Prophetic Technology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Green Supply Chain Management, defined as integrating environmental thinking into supply chain management, includes product design, sourcing and material selection, manufacturing processes and the final product delivery to consumers, and the product end-of-life management after its useful life.
C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Over the last decade, the trucking industry has seen an unprecedented shortage in the availability of truck drivers throughout the industry. Logistics technology and innovative tools have made a difference in how shippers deal with disruptions and deviations. The driver shortage has a tremendous impact on the national economy as more than half of all freight shipped in the U.S. travels over the highways.
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The Smart Software
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
For most small-to-medium manufacturers and distributors, single-level or single-echelon inventory optimization is at the cutting edge of logistics practice. Multi-echelon inventory optimization (“MEIO”) involves playing the game at an even higher level and is therefore much less common. The post An Example of Simulation-Based Multiechelon Inventory Optimization appeared first on Smart Software.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Semiconductors. Plastics. Coffee. Copper. Building Supplies. Motors. The list goes on and on. Supply chain shortages abound. Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Unloading times are double and costs are triple. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world.
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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.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the com
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The pandemic has increased the importance of customer service and customer experience. In a previous article, I wrote, “As we struggle to find a way out of the pandemic, companies can help by ensuring their customer experience efforts include the human touch.”[1] In that article, I quoted Valerie Nechay, a Marketing Technology and customer experience (CX) observer at Iflexion, who believes companies with the right perspective about customer experience will be the winners in the post-
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In today’s blog, we will share some examples to help Inventory Planners explore different methods available to calculate Demand Variance and decide which method is best suited for their products and businesses. How to Choose the Right Demand Variance Method to Calculate Safety Stock was first posted on September 29, 2021 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Tl;dr It’s good to see supply chain management getting more attention in higher education. Supply chains are both more complex and more important than ever before. We will see a major shift towards supply chain management as a core competency for senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies. Here are recommendations for students and new grads looking to get their careers off to the right start.
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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?
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
In the last ten years, corporate promises and initiatives to promote sustainable business practices that reduce the carbon footprints of massive organizations have emerged across all industries. More than ever before, emissions and carbon accounting are a central part of executive-level boardroom conversations and businesses are clamoring to meet consumer demand for a greener future.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Lean manufacturing article and permission to publish here provided by Zaklina at Click Intelligence. From the outset, it may not seem relevant to someone who has never applied lean manufacturing processes to their manufacturing methods. On the other hand, lean manufacturing processes can really help the supply chain perform a lot better.
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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
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 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 technology. The reality is that developing and retaining supply chain talent is more important than ever. Why is that so? What are some of the. Read more [Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Data is a crucial component of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. In fact, it lies at the foundation of every digital initiative. However, data in itself is not a value driver. It must be put to use for organizations to reap its true benefits. With vast amounts of information accessible at a single click, organizations can draw powerful insights and create transformative experiences for customers and business growth.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The New Mission for Employee Health and Safety! Workplace safety article and permission to publish here provided by Catherine Park. Regardless of the industry you are in, it’s important that you think about keeping your employees safe. According to the National Safety Council , workplace injuries cost employers $171 billion in lost productivity, medical expenses, and legal fees.
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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.
QAD
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
It’s a sensitive topic. As automakers in the US and across the globe move to electric vehicles over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to meet climate crisis priorities, lower emissions, and reduce dependence on oil, a hard reckoning is on the horizon – the production and assembly of electric vehicles requires fewer workers than currently required for ICE vehicles. ?
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Examining the actual cost of fulfillment can highlight areas for improvement or opportunities to partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for fulfillment services. Your business’s success often relies on meeting customers’ fast shipping demands, all while keeping costs down. However, there are often less visible or hidden costs that contribute to the total cost of order fulfillment.
Unleashed
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Here we give you a rundown of what VMI involves – from how this system usually runs, to the various features that a VMI system can include. We take a look at the potential advantages and disadvantages of a VMI system, and give examples of businesses that have used this method successfully.
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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.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Jen Cunningham shares how one of her biggest risks became a chance to be heard for the first time in her career. A naturally curious person, Jen seeks to understand those around her to identify unconscious biases and be able to empathize and embrace others’ perspectives. She also loves to constantly be learning which just so happens to dovetail well into her role in education services at Blue Yonder!
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post Government’s ‘lily-livered’ compromise won’t scratch the surface of the EU driver problem appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to do more to ease a supply chain crisis in Britain after pumps ran dry at some gasoline stations because of panic buying.
Unleashed
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
ERP software for the food industry comes in a range of shapes and sizes, but what should you look for when you’re thinking about using it for your business? What are its most important features – and how and why are they valuable? Here we cover the 10 most important features to look for in your food manufacturing software so you can achieve product consistency, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Rise of the Warehouse Robots! Autonomous mobile robots article and permission to publish here provided by Luke Goodwin. An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is a robot that can move around its environment without an operator or a fixed, predetermined route. An AMR uses sensors to study and understand its environment, thus using the most efficient way to perform its tasks.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The supply chain crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic is changing everything. The Financial Times reports a top executive at UPS expects the supply chain crisis created by the pandemic will inflict lasting damage. A global survey of 800 executives by McKinsey also points to significant disruption and change ahead. To understand what’s going on with third-party logistics , we had an extensive discussion with four industry thought leaders at BR Williams.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
This blog was written by Bryant Miller, Corporate Communications, with insights from Jim Hull, Senior Industries Strategy Director at Blue Yonder. I could handle the toilet paper shortage — I wanted a bidet anyway. No chicken wings? Bring on the thighs. Eighteen months to wait for a new sofa? Eh, my old one is just fine. But you’ll have to pry the coffee from my cold dead hands before I accept any substitutes for my precious life juice.
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