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Simplicity is beauty in the crazy world of procurement automation

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Crazy World of Procurement. 3. Automation in this Crazy World. 4. Single or multiple eProcurement platforms? 5. Summary. 6. Further Reading. 1 Introduction. Assessing procurement automation solutions and service providers often includes comparison of features and functions, with weighting being given to those systems that have more features.

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Modeling Software: 5 Proven Questions to Get it Right!

River Logic

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How Supply Chain Planning Can Create Profit in a Declining Market

Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

When a business finds itself in a declining market, failing to stay in lock step with customer demand poses an existential threat. Trends and other market forces that impact commercial opportunities need to appear on the planning radar. Therefore, traditional push-driven supply chains are wholly unfit for this situation.

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Warehouse Safety: 5 Steps You Need To Take

GlobalTranz

Warehouse businesses thrive where there is orderliness. They also do well when employees are safe. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in a matter of seconds leading to injuries and even fatalities. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there is an average of 16 fatalities yearly in the warehousing and storage industry and an injury.read More.

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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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Understanding supply chain dimensions to maximize ROI

Kinaxis

by Richard Cushing To improve supply chain management and to maximize the return on inventory investment, it’s imperative to understand the supply chain dimensions that help define how your inventory is consumed. To illustrate, this blog will look at bills of material (BOM) and a manufacturing environment, though the same principle applies in scenarios where items are consumed from your supply chain inventories by different customers, distribution centers or even the BOMs that reside outsi

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Increased demand and regulations create new challenges for multi-temp carriers

DELMIA Quintiq

The demand for refrigerated food distribution has changed dramatically over the past several years, in turn adding the complexities of shelf-life, perishability and refrigeration requirements to the logistics of food transportation. With industry sources reporting record high rates for the refrigerated trucking market, as referenced recently by Food Logistics , carriers are looking to capitalize on the strong demand and tight capacity for refrigerated trucks.

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Why Supply Chain Transparency Results in Big Business Benefits

GlobalTranz

Gone are the days when shoppers are left in the dark about the origins of the products they buy. Supply chain transparency is a major competitive advantage at a time when consumers are savvier and more concerned about the provenance of their favorite products. Emerging technologies make it easier than ever for companies to shed.read More. The post Why Supply Chain Transparency Results in Big Business Benefits appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Cross-border geoblocking and the supply chain’s last mile

Kinaxis

by Dustin Mattison. I recently spoke with Robert Thiemann , the Founder of BPM-Lux and Advisor of BPM, Logistics & Transport to discuss recent changes in cross-border geoblocking regulations in Europe and the implications for consumers and sellers. As a result of these changes, Thiemann details why online retailers will need to consider how to design last mile supply chain solutions to facilitate cross border deliveries and the return of unwanted goods for end consumers.

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TMS Optimization: Transitioning from “Nice to Have” to “Must Have”

Talking Logistics

Optimization is a ubiquitous term in the supply chain and logistics industry. We all talk about how we need to optimize our operations. In practice, however, relatively few companies are using optimization technology, particularly in transportation. In the past, a lot of companies believed that they didn’t need optimization, but is that still true today?

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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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The Science and the Art of Procurement

ivalua

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Much of our focus in the last twenty years or so within the procurement profession and within our specific procurement functions has been on what we might call the “Science of Procurement”.

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The Role of Data Inaccuracy in Poor Omnichannel Experiences

GlobalTranz

Poor data quality and accuracy are two of the most significant risks to omnichannel experiences. Applying the wrong data can result in poor omnichannel experiences and tarnish your brand. Supply chain leaders need to understand this fact and how to avoid risk. Data Inaccuracy Contributes to Poor Omnichannel Experiences According to a recent survey of.read More.

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Multi-Enterprise Network Platforms vs Pseudo Networks

The Network Effect

The promise and the perils of choosing a multi-enterprise supply chain network We’re almost two decades into the 21st Millennium, The post Multi-Enterprise Network Platforms vs Pseudo Networks appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Evolution of Retail and Customer Expectations

Talking Logistics

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Understanding the ever-changing ecommerce landscape that includes new shopping preferences, fast delivery options, and fluctuating fulfillment infrastructure is critical.

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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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5 Ways the ELD Mandate Has Changed the Supply Chain for the Better

Kuebix

The “U.S. federal government regulation specifying that operators of commercial motor vehicles covered by this law will be required to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs” was first announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in December 2015 and the first deadline to comply was in December 2017“ Since then, the ELD Mandate […].

