Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 6, 2024
Over the past two years, I taught over 600 students the principles of outside-in processes. I also taught five technology companies. Some attendees express interest and then state, “Interesting Lora, but no one is asking for this functionality.” I bite my tongue wanting to reply, “Did anyone ask Henry Ford to build a car? Or the Wright Brothers to fly at Kitty Hawk?
ToolsGroup
MAY 7, 2024
The business landscape is constantly evolving in today’s world, and supply chain management stands as a cornerstone of operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and overall business success. In this time of continuous change, forward looking leaders are starting to look for innovative and evolutionary approaches to thrive in this uncertainty, a topic we covered recently in our blog about the antifragile supply chain.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2024
Fab Brasca is an Ironman Triathlete. He is also one of the most knowledgeable and experienced technology executives in the supply chain and logistics industry, especially when it comes to Transportation Management Systems. I first met Fab more than 25 years ago when he was at i2 Technologies, which was later acquired by JDA Software. Read more The post What Supply Chain Execs Can Learn from an Ironman Triathlete appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 8, 2024
Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss optimizing cold chain while reducing environmental impact. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite , a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network.
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IT Supply Chain
MAY 8, 2024
By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO, Linnworks The post Redefining ecommerce success: Understanding the New Trends in Customer Experience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
C3 Solutions
MAY 7, 2024
Explore how exoskeletons are revolutionizing warehouse operations by enhancing worker strength, agility, and productivity while reducing injury risks.
Arkieva
MAY 7, 2024
Arkieva recognized as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning, empowering businesses with cutting-edge solutions. Arkieva Named Challenger in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions was first posted on May 7, 2024 at 8:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
John Galt
MAY 7, 2024
Interview with Author and CEO of Nucleus Research, Ian Campbell. In supply chain and across industries, delivering ‘value’ is paramount. Read more.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 9, 2024
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives of Amazon’s recently reported Q1-2024 financial performance. Q1-2024 Quarterly Financial Performance Once again, Amazon exceeded Wall Street and investor expectations in delivering stellar financial performance for the recent Q1 reporting period. Headlines included: Net Sales increased 13 percent to $143.3 billion, noted as an all-time high for the Q1 period.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 9, 2024
In our everyday lives, we often navigate uncertainty using a probabilistic approach without even realizing it. Take weather-dependent activities, for instance. When planning your weekend, you might check a 5-day weather forecast, which provides probabilities of rain, sunshine, or cloudy skies. Armed with this information, you make decisions like whether to have a picnic, garden or stay indoors.
Talking Logistics
MAY 6, 2024
As reported by Paul Wiseman on February 7th, “For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico [in 2023] surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States.” This news prompted us to ask members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics. Read more The post Is China’s Role in Your Supply Chain Increasing or Decreasing?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MAY 8, 2024
Despite several attempts and how hard I tried; I was never able to program the VHS tape recorder. I ended up with the end of Match of the Day or whatever was on BBC2 when I wanted the show on BBC1. Many times I recorded absolutely nothing; just hissing, white noise static. Times have changed and now I simply have to press ‘record’ or even just speak out the command ‘record anything NOT containing Ant and Dec’ into a Firestick handset.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 6, 2024
Tom Raftery and Joe Lynch discuss triple bottom line logistics. Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Tom Raftery , a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2024
Matt Hoffman, Vice President of Product and Industry Solutions, at John Galt Solutions One-number plans are bad plans. A one-number forecast, for example, looks across the range of demand that might emerge in a period and decides to create a forecast that is mid-way between the most and the least demand that is apt to emerge. A probabilistic approach to planning would be better, but our supply chain tools have not supported this approach well.
Talking Logistics
MAY 10, 2024
I was a baby once, a long time ago. I was born with my umbilical cord wrapped around my neck, making it hard for me to take my first breath, but when I finally inhaled and let out a cry, I was given to my mother to comfort me. I don’t remember that day, but. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 10, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Stord
MAY 8, 2024
Budgets are tight. Consumer expectations are increasing. And every day seemingly brings a new competitor into the mix. If you’re responsible for growing your e-commerce business and/or managing your DTC & B2B supply chain operations , we know you’re facing a slew of challenges. And simply throwing more money or people isn’t an option, even if it would prove effective, which you know likely wouldn’t.
ToolsGroup
MAY 9, 2024
Imagine strolling into your favorite store, only to find yourself in a sea of “SALE!” signs and “50% OFF!” banners. It’s a common scenario. Retailers rely heavily on promotions, which can account for between 10% and 45% of their total revenues, according to research from Boston Consulting Group. In today’s dynamic retail landscape, promotions are undeniably a potent tool for driving sales and customer engagement.
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Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 7, 2024
If you’re still viewing supply chain disruptions as one-off or random occurrences, you’re doing it wrong. These events are chronic and inevitable.
Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2024
After almost 30 years in the technology field, Fab Brasca recently launched TriSuccess Advisory, which among other things, provides fractional executive leadership and career/life balance coaching. How has Fab been able to succeed both as a business executive and an Ironman triathlete, which both demand a lot of time, energy, and commitment? What lessons has.
Enterra Insights
MAY 9, 2024
According to science writer Max G. Levy , “Right now, 325 million people are acutely hungry. 35 million Americans don’t know where their next meal will come from. The world’s food systems are uneven, fragile, and only becoming more fragile with the climate crisis.”[1] Levy isn’t alone in his concerns. With more mouths to feed each and every day, global food security remains a serious challenge.
ToolsGroup
MAY 6, 2024
Boston , MA – May 6 , 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the global launch of Decision Hub , an innovative solution enabling decision-centric planning through zero-latency decision alignment. As a pioneer in solutions that enable supply chain executives to navigate uncertainty, ToolsGroup has long been on the cutting edge , enabling smarter, faster decisions that drive profit.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 9, 2024
Theft in the supply chain is a massive, costly problem that is only getting worse.
BlueYonder
MAY 6, 2024
Blue Yonder recently attended the LogiMed USA 2024 conference in beautiful Palm Springs, California. The event brought companies from across the medical device and diagnostics supply chain together. Attendees included medical device and diagnostics manufacturers, hospital systems, raw material suppliers, software providers, and logistics service providers (LSPs).
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 6, 2024
The transport of goods across the sea and across countries requires an intricate network of data to effectively get items delivered by their due date.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 10, 2024
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post What Are the Different IT Solutions Needed by the Modern Day Business? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
Sales and operations execution (S&OE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of products from manufacturing to the end consumer.
BlueYonder
MAY 8, 2024
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide, but only about 30% are properly diagnosed. Blue Yonder associate Bryant Miller shares his story about being diagnosed with the disease, which is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Demand Driven Technologies
MAY 8, 2024
An airplane is complex. There are tens of thousands of parts in the bill of materials for an airliner. To supply these parts, there’s a whole network of tier 1 suppliers, tier 2 suppliers, and n suppliers. The supplier base is made up of large multinationals, as well as a network of SMEs and mid-sized companies with very specific skills – it’s a.
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