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Supply Chain Growth: A Leadership Mindset on the Offense

LeanCor

“I love to work in growing companies,” a VP of Supply Chain told me as we were making introductions and explaining our work histories. We had just settled on a deal to perform a network and facility design that would enable his company to add another 10 years to the growth path they were on. Contrary to those who love working in growing companies as a defense mechanism for job security, this VP had the skill set needed to enable growth without the risk of stifling it.

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Supply Chain Technology Trends 2020: Is this the Golden Era of Tech Use?

GlobalTranz

Supply chain technology always evolves, changes to meet the needs of the global supply chain, and offers huge benefits. With the new year, Cerasis always takes a moment to reflect on the state of the industry and the trends shaping it for the remainder of the year. The supply chain technology trends 2020 has to.read More. The post Supply Chain Technology Trends 2020: Is this the Golden Era of Tech Use?

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Global Supply Chain Threat — The Coronavirus Disruption

Gravity Supply Chain

Boom! Like an explosion, it happened… On Dec. 31 2019, the WHO got alerted to several cases of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. The post Global Supply Chain Threat — The Coronavirus Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Vertical Farming for Supply Chain Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Indoor vertical farming has been around for quite some time but is starting to garner a lot more attention these days. As the world population continues to expand, so too does the amount of fruits and vegetables needed to feed the world. Generally speaking, we are not creating new farmland to accommodate the increase in fresh food required. Vertical farming can be part of the solution to this problem.

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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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The Impact of a Potential Epidemic on the Economy and Supply Chain

Kuebix

The coronavirus is dominating news channels worldwide as potential cases are reported in the United States. Health officials are warning against travel to certain areas to minimize exposure and several travel bans are already in place. Not only do epidemics pose serious danger to people around the world who may be exposed, epidemics like the […].

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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Maritime Industry in Search of Blockchain Orchestrator! IMO article and permission to publish here provided by Jenish Sheth. The IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) new Sulphur regulations, IMO 2020, will have far-reaching consequences for the global trade community. During the 17th session of MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) meeting at London on 28th Oct. 2016, International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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Data Science | Analytics Basics: The Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Arkieva

In this blog, you will learn some basic guidelines to determine if the data is quantitative or qualitative with a focus on. Data Science | Analytics Basics: The Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Data was first posted on January 29, 2020 at 7:25 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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How to Digitize Your Pharma Supply Chain in a Day

Roambee

As globalization made the pharmaceutical industry increasingly competitive, the pharma supply chain ecosystems have also become more complex. This made the supply chain process a much more intensified web of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, third-party logistics partners, and others involved in getting a drug from the production line to patients.

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What are warehouse robotics?

6 River Systems

Warehouse robotics refers to the use of automated systems, robots and specialized software to transport materials, perform various tasks and streamline/automate warehouse processes. In recent years, robotics has gained eminence in supply chain, distribution center, and warehouse management circles and continues to play a significant role in warehouse automation.

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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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When Uncertainty Becomes Reality

Vanguard Software

Many supply chains based in Wuhan, China and the surrounding areas are grinding to a halt in the midst of coronavirus concerns.

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An Agile Supply Chain is needed to survive

Prophetic Technology

To continue to exist, enterprises today must incorporate the new kind of management is emerging: the age of “Agile.” Are you willing to take on the mastery it implies to transform your company SC ?

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How To Save Money With Supplier Information Management

HICX Solutions

There’s no doubt that good management of supplier information can result in increased productivity and improved profitability. The discussion around the effect of reduced supply chain costs on profits and where money can be saved due to supplier information management (SIM) is, therefore, naturally a hot topic. According to the Logistics Bureau , “If net profit on sales is 5%, for example, a reduction in supply chain costs from 9% to 4% (or from 12% to 7%) will double net profits.”.

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In the Eyes of a Manufacturer: Lead Times

Unleashed

A product’s lead time is the time between when an order is placed and when the product is delivered. This when you are on the recipient end of an order. When you are a manufacturer, your lead times are the times between when an order is presented to you, and when that order is fulfilled, shipped and no longer on your present task list. However, it is not simply the time taken to manufacture the product, but also includes other factors that inevitably affect the total lead time.

