ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Eight years ago ToolsGroup was one of the first supply chain planning software vendors to employ machine learning to improve demand forecasting. As the tag line to a popular commercial goes, by now “we know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two.”. When we first began employing this new technology, it wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Even in 2014 when Gartner wrote a case study about Danone using our machine learning to help forecast promotions, it was barely a blip on the horizon.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The chemical industry is facing some powerful changes that are directly impacting revenues and margins. It’s also highly competitive. Everyone is trying to dominate their niche. This means chemical companies need to be adept at managing costs and profitability. But doing this ad hoc is too difficult. Having the right technology is key. Spreadsheets and legacy tools are no longer enough.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. In this post, will go to how shippers and logistics providers will lean on 6 more trends to make gains in the months to come. download ebook.

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Today I would like to talk about Supply Chain Coordination with Contracts , a chapter written by Cachon (2003). It has become the standard reference when it comes to teaching some key supply chain models. Coordination between the members of a supply chain is certainly very relevant but also challenging. Because the members of a supply chain are typically concerned with optimizing their own objectives, their actions might not lead to optimal supply chain performance.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

by Jeswin Philip The Food Packaging Trends and Advances report from PMMI forecasts that the US Food and Beverage industry will experience a 2.9 % CAGR through 2022. The report also mentions that the global growth rate is almost double that of the US food industry. It’s a prediction that shouldn’t be ignored. Food for thought: Time for a different kind of supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Logistics technology is expanding to keep up with increased demand, and shippers need to know which technologies can make or break success rates in 2018. Some of the top logistics trends to affect the industry in the coming year include these key automated logistics technologies. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It seems like the phrase “digital transformation” is everywhere these days. There are as many definitions for digital transformation and articles on the subject. I like the definition provided in i-scoop’s online guide to digital transformation. “Digital transformation is the profound transformation of business and organizational activities, processes, competencies and models to fully leverage the changes and opportunities of a mix of digital technologies and their accele

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

by Joe Cannata It all started a little more than two years ago with two supply chain management certification exams — Kinaxis® Certified RapidResponse® Author Level 1 and Kinaxis Certified RapidResponse Administrator Level 1. Since then, we’ve grown our supply chain management exam portfolio to provide exams for contributors, authors and administrators, while also adding integration- and application-focused exams.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

If you’ve ever purchased a transportation management system (TMS) for your organization – or any enterprise software – you know that the term “software as a service” (SaaS) gets thrown around a lot. The problem is, it means different things to different people, and some vendors twist the meaning of the term to make it fit what they’re trying to sell you.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Omnichannel has been a go-to plan for retailers since 2008, but it is changing. Omnichannel, as a word and strategy in retail, is shifting. According to Michael Jones via Forbes , the word, omnichannel, will go away in the coming years as retailers move to become hyper-focused on what customers want, need, and find useful while shopping. While omnichannel is still going to be around, denoting the blending of channels into one experience, the customer experience in omnichannel will become the ne

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This Sunday marks the end of the 2018 Winter Olympics. It has certainly been and exciting couple of weeks, with hundreds of medals awarded, and some incredible performances by the world’s greatest athletes. Yesterday marked the 38th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, when the USA men’s hockey team defeated the heavily favored team from the Soviet Union.

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River Logic

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

River Logic and Supply Chain Consulting Partner Spinnaker Management will be hosting a webinar on March 7, 2018 entitled "Data-Driven Decisions in S&OP—Bring Reliability and Speed to Optimized Scenario Analysis.".

