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Planning for Uncertainty in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The late President and five-star general Dwight D. Eisenhower once stated, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Dave Bergeson, Vice President of client relations at the Association Management Center, explains why Eisenhower felt as he did. He writes, “The German field marshal, known as Moltke the Elder, believed in developing a series of options for battle instead of a single plan, saying ‘No plan of operations extends with certaint

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11 Supply Chain Podcasts you should listen to

All Things Supply Chain

In the area of supply chain, it is important to keep up to date with the latest news and trends.

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Steel: The Perfect Material for a Circular Economy, but with a Huge Decarbonization Challenge

DELMIA Quintiq

Steel plays a crucial role in almost all industries—even in those where its application is not as apparent. The food industry, for instance, depends on steel for its use in building greenhouses. Steel is a very versatile material as its composition and internal structure can be adjusted to tailor its properties. It can be made with many different characteristics, for example, different chemical compositions to increase strength, durability, etc.

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Global Study Reveals 52% of Vital Digital Supply Chain Transformation Efforts Hamstrung by Skills and Labor Crunch

ToolsGroup

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. BOSTON (May 12, 2022) The third annual study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software , and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) has found that while more companies than ever (93%) are actively engaged in digital transformation, the people/skills deficit is the number one obstac

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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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Going Beyond the TMS Status Quo

Talking Logistics

There has been dramatic change in supply chain and logistics markets, requirements and procedures over the past 10-20 years. With globalization, the rapid rise in e-commerce during the pandemic, and confounding geopolitical events, supply chain professionals must continually adjust and adapt to the changing environment. Therefore, the status quo with regards to transportation management systems.

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Is It Time for a Better Approach to Inventory Optimization? 

Logility

Smart inventory allocation and deployment starts with the right digital supply chain platform. For most businesses, the past two years have been a much-needed teaching moment on the state of their inventory planning, tracking, and management capabilities. Decades-old, tried-and-true rules ? such as unit-based policies for safety stock, ABC classifications, and inventory planning based on spreadsheets ?

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Retail Sales in an Omnichannel World

Enterra Insights

Ready or not, retailers were shoved into the omnichannel world thanks to pandemic lockdowns beginning early in 2020. This created a new retail landscape — on both the consumer and supplier side. On the supplier side, Saloumeh (Sally) Sabet, global lead of Consumer Goods Go to Market for Pitcher, explains, “Historically, the consumer goods suppliers with the most sales presence in the field used to be the ones leading the retail execution space.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 13, 2022)

Talking Logistics

It’s Friday the 13th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 13.3% year to date. The Red Sox haven’t won their 13th game yet (they’re 11-20). I’ve got 13 pennies in my car (they’ve been there for years). My boys wear 13 on their baseball jerseys. My wife was born on the 13th. There are. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 13, 2022).

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The Hippocratic Oath for Forecasters

Arkieva

Is there an equivalent to the Hippocratic Oath for forecasters? What harm(s) can a forecaster easily avoid? This blog explores some examples. The Hippocratic Oath for Forecasters was first posted on May 10, 2022 at 9:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Infographic: 8 Supply Chain Mistakes Companies Make

The Network Effect

The post Infographic: 8 Supply Chain Mistakes Companies Make appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Today’s Transportation Management Systems: Your Mileage May Vary!

CHAINalytics

Chainalytics’ Vice President of Transportation Kevin Zweier presented a webinar with Supply Chain Management Review that explored the advantages of today’s TMS applications. Though intended for the same job, no two implementations are alike, and one system will not always address all needs. So, what is a TMS and what is the scope of its … The post Today’s Transportation Management Systems: Your Mileage May Vary!

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How to Leverage Your Supply Chain Data to Drive Procurement Value

ivalua

The post How to Leverage Your Supply Chain Data to Drive Procurement Value appeared first on Ivalua.

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U.S., EU Plan to Pledge Supply Chain Cooperation to Counter Russia

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. and European Union plan to keep addressing supply chain and other disruptions as they project a unified front against Russia when high-level officials meet starting Sunday to discuss cooperation on trade and technology issues in Paris.

