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Sustainability in the supply chain as a key differentiator

Aioneers

Our planet and its people face one of the greatest challenges in history – to become more sustainable. Supply chains do not escape this challenge and reforming the supply chain to become more environmentally friendly is one of the major tasks of the future. Sustainability is defined as meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.

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Relationship Between Forecast Accuracy and Safety Stocks

Arkieva

A company’s total inventory is built up of many different parts such as strategic stock, anticipation stock, safety stock, cycle stock, unplanned stock. The cycle stock is the one most connected to the demand forecast; it is expected to be sold as the forecast becomes real demand. Safety stock on the other hand is extra stock to deal with the variability of the demand or supply.

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The Perfect Procurement Plan: Why Visibility Into the Supply Chain Is Important

Turvo

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. The right procurement plan will speed inventory access and allow for improved visibility into the supply chain network as a whole.

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The Return of Demand: How Aerospace & Defense Can Prepare for the Next Normal with Virtual Twins

DELMIA Quintiq

The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry is arguably one that was most immediately and severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is especially true in the commercial aircraft segment. However, as mentioned in a previous post , signs of increasing demand for commercial aviation are on the horizon. Preparing for this will require A&D manufacturers to digitally transform their operations and supply chains in a smart, sustainable and cost-effective way to improve visibility and agi

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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.

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[Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

We hear a lot about the importance of having an “agile” supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions like the pandemic or the Suez Canal incident. What does having an agile supply chain mean? How is it linked to order orchestration? What actions should companies take to better prepare for the next disruption? Those. Read more [Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain.

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One Stuck Box of Fertilizer Shows the Global Supply Chain Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.

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DELMIA Communities Week in Review for August 30

DELMIA Quintiq

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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Is Every Company a Delivery Company?

Talking Logistics

I’ve commented several times about Meg Whitman’s statement a few years ago that “every company is a technology company.” Back in July, for example, I revisited the quote in response to Walmart’s announcement that it will offer technologies and capabilities to help other businesses navigate their own digital transformation and C.H. Robinson’s announcement of a.

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Webinar: “Supply Chain Transformation for a Sustainable Future”, September 8, 2021

SCM Research

How can innovation and new business models transform global supply chains in the transition to a sustainable economy? On September 8, I look forward to joining Juliane Reinecke (King’s College London), together with our speakers from Anglo American and the World Economic Forum, to discuss this topic in a webinar on Supply Chain Transformation for a Sustainable Future.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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American Software to Present at the Jefferies Virtual Software Conference

Logility

ATLANTA, GA (September 3, 2021) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning platforms, today announced that Allan Dow, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Vincent Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the following investor conference: Jefferies Virtual Software Conference.

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Growing Interest in Direct-to-Consumer Sales, Part 2

Enterra Insights

Due to the pandemic, e-commerce growth accelerated and manufacturers’ interest in direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer sales also increased. In the first installment of this article, I discussed some of the considerations manufacturers and retailers should take into account as they develop their DTC strategies — not the least of which is the tension such strategies create between manufacturers and retailers.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 3, 2021)

Talking Logistics

Last Sunday, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, another hurricane slammed into the Gulf Coast. Although not to the same scale as Katrina, Hurricane Ida has been deadly and destructive too, including in the Northeast where it caused massive flooding and killed at least 45 people. When disaster strikes, few things are more important. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 3, 2021).

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Top 10 Tips to Effective Sourcing Execution in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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

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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

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Develop CPG Growth Goals: 6 Tips to Navigate the New Normal

Logility

If the response to COVID-19 taught consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies nothing else, it highlighted the need not only for flexibility but also for growth goals that are tailored to the consumers of the future. Establishing CPG growth goals for your company doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require using all the data at your disposal – whether from within or outside your business – to forecast demand and continue the innovation that will propel success.

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Growing Interest in Direct-to-Consumer Sales, Part 1

Enterra Insights

One of the most prominent retail trends accelerated by the pandemic has been increased e-commerce sales. According to Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, “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.

