to young professionals (or students) interested in a supply chain / logistics career? What will be important for them to succeed?” “Logistics and Supply Chain expertise must be learned. Read more Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members).
How Transparency Will Elevate the Post-Pandemic Food Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2021
There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.
Technology is Essential in Navigating Peak Shipping Season
Kuebix
JULY 1, 2021
As crazy as it may sound, planning for peak shipping season has already begun! In the U.S., peak shipping season extends from August until January of the following year. Peak shipping season can be broken down into two spikes in demand. The first occurs from August until October. This significant increase can be largely attributed […]. The post Technology is Essential in Navigating Peak Shipping Season appeared first on Kuebix.
What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers
NFI
JULY 1, 2021
After a year marred by congestion, skyrocketing cargo handling costs, increased demand as a result of the pandemic, and looming clean air mandates, West Coast marine terminal operators have had all the more reason to explore productivity improvements and cost-saving options like automation. Historically, concern about displacing and replacing employees with robotics had prompted the… Continue reading What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers.
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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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.
Understanding the Shipping Container Shortage!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills.
Oregon Businesses to Collaborate on Supply Chain Transparency Initiative
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2021
A group of Oregon companies, business associations, and academic institutions today announced the formation of the Oregon Transparency Initiative (OTI), a public-private collaboration created to boost the transparency of Oregon’s supply chains.
Gap to scrap UK stores – is there any hope for the highstreet?
IT Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2021
By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post Gap to scrap UK stores – is there any hope for the highstreet? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 Consumer Survey: Four Trends From This Year’s Annual Shopping Event
BlueYonder
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As vaccination rates continue to increase, consumers are shifting spending habits from hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to new clothes and personal care supplies. Retailers are seeing strong sales heading into Q3 as a result. Amazon Prime Day, typically held over the summer, was pushed into October last year due to the pandemic. As many consumers return to “normal” spending habits, this year’s annual event was in many ways the retail industry’s first big test on its road to recovery.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Omnichannel Customer Service Best Practices! White glove services article and permission to publish here provided by Christian Cabaluna. The growth of the eCommerce industry redefined the whole meaning of customer satisfaction. A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has.
Watch: How Private Companies Are Responding to the Global Crisis
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 30, 2021
Brian Umbenhauer, leader for consulting with Deloitte Private, reveals the findings of the firm’s latest survey of private companies and their approach to managing global supply chains in a crisis.
Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse
IT Supply Chain
JULY 1, 2021
By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
How Procurement Leaders Build Strong Supplier Relationships
QAD
JUNE 29, 2021
In their list of common nightmare scenarios to try to prepare for, few procurement leaders could have predicted the business disruptions of 2020. Global pandemic and lockdowns probably didn’t make it onto their bingo cards of potential disruptions that traditionally include rising customer expectations, volatile markets, fluctuating raw material prices and geopolitical considerations, among others.
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Broccoli and Supply Chains Have a Lot in Common!
Adexa
JUNE 28, 2021
Romanesco broccoli is one of the most intriguing vegetables in nature. Its complex structure, known as Mandlebrot fractal , is a geometric shape that exhibits the property of self?similarity, meaning that a small portion of it looks like a scaled down version of the whole. Fractals have the property of showing self-similarity regardless of how big or small they are.
Truck Drivers and Container Chassis: The Peak Season Shortages to Expect
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.
How AI and Machine Learning are Shaping the Legal Industry
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How AI, Machine Learning and Automation Will Impact Business! Legal industry article and permission to publish here provided by Jais Frank. With unprecedented and uncontrolled advancements in technology grasping the professional sector, everyone’s concerned about the changes it would bring in the daily operations and the careers of those whose jobs will get substituted with technology.
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