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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
This Black Friday will be like no other. To understand why it will be so different, we need a little history lesson. According to BlackFriday.com , “The term ‘Black Friday’ was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. ‘Black’ refers to stores moving from the ‘red’ to the ‘black,’ back when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit.
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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.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The onset of the coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the supply chain digital transformation that has languished on businesses’ “to-do” list for years. It would be hard to overstate the impact of Covid-19 on organizations of practically every type. Industries that were prospering until last year are in bankruptcy now. Customer demand for a wide range of consumer goods has abruptly shifted.
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…
Kuebix
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The holiday season during Covid-19 means smaller gatherings and changes to long-standing traditions for many families. Healthcare professionals are recommending everyone stays home and stays safe for Thanksgiving this year. Regardless of any changes in plans, there’s one thing that will be at the center of most families’ tables – turkey. A grand total of […].
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The pandemic has forced many companies to rethink their supply chain strategies. However, Shanton Wilcox ( @ShantonW ), U.S. manufacturing lead at PA Consulting, cautions, “Too many companies jump from appetite for change to action without fully evaluating the many ‘whys’ in between. Fully redesigning the supply chain starts with envisioning what it needs to become.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Healthcare Procurement: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs to Modernize Supply Chains to Meet Today’s Challenges. Healthcare providers, more than most, are continuously under pressure to manage costs and do so in a market where physicians and their patients expect more. That is why it is no surprise that 98% of all U.S. hospitals use the combined purchasing power of group purchasing organization, or GPOs, to save money.
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.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
By Oliver Guy (pictured). Senior Director of Industry Solutions, Software AG. The post Black Friday: Keeping up with record eCommerce demand appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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