Arkieva
MAY 2, 2023
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 2, 2023
The modern-day supply chain isn’t just about delivering product, but doing so in an efficient and sustainable way.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2023
At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management. I asked John to give some deeper insights on a few key points. First, give me some insight on how the pandemic affected the MRO space.
QAD
MAY 2, 2023
Imagine you’re the captain of a ship navigating through stormy seas. You’ve weathered a few storms before, but this one is different – it’s more intense and unpredictable. Your ship, however, is built to withstand such tempests, and remarkably, it emerges from the storm stronger than ever. This is what an antifragile supply chain looks like, and in today’s volatile world, it’s more important than ever.
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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.
John Galt
MAY 1, 2023
Key factors to consider during the implementation of a supply chain planning software solution to help ensure success in the process.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Network Effect
MAY 2, 2023
The post How to Enable Greater Foresight in Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 1, 2023
“An idiot with a plan can beat a genius without a plan.” Warren Buffet, Investor This week, I finished a report. It will publish next week. The research focuses on lessons to be learned from the past thirty-seven months of disruption. My primary insight is that many of the technology initiatives that were underway at the start of the disruption did not serve us well.
Enterra Insights
MAY 2, 2023
Every week more discussions about the importance of digital transformation take place in business settings. Leonard Lee , founder and Managing Director of neXt Curve, calls this obsession with digital transformation a “mania.” He writes, “In business circles, it is common to hear strategy consultants, analysts, and academics pontificate that companies need to become a ‘digital business’ to compete and survive in this age of ‘digital’ So, when and how did
Techgistics
APRIL 30, 2023
Future-proofing your warehouse operation is essential in a world where e-commerce is booming and customer expectations are sky-high. A multi-agent orchestration platform can be a powerful tool for optimizing warehouse operations by connecting and coordinating different autonomous agents and systems in real-time to optimize workflow and maximize efficiency.
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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?
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 4, 2023
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. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms.
Talking Logistics
MAY 1, 2023
This past February we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “Is your company using Artificial Intelligence in its supply chain or logistics operations?” More than two-thirds of the respondents (68%) said they weren’t using AI and.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 3, 2023
Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Jordan is Founder and CEO of Highway , where he is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry today: the lack of connection between digital and physical carrier identity.
ToolsGroup
MAY 2, 2023
April 26-27, the Retail Technology Show brought together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading innovators, welcoming 47 of the Top 50 UK retailers and brands to discuss the latest ideas, technological advancements, and retail solutions. We were delighted to meet so many retailers and discuss the vision, goals, and strategies that are driving the next generation of consumer experiences and retail planning.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 5, 2023
Call me out of touch, but yesterday, May 4 th , was the first I had heard of Star Wars Day – better known as “ May The 4 th Be With You! ” As I read further, I learned that May 25, 1977 was the release date of the original Star Wars movie. And it is celebrated by some as Geek Pride Day. I personally think that Star Wars transcends the geek world. But I also found it interesting that Dick Morley , the father of the PLC (programmable logic controllers to you non-geeks), organized geek pride days i
Talking Logistics
MAY 5, 2023
50 miles. I plan to cycle 50 miles tomorrow as I continue to train for the JDRF Ride in Burlington, VT, which is just 85 days away. I’ll be cycling 100 hilly miles that day, along with other Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates. Am I in shape to cycle 50 miles? I’ll find out. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 5, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 1, 2023
It’s that time of year again! The largest gathering of Supply Chain professionals in the US at the biggest conference of the year: the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium & Xpo 2023 in Orlando, Florida, May 8th thru 10th. Click here for more information. If you have attended this show in the past, you will know that it is not a small investment of time and cost to take part (as either an exhibitor or a conference attendee).
ToolsGroup
MAY 2, 2023
ToolsGroup named a Market Leader in Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report, as well as Top Rated Software and Hot 100 Vendor BOSTON — May 2, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain and retail planning and optimization software, has been named a Market Leader in the Demand Forecasting Software category for the Spring 2023 Customer Success Report, published by FeaturedCustomers.
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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.
SCM Research
MAY 5, 2023
Forests are not only a vital resource for maintaining a healthy and stable climate, but they also provide numerous ecosystem services such as biodiversity conservation, soil conservation, and water regulation. However, supply chains that rely on unsustainable practices are a major threat to the world’s forests. This BBC video emphasizes that immediate action is needed to address the drivers of deforestation and promote sustainable supply chains.
Talking Logistics
MAY 3, 2023
When it comes to supply chain software selection, there is the classic “Best-of-Breed vs. ERP” debate. There is also, in many cases, tension between what the supply chain organization wants and what corporate IT dictates. To get a pulse on where companies stand on this topic, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research. Read more The post What’s Your Approach to Selecting a Supply Chain Software Solution?
The Network Effect
MAY 5, 2023
The post My top insights from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain conference appeared first on The Network Effect.
Logility
MAY 5, 2023
Inventory strategies begin with an efficient network design to effectively balance your ability to accurately predict customer demand and work with suppliers to adjust orders in real time. Traditionally manual processes can make this take nearly impossible – making the use of AI-embedded supply chain technology a high priority for companies across all markets, industries, and sizes.
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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.
CHAINalytics
MAY 1, 2023
Efforts to build robust supply chains are not new. Leaders must often contend with disruptions driven by internal value chain failures and market events. The ongoing pandemic, global and regional conflicts, and economic turbulence are just a few pervasive supply chain risks impacting critical customer, operational, and business metrics. Supply chain resiliency is central to … The post De-Risking Supply Chains in 2023: Just-in-Time or Just-in-Case?
C3 Solutions
MAY 1, 2023
Retailers often work on razor-thin margins, and the shareholders highly appreciate money saved from anywhere as it adds to the company's bottom line. Dock scheduling is a vital element of retail logistics that involves managing the flow of goods in-and-out of distribution centers, warehouses, and even stores. And efficient dock scheduling can be a massive opportunity for optimizing supply chain operations, minimizing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction for retail businesses.
BlueYonder
MAY 4, 2023
ICON 2023 Day 1 has come to a close, and our heads are still spinning from the incredible speakers, the meaningful connections and networking, and that one-of-a-kind Pitbull concert. Here are our top six takeaways from the ICON 2023 Day 1 keynotes: 1. We’re creating the supply chain operating system for the world. The next-generation supply chain platform powers cognitive applications using: a single data cloud, end-to-end connectivity, and infinite intelligence. — Duncan Angove, CEO, Blue Yonde
Supply Chain Trend
MAY 5, 2023
We’ve entered an AI era where 76% of work can be augmented or automated. However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. 2% of managers apply best practice decision methods. Hardly a recipe for improving planning & decision making. Imagine the opportunity if we closed this massive planning, decision & execution gap with a new planning paradigm.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 5, 2023
Apple sales fall but iPhone demand persists Apple sales have continued to fall, as the economy slows and buyers, squeezed by rising prices, put off purchases of computers and iPads.
QAD
MAY 4, 2023
Are you looking for what to expect in the new version? Look no further as QAD has boiled it all down for you. Plus, I will be hosting a webinar on MMOG/LE Version 6 on May 16, 2023. Register here to learn everything you need to know and get up to speed! What is MMOG/LE? The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International released the sixth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment on April 1, 2023.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 3, 2023
Having looked at the ten reasons why an ERP system can help manufacturers, let’s look at manufacturing-specific functions that an ERP system can offer. Best Practice is to have manufacturing connected within the overall business; too often we see businesses with manufacturing disconnected. The value of an ERP system is that the manufacturing elements are integrated with the rest of the business.
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