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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
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The Big Supply Chain Analytics Failure
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
New forms of analytics abound. Embracing them is a different story. Data abounds while insights are low. Supply chain leaders struggle with the adoption and use of new forms of analytics. Only one in two are satisfied with their success in using analytics. Here we postulate why based on recent research. Analytics Success by Business Leaders. Reason #1.
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Four Decades of Supply Chain Management
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Nearly a decade ago, I wrote a post entitled “ Thirty Years of Supply Chain Management ,” which examined the first in a series of articles written by Kinaxis analysts looking back over the previous thirty years of supply chain management. In that article, Kinaxis professional services consultant Ray Karaffa noted, “2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the term ‘Supply Chain Management.’ Keith Oliver, as a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, coined the term in 1982.&#
Trane Technologies Embraces a Digital Twin to Optimize Logistics
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 billion in their last financial year.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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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
GlobalTranz Secures 4th Consecutive Inclusion in FreightTech 100 2022 Awards
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The FreightTech 100 2022 award recipients have officially been released. As an industry leader in 3PL solutions, including managed services, GlobalTranz is proud and honored to secure a spot in the 2022 FreightWaves FreightTech 100 , marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. What Are the FreightTech 100 Awards? The FreightWaves FreightTech 100 awards honor companies that have demonstrated prowess in business over the past year and established innovation and disruption in the freight ind
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The Big Supply Chain Analytics Failure
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
New forms of analytics abound. Embracing them is a different story. Data abounds while insights are low. Supply chain leaders struggle with the adoption and use of new forms of analytics. Only one in two are satisfied with their success in using analytics. Here we postulate why based on recent research. Analytics Success by Business Leaders. Reason #1.
The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
It’s been 18 months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the world is still trying to adjust to the changes and uncertainties associated with it, even causing a domino effect in some instances. The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations.
How Can a Sustainable Supply Chain Support Business Success?
Logility
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
7 ways sustainable supply chains improve your business’s bottom line. Key Takeaways. Sustainable practices give businesses a competitive edge. Traceability solutions allow businesses to back up their sustainability claims. Visibility into the supply chain allows businesses to optimize their practices. Sustainable practices save businesses money. Sustainability protects brand reputation.
Three Tips for Improving Freight Procurement in the Supply Chain Logjam
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
No part of the supply chain is immune from the turmoil currently plaguing the supply chain industry — especially not freight procurement.
Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
The Big Supply Chain Analytics Failure
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
New forms of analytics abound. Embracing them is a different story. Data abounds while insights are low. Supply chain leaders struggle with the adoption and use of new forms of analytics. Only one in two are satisfied with their success in using analytics. Here we postulate why based on recent research. Analytics Success by Business Leaders. Reason #1.
When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
I can only imagine what it must be like to be at sea during a major storm. When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s all about plowing through the next wave.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
I dreamt about my father this week. It had been a long time since he last appeared in one of my dreams. I don’t remember much, except he was sitting in a chair and talking to me about a problem he was having, and I told him “Why don’t you just go online and send. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
American Software to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
Logility
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
ATLANTA, GA (November 3, 2021) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning solutions, today announced that it will release its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, November 18, 2021. In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET to discuss its results with the investment community.
The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
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
DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray. Richard Gray and Joe Lynch discuss DTC frozen food. Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. About Richard Gray. Richard Gray is a leading strategist in global direct-to-consumer marketing and business model development.
Blume Global Talks Supply Chain Trends, Digital Twins, and Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Pervinder Johar, CEO of Blume Global. During our conversation, Pervinder and I spoke abut the changing nature of supply chain management, especially in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic. I asked Pervinder to give his insights on a few key points. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology?
Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021: Resiliency Reimagined
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The theme of this year’s Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021 virtual conference, held October 5-6, was “Resilience Reimagined.” It was a great theme because one of the things many companies have learned the hard way over the past 20 months is that their supply chains are not very resilient. They have also learned that they need. Read more Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021: Resiliency Reimagined.
Procurement Digital Transformation Sets the Stage for Delivering Game-Changing Benefits for Ahlsell
ivalua
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. A leading B2B wholesaler of installation and plumbing products, tools, and machinery, the company of 5,700 employees and over 240 stores operates in all Nordic countries and the Baltic States, generating over $3.9 billion in annual sales.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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Life Sciences Companies Moving to the Cloud See Sunny Days Ahead
Logility
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The cloud is arguably one of the most value-creating technologies of our time. It is the foundation for the digital transformation driving massive changes in how businesses operate, compete and create value for stakeholders. Cloud technology for life sciences companies offers myriad possibilities. It’s Not Just About Money For life sciences companies, the cloud’s value is not just about lowering costs.
Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss disruptive tech in the supply chain. Charley is the Vice President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator and accelerator of innovative startups focused on two sectoral areas: transport, mobilities, logistics and industry. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is the Vice-President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator & accelerator for innovative startups, focuses on two sectoral
Watch: De-Risking the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Strategic partnerships are key to meeting the many challenges the pandemic poses to the supply chain, says Ed Bowersox, chief executive officer of CJ Logistics.
National Stress Awareness Day
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
By Alexander Draaijer (pictured). General Manager EMEA, Splashtop. The post National Stress Awareness Day appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Time for Food & Beverage Companies to Talk Turkey Over Sustainability
Logility
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Perhaps it’s little consolation, but the food and beverage (F&B) sector came through the pandemic – more accurately, the first 18 months of the pandemic – in better financial shape than many industries. We’re not for a moment downplaying the severity of COVID’s impact. But in F&B, there’s been a reckoning of sorts: yes, supply chain disruptions are a fact of life and should be taken seriously; but there’s a bigger picture here, and it’s driving a renewed focus on sustainability initiativ
Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The supply chain was shaken by disruptions and market volatility, and the need for adaptation became immediate. 2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Businesses were unable to operate at the same level of efficiency as they were facing operational inefficiencies and the increased need for remote collaboration.
A Three-Step Approach to Adopting AI, and What to Prioritize
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The global impact of the pandemic has yielded a number of important lessons for companies looking to survive the next major disruption. Among them is the need to better implement artificial intelligence in supply chains.
Meeting the Warehouse Challenge of the New Normal
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
By Alex Mills (pictured). Sales & Marketing Director at ProSKU. The post Meeting the Warehouse Challenge of the New Normal appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Logility Partners with FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Preparing Students to Take on Today’s Supply Chain Challenges
Logility
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Technology Leader Gives Students Hands-On Experience With AI-based Supply Chain Execution Solutions. ATLANTA – Nov. 2, 2021 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, is expanding its partnership with the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) to give students an inside look into product lifecycle management (PLM) and supply chain execution.
KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity.
Ensuring Supply Chain Sustainability in a Post-Pandemic World
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Companies that are still rushing to lower product expense or speed up deliveries at the cost of the planet and its people are playing an outdated game.
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