Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2021
When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 26, 2021
Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. The industry continues to boom, and companies will continue to grow in response to consumer demand.
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ToolsGroup
AUGUST 27, 2021
Do you want to buy a Playstation 5? Get in line. Severe supplier constraints and the resulting chip shortage have made things quite tenuous for fans of Sony’s latest gaming system. Plus, since semiconductor-based materials make up 40 percent of new vehicle costs and countless other consumer products, PS5s aren’t the only things in short supply. Manufacturers are facing massive shortages across their supply chains, which, along with as well as an utter failure to move swiftly to account for said
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2021
In the supply chain and logistics world, we often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology. The people side, however, often gets overshadowed by the other two, especially by technology. The reality is that developing and retaining supply chain talent is more important than ever. Why is that so? What are some of. Read more Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever.
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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?
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 23, 2021
Networks Have Fistinct Advantages. McKinsey, the global consulting firm, has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration. In some industries, suppliers account for over 80 percent of the value of the products that are produced. In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers.
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CHAINalytics
AUGUST 25, 2021
As warehousing undergoes a fundamental shift with the onslaught of e-commerce, it’s imperative that organizations identify the specific drivers that impact performance, establish e-commerce-relevant metrics, and continually monitor performance to navigate this transition successfully. Why should organizations expend the effort required to identify the input, design, and operational drivers impacting DC performance?
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
What do you do when you check into an Airbnb house, go out to dinner, and then when you return to the house find a stranger sleeping in one of the bedrooms? Get the hell out of the house (and find a hotel room) is what we did! I’m guessing this real-life Goldilocks was passed. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 27, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 27, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 27, 2021
Hear from Shirell James, Vice President – EMEA at One Network Enterprises on her presentation about Mastering Supply Chain! <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 25, 2021
The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2021
A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world economy.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 24, 2021
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Jillian Sullivan from Kuebix’s blog discusses how technology can help companies address the challenges of the peak shipping.
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
AUGUST 23, 2021
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 24, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Stand Out Digital Supply Chain Strategies! Technologies to optimize Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Arra at No-BS Marketplace. Advanced technology is believed to be the springboard on which you can make your business successful and competitive. Leveraging relevant technology in the supply chain from the moment your suppliers bring in raw materials, during storage of the materials and manufactur
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Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2021
Supply chain digitization is imperative for companies who want to stay competitive in the marketplace. Experts state that 80% of the supply chain costs are locked in within the design of the supply chain, so focusing on that area is paramount to running cost-efficient supply chains.
Adexa
AUGUST 23, 2021
Dependable Financial Projections Hinge on Accurate Models of Supply Chain. Every plan, at high level or execution level, needs to be accurate enough to project true financial implications. Whether you are doing network design, inventory optimization, S&OP or even S&OE, Adexa solutions enable financial projections at greatest level of accuracy.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 22, 2021
By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post ONS retail figures: opportunities are there for sales to be boosted appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 25, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Writing an Impressive Resume! Soft skills article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. When it comes to adding hard skills to your resume , it’s pretty self-explanatory. Hard skills are technical, measurable, and usually either learned in a classroom or through on-the-job training.
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 24, 2021
The counterfeit drug market alone costs more than $200 billion per year — enough to bring 13 new drugs to market.
Prophetic Technology
AUGUST 24, 2021
Data Science applies advanced Analytics techniques and scientific standards to pull out information from strategy decision-making, bringing helpful insights. It plays a significant role in practically all company procedures and strategies, typically analysing massive data.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 25, 2021
By Ramsés Gallego (pictured). International CTO, Micro Focus. The post Regular evaluation of threat models & red-team exercises now common practice appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 25, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cost Effective Branding Tips That Really Work! Business cards article and permission to publish here provided by Alex Chapman. With the age of digital media peaking and people consuming content mainly through digital mediums, such as smartphones or laptops, you’ll wonder why you need to think of business cards at all.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 21, 2021
Digital transformation is a key priority for most supply chain leaders, but less than half have a roadmap for the future.
QAD
AUGUST 26, 2021
Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. To remain competitive, the time for such digital transformation is now. However, barriers continue to exist and technology is not always being used to its full potential, as we learn in a recent article , “How to Outsmart AI Business Challenges” in SCM Now Ma
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 24, 2021
By Oliver Guy (pictured). Senior Director, Industry Solutions at Software AG. The post Boots partners with Deliveroo, but will other retailers take note? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 26, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. The Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation have opened the doors to what should be limitless transparency across the most complex supply chains.
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Tecsys
AUGUST 25, 2021
Tecsys emerges as preferred end-to-end healthcare supply chain software partner as hospitals, health systems… The post Over 30 Healthcare Accounts Make Major Investment in Tecsys’ Supply Chain Platform in Post-Pandemic End-to-End Overhaul appeared first on Tecsys.
QAD
AUGUST 24, 2021
Disruption is the watchword for manufacturers these days – even without the global COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers constantly deal with supply chain interruptions, fluid customer demands, global economic pressures, and technology-driven competition, among other forces. How enterprises respond to these scenarios depends on how well they adapt to and manage change.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 25, 2021
By Mo Cashman (pictured). Principle Engineer at McAfee. The post Threats that cybersecurity poses to critical infrastructure & what organisations can do to mitigate risks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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