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Numerous times recently I’ve found myself saying (and tweeting) that… ‘Going forward Fulfillment automation is no longer just an option.’ Having been a contributor to many SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) analyses for e-commerce service providers, retailers and even CPG manufacturers, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve warned all who would listen that fulfillment automation (or the lack thereof) will be a significant threat to their onl

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Do you have a messy, unorganized warehouse? We know that you are also the victim of the ‘ Warehouse Disease’ , i.e. even after regularly organizing your warehouse, it turns messy the minute you receive or ship some cargos. Optimising your warehouse storage system to ensure that it stays organized at all times of the month will be a dream come true, right?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Amid all the talk of a retail apocalypse, some retailers demonstrated they still have life. Khadeeja Safdar ( @khadeeja_safdar ) and Imani Moise ( @MoiseNoise ) report, “Retailers had their best holiday sales since 2011, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks payments in stores and online.”[1] One of the primary reasons retailers are doing better is improved omnichannel operations.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

What are people reading on The Network Effect? We took all the traffic to the site over 2017, filtered out. The post Most Popular Posts of 2017 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Following on from the popularity of startups in the Europe-wide fintech sector, investors now seem to have spotted significant potential in supply chain management. Over the past couple of years, 53 European logistics-related startups have secured over EUR160 million worth of venture capital between them, according to research by Supply Chain Media, publisher of the Dutch trade journal Supply Chain Magazine and the quarterly pan-European magazine Supply Chain Movement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The IoT can help companies free up manual resources while ensuring accurate delivery timing throughout the supply chain. It’s no secret that manufacturers have been aggressively pursuing digital transformation to compete and win in the marketplace. In 2018, manufacturers will ramp up this transformation to embrace new technologies that have the potential to change the supply chain landscape.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Blockchain is one of the newest buzzwords making a splash in the tech world. Most famously, blockchain is associated with so-called crypto-currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It turns out, however blockchain technology can prove useful in many fields of endeavor. The food sector may be one area where blockchain technology will prove to be extremely beneficial.

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Silvon Software

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

When companies begin to struggle financially and decide to institute a restructuring initiative to turn things around, many focus solely on the financial aspects of the organization. Unfortunately, this approach ignores the tremendous long-term value that operational improvements can deliver. As a business seeks to regain financial stability, a matching pursuit of operational excellence can help the company realize and capitalize on new opportunities.

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NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Automation continues to make headlines with predictions of two-hour delivery times and drone services in the future, but what is truly in-store for the future of the shipping industry? While it’s unlikely the industry will see those sorts of advances in technology anytime soon, ecommerce continues to drive demand for automation. Customers are expecting faster, Read More.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Even though the era of ‘procurement through power’ is well over, I still see a lot of purchasers getting lost or sidetracked in the wrong quadrant of the Kraljic model in their quest for good prices to maximize profit. That is perfectly understandable, given the linear, results-oriented business culture in Europe. But focusing on the long term and allocating your resources to the right quadrant will take you to ‘best in class’ level and beyond, turning you into an efficient supply chain ‘high pe

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The term “supply chain” was coined because it denoted key linkages from raw resources to finished products. Connecting those links has been the essence of supply chain operations since trading first began. Through the centuries there has also been a focus on making supply chains more efficient. This focus sharpened and became even more important with the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel operations.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Valentine’s Day, beyond being an occasion to indulge, adore and sugar load, presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on relationships. Brands have countless relationships to manage, within their business and even across their channels, though when it comes to keeping things up and running, it may be most important to review the relationship to they […].

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Use this simple tool for identifying areas of potential improvement in the business to create an effective inventory management process. This type of measurement allows for a more widespread understanding of the nature of inventory and fosters action to prevent a build-up of non-value-adding "drag". Look beyond the Turnover Ratio! Here’s a Simple Way to Create an Effective Inventory Management Process was first posted on February 20, 2018 at 8:09 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Ark

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. “The single biggest challenge facing the industry is lack of qualified workers in all aspects of logistics.” —corporate/executive manager with a transportation/warehousing company with 36-40 years of experience, living in the North Central region and earning $137,000.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

There's an old saying that tells us that in the world of business, you need to go where your customers are. But due to the digital revolution, your customers are in more places than ever before. This is true regardless of the type of business that you're running or even in the industry you're operating in. But at the same time, that old saying is still very much true - you can't force your customers to interact with your brand the way you want them to, you have to do whatever you can to support

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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

| By Patrick Boyle | Principal, Supply Chain Operations | Chainalytics | Previously in this series, I discussed the need to “Make people aware that change is coming.” Lesson one emphasized the importance of broadly communicating changes before they happen and providing key points clearly so that folks understand.

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