Supply Chain Resilience: Powering Through Crisis
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
AUGUST 4, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 unveiled grave dissonances in the supply chain of major grocery and retail stores that resulted in a loss of revenue.
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Get Started Using Machine Learning for New Product Forecasting
ToolsGroup
JUNE 29, 2020
New product introductions (NPI) are critical to any company’s success, but many of them never become household names. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 80 percent of new product launches in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry fail. Adding to this already uphill battle, we don’t have trustworthy new product forecasting methods because forecasting new products with no sales data is very hit-and-miss.
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5 Steps for Optimizing Waste Management at Your Warehouse
IT Supply Chain
JULY 29, 2020
By Erich Lawson (pictured) Online Marketing Manager of Compactor Management Company
How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
As the Coronavirus outbreak develops into a pandemic, people and businesses alike are feel ing its ripple effects. Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. L ogistics providers like Maersk are forced to announce blank sailings due to curtailed demand. Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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Reviving Retail: How to Expand Fulfillment Operations to Meet Holiday Sales Volumes
Tompkins Blog
AUGUST 19, 2020
As discussed in our last post, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fuel rapid e-commerce growth, with online sales in May up nearly 93% over the previous year, according to a recent Mastercard SpendingPulse report. While many businesses already received the green light to reopen, a recent surge of coronavirus cases is now causing more consumers to turn to online shopping and even prompting some retailers to voluntarily shut down stores again, like Apple recently did in several states.
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Inventory Management – Navigating the Trenches Without Losing Sight of the Big Picture
Arkieva
JULY 22, 2020
Inventory comes in many forms and flavors; it is the critical element of supply chains that enable a firm to respond quickly and take advantage of scale. However, managing inventory is one of the most. Inventory Management – Navigating the Trenches Without Losing Sight of the Big Picture was first posted on July 22, 2020 at 7:59 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Seven Supply Chain Processes To Stop Doing In The Pandemic
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 15, 2020
I remember standing in the temperature screening queue in Doha. As the line wound around multiple stations, my backpack cut into my shoulders. I was tired and cranky as I read the overview of MERS. As an United States resident, I was blissfully unaware of this virus and worried about catching my flight to Singapore. My ignorance of a potential pandemic was low.
The Journey to the Factory of the Future
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 1, 2020
While most people are staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are on the front line. Not just in hospitals, but our manufacturers who are essential to society and doing their part helping to stop the global pandemic. These manufacturers are on the factory floor continuing to build, construct, create and prepare. Their need is urgent and the vision for a better tomorrow continues.
What is Multimodal Shipping?
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Multimodal shipping represents how companies can find new value within their supply chains and augment efficiency without dramatically increasing landed costs. While multimodal continues to change in the wake of disruption from the pandemic this year, interest in new shipping strategies has exploded. The supply chain has been suffering due to the growing conglomerates like.read More.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 21, 2020
Digitalization is accelerating the pace of business and transforming global supply chains. In a freewheeling discussion at the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, I spoke with Richard Howells, Vice President Marketing Digital Supply Chain at SAP about the trends, customer expectations, the challenges, and imperatives of digital transformation in the supply chain.
Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Considering that customers are at the tail end of the outbound supply chain, and companies across all industries are competing on customer experience, it’s not surprising that the outbound supply chain gets a bit more love and attention than the inbound side. But the fact is that supply chains end-to-end are an interconnected system, so. Read more Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain.
3 Surprising Stats About Supply Chain Management in COVID-19
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Find out how manufacturers and suppliers have managed through the COVID-19 crisis as SourceDay shares exclusive insights about supply chain management.
Supply Chain Trends 2021
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The post Supply Chain Trends 2021 appeared first on The Network Effect.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Firefighting is the norm. It can also be challenging to decide where to invest.
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Can Help “Future-Proof” Supply Chains
Kuebix
JUNE 29, 2020
Over the past couple of months, most supply chains have weathered an unexpected storm. Rules and regulations are updated frequently in order for manufacturers, retailers and distributors to continue delivering. There’s no doubt that supply chains are feeling strained as they continue to adapt to these circumstances while operating efficiently and cost-effectively.
