ProcurePort
MAY 3, 2022
• A procurement function without supplier performance KPIs is likely a fruitless process. While this procurement function may work in the short term, it cannot meet long-term procurement needs and changing supply chain demands. • Measuring your suppliers’ performances help you evaluate your end-to-end procurement processes, providing total visibility into business processes.
Prophetic Technology
MAY 4, 2022
The Supply Chain crisis in Europe.
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Logility
MAY 3, 2022
Don’t ask, “Can we take the order?” Ask, “Should we?” (Is that order profitable to promise? ). Available to Promise software (ATP) and Capable to Promise software (CTP) aren’t enough in today’s tumultuous business environment beset by chronic supply shortages; you need to consider profitability in your order processing to make the best business decisions.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2022
At some point, it seems we all have the need for speed. That being said, would you go over 280 MPH in a car? Better yet, would go over 280 MPH in a 3-D printed car? Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. According to the website, its debut vehicle, the 21C, is designed by both human and AI technologies and uses a hybrid powertrain system which combines a twin-turbo 2.88-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine with an 800-v
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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
MAY 6, 2022
“All leaders are learners. The moment you stop learning, you stop leading. I learn as much as I can, from as many as I can, as often as I can.” – Rick Warren The quote above is especially true for supply chain and logistics professionals. The good news is that there are plenty of paths. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 6, 2022).
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Network Effect
MAY 6, 2022
The post Your supply chain network is only as good as what you can do with it appeared first on The Network Effect.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2022
Much has been written about what it takes to run a successful supply chain in the era of “get it to me fast and get it to me cheap.” Supply chain professionals are looking for ways to store goods closer to customers by investing in micro fulfillment centers and to optimize their facilities so orders can be processed faster. But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well.
Talking Logistics
MAY 4, 2022
There are many unique disciplines within supply chain management, each having their own challenges and requirements. One discipline in particular that has always been important, but is even more so today in light of current world events and new regulations (either in place or forthcoming), is supply chain compliance and transparency. What is this all.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 6, 2022
5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital.
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Enterra Insights
MAY 5, 2022
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate all there is to love about Mexican food and culture — like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, margaritas, cerveza, and fiesta. The National Retail Federation (NRF) notes, “Americans across the country will celebrate Mexican food, culture and traditions. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla, but it has become much more than that.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 5, 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 Longbow and looks at the ongoing labor shortage and supply chain visibility. Over the past 20-22 months, we have experienced worldwide disruptions that have altered and influenced lifestyle changes.
Talking Logistics
MAY 2, 2022
Inflation. Russia-Ukraine War. COVID-19. Slowing Economic Growth. Did I miss anything? It’s been an eventful first quarter of 2022, and the outlook for the rest of the year remains risky and uncertain (just like it’s been the past two years). Could the Russia-Ukraine War turn nuclear? I pray that it doesn’t. Will a major cyberattack. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2022).
Arkieva
MAY 3, 2022
Countless businesses around the globe are rolling out new products, building out infrastructure, and fighting for market share. In these disruptive times, there is immense pressure for supply chain leaders to deliver the goods despite strong supply-side headwinds and fickle customers. The Intersection of Supply Chain and Customer was first posted on May 3, 2022 at 8:08 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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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
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MAY 5, 2022
There was an excellent article from McKinsey published on 2 March 2022 entitled: “ Autonomous supply chain planning for consumer goods companies ”.
SCMDOJO
MAY 6, 2022
Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. However, most of these systems were created before web technologies existed or were in their infancy. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ).
Talking Logistics
MAY 3, 2022
It’s not a matter of if disruptions will occur in the supply chain, it’s only a matter of time until the unexpected strikes and creates an exception. An exception does not necessarily guarantee a late delivery; it simply means a roadblock or challenge has arisen that requires immediate attention. This is why end-to-end visibility in. Read more How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay. .
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All Things Supply Chain
MAY 2, 2022
The topic of energy has been widely discussed since the climate crisis began, and now, energy is experiencing a crisis of its own, due to the current events happening in…
CHAINalytics
MAY 4, 2022
The project involved two organisations – each comprising various plants and logistics centres across Europe – to enhance stock visibility and better optimisation of inventory, helping a global manufacturer of forestry products increase service levels and reduce the value of working capital tied-up in excess stock. Visibility into the supply chain was the chief priority … The post Forestry Materials Concern Optimises Inventory, Improving Service Levels and Recovering Capital appeared first
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Industry 4.0 – Smart Manufacturing of the Future! (Infographic). The manufacturing industry has been changing rapidly, aided by the newest software systems and machinery. Consumers continue to demand customized products, adding to the challenge of low-cost production. Manufacturers have been forced to look hard at their production methods, labor costs, and transportation expenses, among numerous other areas throughout t
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2022
Global supply chains are knotting up from China to Denmark, sparking re-examinations of things as macro as globalization itself and micro as trucking efficiency around American ports.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 2, 2022
Deby Joevita, an award-winning User Experience Designer, mentioned during an online course that a UX design should have some metrics built in, which should provide you with the necessary direction towards achieving a meaningful experience for users. Suddenly my attention was on full alert and my interest piqued. If metrics can be built into a UX design, then surely the ability to do the same can be implemented into your ERP system – the system that we engage with daily.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 4, 2022
By Jessica Sweet (pictured). Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com. The post 4 Simple Ways To Improve Productivity Within Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Invata Intralogistics
MAY 6, 2022
Thinking about transitioning to emerging technology, but unsure about how and where to begin the process of incorporating robotics into your operation? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, at MODEX in late March of this year, there were close to 90 attendees to an educational seminar we put on who were looking for answers to the same question. Our answer to those attendees was that there’s no simple answer, but there are steps you can take to ensure you adopt an approach that best fits your unique
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 2, 2022
Supply chains are a bit like utilities: nobody notices them until problems arise. And here’s no escaping notice these days.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 4, 2022
Complete halts result in backlogs and delays, which will impact warehouses and more importantly, their inventory management. As we have seen over the past 20 years, disruptions to supply chains have global impacts on all industries. Inventory takes many forms, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. While holding large amounts of inventory enables a company to be responsive to fluctuations in customer demand, there are associated costs to consider.
Unleashed
MAY 2, 2022
There are a lot of inventory performance measures you could track. These are the 10 most crucial metrics for SMEs – so you can get started on reducing inefficiencies and cutting costs. Explore our live inventory calculators and formulas page. In this article on inventory performance measures. Why use performance measures for inventory management? If you want to make objective, evidence-based strategic decisions about what to do with your business, you need to be using real inventory KPIs.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 3, 2022
By Adenike Cosgrove, (pictured). Cybersecurity Strategist at Proofpoint. The post Top tips on password management & creation that can be leveraged to increase cybersecurity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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