ModusLink Corporation
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Introduction. The past few years have been chaotic and disruptive to the supply chain. It’s easy to tie everything back to COVID-19, but the reality tells a different story of continuous and cross-global disruption. Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics.
Unleashed
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. That’s why, with so many possible variables to track, it’s critical to know which metrics matter most. In this guide to warehouse KPIs: What are ‘warehouse KPIs’ and why should you use them?
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Logistics Middle East
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Every cloud has its silver lining, but where do opportunities lie in a global supply chain crisis? Crescent Enterprises' Neeraj Agrawal explains how businesses can capitalise on the opportunities offered by the pandemic and its ripple effect.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Supply chain decision-makers who overcome their fear of artificial intelligence (AI) and have embraced AI-driven technology, like AI-driven sales platforms, fare best and thrive.
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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.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Supply chain executives, technology companies, and consultants have been talking about the importance of supply chain visibility and execution for many years. Yet, few have truly mastered this discipline so far. And now the operating environment is more dynamic, global, and uncertain than ever, posing additional challenges. But the technology landscape has also changed, with.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Smart Software
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Many companies use the term “smart forecasting” or “smart forecasts” without firm justification. Let’s distinguish between the Smart brand and being smart about the way you do your forecasting work. Demand forecasting is a critical part of the demand planning and S&OP process. Here are 5 tips that will help you execute your forecasts intelligently.
Demand Driven Technologies
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Before deciding to invest company resources in a supply chain transformation project, we need to demonstrate a return on investment. This exercise often comes down to one question: If I reduce inventory by X%, what does it save? On the other hand, if my new organization implies an increase in inventory, how can I take. Read more. Source.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] Jump forward a year-and-a-half and you find technology journalist Shraddha Goled asking, “Is it too soon to write an obituary for IoT?”[2] What’s going on with this confused picture of the IoT?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The plan is the latest move in Washington to respond to supply-chain disruptions that have roiled the economy.
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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?
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” Or “push a shift from a focus on cost to drive value?” Sound familiar? As an analyst, I am always searching for answers and clear definitions. To help, I will ask, “How do you define value?
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2022
What can I say that I haven’t said yet? The blinking cursor taunts me. I’m suffering from a terrible case of writer’s block this morning. Maybe it’s the cold rain outside, or the sound of water gushing down the gutters that… […blink, blink, blink, blink, blink…] The Greenhouse Gas Import Tax It’s official: As reported. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 16, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
ivalua
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Jeff Dangelo and Joe Lynch discuss creating the future of logistics. Jeff is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura , a technology company that is building the future of logistics. About Jeff Dangelo. Jeff Dangelo is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura, a technology company that is building the future of logistics.
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
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Jeff Baker, Vice President of Shared Services at Myers Industries. Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Neither of the customers highlighted in this article fall into that category. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions.
AIMMS
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The post How do you manage your Stakeholders when facing Conflicting Supply Chain KPIs? appeared first on AIMMS.
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In September 2022, we surveyed members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies – to get their perspective on the important lessons learned over the past two years that will help them to successfully navigate the transportation market in 2023.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As hard as it is to believe, another year is coming to an end. This was certainly another strange year, but the in-person conferences I usually look forward to were a mixed bag this year. I attended my first in-person conferences and attended a number of virtual ones as well. And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. More importantly, today marks the last news round-up of the year.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. POSTED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022. Original article: OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. Looking to take a platform approach to vehicle routing and scheduling, but unsure where to start? A recent Gartner® Market Guide provides a snapshot of today’s last mile delivery fulfillment landscape.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Yesterday, Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory had a net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the first time. As I discussed in Part One of this article, that achievement was certainly a breakthrough; however, it needs to be tempered with some stark truths about how difficult it is to scale and sustain fusion reactions.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
All of these important trends will improve the performance and resiliency of supply chain and logistics and better align the industry with key global macro-trends such as sustainability.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 14, 2022
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. This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Sam Lurye and Joe Lynch discuss the Kargo story. Sam is the Founder and CEO of Kargo , a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps. About Sam Lurye. Sam Lurye is the Founder and CEO of Kargo. In October 2019, Sam founded Kargo with a vision to build the universal data layer between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem that manages it.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The general ledger has been around since the days when the abacus was a trailblazer. But while computers have mostly phased out beads, the general ledger still spearheads modern-day accounting. The general ledger (GL) is the recordkeeping system used to sort, store, and summarize a company’s financial transactions over time. It forms the backbone of any accounting system.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
By John Smith (pictured). EMEA CTO, Veracode. The post Businesses will need to set out on the right foot to achieve success in 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 15, 2022
On average, we humans generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 12, 2022
John Bell, head of the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, explains why food processors and other industries are facing a critical shortage of carbon dioxide.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Supply chain issues have negatively affected companies worldwide since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought restrictions and changed policies for businesses, leading to shortages in supplies and workers.
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