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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

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Assemble-to-Order manufacturing Part 2: ERP solutions to improve operations

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed. To handle all these different aspects of the business, an ERP system can deliver significant benefits in making sure operations and processes run efficiently.

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Retailers turn toward private fleets

Cathy Roberson

Supply chains have encountered delivery delays, capacity constraints, and volatile rates since the COVID pandemic began in 2020. While there has been some easement, retailers are taking control of parts of their supply chains to control costs and strengthen networks. "Transportation probably has never had a higher visibility and importance within companies," Gary Petty, president of the National Private Truck Council , told the publication FleetOwner.

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Months after COP26 promises, organisations must look to their supply chains

IT Supply Chain

By Alex Saric (pictured). Smart Procurement Expert at Ivalua. The post Months after COP26 promises, organisations must look to their supply chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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From Disorderly Data to Supply Chain Insights: A Five-Step Plan

Supply Chain Brain

In recent years, companies have heavily invested in tools to collect and create new data sets. Yet they continue to face challenges in translating that data into valuable business insights that lead to supply chain improvements.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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.

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Supply Chain Growth in a Challenging Market: A Conversation with Weber’s CFO, Maggie Movius

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics’ CFO Maggie Movius has been busy. She’s navigated a worldwide pandemic, a partnership between Weber and Stellex Capital Management, and a doubling of Weber’s warehousing footprint in California – all within the past two years. In this article, we interview Maggie to discuss these topics, as well as the company’s ability to continue its growth in the face of marketplace challenges.

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Can Companies “Uber-ize” Their Way Out of Supply Chain Troubles?

MIT Supply Chain

Uber revolutionized passenger transportation by providing a third-party platform where consumers “compete” with each other for rides. Now, platforms that enable companies to “compete” for supply chain assets have emerged as a way to lower costs and increase efficiency through Amazon-like economies of scale. It is an intriguing development, but how far can it go in improving the performance of today’s complex supply chains?

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Delivering a great digital experience: The top DX Dos and Don’ts

IT Supply Chain

By Frank Bignone (pictured). Global Director of Digital Transformation, FPT Software. The post Delivering a great digital experience: The top DX Dos and Don’ts appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Could Data Standards Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

Supply Chain Brain

A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

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Champions of Sustainability: Tim Cook

QAD

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Sustainable business practices are not only good for the environment, they can increase company viability in the long term through growth, global competitiveness and customer satisfaction. We’ll take a look back at the original sustainability advocates who, over the years, have become champions in their own right.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/06/2022-05/12/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Drug producers supplying NHS face supply chain crisis The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom is facing a shortage of medicines which are relied on by hundreds of…

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Is cloud calling the answer to teacher’s stress?

IT Supply Chain

By Douglas Mulvihill (pictured). Marketing Manager, UK & Ireland at Ringover. The post Is cloud calling the answer to teacher’s stress? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Three Steps to Building Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.

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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.

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Wholesale Ecommerce: What Is It and How Do You Get Started?

Unleashed

For B2B these days, considering wholesale eCommerce for sales order management is a must. Not only does it retain key features of traditional B2B like bulk discounting, but it has numerous advantages over its in-person equivalent. So what does wholesale eCommerce involve, why is it so important, and how do you get started? Read on to find out. What is wholesale eCommerce?

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Supply Disruptions and How to Respond | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Supply chain disruptions have become commonplace in a perfect storm of events. Fewer workers, overwhelmed warehouses, and the pandemic have contributed to the current issues. With over 30 years of experience, PLS Logistics Services has seen it all, and we are here to share what we know to help you navigate supply chain disruptions.

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Setting Up Nurses to Succeed with Operating Room Supply Chains

Tecsys

Improving the operating room supply chain is imperative to helping nurses and their workflows. The post Setting Up Nurses to Succeed with Operating Room Supply Chains appeared first on Tecsys.