What has the Duke of Wellington got to do with supply chain planning?
Valogix
APRIL 9, 2019
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Why Every Brand Needs Exception Recovery
Convey
APRIL 6, 2019
There is a big problem in retail that nobody talks about. It has a […]. The post Why Every Brand Needs Exception Recovery appeared first on Convey.
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5 Key Benefits of Using Mobile Barcoding in Your Warehouse
RFgen
APRIL 11, 2019
Mobile barcoding not only maximizes productivity, but makes warehouse tasks easier and less physically intensive, contributing to employee satisfaction.
Automation in the Warehouse Creates Positive Customer Experiences
Veridian Solutions
APRIL 8, 2019
The customer experience Is everything to modern supply-chain management and success. Positive customer experiences translate into repeat purchases and positive word-of-mouth advertisements through social media. Unfortunately, retail and supply-chain functions are becoming more automated and less personal. The lack of a human element in many interactions creates significant risk for poor customer experience.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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Why using supplier data effectively will spark your growth
HICX Solutions
APRIL 10, 2019
When problems with your system arise, it’s all too tempting to blame the system itself, rather than considering other potential root causes. Scenarios like this usually see companies trying to implement a replacement system and going through wholesale change, seeing it as something of a magic bullet. An easy win. However, the truth is that this is often a case of simply investing more, rather than investing smarter.
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How to Make Supply Chain Complexity Work to Your Advantage
ToolsGroup
APRIL 12, 2019
With supply chain complexity increasing at an unprecedented rate, perhaps the biggest challenge for businesses is figuring out how to navigate this uncertainty to deliver service profitably. Amazon sells more than 3 billion products through 11 different country marketplaces globally. In the U.S. alone, Amazon introduced 208 million new products in 2018 — most of which are slow movers, or ‘long-tail’ items.
The Amazon Effect is the New Walmart Effect
GlobalTranz
APRIL 12, 2019
In 1994, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos read a statistic that the Internet had been growing at 2300 percent annually. He fashioned that changing tide into a business plan that has been breaking barriers across supply chain and e-commerce that has left an indelible mark. But, is Amazon worried about the new “Walmart effect?” Beginning with.read More.
Who Will Win?
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 9, 2019
Over the last month, venture capitalists looking at the supply chain market called 3x/week. I know of five companies for sale. Sharks are in the water. The calls follow a predictable pattern. The first is to identify the potential available market. My response is, “The current market is smaller than the potential. Today, companies are waiting for the next evolution of planning software.
AI and All That – Ivalua Now Looks to the Future
ivalua
APRIL 12, 2019
The afternoon of the first day at the Ivalua Now event in Paris had a strong AI (artificial intelligence) flavour. (Now there’s an interesting question – if AI had a flavour, what exactly would it be? Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?) Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Insights into ERP systems in supply chain planning and implementation
Kinaxis
APRIL 10, 2019
by Dustin Mattison. I recently had the opportunity to talk with William Cure , a Certified SCM Change Leader with over 40 years of hands on experience. In my interview we discuss how to define enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in supply chain planning, the reasons why we need ERP systems, problems faced with implementation and how to successfully implement a new ERP system in a corporation.
Inbound Freight Collaboration: How a TMS Creates Harmony Between Shippers, Vendors, and Carriers
GlobalTranz
APRIL 10, 2019
Today’s supply chains suffer from egocentric mindsets. Organizations are always looking out for number one, and while that remains vital to success, failure to work with other parts of your supply chain will lead to severe consequences. These consequences include higher freight spend, poor dock scheduling, increased carrying cost of inventory and more.
A Holistic Approach to Freight Savings with Mike Eberl
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 12, 2019
[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:42] Introduce yourself and your company. I am the Founder and CEO of Customodal, based in Marshfield, WI, [01:59] Tell us about your background. Where did you grow up? Go to school? What was your major in college? I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I enrolled in the forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, but two years in I had an epiphany that I wanted to pursue business.
Blockchain is Coming to Transportation – Here’s How
Talking Logistics
APRIL 11, 2019
The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. But lately, we’ve started seeing more optimism and ideas for blockchain’s use, especially as it emerges as a possible solution to shipment visibility and carrier communications. The industry has traditionally struggled with visibility, but there have been some significant advances of late.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Grocery Shopping in the Digital Age
Enterra Insights
APRIL 12, 2019
The digital age is transforming almost every industry and the food and drink sector is no exception. One might not immediately think about supermarkets when the topic of digital enterprises is raised; but, those in the industry are well aware of how e-commerce is changing the business landscape. Russell Redman reports a study by consumer target marketing firm SKUlocal found, “Grocery shoppers have come to rely on digital channels and now expect online access in their path to purchase.
The Best Part of My Job
Logility
APRIL 10, 2019
As we wrapped up our 2019 Velocity Conference in Orlando last week, I was reminded how lucky we are to be in supply chain. For three days we had the opportunity to listen to some of the top supply chain leaders and visionaries discuss their challenges and how, through people, process, technology and data, they are able to transform their operations to create faster, more flexible and responsive supply chains that result in a competitive advantage for their businesses.
I created an Out of Stock Alerting Process with Excel. Here’s What Happened.