Warehouse Design: How to Extend the Life of Your Facility
CHAINalytics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
For many companies, COVID-19 has put enormous pressure on existing storage and fulfillment centers. If this sounds about right, you might be wondering if you should invest in a new or bigger or better facility, or improve the one you have. Analyzing variables such as facility layout, racking, slotting, and material handling equipment will give … The post Warehouse Design: How to Extend the Life of Your Facility appeared first on Chainalytics.
Dock Scheduling: A Requirement as Retailers Double Down on WMS & WES
C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Supply chains across the globe need more efficiency to survive. The opportunities to grow fulfillment and improve the flow of inbound and outbound freight depend on multiple factors. Items need efficient unloading and comprehensive, digital put-away processes. Outbound shipments require optimization to minimize touches and avoid unnecessary dock delays.
How to Master Product Portfolio Management
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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.
WARNING: Handling Dangerous Cargo
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 24, 2020
On August 4th, 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate – equivalent to approximately 6 million pounds – that were being stored in a facility at Beirut’s port caught fire and exploded.
Industry Trends in High Technology Manufacturing & Operations
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 13, 2020
High Tech remains one of the most vibrant, innovative and fast paced industries in the world. Even with global disruption from COVID-19, demand for products has remained positive, albeit with far less predictability! As consumers, we continue to drive this demand for new products and experiences and the challenges for companies to keep up have become extreme: Sudden shortages of supply and supply chain networks Increasing regulatory pressures New form factors and integration into other products
Data – the Fifth Element of Automotive Supplier Market Disruption
QAD
JUNE 23, 2020
Today, most organizations understand the four main areas of technology disruption impacting the automotive industry; electrification, autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and shared mobility (also known as ACES ). Today, I am going to introduce the fifth element of disruption – data monetization – and explain the impact that it will have on the supplier model.
3 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Wait: Agility, Resiliency, and Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Supply chain is in the spotlight. It is the business function that is front and center - on top of the minds of consumers and executives. The global pandemic has ripped the rug out from under supply chains, but also highlighted its importance. Agility, resiliency, and sustainability are keys to supply chain survival, so you can’t afford to wait to invest in building these capabilities, which are entwined with each other.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
Forced Labor in Supply Chains: The Problem Persists
Talking Logistics
JULY 22, 2020
“The addition of 11 Chinese companies to a U.S. trade blacklist of entities Washington says are linked to human-rights abuses of the Uighur minority group in Xinjiang is entangling major brands and likely to further a reordering of supply chains that feed American consumers,” write Dan Strumpf and Liza Lin in the Wall Street Journal. Read more Forced Labor in Supply Chains: The Problem Persists.
What Makes Demand Driven Methods so Powerful?
DynaSys
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Building a demand-driven supply chain is not a remedy to all supply chain issues, but it can greatly improve companies’ performance. Here is why: 1. Demand-Driven Develops Agility by Compressing Lead-times. Long lead times are no longer suited in a world full of demand volatility. Strategic inventory positioning has a direct effect on lead time compression.
How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.
IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.
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.
How Digital Agility Can Help Prepare Your Supply Chain for Anything
Kuebix
AUGUST 19, 2020
Businesses’ ability to successfully navigate unexpected events is a large part of an overall successful supply chain. Many companies have found ways to mitigate the effects of events like hurricanes and blizzards. However, most organizations were not prepared for the implications of a pandemic like Covid-19 and its long-term impact on global supply chains.
Post-Pandemic Impermanence and 6 Actions to Take Now!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 27, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Post-pandemic article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Carson, CEO of Spend Strategies, LLC. Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic the talk of a settled “new normal” gives us hope for stability and a return to what was before.
Why SME Manufacturers Love This New Stock Control Software Right Now
StockTrim
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Running a business right now is challenging. Unpredictable demand, disrupted supply chains, cashflow uncertainty all make things a lot more difficult.
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