Gravity Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Thanksgiving is a time for food, drink, family, relaxation, and shopping, so supply chains must become outward-facing to keep up with customer expectations. Leave a Reply [contact-form-7].
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Calculating how much ending inventory you have on hand at the end of a financial year can often be a stressful challenge. You’re likely juggling between creating inventory reports and fulfilling end of year sales. We’ll shed some light on: What is ending inventory. Why it is one of the essential figures in your inventory reports. Who is responsible for calculating ending inventory.
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6 River Systems
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible. Logistics is one component of the overall supply chain and is impacted by supply chain changes.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ipsen, a global bio-pharmaceutical company , disproves that. The post Does Perfect Customer Service Make Sense? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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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.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. Now nearly 10 months later as many industrialized nations are facing a new peak in infections, it is a good time to review these recommendations, take stock of what we have learned, and discuss how organizations can prepare for this new spike.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Sustainable deep-freeze logistics secure food supply. The topic of sustainability and sustainable action is becoming increasingly important worldwide, as resources are finite and need to be used sensibly. To this end, measures must be taken, and solutions developed, in order to achieve global climate goals. The initiative “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” aims to leverage innovation and sustainable business models, and gives a platform for making the contribution to achieving t
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Compared to classic logistics with normal temperatures, cold chain logistics are challenging, expensive and complex at the same time. It is one of the most difficult types of logistics in the supply chain industry. The rapidly increasing demand for frozen foods and the requirement of maintaining an uninterrupted cold chain make logistics considerably more complicated.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
I like numbers. Working with a spreadsheet and gaining an understanding of the patterns is cathartic for me. I also like to build infographics. I joined Statista in my effort to train myself to build compelling infographics. I like their stuff. Here I am going to use some of their work to tell a story of what I think supply chain leaders need to do in this COVID-19 world.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Are we in a perfect storm of supply chain disruption? It sure looks that way when you look at these recent headlines from various industry publications: “Reefer outpacing van growth in second half of 2020” (FreightWaves) “Import Spike Expected to Continue Through January” (Journal of Commerce) “Will We Really Need 8,000 Jumbo Jets to Transport.
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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?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Beyond the traditional business models. With the proliferation of technology, digital transformation has taken many industries by storm. The logistics sector is also not immune to these changes. The world of logistics and distribution is volatile, uncertain and more competitive than ever before. With the digitization trend, a major shift is imminent in the Industry.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley and Joe Lynch discuss vaccinating the supply chain. Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. About Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Rarely have I put as much passion into an article as in the case of my new one, entitled Dancing the Supply Chain: Toward Transformative Supply Chain Management (JSCM, 2021). Herein, I argue that “[i]t is time to replace the modernist tropes of designing, planning, and managing the supply chain with a new metaphor that accounts for the transformative power of management: that of dancing the supply chain “ The article starts by challenging the conventional static and reductionist assu
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
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Supply chain operations can be complex. Especially where multi-modal transport is necessary, and where dynamic decision making is required for the routing of goods in-transit. These supply chain operations are pursued in an environment that can be characterised as a self-organising ecosystem. Connections between various (local) data sharing environments in networks of networks enable stakeholders in the supply chain to enhance their information base.
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Demand sensing relies on the automation of analytics, machine learning and real-time information to improve forecasting for a given facility, such as a retailer or warehouse. Unlike traditional forecasting, its advantages lie in adjusting the forecast around the clock and enabling continuous improvement in inventory planning. Unfortunately, failure to realize its benefits remains.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Compared to classic logistics with normal temperatures, cold chain logistics are challenging, expensive and complex at the same time. It is one of the most difficult types of logistics in the supply chain industry. The rapidly increasing demand for frozen foods and the requirement of maintaining an uninterrupted cold chain make logistics considerably more complicated.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
If your company has decided to tender its freight to secure new contract rates for 2021, you’ve got your work cut out for you. This is especially true when it comes to figuring out the lanes and volumes to include in the bid. And, what should you do about those COVID-related swings in your historical … The post Freight Procurement in a Pandemic: Preparing for the Bid appeared first on Chainalytics.
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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.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Unlike SARS in 2003, the Covid-19 pandemic has spawned an unprecedented Global health pandemic. No country has been spared – with over 35 million infected people and deaths exceeding 1.0 million. The enforcements of draconian lockdowns, various economies have experienced severe shocks, adversely affecting global trade, global tourism & travel, International Aviation and Airports as well as International Shipping and Ports.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Like everything else in 2020, we can expect the holiday shopping season to come with unique challenges. Not only are pandemic shutdowns ongoing, but some parts of the U.S.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built.
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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.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
What TRAMES Aims to Tackle. Our vision at TRAMES, is to reduce global trade barriers through digitalizing international freight and transportation. By convening players, who would normally work in isolation, to participate on a collaborative platform, information and documentation can now be relayed dynamically, in real time. Doing so significantly reduces physical paperwork, as well as the number of manual touchpoints in any supply chain resulting.
Arkieva
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Monte Carlo Discrete Event Computer Simulation is a particularly powerful and flexible “tool of the trade” for a wide range of challenges in supply chain and operations management. This blog provides some basics on MCDECS, the next blog will use MCDECS to explain why limiting the size of a gathering helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. Data Science Tools of the Trade: Monte Carlo Computer Simulation was first posted on November 24, 2020 at 7:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkie
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In this year's peak holiday shopping season, online retailers are bracing themselves for ever-aggressive competition, the need to navigate mass inventory, and supply-chain disruptions.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Comme l’a démontré la COVID-19, les organisations ne peuvent pas fonctionner sans chaînes d’approvisionnement efficaces – et à la suite de la pandémie, la fonction d’approvisionnement a été reconsidérée comme jamais auparavant. Dans tous les secteurs et dans le monde, les responsables des achats des organisations gagnantes ont gagné une place dans l’agenda de la salle de conférence.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
SSI Schaefer Implement Automated Deep-Freeze Warehouse in Manila, Philippines Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Corona Crisis: Massive Delivery Bottlenecks for Goods from China to Europe Companies in Europe who are dependent on supplies from China are worried about bottlenecks and increasing prices in the…
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
By Jamie Jefferies (pictured). VP & GM of EMEA at Ciena. The post The UK’s pledge on high-speed broadband appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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