C3 Solutions

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

E-commerce has increased to numbers no one could’ve predicted. And the demands appear to be heading in an upward direction. As reported by Forbes, Vivek Pandya, Adobe’s Digital Insight’s manager summed up this trend across retail supply chains nicely. “According to our data, it would’ve taken between 4 and 6 years to get to the levels that we saw in May if the growth continued at the same levels it was at for the past few years.”.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

By Bryce Boothby (pictured). MPO Board Member. The post The Omnichannel Alphabet Soup: Structuring the Unstructured appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain! Get Our EBOOK HERE. RFID article and permission to publish here provided by Vic Bageria. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) monitoring systems involve attaching tags to specific objects so you can track, monitor, and collect data for them.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Failure to consider how the disruption affects all parts of the supply chain will lead to delays and added costs.

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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.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In the crowded retail marketplace, customer experience is key, and logistical capabilities are what set the winners apart from the less prepared. Companies that are not able to deliver goods at the right time and place will risk losing their customers to one of many competitors. Furthermore, failing to deliver against the lowest costs may mean setting back business goals.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? They both do the same thing, or do they? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? It’s easy to assume retail reverse logistics is solely based on returns. While this is partially true, all retail reverse logistics involve a backward flow of products that return to their origin. Returns may derive from buyer’s remorse, damage to items, defects, end-of-life disposal, and even recycling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Nil Durak, Chief Operating Officer at Solvoyo as part of ARC’s Supply Chain Forum. In this conversation, Nil and I spoke about the big picture of supply chain digital transformation, as well as taking a deeper dive into the supply chain planning market as well as the role of digital twins. I asked Nil to give some deeper insights on a few key points.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

What’s the difference between traditional inventory planning and inventory optimization? Anyone can come up with a plan. The real challenge is making sure it’s a good plan. Optimizing your inventory is a different beast than simply planning your inventory. If my time in supply chain planning has taught me anything, it is that most companies are carrying far more inventory than they actually need to meet their service level targets.

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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?

Optimal Sourcing

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Every year, The Hackett Group surveys global organizations to better understand their top priorities. The research encompasses organizations across industries and sectors, with focus on North America and EMEA. While 2020 introduced unprecedented challenges for procurement organizations as they struggled to maintain business continuity and keep supply chains operational,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from th

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Omer Ucar at Solvoyo. It was mid-March when my flatmate and I burst into a panic as the first cases of COVID-19 were officially announced. Both of the companies we were working for abruptly told us to stay home and work remotely.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“Leaders today need to revisit an overlooked skill: asking questions.” So writes John Hagel III in a recent Harvard Business School Review article titled, “Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions.” Here are some excerpts: You think you have the answers to all important questions? That suggests that you are either clueless — you have. Read more Asking Good Questions (Inspiration Behind Indago).

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Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Logility is working with a leader in the distribution and logistics space that provides delivery to auto dealers for the dealers’ parts and services business. This specialization allows them to be more efficient and knowledgeable about their customers and the specific parts they are delivering. Because these parts cannot be sold and services cannot be scheduled and performed until the parts are delivered, it is exceptionally important that they deliver on time and in full.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Is it just me or does FMCG life seems to be increasingly full of initials? New examples seem to pop up on a weekly basis with COVID-19 being top of mind currently. In line with many business functions Supply Chain and other functions use multiple initials and/or acronyms to describe the various tasks they manage on a daily basis. This can appear to be a foreign language and in many respects, it is.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why does Accounts Payable Need Heroes? When the pressure is on the last thing you need is that unwanted distraction. In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. However, could this interruption by your supplier be turned into an automation opportunity. Recent data from the Hackett Group reveals that AP teams that provide self-service capabilities to suppliers can achieve Superhero status by reducing inquiries by 49% and saving 50% on master data management costs.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Making the business case for Sales and Operations planning is not always easy given that you will need to bring on board key decision-makers in your organization. Let us explore how one can go about making the business case for a proposed S&OP project. Building the Business Case for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) was first posted on February 22, 2021 at 8:05 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

ATLANTA – February 26, 2021 – Logility, Inc., the leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company is positioned as Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. According to Gartner, “Through 2023, demand for new functionality in supply chain management (SCM) business applications will be driven by the effects of changing business models triggered by digital transformation.”.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The post Q&A with Joe Bellini on Supply Chain Trends of 2021 (Part 2) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The term “blockchain” is bandied about so often one tends to forget, when it comes to supply chain applications, the technology remains in its infancy. With so much be discussed and written about blockchain, John Walker, President at Holo Sail Holdings Incorporated, asks in a headline, “Is blockchain’s role in supply chain logistics overhyped?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Demo Breakout. Effectively Managing Supplier Information, Risk & Performance. Establishing an environment where information is digitally exchanged between buyers and suppliers and where processes are interconnected has become essential in the new generation of procurement and supply chain management. Integrating these processes with information channels allows for instantaneous and focused communications that enable prompt and informed decision-making processes to respond to risks and opport

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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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Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Subscription Fees Increased 29%, Cloud Services Annual Contract Value Increased 24% for the Quarter. ATLANTA (February 24, 2021) American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. Key Third Quarter Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $7.5 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2021, a 29% increase compared to $5.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $0.5 million, an 86

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Vanguard Software

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

These five supply chain drivers provide a useful framework for improving supply chain outcomes. Vanguard Predictive Planning™ enables companies to make informed decisions around efficiency and responsiveness within their supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We’ve read a lot about how fragile supply chains proved to be when the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading. When you think about it, however, today’s global supply chains are a true marvel. Mark van Rijmenam ( @VanRijmenam ), founder of Datafloq writes, “In today’s complex world, it is short of a miracle how we have been able to create global supply chains that move products across the globe at breakneck speed.”[1] Miraculous or not, van Rijmenam understands there’s

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

New platform release features a broad set of enhancements across Ivalua’s complete Source-to-Pay suite, including deep integration with Amazon Business. Redwood City, CA – Feb 24, 2021 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced the general availability of its new platform release 168. The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers.

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Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here. The company I had just joined had over two dozen logistics and distribution facilities around the world. While there were a lot of great people in those operations they had little interaction with their peers around the globe. But best global process excellence procedures were nowhere to be seen.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There is an extremely well-known fable about three little pigs that go off into the world to find their own way. Perhaps the following hallmark phrase will remind you of the story. “Little pig, little pig, let me come in.”. “No, not by the hair on my chinny chin chin.”. “Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in.”. Revisiting the traditional fairy tale of the “Three Little Pigs” provides insights into the challenges of dated approaches for manufacturing systems.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Overview. Aerospace and defense contractors face strict oversight and compliance requirements. Existing and emerging technologies may help with complex inventory management, including 5G, blockchain, AGVs, AI and mobile inventory. Some technologies are more hype than substance. Other tried-and-true solutions can be transformative while supporting future initiatives.

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