Reflection: Advice for Supply Chain Technology Leaders Making Today’s Technology Pivot
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Seven pieces of advice for technologists making the current pivot for today’s technology.
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Agile Supply Chain Characteristics & Resiliency
Resilinc
JULY 31, 2023
Learn how to create an agile supply chain and the 6 principles to consider when developing an agile supply chain for your business.
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5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 17, 2023
Chief supply chain officers feel overwhelmed navigating the intense digital fog surrounding AI in supply chain, so I offer five principles for navigation. For sure, the opportunity for AI in supply chains is massive.
Supply Chain Growing Pains with Anya Skomorokhova
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2023
Anya Skomorokhova and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain growing pains. Anya is Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of PorterLogic, a low-code supply chain operations platform that replaces all the spreadsheets typically used to manage warehouses and inventory.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Supply Chain Software Implementation: How to Optimize ROI
Logility
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Businesses need a more prescriptive approach to supply Chain Software Implementation to optimize ROI. A strong starting point? Clear goals.
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Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 15, 2023
Typing away on a beautiful May morning, with the flowers blooming and the birds nesting in the garden, engages my mind. Mondays are my day to post my Shaman blog and compose a podcast. The Shaman blog is now over eleven years old. I remember my first post like it was yesterday. New then to WordPress, it took me a week to finish the post. (It was a struggle!
Where AI Actually Matters in the Supply Chain
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
AI is big in supply chain management, but there are places it is ideally suited to, and other areas that are highly problematic. Ranjit Notani explains.
The E-Commerce Reset
Cathy Roberson
JANUARY 2, 2023
Post-pandemic business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce and the last mile are potential opportunities for retailers. E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. But, retailers are mitigating these costs in several ways, resulting in volume declines for FedEx and UPS. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead. Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. But today I would like to take a moment to review recent changes in supply chain barometers and apply a positive perspective on what these indicators
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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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.
September 13, 2023 Update
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home September 13, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.
It’s Fall Festival Time! Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
DELMIA Quintiq
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Celebrating at fall festivals People still want the festive mood of summer long after it ends, but before winter gets its grip on the outdoors. That makes autumn the perfect time for many to partake in their local festivals. Traditionally, festivals were held during this time of year to express appreciation for the harvest as well as wish for a good crop in the coming year.
ToolsGroup Acquires Evo for Industry Leading Responsive AI
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
ToolsGroup’s latest acquisition delivers quantum learning and advanced prescriptive analytics to strengthen its pricing, promotion, and inventory optimization solutions BOSTON and LONDON – September 27, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today the acquisition of Evo , a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions for business performance optimization.
Supply Chain Optimization Technology for ESG Compliance
AIMMS
MARCH 7, 2023
The post Supply Chain Optimization Technology for ESG Compliance appeared first on AIMMS.
The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today
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Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.
LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2023
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.
The Key to Effective Last Mile Delivery with Jim Waters
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Jim Waters and Joe Lynch discuss the key to effective last mile delivery. Jim is the Vice President of Marketing at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. About Jim Waters Jim Waters is Vice President of Marketing at FRAYT, overseeing branding, customer acquisition and retention.
Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2023
It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, and we were headed to one of our favorite weekend getaway destinations. My plan to get there was pretty straightforward; I knew the best route and all the usual traffic patterns, so we set out on what should have been a two-hour drive. Four hours later, we finally arrived, Read more The post Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Transversing the Paradox River
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Paradox: A statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. Definition Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention.
What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Global LSPs and 3PLs Embrace the Chaos and Turn Professional
The Network Effect
MAY 18, 2023
The post Global LSPs and 3PLs Embrace the Chaos and Turn Professional appeared first on The Network Effect.
Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike
ivalua
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike February 10, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy Mitigating EMEA Inflationary Pressures Through S2P Solutions In the EMEA region, organizations are increasingly facing an uphill battle against inflation – one that can be particularly hazardous when it comes to making procurement decisions.
The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Out of the Fort and Into the Moat
Freightos
JUNE 6, 2023
The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. His product – a magnetic pillow fort for kids that was funded by a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign – was both fun…and bulky.
Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation
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Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit
The Race for Artificially Intelligent Robots
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 31, 2023
Where are Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Heading? We live in times when not long after imagining a certain robot, it becomes a reality. We are witnessing incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), in Robotics and in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into Robotics. These emerging domains are radically changing the way we work, collaborate, and organize our lives.
ToolsGroup and Evo: Bringing Prescriptive Analytics and Quantum Learning to Industry-Leading Retail Planning
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Now that Evo is a ToolsGroup company, the big question is: “What innovation will Evo bring to the ToolsGroup offering?” While the real answer is “Plenty!”, the immediate transformation will come from the EvoAI engine, which will soon be integrated across the entire JustEnough and SO99+ product suites. What is EvoAI? EvoAI is the dynamic demand discovery technology that powers all Evo products.
How Retail Supply Chains are Evolving in 2023
AIMMS
AUGUST 25, 2023
Improving supply chain resilience is the focus for global retail brands with complex supply chain network design.
Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives by Luc Kremers , Vice President – Asia Pacific, BCI Global Reshoring is accelerating as American and European companies want to de-risk their supply chains from geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions. Companies are now combining this decentralization of production from China and Asia to Europe and the US to include CO2 emission reduction objectives.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Modernizing MRO using AI with Paul Noble
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Paul Noble and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing MRO using AI. Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. About Paul Noble As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction.
2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Inventory Everywhere, But Not the Right Product to Ship
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 21, 2023
The story continues. Bloated inventories. Rising inflation. Tightening of organizational belt-cutting to improve cash. Despite investments in planning, today, industries hold 28 more days of inventory than in 2004. Note that in Figure 1, retail home improvements days of inventory increased 68 days, contract manufacturing days increased 48 days, retail apparel by 28 days, and containers and packaging manufacturing companies by 14 days.
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