What Is Supply Chain Network Design And How Can It Improve Your Business?
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JULY 27, 2021
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Three Things Telecom Supply Chains of the Future Need to Do Now
ToolsGroup
JULY 29, 2021
The telecommunications industry has become so highly commoditized that customers perceive only marginal differences in products and prices among the various market players. Want to have a winning telecom supply chain? Market leadership depends more and more on operational excellence, and making smart tradeoffs that optimize cost and service levels to meet executive-level goals–and surpass customer expectations.
Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 25, 2021
To get where you are going, you have toe see where you are…. Daily, my inbox is flooded by email. As a guest writer for Forbes, public relations firms constantly pepper me with requests to speak to technologists boasting of having answers to improve supply chain resilience. Sometimes, I take the call. The discussion is seldom equal to the promise. I am amazed that smart people can be so SURE they have the answer.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation
GlobalTranz
JULY 28, 2021
Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. There are many working parts, network partners, and opportunities for things to go wrong that some are often overlooked. Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full.
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Your Demand Forecast Is Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It.
ToolsGroup
JULY 28, 2021
If you were still using a computer or a telephone from the 1960s today, you’d get some strange looks, to say the least. But many supply chain practitioners don’t realize that the most common approach to supply chain planning–using a demand-driven forecast as the primary input to future planning–is just as passé. According to Gartner’s report, Maverick* Research: ‘Demand-Driven’ Is Deadly to Your Supply Chain , 90% of supply chains will still be demand-driven by 2026.
Sustainability in Supply Chain Planning: In Practice
Arkieva
JULY 27, 2021
Integrated Supply Chain planning is the best way to be sure that you are running your business in a way that is best for your whole business. When you address your energy needs independent of your supply chain planning you can drive up costs unnecessarily and create rework. Industrial gas companies know this better than most because their production process is an extremely energy-intensive one.
DELMIA Communities Week in Review for July 26th
DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 30, 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.
The Importance of Transportation Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 28, 2021
I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce f
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?
Three Tips for Building an Agile CPG Supply Chain
ToolsGroup
JULY 27, 2021
On the surface, it seems like the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry performed better than most during the COVID pandemic. Consumer goods e-commerce sales for example increased 91% year over year according to a NielsenIQ analysis. But for this high SKU count industry where demand is as unpredictable as New England weather, the condition of many consumer goods supply chains is far from rosy.
5 Best Practices to Overcome Cross-Border Challenges
Talking Logistics
JULY 28, 2021
The cross-border supply chain in North America is the equivalent of a master orchestra as it involves the swift and refined coordination between different entities and parties touching a shipment, truck or container. Normally, a Mexico-US cross-border truckload move involves at least five touches: The Mexican carrier taking the load from the Mexican shipping location.
The Warehouse of the Future Will Not Be Just a Warehouse
DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 27, 2021
The digital transformation of supply chains is happening faster than physical supply chains can react. In the same way that consumers have driven innovations in retail commerce, we are now seeing that e-commerce effect leading to a B2B revolution. Now, it’s all about: enabling the omnichannel experience, which is changing the profile of supply chains in most industries and commercial sectors, creating flexible and efficient supply chains to close the vulnerabilities that were exposed during the
Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 27, 2021
If you thought it was difficult to find good drivers before the 2020 pandemic, try finding drivers of any caliber afterwards. Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire.
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
Top 5 'Summer 2021' Supply Chain Technology Blogs
C3 Solutions
JULY 28, 2021
This summer, our Dock Scheduling and Yard Management specialists have noticed a major correlation between the focus on ROI for companies shopping around for new tools and the associated cost some are experiencing for not pulling the trigger quick enough (aka the cost of inaction).
Here's What a Post-Covid Supply Chain Review Looks Like
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2021
The future success of supply chains will depend on a strong, purpose-built strategy that encompasses several key areas.
Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
JULY 29, 2021
There is a lot written about the importance of having an “agile” supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions such as the pandemic or the Suez Canal incident. But what does having an agile supply chain really mean? How does it fit into an order orchestration strategy? And what actions should companies take now. Read more Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain.
The Role of Supplier Collaboration in ESG and Supply Chain Resilience
ivalua
JULY 29, 2021
The post The Role of Supplier Collaboration in ESG and Supply Chain Resilience appeared first on Ivalua.
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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The Consumer Packages Goods Sector in the Digital Age
Enterra Insights
JULY 29, 2021
One of the most prominent trends of the Digital Age is increased traffic on the digital path to purchase. As a result, some experts are wondering what effect this trend will have on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Robert J. Bowman, managing editor of SupplyChainDive , writes, “The big consumer packaged goods brands have ruled retail for a century or more, brushing off challenges from an endless stream of agile newcomers and the rise of big-box stores.
DRS is Coming soon – Eleven Considerations for FMCG Companies
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 26, 2021
Increasingly in my discussions with clients, the subject of single use plastic packaging comes up.
Data, Deftness and Redefining Work: Three Rising Trends in Procurement
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 24, 2021
The combined effect of these three trends is reshaping supply chain procurement as we’ve traditionally known it.
The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 27, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Since the Coronavirus pandemic exposed the fragility of the global Supply Chain , everywhere you look you see the word “resilience” being used as the latest buzz word. Everyone is talking about making Supply Chains more resilient and robust, as if there was never any attention in the past in this regard.
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.
Autonomous Decision Science™ Discussed on the Next Normal Show
Enterra Insights
JULY 29, 2021
In an episode of the Next Normal Show, with host Josef Schneider, we discuss why the Enterra Solutions ® Autonomous Decision Science (ADS) technology is a game changer for the retail industry. Consumer goods companies across the globe are spending large amounts of time and money trying to manage and utilize massive amounts of data, but they struggle to make sense of it, including automating it to dramatically improve forecasts and make better decisions.
We Need Better Sales Forecasts for Online Businesses
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 29, 2021
The challenge of getting better sales forecasts to improve logistics planning is a centuries-old problem. In today’s eCommerce-driven supply chains, that challenge is tougher than ever. But many online merchants don’t realize the extent to which poor forecasts create inefficiencies in fulfillment operations and drain their profits.
Watch: How Will Automakers Make the Switch to Electric Vehicles?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 28, 2021
Arun Kumar, managing director in the Automotive and Industrial Practice of AlixPartners LLP, lays out the challenges that automakers face in converting their factories and supply chains to the exclusive production of electric vehicles.
Understanding the Bitcoin Market Crash of May, 2021!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 24, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Bitcoin Volatility a Threat for Traders? Bitcoin market crash article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin is the first-ever cryptocurrency of the marketplace and conferring the ground concept of bitcoin; there was an exceeding extent of altcoins in just a nominal time.
What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
It’s refreshing to see government agencies recognising the dangers VPNs bring to a company
IT Supply Chain
JULY 30, 2021
By Jason Garbis (pictured). Chief Product Officer at Appgate. The post It’s refreshing to see government agencies recognising the dangers VPNs bring to a company appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Relieving Consumer Pain Points on the Digital Path to Purchase
Enterra Insights
JULY 30, 2021
As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. He explains, “The adoption of new technological behaviors in response to the pandemic, from video-conferencing to online shopping, means usage has already reached levels that were not expected for many more years.”[1] He adds, “Grannies have discovered online shopping.
TSMC Mulls German, Japan Chip Plants to Diversify Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2021
In both cases for potential international expansion, the world’s biggest chipmaker will look to share the cost, whether with customers or government authorities eager to bring its business within their borders.
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