GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. As market volatility continues to challenge supply chains, shippers are looking for solutions to help create consistency. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Let’s take a closer look at how to turn these practices into action. 1.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Increasingly distributed supply chains across the world have made logistics services more important than ever, but this also highlights a crucial issue that continues to grow: resource shortage. Many logistics companies face shortages in drivers, trucks and containers, leading to an inability to make all deliveries and creating product shortages. This is a serious obstacle to many sectors—especially retailers and logistics service providers, who need a solution that enables them to increase thei
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AIMMS
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The post Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions appeared first on AIMMS.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 2, 2021
With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals.
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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.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
In the past two weeks, I completed many interviews. The question is the same. “When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” My answer? “ No one knows, but it will not be soon.” I expect the resolution of the pandemic’s impact—with the multiplicity of issues and disruption—to take eighteen months to two years to correct.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Elementum
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Tl;dr Despite the headlines, the worst of the pandemic is over for supply chains. While some challenges still exist (e.g. selective shortages, price increases, and covid variants), look for high-performing companies to leave the excuses behind and start differentiating themselves through meaningful investment and innovation in supply chain management.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Editor’s Note: In March 2015, we published a post titled “Did You Ask A Good Question Today?” that discussed why asking good questions is an important skill, especially for supply chain professionals. We revisited this topic a few weeks ago with our Indago supply chain research community. Below are some highlights from the survey results. Read more Revisiting Asking Good Questions (Insights from Indago).
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
In the past two weeks, I completed many interviews. The question is the same. “When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” My answer? “ No one knows, but it will not be soon.” I expect the resolution of the pandemic’s impact—with the multiplicity of issues and disruption—to take eighteen months to two years to correct.
Freightos
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. What’s changed in a year? You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. When ocean container rates spike, so do the prices we pay.
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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?
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 2, 2021
There’s been a lot of change in how we view supply chain demand forecasting: we moved from a focus on supply—what and how much to supply or replenish—to the demand-driven supply chain, which placed too much emphasis on the intermediate goal of an accurate demand forecast. To make matters worse, traditional demand forecasting solutions weren’t designed for high variability demand.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2021
The Tive Story with Krenar Komoni. Krenar Komoni and Joe Lynch discuss the Tive story. Krenar is the CEO and founder of Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. About Krenar Komoni. Krenar Komoni has developed breakthrough ideas in data analytics, logistics, and electronics design for nearly 20 years.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
In the past two weeks, I completed many interviews. The question is the same. “When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” My answer? “ No one knows, but it will not be soon.” I expect the resolution of the pandemic’s impact—with the multiplicity of issues and disruption—to take eighteen months to two years to correct.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Shippers in the United States and Mexico are facing significant supply chain challenges. From trade imbalance and increased customer demands to cost pressures and tight cross-border capacity — there are no signs of improvement in the near future. With truck-to-load ratios at an astonishing 50 to 60 available shipments per truck, shippers are constantly competing.
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
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 2, 2021
As the world becomes increasingly dominated by technology, many traditional boundaries have begun to blur. One example is omnichannel retail. Google analysts observe, “The line between online and offline shopping is growing increasingly blurry. Seventy-three percent of customers now describe themselves as ‘channel agnostic.'”[1] As a result they note, “Marketers must adopt an omnichannel mindset to be ready for people’s changing behavior, both today and tomorrow, an
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
For carriers, losing money is a substantial upset. Detention time (greater than two hours wait time) costs drivers between $1.1 to $1.3 billion on average per year, as reported within the 2020 Detention Time Survey. With the constant fluctuation in supply and demand causing changes in transportation prices, it is imperative that additional procedures are implemented.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
It’s clear that we need a root-and-branch reimagining of supply chain models, to ensure that global trade can survive future crises like the one we’re enduring today.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Whether you’re consuming it at a restaurant, buying it at a grocery store, or getting it at a food bank, food is a basic necessity, which makes the logistics behind the food industry critically important. But the food supply chain has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic similar to other industries, creating both challenges and. Read more The Final Mile in Food Logistics.
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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.
ivalua
DECEMBER 3, 2021
In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organisations. The UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) resulted in another wave of agreements and net zero commitments. Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023.
Logility
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. But a new layer of complexity now presents another existential topic: the chain of custody. I had the pleasure of discussing the role of chain of custody in supply chain traceability at the recent Traceability & Sustainability Conference , hosted by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA).
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2021
As we enter the last month of 2021, it’s clear from the long list of news items below that there will be no intermission in this supply chain show. The curtain will remain up and the disruptions, delays, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and new product introductions will remain on stage. And just when. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 3, 2021).
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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.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As the 2021 holiday season revs into full swing, supply chain snarls continue to plague seasonal sales. If current supply chain troubles weren’t enough to deal with, the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has everyone wondering whether living with Covid-19 is the new normal. Economics writer Brian Milner ( @bmilnerglobe ) poses a question that many others are also asking: “Is this a temporary crisis or something we’re going to have to live with long term?
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The New Customer Journey with Chris Jolly. Joe Lynch and Chris Jolly discuss the new customer journey. Chris is the founder of The Freight Coach , a company that stages transportation companies ranging from traditional freight brokerages, asset-based trucking companies looking to expand into brokerage, as well as technology companies looking to implement their product into the industry.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The post Procurement’s Critical Role in Boosting Supply Chain Resilience appeared first on Ivalua.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
As we all know, supply chains are a complex system, and one of the most complex parts of it is global trade management and trade compliance. And none of it is getting any easier either. What’s changed or different today with trade compliance? Why is conducting a self audit important? What’s involved with a self. Read more [Video] Why You Should Conduct A Trade Compliance Self-Audit.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Back in 2005, when Cyber Monday was first introduced, the digital path to purchase was a lightly trodden offshoot of the traditional consumer journey. Over the years, however, online consumer traffic has steadily increased and the pandemic produced a dramatic spike in online sales. According to Wikipedia, the term “Cyber Monday” was coined by Ellen Davis ( @ellendavis ), when she worked at the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Scott Silverman ( @scottsilverman ), who at time was the Executive
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Many organizations are shifting to localized sourcing, to overcome the delays and barriers that have emerged during the pandemic.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 2, 2021
By Tereza Bruzkova (pictured). Creative Writer at Kontent by Kentico. The post Content Strategy: 3 Reasons Why You Need One appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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