The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. pandemic response.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

ATLANTA (February 23, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up 87% to $1.0 For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 increased by 13% to $5.4 Reynolds Consumer Product LLC, and Seco Tools AB.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2018

This afternoon, I poured myself a cup of tea to pen congratulation emails to the Supply Chains to Admire award winners. Each year, based on feedback from supply chain leaders, we refine the methodology. We group companies by industry sector because the industries are so different in performance. What Can We Learn?

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RFgen

AUGUST 30, 2024

Warehouse jobs form the backbone of efficient supply chains, yet the warehousing and logistics industry faces a significant challenge: attracting and retaining skilled talent in a competitive labor market. Warehouse automation can significantly contribute to employee satisfaction and retention.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

While technology offers immense potential, its practical application and impact on fuel savings require further research. For instance, success stories like the Co-op Group’s National DC highlight the significant benefits of this approach. Packaging and Unit Loading Packaging plays a pivotal role in logistical efficiency.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With broad-based support packages, targeting hardest-hit industries like aviation, coupled with support of a strong logistics ecosystem, reinforced by global players such as DB Schenker. Keeping Supply Chains Moving. With multiple automation systems in place and various sub-systems requiring seamless integration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data. Supply chain leaders are drowning in data and low in insights. Today, technology providers are selling analytics. The focus is on growth, but supply chains are not fit for purpose. Their questions were could the supply chain help?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 19, 2014

You are pissy and opinionated in this world of supply chain blandness. The term supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. I have been trying to define it as a supply chain analyst for over fifteen years. I had spent the last two decades in the technology market and I wanted to celebrate success.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain planning is the key to coming out on top. Optimising your supply chain processes will give your business the best chance at thriving in a competitive landscape. In this supply chain planning guide: What is supply chain planning? And it all starts here.

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Logility

MARCH 12, 2021

Some years ago, a 40-year-old Midwest process manufacturer with 40,000 SKUs finally completed implementing a new ERP system and quickly worked to combine all the new data with an array of other operational software, producing tons of new data daily. Descriptive analytics are the summary measures and metrics that provide insight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving forces behind the automation trend, from rising labor costs to rapid growth in ecommerce sales and a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment , such as two-day and even same-day delivery.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

They write, “The matter is even more urgent when considered alongside another UN analysis that tracks the problem further up the supply chain, and shows 14% of food production is lost before it reaches stores. Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimate that, by the year 2030, 2.1 ”[4]. .”[4].

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

They write, “The matter is even more urgent when considered alongside another UN analysis that tracks the problem further up the supply chain, and shows 14% of food production is lost before it reaches stores. Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimate that, by the year 2030, 2.1 ”[4]. .”[4].

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2023

To minimize misships, businesses must implement best practices that focus on optimization, technology, and employee training, ensuring accurate shipments every time. Prevention can be a powerful tool in your supply chain toolbelt. Another helpful technology comes as a pair: shipping software and label printers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

When I engage with supply chain leaders , I ask the question, “Are you making progress?” It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. Most are treading water.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2018

Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. West Coast ports reduce idling vessels as container supply increases. Europe agrees to cut natural-gas consumption as Russia crimps supplies. Amazon’s electric delivery vehicles from Rivian rolls out. Uber Eats ups the ante in online grocery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. 110 supply chain leaders attended. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. A big bang technology focus has not worked.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2018

Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies.

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. The transition to OTIF differs from Walmart’s previous Supply Chain Reliability (SCR) compliance in that OTIF is not only based on an on-time performance of purchase orders, but now fill rate. Monday 3 April 2017. Will Thomas, VP of Sales, E2open.

Packaging 60

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. The transition to OTIF differs from Walmart’s previous Supply Chain Reliability (SCR) compliance in that OTIF is not only based on on-time performance of purchase orders, but now fill rate. Monday 3 April 2017. Will Thomas, VP of Sales, E2open.

Packaging 60

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. The transition to OTIF differs from Walmart’s previous Supply Chain Reliability (SCR) compliance in that OTIF is not only based on on-time performance of purchase orders, but now fill rate. Monday 3 April 2017. Will Thomas, VP of Sales, E2open.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Technologies. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

We believe that supply chain excellence helps a company to better balance demand and supply. We also believe that it helps companies to be more resilient: weathering demand and supply volatility while maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks. What does the future of supply chain excellence look like?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 1, 2013

As I work with companies, I often contrast the strategies, approaches and outcomes within a peer group. Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. Here I contrast their results.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Retail organizations across the globe are implementing supply chain management systems to control the movement of inventories and maintain product quality. Effective implementation of supply chain management helps to differentiate various terms of delivery along with the service offerings.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Warehouse operations such as manual sorting of packages can be extremely strenuous and lead to delayed deliveries. Retailers should leverage cutting edge technology solutions to overcome this major roadblock. Retailers need to have efficient contract management tools to manage carriers better. Download the Casestudy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

In my work as a supply chain analyst, and Founder of Supply Chain Insights, I attend many supply chain conferences. However, when I am well-rested and in a better state of mind, I remind myself that supply chain conferences are a great way to connect with people in a meaningful way.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The atoms and electrons of the supply chain are changing. I am passionate about the topic of the digital supply chain, and I apologize in advance for the length of this article. The third Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over. It is an agenda designed by supply chain leaders for supply chain leaders.

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