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The Growing Need for Blockchain in the Grocery Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Blockchain is the flavor of the month in the food business these days. It’s getting a lot of attention thanks to new mandates by Walmart and others – including big players like Unilever, Nestle, Tyson and Dole – to require blockchain tracking of food from source to store. Clearly blockchain in the supply chain is.read More. The post The Growing Need for Blockchain in the Grocery Supply Chain appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Gaining Favorable Attention with Adam Robinson

The Logistics of Logistics

download the audio file. [00:20] Opening / Introduction. [00:36] Tell us a little about your background. I went to the University of Texas and wanted to be a Latin teacher, but then found out how much that paid and decided to get into business and marketing. My first job after graduation was Director of Sales and Marketing with a startup. That company sold and I went on to work in the newspaper industry, selling their online ads.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 25-29, 2019)

Talking Logistics

“I am playing rugby this semester,” my daughter, a freshman in college, announced a few weeks ago. I don’t know anything about rugby, other than it kinda looks like American football, except it’s played with no helmets and pads, the ball is a bit bigger, and there’s a lot of diving into the end zone. When I visited her in February, I bought her the only piece of equipment she needed: a mouth guard.

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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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Seeking Logistics Perfection

Enterra Insights

Vince Lombardi, the late, great football coach, once stated, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal.

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How Does a Supply Chain Planning System Aggregate and Disaggregate Data?

Arkieva

Planners in certain industries such as the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) prefer updating forecasts at an aggregate level but would also sometimes want to lock values at the detail level to prevent disaggregation to a specific combination. How is it done? A planning system is expected to present correct data to the planner at whatever level it is being looked at.

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3PL Sales Success in 2019 – Crushing Your Sales Goal

The Logistics of Logistics

“3PL Sales Success in 2019 – Crushing Your Sales Goal” was a webinar conducted in late January 2019 by Joe Lynch and Ann Holm. Below is a recording of the webinar along with an outline of the topics covered in the webinar. 3PL Sales Success in 2019 – Crushing Your Sales Goal. The Ultra-Competitive 3PL Market. Shippers Are Taking Charge of the Buying Process.

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How Nimble Are You?

Talking Logistics

Demand and supply are the most powerful forces in most of our lives. Demand for our products drives up our need to supply them to customers. But as we try to flow more products through the supply chain, what happens when the existing infrastructure can’t keep up with the growing demand? A Shipment Stuck at Port. This conundrum struck me recently as I watched an ocean shipment spend as much time at a port as it did on the water.

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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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E-commerce and the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. Historically, when consumers needed something, they made their way to a bazaar, a marketplace, or a shopping center. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex.

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DHL Resilience360: Top 10 Supply Chain Risk Predictions 2019

Supply Chain 24/7

The DHL Resilience360 report examines last year's major supply chain challenges and identifies trends that will shape the risk landscape in 2019.

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Metrics that Matter: Customer Service

QAD

Very little has more impact on a company’s success than customer satisfaction. Most people realize that on-time delivery plays a key role in how business’ satisfy customer needs, but customer satisfaction can be an expensive undertaking if the company doesn’t manage all aspects of customer service and the business processes that affect them. True customer satisfaction is a measure of sales, delivery and after sale performance.

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Electric Vehicles Will Revolutionize Transportation Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

The supply chain for the entire powertrain will be transformed by the types of components needed and the logistics processes employed to move them.

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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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Emerging Trends: Elastic Logistics and Supply Chain Demand

AFFLINK

How responsive is your organization's supply chain management? Is it able to resize itself on-the-fly to account for fluctuations in demand? Or is it required to run at a baseline of operations in order to be able to fulfill sudden increases? Elastic logistics is a method of expanding and contracting logistical capabilities as it is necessary, thereby improving the cost-effectiveness of the supply chain as a whole.

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Demand Planning – We Must Grow our own Garden

DynaSys

In my backyard I have a garden where I grow fruits and vegetables. I am enjoying seeing the fruits of my labor such as frail buds of a tender green, flowering fruit trees or fruits growing. In my opinion, the real enjoyment of gardening occurs when I am able to share my fruits and vegetables with friends and family so we can enjoy a nice meal together.

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Like the Mississippi River Through New Orleans, Today’s CPG Market is Quickly Changing Directions

QAD

Twisting and turning, changing directions quickly, the Mississippi River winds down the center of the U.S. through New Orleans and out into the Gulf of Mexico. This can also describe the status of today’s consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. Manufacturers of food, beverage and consumer products are facing challenging times, changing consumers and the need to deliver new products to the marketplace faster than ever before.