Arkieva
APRIL 9, 2019
I experienced first-hand the limitations of automating out of stock alerts using Excel. Here’s a real-life example of the out of stock process that I created. I created an Out of Stock Alerting Process with Excel. Here’s What Happened. was first posted on April 9, 2019 at 11:31 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
This Week in Logistics News (April 8-12, 2019)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2019
Today’s post was written by a robot. Well, not really, but robots are already writing news stories. As Nicole Martin (a human, I believe) highlighted in a recent Forbes article , “The Washington Post has a robot reporting program called Heliograf. In its first year, it produced approximately 850 articles and earned The Post an award for its ‘Excellence in Use of Bots’ from its work on the 2016 election coverage.”.
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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Supply Chain Complexity and Technology
Enterra Insights
APRIL 11, 2019
As the world becomes more complex, people seem to long for simpler times. The problem with such daydreams is that “simpler times” had their own challenges and, as we all know, there is no going back. Historically, technological advances have made humankind more productive; but, technology has not made life simpler. New York Times ‘ columnist Thomas Friedman once stated, “We were promised a simpler life, and technology has only complicated our lives.” With the emerge
The Evolution of Supply Chain is Becoming Patient-Centric
DynaSys
APRIL 9, 2019
The face of life sciences has undergone a change. More and more organizations are aligning their strategies and business models towards providing the best possible end-to-end experience for the patient and their families. What does this mean? Industries such as pharmaceuticals and medical device are becoming increasingly more patient-centric. These businesses are realizing tremendous breakthroughs in innovation and related increases in market share.
Predict What’s Next in Category Management
JDA software
APRIL 9, 2019
Ever wish you could peer into the future and see what’s coming next? To better understand what technology investments are being prioritized to reach the modern shopper, we surveyed more than 130 category management and merchandising professionals as part of this year’s Voice of the Category Manager survey. Following are some key takeaways: Understanding shopper behavior is a top focus .
Duty Drawback Makes a Comeback
Talking Logistics
APRIL 9, 2019
Duty Drawback is a refund from the U.S. Customs Service for 99% of the duties paid on imported items which are subsequently exported or used in the manufacture of exported goods. This refund is available to you even if someone else did the importing. It’s estimated that over $600 million dollars is recovered annually through the U.S. Duty Drawback program, and companies are paying 20% of those refunds to service providers that help get the refund from the government.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
Leonardo da Vinci and Supply Chain Management
Enterra Insights
APRIL 8, 2019
The world is becoming so specialized it’s difficult to find generalists in almost any field of endeavor. Supply chain managers probably come as close to being generalists as anyone in the business field. They need a general understanding of everything from procurement of raw materials to customer service. That’s why Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder of Supply Chain Insights, insists, “The supply chain IS Business, not a department within a business.”[1] The more complex businesses be
Managing Efficiently an Extended Supply Chain – An Electrium Story
DynaSys
APRIL 11, 2019
Electrium is one of the UK’s leading electrical groups and since January 2006, has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Holdings plc. The company offers a wide range of low voltage products from a simple light switch to industrial installation. Their products are designed to satisfy the needs of specifiers, wholesalers, contractors and end-users in domestic, commercial and industrial markets alike, and are installed in many of the world’s most prestigious buildings.
Transparency – The key challenges of the brand-supplier relationship
Pivot88
APRIL 10, 2019
Fashion companies are facing more connected, aware and sceptical consumers that expect full transparency across the production chain. Understanding the consumers’ need for trust, fashion players have no other option but to change their practices across their businesses and be more transparent. But what transparency could actually mean for the fashion industry?
5 Ways to Improve Inventory Accuracy When You’re Overwhelmed With Stock
Unleashed
APRIL 7, 2019
Optimum inventory management relies on accurate data so that inventory orders can be balanced with sales. By data, we mean the numbers and categories of stored and sold product, expiration dates and storage locations so that there is always just enough product ordered in to satisfy consumer demand and sales. Improving accuracy around inventory data and management is of paramount importance to keep a company’s books and customers happy.
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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.
How the Right “Big and Bulky” Packaging Solution Can Save Millions in Supply Chain Costs
CHAINalytics
APRIL 12, 2019
Companies specializing in big and bulky consumer products — e.g., furniture, water heaters, washers and dryers, lawn mowers, etc. — understand why product movements throughout the supply chain can plague both the manufacturer and distributor. The costs associated with transportation, damage, and packaging can add up quickly and hinder bottom line growth.
Out-of-Stocks: Finding a Way Out
C3 Solutions
APRIL 11, 2019
Along with sophisticated demand prediction tools that use algorithms to make predictions based on the reams of data now available across the retail supply chain, successful retailers are also looking at the places where they can apply practical real-world tools to ensure seamless inventory control. That means ensuring the links between your retail and distribution facilities, your suppliers and transport partners are made as efficient as possible.
Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019
Stord
APRIL 7, 2019
Rail freight volumes continued to fall at the end of March alongside service outages due to flooding in the Midwest. Carriers are still worried about river cresting along the Mississippi river and the structural integrity of many bridges around it. Recently, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have both rerouted traffic, which has had ripple effects outside of the region.
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