Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For too long, supply chain risk management has been mostly confined within supply chain circles. CEOs and government agencies were more than happy to let a few experts deal with supply chain challenges. Thanks to a rise in cyber attacks, supply chain risk management is receiving attention in all quarters. A survey of 1,300 senior IT decision-makers and security pros from the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Japan, and Singapore found two-thirds of them reported their organizations had

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Demand forecasting forms an essential component of the supply chain process. It’s the driver for almost all supply chain related decisions. While demand forecasting is undeniably important, it’s also one of the most difficult aspects of supply chain planning. Why is Demand Forecasting important for effective Supply Chain Management? was first posted on September 18, 2018 at 11:58 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Do you ever worry about experiencing a general average declaration for your ocean shipments? It’s time to assess what’s at stake and think about how you can minimize your risk. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

eCommerce is growing faster than ever, and everyone is working to find the latest and greatest way to overcome their competitors. The application of supply chain technology is essential to maintaining a competitive advantage in the height of eCommerce growth. Warehouse Managers need to understand the challenges of maintaining a competitive advantage, how technology can help, and a few best practices in leveraging technology.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The United Kingdom has been one of the key links in EU supply chains for more than 40 years. BBC Newsnight has recently reported on how Brexit could break that chain and what the consequences could be for manufacturers. I like the video and have used it for my Supply Chain Risk Management course to discuss this topic with my students.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Improving e-commerce platform use for business-to-business (B2B) shippers is an integral step to meet growing demand in the world of e-commerce. E-commerce is expanding at an annual growth rate of approximately 19 percent, but actual growth rates could easily exceed this margin. Unfortunately, this will lead to tightening capacity and additional problems for small and midsized businesses (SMBs).

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Companies know that the customer is king. So, what does a king want? Customers want to be able to personalize the look and feel of their products. They want to be able to place an order anytime, anywhere and from any vendor. They want to be able to track their order from the moment they click the ‘buy’ button to the moment the product arrives at their doorstep.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

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 Daniel Martins from GEODIS’s blog discusses how startups and innovation are disrupting the supply chain landscape, and how there’s always a new idea or opportunity around the corner.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

E-commerce growth has become part of the record books. According to Eric Rice of Supply Chain 24/7, e-commerce growth in 2017 grew faster than it has since 2011. E-commerce grew 49 percent, moving from 10 percent of total retail sales to 13 percent. Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short.

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River Logic

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Feeling and logic. Throughout corporate history, these primary behaviors have been respectively assigned to women and men, although we know these labels aren’t always accurate. Take Steve Jobs. Most would probably remember him as a feeling kind of person, whereas, Meg Whitman may be viewed as a person of logic.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

“Disruptive technology doesn’t sneak up on anybody; it’s nearly always loudly heralded long before its victims fall prey to it.”. That is one of the observations that Thornton A. May, a futurist and author of The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics , makes after researching why market leaders sometimes fall prey to disruptive technology. Similarly, Steve Faktor, author of Econovation and CEO of IdeaFaktory, writes in Forbes: “Sadly, just as many [corporate failures are] suicides, caused by

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Nowadays people are quick to point out the mistakes of others and slow to take responsibility for their own failings. In the supply chain arena, this tendency can have serious economic and reputational consequences. Doug Surrett, Chief Product Strategist for BluJay Solutions, insists, “Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers.”[1] By “offenses,” Surrett means practices resulting in inefficienc

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of the most challenging tasks in the food and beverage industry involves making sure foods and supplies reach their destination in top form. What makes this particularly difficult in the modern supply chain is the number of parties or partners that exchange goods — often there are many. Food shippers must already contend with a variety of elements, including storage temperatures, packaging, freshness and quality, timeliness and, of course, proper transit.

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TradeGecko

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Willing to think outside the litter box? If so you’ll discover what’s known as the subscription economy- a beautiful place where products and services never before imagined as being prime subscription candidates are providing high-growth eCommerce brands with predictable recurring revenue.

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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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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Blockchain and logistics have been a major talking point for supply chain leaders since the creation of Bitcoin. The technology holds great promise for the supply chain and logistics industry by creating an incorruptible and easily distributed resource for shippers and carriers to streamline productivity and ensure all operations continue unimpeded.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

City planners around the world are wrestling with how to untangle traffic snarls in inner cities. Their goal is to make cities cleaner and more livable. The picture often painted of the smart city of the future is one featuring clean air and uncrowded streets — thanks to convenient mass transit and an increased number of pedestrian malls. For example, urban planners in Charlotte, NC, have “designated a 60-acre, 50-square block area as a place for modern, urban redesign, dubbed the North Tr

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Daniel Serewicz & Eric Weidl of Dock411. Dock411 is an app designed to help drivers save time and money at their pick-up and drop-off locations by showing them details about their stops before they make them. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeart

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TradeGecko

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Sales and inventory demand forecasting are critical to the longevity of any business. Although there’s no crystal ball to predict future trends with 100% certainty, smart demand forecasting is the closest thing to it – and it’s how the most successful B2C and B2B businesses make data informed decisions about the future. Here, we look at how demand management and forecasting help overcome some of the most common supply chain management challenges.

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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.

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E2open

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Current supply chain management approaches have run out of steam. New digital supply chain technologies can be transformative, but only if three enablers are in place: high-quality and timely data from the entire supply chain, best-in-class decision-support engines, and a platform for enabling reimagined processes that break existing organizational silos.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

For several decades now supply chain management has been on the rise. Having coalesced out of traditional support functions including purchasing, distribution and production operations late last century, the profession saw a surge in relevance with the arrival of extensive free trade and the internet. The combination of fast growing global supply bases and ubiquitous […].

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

By John Caltabiano, VP of Global Supply Chain, Jabil. Given a choice, would you launch your product late, or launch it over budget? Choosing to go to market late might present the greater risk to profitability, according to a report published by McKinsey & Company that claims, on average, going to market six months late but within budget can shave 33 percent off profits.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

| By Jonathan Whitaker | Principal, Managed Analytics | Chainalytics | Look out Chicago, the annual APICS conference is coming your way and with it, thousands of supply chain professionals from around the world, covering all areas of the value chain, will embrace development opportunities while enjoying the sights and sounds of your city. … The post APICS 2018 Will Provide New Insights As Always appeared first on Chainalytics.

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E2open

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Avon has a widely distributed supplier and sales base, short product lifecycles, and a constant flow of changing promotions that influence demand. Learn why Avon chose to work with E2open to develop a supply chain solution specifically for its unique business model. Learn more > The post Avon Calls on E2open for Better Supply Chain Performance appeared first on E2open | Demand.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

After making landfall last week, Hurricane Florence is crawling northeast along the U.S.'s east coast. Despite weakening from a Category 4 storm to a Category 1 , the storm is disrupting everyday life and wreaking havoc on infrastructure. Last week we published this breakdown of what to expect from Florence, as well as a list of best practices to help businesses defend their operations from the elements.

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