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REPOST: The Supply Chain is Broken – How to Fix it with Jeff Dangelo
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 30, 2022
The Supply Chain is Broken – How to Fix it with Jeff Dangelo. Larry Cepuran and Joe Lynch talk about Lou Gehrig Day and ALS, which stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Larry Cepuran is a friend of Joe’s who has been diagnosed with ALS, which is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS has no cure and very few treatments. About Jeff Dangelo.
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#1! Are you a Supply Chain Digital Champion?
ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
Digital Champion Best Practices. In today’s dynamic business environment, consumer behavior and expectations are changing dramatically. As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Most consumers are conducting their own research before making decisions, buying across multiple channels and expecting customized products and services.
Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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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.
Enabling Assurance of Supply in the Global Marketplace
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2022
For a long time, companies had been redesigning their supply chain networks and practices to become more demand driven. However, with the pandemic-related disruptions in supply over the past two years, companies have had to shift their focus to be more supply driven. Their manufacturing, sales, and promotions plans are now driven more by what. Read more Enabling Assurance of Supply in the Global Marketplace.
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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last
ivalua
MAY 31, 2022
Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance.
The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. Feature Article by Blume Global. To say the last two years have been difficult for the supply chain industry is a significant understatement. From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging.
When It Comes to Planning, Please Vote with Ike!
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 1, 2022
“In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Dwight D. Eisenhower was a military officer and statesman. The 34th president of the United States (1953 to 1961.). Good plans identify probabilities and feasibilities while driving team collaboration/visibility on an array of possible outcomes.
The CTO Perspective with Mario Paluzzi
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 1, 2022
The CTO Perspective with Mario Paluzzi. Mario Paluzzi and Joe Lynch discuss the CTO perspective. Mario is the Chief Technical Officer at Reliance Partners , a commercial insurance agency specializing in risk management solutions for the transportation and logistics space. About Mario Paluzzi. Mario Paluzzi is Chief Technology Officer of Reliance Partners , a top ranked commercial insurance agency specializing in Logistics and Transportation.
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?
Editor’s Choice: Why Modern Retail Demands Cloud-Native Technology
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2022
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. This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. Making predictions about the future of retail – or anything – can be a fool’s errand. However, retail as a whole has experienced a period where the future is being thrust upon it at an alarming rate.
Thinking Outside The Box – Fact or Myth?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Thinking Outside The Box – Fact or Myth? Opinion Editorial by Joe Lombardo –Transformational Management Consultant. Overview. The challenges we face in managing our businesses, are increasing at a complex rate. Changes in our landscape are evolving at a faster trend than ever before. Keeping up, to stay ahead is no trivial matter and this the focus of my thoughts on what is really important – Growth Mindset.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 3, 2022
Erik Weihenmayer, the adventurer and first blind person to summit Mount Everest, was this year’s Commencement Speaker at the University of Vermont. His talk was very inspiring, as you might expect, and funny too. For example, he shared some stories about his friend and fellow climber Chris Morris, who had a whole collection of “posi-pessimism”. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022).
Logility Recognized as Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 25th Consecutive Year
Logility
JUNE 2, 2022
Logility chosen for delivering pioneering technology solutions that power today’s supply chains. ATLANTA – June 2, 2022 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced as a winner of Inbound Logistics’ 2022 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers award. This marks the 25th consecutive year Logility has received this recognition, which honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence.
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
Freightos is going public…and how we got here
Freightos
MAY 31, 2022
Today we’re excited to announce that (drumroll…) Freightos is going public! The official announcement is here. This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. First, some background. I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012. Why? Because I believe that world trade is important.
Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy. Feature Article by Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp). Climate change is a major threat to the earth, causing more frequent and intense droughts, storms, rising sea levels and melting glaciers. All of this has led companies in the commercial space to prioritise sustainability, which includes a trend towards adopting solar energy.
Joseph Shamir to Retire as ToolsGroup CEO; Inna Kuznetsova Named Successor
ToolsGroup
MAY 30, 2022
BOSTON (May 31, 2022) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today that Joe (Yossi) Shamir will retire from his role as CEO. Inna Kuznetsova, formerly CEO of 1010data, will be his successor. Shamir will continue to be an active ToolsGroup board member and advisor to ToolsGroup investor Accel-KKR.
Implementing an Effective Logistics Strategy
Enterra Insights
JUNE 3, 2022
When a person hears the term “strategy,” they often think about military operations. Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese military strategist wrote, “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” The late Hall of Fame baseball player Yogi Berra stated the same thing in a different way: “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” A strategy is a plan of action that
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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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.
Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.
Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Opinion Editorial by GeTS. Confronted by supply chain disruptions, companies were mired in deep uncertainty in 2021. At the beginning of the year, there were fears that there wouldn’t be enough COVID-19 vaccines to go around. Then people’s basic needs came under threat. In Singapore, for instance, there was a period when eggs were running out as consumers hoarded them.
The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Baby Formula!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 31, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – The Suez Crisis! There are over 3.5 million births in the United States every year. That is a lot of babies who need baby formula. With such a large number of births you would expect that there would be a steady, well established industry supporting the supply of all needs for new mothers, babies and their families.
Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity
Enterra Insights
JUNE 2, 2022
“Conflict breeds hunger,” writes Marie Haga, Associate Vice-President of External Relations and Governance at the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development. “It can displace farmers and destroy agricultural assets and food stocks. Or it can disrupt markets, driving up prices and damaging livelihoods. In this vicious circle, conflict and lack of food break down the very fabric of society, and all too often lead to violence.”[1] Recently, it seems like the world
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.
Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
Part 1 HERE. Amrest, a restaurant operations leader in Europe, has shown growth and resiliency despite economic downturns. By bridging their finance gaps, their business as seen significant growth and expansion. . Amrest runs more than 2300 locations, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks franchises, along with its own brands of restaurants.
5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. Feature Article by Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management.
Evaluate Your Supply Chain Transformation Readiness and Assess Your Current State
CHAINalytics
MAY 31, 2022
You’ve committed to a supply chain transformation. Now is when you need to candidly assess your current state and determine your readiness for organizational change. This is the second in a four-part blog post series on supply chain transformation from Chainalytics’ Supply Chain Operations practice. Assemble a plan for assessment A defined scope gives the … The post Evaluate Your Supply Chain Transformation Readiness and Assess Your Current State appeared first on Chainalytics.
Why Manufacturers Need to Rethink AI in Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
JUNE 1, 2022
The following article, written by me, was published in Industry Today on 27 May 2022. Throughout the industrial value chain, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been adopted at an accelerating rate. According to a 2021 Google Cloud report , 76% of manufacturers have turned to digital enablers and disruptive technologies such as data analytics, cloud, and AI due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Industry 4.0 and How Data is Changing Manufacturing!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 2, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Your Company for Industry 4.0! Industry 4.0 , sometimes also called the fourth industrial revolution , is a trend of data exchange and automation in changing manufacturing and manufacturing technologies. This data exchange and automation is meant to make factories and plants smarter.
LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2022
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Re-Imagining ``The Great Reshuffle`` In The Workplace With Gen Z 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.
How manufacturers can use ERP to improve the procurement process
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 30, 2022
Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.
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