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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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4 FAQs About Transportation Management Systems

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

Transportation management sits at the heart of a company’s supply chain operations. Having the right solution will allow you to consistently deliver on time and in full (OTIF), at the lowest possible cost. This Holy Grail feat of wowing customers during the most pressure filled and demanding moment of our time – while, of course, knocking profits out of the park and scaling your business – is surprisingly easier to do and more accessible than ever before.

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Technology Improves Manufacturing Disaster Preparedness

DELMIA Quintiq

Disaster preparedness is imperative everywhere, but that goes double for the manufacturing industry. Thankfully, technology provides ways to ensure business continuity and peace of mind. Businesses are more likely today than ever to cater to a worldwide audience. That means a company’s supply chain activities, vendors and talent pipeline could very well span the globe.

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WES in 2020: Why Combined WES and WMS Functions Build Supply Chain Power

GlobalTranz

There was a time when warehouses were simpler and easier to manage. Simplicity gave way to complexity when supply chains went global and supply chain automation opportunities became prevalent. Now, the strong demand for e-commerce, SKU proliferation, and supporting systems enable warehouses to rival the size of a large shopping mall. At the same time,read More.

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Speed, Collaboration and Innovation – Key Words for the New Procurement Decade

ivalua

The need for organisations to move quickly to protect and grow their business is not new, but through the last decade, the risks for those who don’t have grown. . Think about all those retailers who no doubt thought they would eventually develop a decent online offering – but there was no rush, was there? Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential.

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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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Automating Logistics with an Intelligent Logistics Network

The Network Effect

The post Automating Logistics with an Intelligent Logistics Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2020)

Talking Logistics

I was standing in the kitching scrolling through my Facebook feed on my phone when I saw the news: Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash. I didn’t know Kobe. I wasn’t even a Lakers fan. So why did the news hit me (and many others) so hard? It was a brutal reminder of. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2020). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2020) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Guide to Writing a Supply Chain Management Plan

GlobalTranz

Whether you operate in a brick-and-mortar business model or frequently collaborate with international companies, supply management can effectively make or break your company. Having a stable influx of goods to distribute or refine into higher quality goods lies in the essence of any business’ infrastructure. According to Learn G2, 79% of companies with organized supply.read More.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

The long wait is over, and we are almost ready for kick-off in the Redemption Bowl. I mean Super Bowl. On Sunday night in Miami, FL, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will battle it out for football’s ultimate prize. This Super Bowl is a chance at redemption for the coaches, as both of them lost their lone Super Bowl appearance to the Patriots.

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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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PINC appoints Mike Medcalfe as Vice President of Customer Success

PINC

The leader in enterprise digital yard management and inventory robotics solutions, today announced that Mike Medcalfe has joined its executive leadership team as vice president of customer success. In this role, Medcalfe will lead PINC’s global customer success team with responsibility for all post-sale customer relationships and the delivery of all services provided to PINC customers.

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7 Years Talking Logistics

Talking Logistics

On a cold morning in December 2012, while cross country skiing through the woods in Vermont, an idea popped into my head: How crazy would it be to launch an online video talk show about supply chain and logistics? A month later, seven years ago today, Talking Logistics was officially born. Nearby is a screenshot. Read more 7 Years Talking Logistics.

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Using Freight Data to Increase Negotiating Power

GlobalTranz

The application of freight data holds immense potential. Logistics data is valuable to shippers, freight forwarders, logistics brokers, supply chain partners, third-party logistics providers, customers, and everyone else in the supply chain. Moreover, logistics data is an immensely complex arena of information. It includes shipment status, expected time of arrival, the likelihood of disruptions or.read More.

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Digital Twin is an Old Idea – Just New to Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

It has been many decades since a circuit is designed digitally and its performance tested using a digital twin; an architect constructed the building and laid out its HVAC and plumbing on the building’s digital twin; a company invested in a new distribution center only after significant number of simulations and animations on the digital twin; a dentist scanned a mouth and planned for the treatment on the digital twin; and pilots learned how to […].

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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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Three Ways Wearables Boost Supply-Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

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7 Best Supply Chain Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we rank books based on their influence, popularity, recency and practicality and then we come up with the list of the best supply chain books. Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. In the publishing industry, Nielsen BookScan is the most widely used database for a book ranking method.

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[PODCAST] The State of Logistics Technology Investments & The Market with Ben Gordon

GlobalTranz

Listen to “The State of Logistics Technology Investments” on Spreaker. Logistics Technology Resources An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital Supply Chains Download White Paper The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types, and the Application in.read More.