ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Plan and Execute for Success. Some manufacturing, consumer brand, retail and logistics service companies made ambitious goals to delight customers through digital transformation but in some cases significantly eroded profit margins. He has a keen interest in digitalization and the value it generates throughout the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 273

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

GROW is not as functionally rich as RISE and is mainly purchased by small and medium-sized businesses. SAP as part of S/4 HANA stack, also offers a feature-rich WMS known as Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). Stellium is one of SAP’s Gold status and preferred partners for supply chain execution. Lishnet said.

SAP 247

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

For logistics teams seeking to manage volatility and deliver more predictable, profitable results, five advanced technologies should be in their toolkits: digital control towers, warehouse task automation, warehouse robotics, dynamic price discovery and digital freight bidding. Warehouse Task Automation. Warehouse Robotics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 241

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. But very few vendors are taking those alerts and automatically feeding them into their manufacturing planning solutions.

Optimal Sourcing 304

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2024

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Warehouse Management (WMS) 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49948523, April 2024) and the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US51982224, April 2024).

Supply Chain Design Software 124

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

Supply chain execution convergence is a topic that has been gaining in popularity. It’s time for organizations to take a step back and evaluate their overall supply chain approach and to consider how supply chain execution convergence can bring their supply chain to the next level.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. 12-13, 2024 in Atlanta.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 10, 2021

Customer centricity, e-commerce, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), and the risk of financial peril are propelling shippers (manufacturers and retailers) and logistics service providers (LSPs) to digitally transform. What are the biggest supply chain execution/logistics challenges facing shippers and LSPs?

Supply Chain Execution 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. These results herald upcoming issues for future manufacturing reporting earnings calls.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Do traditional supply chain practices achieve this objective? Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. My take away? Should we do better?

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages. Supply chain managers are also leaving , with more mulling over their part in the great resignation.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2018

It allows you to accurately test the resilience of a complex, multi-echelon, global supply chain. At the recent Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, analyst Marc Halpern clarified three key concepts about supply chain digital twins in his presentation “Busting the Myth of Digital Twins to Deliver Value.”

Modeling 168

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

Warehousing 97

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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ShipBob

JANUARY 17, 2022

That’s why good supply chain management is so important for your ecommerce operations. An optimized supply chain execution process can make all the difference. What is supply chain execution? Supply chain execution (SCE) processes & tasks. Supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Execution 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Download white paper.

Distribution 179

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. Agility is the name of the game.

Inventory Reduction 163

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Today, in order to accomplish these goals, continuous improvement in global supply chain execution has become a core supply capability required by most automotive OEM’s.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

81% of young professionals working in supply chain say that it was the right career choice. Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. The scope of supply chain management and operations is very broad , and no two companies necessarily have the same approach to it.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

. “These days,” writes journalist Susan Caminiti ( @SusanCaminiti ), “everything from the seemingly random shortages of items in the grocery store to the small-print warnings that your online purchases could experience shipping delays can all be traced back to a woefully out-of-whack supply chain.”[4]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. The difference?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A previous supply planning implementation, of an SCP system from a different supplier, had not gone well. When it comes to supply chain planning, the right technology solution can make a big impact on a business’ agility and resilience. 94% of US and Canadian healthcare systems use Cardinal Health in one capacity or another.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

Warehousing 78

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the size and scale of their worldwide supply chains increase, many manufacturers, retailers and distributors are finding themselves constrained by shortfalls in resources, capacity and specialized knowledge. While market growth is exciting, it’s typically accompanied by growing pains. In my recent blog post about the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 127

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. Procurement involves buying goods and services that keep an organization operating; it ensures warehouses are well-stocked with the proper supplies at all times.

Optimal Sourcing 66

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

In that effort, enterprises should seek innovative technologies with the potential to disrupt and transform the current supply chain operating models and bring in a more competitive edge. Manufacturers with a global supply chain network took the brunt of suspended operations during the pandemic. Smarter Warehouses.

Supply Chain Software 135

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

”[1] Moss reports that a survey published last November by Capgemini found more than four out of every five organizations reported that COVID-19 had negatively affected their supply chains. “When Chinese factories closed in early 2020,” Krause observes, “manufacturers struggled to switch to other suppliers.

Supply Chain Transformation 130

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

If retailers chose not to address this issue and should they have decided to keep their warehouse management systems in neutral, then that number will probably be bigger this year. In fact, at the end of 2017 there are still retailers and manufacturers using clipboards and paper to fulfill an online order. Retailers lost $1.75

Real-time Visibility 113

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Every day, 24/7/365 truck drivers are crossing not only the nation, but roads across the globe delivering goods to our homes, our local stores, hospitals, warehouses, plants, and beyond. owning and operating 10 or fewer trucks (source: American Trucking Associations (ATA) Economic Update).

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. Establishing new hours-of-service supporting document (shipping documents, fuel purchase receipts, etc.)

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Perhaps the most overworked word in the supply chain management lexicon is “visibility.” Yet it’s difficult to overstate the importance of a view into what’s going on in the supply chain. After all, you can’t source, make, move, store, deliver, measure or improve what you can’t see. Source: GEODIS.

Optimal Sourcing 118

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Unleashed

APRIL 20, 2020

The health of manufacturers is a good indicator of the health of the economy. To measure this, we turn to the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). A PMI score above 50 means manufacturing is growing. Global manufacturing data shows the pandemic impact: US manufacturing PMI fell to 48.5 in March 2020, down from 50.7

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 81

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