ThroughPut
JANUARY 28, 2021
Food Retail is all about working with speed, striving for agility, and mastering the art of customer delight – giving what they want, where they want, and when they want – all of this in a cost-effective manner. No wonder accurate and timely demand forecasting is the epicenter of focus for supermarket retailers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught them a lesson or two.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JANUARY 26, 2021
Thanks to highly influential e-commerce giants, customer expectations are rapidly changing your fulfillment services. Customers are demanding quick and/or free delivery. Their demands translate to shrinking delivery timeframes, splitting inventory in multiple facilities, or relying on a third-party logistics company like BR Williams to provide fulfillment services.
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Tecsys
JANUARY 26, 2021
Top five supply chain trends that you need to keep a close eye on over the next two to five years. The post Five Emerging Supply Chain Trends appeared first on Tecsys.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2021
Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media. Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty.
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The Network Effect
JANUARY 26, 2021
The post The Death of the Supply Chain and Birth of the Digital Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ivalua
JANUARY 29, 2021
PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Ivalua was honoured to provide some commentary on the survey results during a webinar with PWC in Sweden, as the 2020 survey is even more fascinating. The survey for 2020 delivers this level of insight but also provides special insight as responses to the survey were split between responses before the Covid
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 27, 2021
Food has become more than just a necessity; it is intrinsic to our society and culture, and has a big influence on the way we live our lives. The food and beverage industry has long been highly competitive, and in order to stay ahead in the market, key industry players are always trying to figure out what consumers will want next. More and more people are showing greater concern for the environment and sustainability has become an imperative, which suggests that innovative and environmentally-fr
Arkieva
JANUARY 26, 2021
Some time ago, I had been trying to help a business improve its statistical forecasting. We tried different parameters and different forecasting algorithms but the statistical forecast for about half of the products could not be improved no matter what we tried. We decided to do a deep dive to understand the reason. Demand Planning: Differentiated Forecast Strategy was first posted on January 26, 2021 at 8:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for per
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2021
In 2020, we saw the transportation industry’s resilience first-hand, as all parties of the supply chain navigated a challenging freight landscape to get goods to market. Freight demand surged to meet the needs of consumers and frontline workers, and shippers were forced to rely heavily on the spot market to secure capacity in a pinch. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 25, 2021
ToolsGroup is how organizations achieve their target service levels while optimizing inventory—no matter how complex their supply chain is or how much demand changes. That way, they can be ready for anything. What makes ToolsGroup different? 1. Probabilistic forecasting: Instead of a single number, identify a range of demand outcomes and the probability of each of those outcomes occurring, so you can make educated trade-offs based on your business priorities. 2.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 26, 2021
What is MRO? or What is MRO supplies? or What does MRO stand for in manufacturing? Or what does MRO stand for in purchasing? In this blog, I have tried to answer these questions. What is MRO? MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supply) is an important part of most manufacturing and service businesses and. Continue reading. The post What is MRO?
Arkieva
JANUARY 29, 2021
I learned this morning from my LinkedIn feed that January 29 is national puzzle day. So, we decided to put out a fun blog to mark the occasion. We have tried to solve Sudoku using a Mixed Integer Program (MIP). This blog is unrelated to Supply Chain although we use the technique used here to solve supply chain problems. Please enjoy! National Puzzle Day – Solving Sudoku Puzzle Using Optimization in Arkieva was first posted on January 29, 2021 at 3:27 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog -
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2021
How crazy would it be to launch an online video talk show focused on supply chain and logistics? I asked myself that question while cross country skiing many years ago. There’s something about being outside in the cold, surrounded by snow and woods, that brings out all sorts of ideas in me. That crazy idea. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 29, 2021).
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.
Logility
JANUARY 26, 2021
We’ve arrived at mile markers 7, 8 and 9 on the road to building lasting resilience and agility into your extended supply chain. Thanks for sharing the journey with me. You’ll recall that the catalyst for this 4-part series was a renewed sense of obligation and urgency among Logility’s many seasoned supply chain and analytics professionals to share what we’ve learned over the years.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2021
Introducing Inside the Founders’ Studio. Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch are launching a new podcast called Inside the Founders Studio. Ryan and Joe will interview founders, key executives, and innovators to understand what makes them and their companies successful. About Ryan Schreiber. Ryan Schreiber is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect in Chicago.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JANUARY 28, 2021
Please bear with me for a while on this one; I will get to the Supply Chain stuff eventually.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 28, 2021
The challenge of securing increasingly complex, flexible, and responsive supply chains has grown enormously over the past year.
ivalua
JANUARY 27, 2021
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, and the International Association for Data Quality, Governance and Analytics (IADQGA) today announced a partnership to improve the use of data in procurement and supply chain decisions. Ivalua is now the inaugural gold level sponsor of the IADQGA.
Arena Solutions
JANUARY 26, 2021
Imagine a home that anticipates your every need. The front door unlocks the moment you approach, your fridge tells you when you’re low on certain foods, and the bathroom mirror analyzes your skin for health changes. It sounds like science fiction, right ? According to Berg Insight, a Swedish research firm, about 63 million homes in the United States alone will operate similarly as soon as 2022.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 28, 2021
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC/D2C) sales took off when e-commerce became a reality. As consumers increasingly use the digital path to purchase, DTC sales become an important channel for many brands. The pandemic accelerated this trend. Karl Lauri, Managing Team Member at MRPeasy, explains, “The disabling of many conventional wholesale/retail market channels during the Covid lockdown has prompted many brand-owning manufacturers to bring forward plans to build Direct-to-Consumer channels.”[1
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 27, 2021
Large companies often use various solutions to manage hundreds of thousands of contracts and documents — covering years of work across the supply chain.
ivalua
JANUARY 27, 2021
What is stopping your AP Team from Being Superheroes? During these tumultuous times, achieving AP automation superhero status may seem an impossible task, as you continue to battle disrupted supply chains, high costs and general chaos. Although it may seem hopeless, opportunity awaits with the right transformation strategies, and Invoice to Pay solution.
SCM Research
JANUARY 29, 2021
The pandemic has caused a great deal of suffering to many people. More than ever, the crisis made the general public aware of the importance of supply chain management. In the beginning, many realized that supply chain disruptions can create problems with supplies of food, face masks, and medicine. Later, many recognized the importance of functioning SCM for vaccine distribution.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 26, 2021
Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It’s a fool’s errand to believe that such a broad topic could be covered in a short article. To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 27, 2021
FourKites , a real-time supply chain visibility platform, announced a new alliance with Infosys, a global provider of next-generation digital services and consulting, to deliver supply chain process innovations and technology solutions.
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 28, 2021
By Bryce Boothby (pictured). MPO Board Member. The post What Exactly Is a Digital Transformation – And Are You Doing It Right? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 25, 2021
We already know from the textile market that a large proportion of products are now manufactured in Central China.
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