Talking Logistics
MAY 16, 2022
Today, supply chain and logistics professionals are awash in all kinds of data. So, why do some companies seem to be drowning in it, while others find a way to convert it into business value? One area in particular where data plays a critical role is in transportation procurement. How does analyzing data effectively connect. Read more Supply Chain’s Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data.
Enterra Insights
MAY 16, 2022
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” That’s an oft-quoted saying of uncertain origin dating back to the 1980s. It rings so true, however, that it has often been misattributed to the late Albert Einstein to ensure it maintains it gravitas. Many pundits insist that anyone who believes the global supply chain is going to return to normal is suffering from this form of insanity.
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ToolsGroup
MAY 18, 2022
When it comes to defining “the essentials,” few products are as vital as baby formula. In the face of baby formula shortages, parents who depend on it are currently facing challenges full of anger, frustration, and tears. To understand the state of this latest supply chain crisis–and when it will end–this guide to the 2022 baby formula shortage breaks down: The cause of the baby formula shortage.
AIMMS
MAY 19, 2022
The post Supply Chain Network Design Maturity and Implementation Models Post COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 16, 2022
ARC has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration networks. A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ToolsGroup
MAY 17, 2022
Temperatures are rising and people are getting sweaty. We’re inching toward the time of year when sweltering heat can only be quenched by one experience–a dunk in a cool, crisp, clean swimming pool. Sadly enough, that sweet relief may be limited this summer season, as the chlorine shortages experienced in 2021 have made a reappearance. The cause of this tragedy?
AIMMS
MAY 17, 2022
The post Supply Chain Network Design Tools: What’s changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? appeared first on AIMMS.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 19, 2022
Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Loading and unloading trucks was inefficient, so his frustration led to the commercialization of containers that could be moved on and off trucks easily.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 18, 2022
Data is a big buzzword across industries, but how about when it comes to logistics? In this episode, Joe Lynch sits down with William Sandoval , the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at PowerFleet Inc. William shares how they transform data into critical actionable information that optimizes and powers operations throughout businesses.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Logility
MAY 17, 2022
Supply variability today. Where are we at? It’s tempting to think of supply variability as a recent phenomenon caused by COVID-19. Supply chain professionals know better. Supply disruptions are as old as trade itself. But the disruptive power of the pandemic was off the charts, as they say. How far off the charts? Depends on the data, of course. Let’s take a look an “index of indexes” recently devised by The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 17, 2022
Many organizations are still struggling to understand and implement basic Sales and Operations Planning processes to cope with supply chain disruption. Thanks to constant industry innovation, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is now also becoming a common topic of conversation. Unfortunately, the definitions of S&OP and IBP are often confusing as they seem to be both distinct and overlapping processes.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2022
We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers.
CHAINalytics
MAY 18, 2022
Embarking on a supply chain transformation project involves more than preparation. It requires not only the ability to change, but sustained execution and full commitment from an organization. Only then is real transformation possible. This is the first in a four-part blog post series on supply chain transformation from Chainalytics’ Supply Chain Operations practice.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 17, 2022
The logistics industry is changing fast. On today’s episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, host Joe Lynch sits down with Courtney Muller. Courney is a Strategic Event Executive and the Chief Corporate Development Officer and President of Manifest at Connectiv, a live event studio based in NYC. Connectiv produces world-class industry leading events that focus on disruptive technology.
Enterra Insights
MAY 20, 2022
China has been called the world’s factory floor and for good reason. When China’s factories shut down, the effects are felt globally. Bloomberg reports note, “The economic consequences from China’s COVID-19 lockdowns are starting to be felt by companies and consumers across the globe, and expectations are that the reverberations will only get stronger.”[1] Chinese lockdowns are particularly being felt in one of China’s largest cities and busiest ports — Shanghai.
ivalua
MAY 19, 2022
As part of Ivalua’s journey to bridge the gap between Finance and Procurement, Ivalua has partnered with TransferMate to reduce the financial friction within cross-border trade. But why is this so important for business, and what does it mean for prospects and customers? This blog will answer these questions plus a few more. How important is this partnership to both Ivalua & TransferMate?
The Network Effect
MAY 18, 2022
The post 5 Supply Chain Challenges Impacting Utilities and How to Overcome Them appeared first on The Network Effect.
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IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2022
By Brian Atkinson (pictured). General Manager & Vice President EMEA, Five9. The post ONS Retail sales will be short-lived, says Five9 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Enterra Insights
MAY 19, 2022
Unless you are part the food supply chain, you might not be aware that last July China ceased exporting fertilizer to the rest of world. And, following Russia’s unprovoked attack against Ukraine in February 2022, which spurred international sanctions, Russia, in retaliation, also halted fertilizer exports. What does this mean for the food supply chain?
ivalua
MAY 18, 2022
When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 18, 2022
Effective inventory management can be an invaluable asset for any organization. With the right management system, a business can improve inventory visibility, optimize its supply chain and navigate shortages.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 16, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Cyber Security is Important! As a business owner, you need to be aware of the threat of ransomware which holds data hostage in exchange for payment. This form of malware is not new. So, why is it even more important to protect your data against this type of threat? The pandemic has prompted a surge in digitization in the last couple of years: more people work remotely, and we use the internet to hold meetings and exchange
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 15, 2022
Higher wages aren’t necessarily the answer to solving the supply chain labor shortage — at least that’s what employers today are hoping.
ivalua
MAY 15, 2022
Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest. Amrest, a restaurant operations leader in Europe, was looking to create one business, one team, with one mission. To achieve their long-term goals, they needed to bridge the gap between their procurement and finance teams. . Where to begin? Let’s start with their business model and current challenges.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2022
By Andrew Busby (pictured). Retail industry lead, Software AG. The post Retailers now seeing real impact of cost of living crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 17, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Confessions of a High Priced Expediter! Anyone who has worked in Supply Chain knows that problems will arise anytime, anywhere and anyhow. These problems will require quick reaction, expediting, firefighting, long hours and sleepless nights. Certainly the disruptions caused by the pandemic have made reactive Supply Chain operation the norm in virtually every industry and every geography.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2022
Supply chain management strategies often center on a dominant but incomplete view of cost — to the exclusion of resilience.
ivalua
MAY 15, 2022
Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest. Amrest, a restaurant operations leader in Europe, was looking to create one business, one team, with one mission. To achieve their long-term goals, they needed to bridge the gap between their procurement and finance teams. . Where to begin? Let’s start with their business model and current challenges.
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