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Takeaway Panel – Halal Supply Chain: The Opportunity!

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We have an expert panel consisting of Azizi Meor Ngah, Dr. Raymon Krishnan, Joe Lombardo, Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman and Stephanie Krishnan who will be providing insights on the opportunities within the Halal supply chain. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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How to Get Started with Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

Risk is everywhere. Adverse events can and will happen at any time, and when events hit your supply chain, disruption and financial, operational, and reputational damage are not far behind. .

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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.

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Beverage Brands Unlock Recovery and Growth with Inventory Optimization

Logility

Since the onset of the pandemic, online direct-to-consumer channels have become an absolute necessity for the beverage industry, where historical e-commerce penetration has been relatively low. From soft drinks, coffee, and tea to wine and spirits, many companies are having notable success and building their brand using various digital platforms, including integrated sales sites and mobile app-based services. .

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Is Blockchain Fit for Function in the Supply Chain?

Enterra Insights

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of hype about blockchain and its potential to make supply chains better. Not everyone, however, is a believer. For example, Kai Stinchcombe, CEO and co-founder of True Link Financial, bluntly asserts, “Don’t believe the hype. There are no good uses for blockchain. After 10 years of development, nobody has come up with a use for blockchain that has been widely adopted.”[1] Journalist Adrianne Jeffries ( @adrjeffries ) believes part o

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Malaysia and the continued development as a regional and global Halal Supply Chain HUB

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Hear from Azizi Meor Ngah, Chairman of The ASEAN Post on his presentation about Malaysia’s continued development as regional and global Halal supply chain hub. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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Global Supply Squeeze, Delta Virus Rip Through Factories

Supply Chain Brain

Orders at factories are piling up as companies around the world struggle to meet demand amid a damaging mixture of the coronavirus and widespread bottlenecks in supply chains.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

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Supply Chain Sustainability: 3 Pillars for the Future of Business

Logility

The voices calling for responsible business practices to extend to the value chain are many and urgent. One could easily think this is solely because of the inherent social and environmental risks, as well as governmental challenges, but there is also a strong business case for supply chain sustainability. Sustainable supply chain management can be a driver for success and value, both for businesses and for society.

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Overcoming Production Challenges Through the Use of MES Software

IQMS

Bottom Line: Taking on manufacturing challenges and overcoming them by improving end-to-end vsibility and control first breaks down barriers in the way of taking on more customers and growing sales. The clearer and more real-time the end-to-end visbility is across shop floors and production plants, the easier it becomes to prioritize what needs to be improved first to increase production effiency, solve an urgent quality problem, increase yield rates and more.

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Halal Supply Chain Technology – Halal Blockchain, Traceability, and Security

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We have an expert panel consisting of Chris Long, Dr. Albert Tan, Dr. Rushdi Siddiqui, Stephanie Krishnan and Tomas Guerrero who will be providing their insights on Supply Chain Technology for the Halal industry. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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‘Fit for 55’: How Europe's Climate Targets Could Change Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The EU's latest plan for emission reduction puts massive pressure on shipping and logistics.

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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.

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The Great Store Redo

Cathy Roberson

Stores are now having their day in the spotlight as retailers embrace multichannel services and consumers look for shopping and last-mile delivery options. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many retailers’ e-commerce strategies as stores battled temporary closures and consumers who were hesitant to shop in person once stores reopened. Retailers with stores invested in curbside pickups, online fulfillment in stores and partnered with crowdsourced platforms such as Instacart and DoorDash to

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ECommerce SEO : How Online Stores Can Drive Organic Traffic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Reasons to Invest in Excellent Customer Service for Your Online Store. ECommerce SEO article and permission to publish here provided by Ela Marie. ECommerce has seen a staggering growth in 2021. But what should be attributed to this growth? Few bets on pandemics, others say it’s technology, but if you take our perspective, it’s completely – the Internet.

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Halal Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Technology & Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Hear from Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman, Founder & Professor at LBB International and Help University (ELM Graduate School) on his keynote speech. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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