SCM Research

APRIL 11, 2021

The authors explore “how engaged research can support the development of the theory and practice of supply chain management (SCM) and present critical engaged research as an extended form of engaged research” Check out the following video from the authors explaining their vision of critical engaged SCM research.

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s important to know the dangers behind SCM-to-SAP integration, and how to avoid them. SAP ERP-to-SAP SCM Standard Integration. Standard SAP ERP-to-SAP SCM integration provides a complex technological starting point for SAP SCM integration.

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Arkieva

APRIL 14, 2021

In this blog, we point the reader to a recent article “Humachine”, which identifies the general challenge of implementing decision technology to improve SCM decision making resulting in improved organizational performance and the importance of experience in the trenches.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This blog elaborates on “binary variables” which is the connecting technology between Sudoku and Supply Chain Management (SCM). Sudoku and SCM – the Binary Connection – a Path to Smarter Solutions was first posted on February 2, 2021 at 2:22 pm.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 9, 2021

Therefore, I hope that as many SCM scholars as possible will now read the 42-page Summary for Policymakers of the new IPCC report from cover to cover. Possible solutions to the climate crisis, thus, include new supply chain structures, processes, and business models. Our discipline simply cannot continue to ignore the elephant in the room.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 23, 2023

One hundred years ago, practitioners were the lead researchers seeking to improve production processes. Iconic developments such as the Toyota Production System emerged from the real-world challenges faced by these early scientists. Fast forward to today, and there is a growing concern that our research is losing touch with real-world practice.

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Arkieva

MAY 20, 2020

An often-heard theme in supply chain management (SCM) and COVID-19 is “data-driven” – being data-driven is the path to success. For SCM demand or customer-driven replaces “science”. COVID-19 & SCM – Importance of Operations Management to Overcome the Limitations of Data-Driven was first posted on May 20, 2020 at 8:47 am.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Having a vision of the future is important to help coordinate SCM initiatives towards the “global good” – but having a vision is worthless without effective work in the trenches. Investing in SCM Technology: Sense and Respond – A Vision From a Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away was first posted on November 18, 2020 at 7:17 am.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, highlights several supply chain and logistics trends that will impact and transform the industry in the years ahead and why.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Investing in SCM Technology: 6 Hints for Success – From a Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away was first posted on November 4, 2020 at 8:21 am. Harlan Crowder in a 1997 paper titled “Helpful Hints for OR/MS Consultants”.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 15, 2022

As in previous years, the Journal of Supply Chain Management recently announced the winning paper of the 2021 Best Paper Awards at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

What is a supply chain management system (SCM)? When talking about SCM, we can elaborate it as integrating all dependent business activities, including resources and actors, to smoothen the workflow. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. For strict security purposes, authorized blockchains are preferred in SCM systems.

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SCM Research

JULY 3, 2024

by Joep Cornelissen, Victoria Stephens, and Lee Matthews in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, the authors argue for a pluralistic approach to theorizing in SCM research. In the recently published article Unlocking the Power of Diversity for Supply Chain Knowledge: Is Pluralism in Theorizing Styles the Key?

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

With the number, frequency and severity of disruptions that can impact supply chain operations growing, now is the time to closely review SCM resilience and business continuity plans. ToolsGroup SCM “Spin the Wheel!” That certainly beat our Gartner US SCM wheel spins by over 25%, even with 85% more attendees in the US.

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SCM Research

JANUARY 5, 2024

For several years now, it has been a tradition for me to use this blog to offer a little outlook on the coming months of SCM, a kind of glimpse into the crystal ball. I hope you understand that in this situation I don’t feel like making predictions for SCM this year. This year, however, it is particularly difficult for me to do so.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

ToolsGroup SCM “Spin the Wheel!” The ToolsGroup SCM wheel launched many great discussions around which KPIs attendees were most focused on to improve in 2023. Check out the graph and see where your key goals fall versus our Gartner Symposium SCM wheel participants. Read on to discover our insights and the results of our contest!

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SCM Research

AUGUST 5, 2021

Two of the leading operations & supply chain management journals have recently announced their best paper award winners. First, the Journal of Supply Chain Management ’s Harold E.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 12, 2020

Two of the leading operations & supply chain management journals have just announced their best paper award winners at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by PINC, was conducted to explore the broader value proposition and business benefits of digital yard management solutions. Please visit the. Read more Yard Management: The Most Important Limiting Factor in Supply Chains.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Kaleris, serves as a guide for supply chain executives looking to evaluate, select, and successfully. Read more Why Implement a Yard Management System? The post Why Implement a Yard Management System?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Kaleris, highlights the main objectives companies have for achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility; the biggest dark/blind spots in the supply chain today; and the.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Some of the key aspects include: A fully integrated digital twin of not only your supply chain, but the wider supply network dynamically updated and refined using each supply chain transaction Seamlessly integrated data science experiences allowing advanced machine learning and AI techniques to be applied to a wide variety of planning challenges, further (..)

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey conducted with members of our Indago supply chain research community (who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and.

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SCM Research

MARCH 15, 2024

The study suggests that advances in SCM research could play an important role in mitigating these economic losses by developing resilient strategies that adapt to the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This third annual research study, conducted by Adelante SCM and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to gain insight on. Read more Supply Chain Resilience: Back in the Spotlight.

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Loginext

MARCH 22, 2024

LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM We are thrilled to announce that LogiNext has been honored with the prestigious ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, includes insights from our Indago supply chain research community and from executives. Read more Mind the Gap: Where to Find the Greatest Opportunities for Supply Chain Innovation and Improvement.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

The basics of supply chain management (SCM). If you want to develop a robust SCM strategy, you have to look at the entire ecosystem. Cecere asserts that collaboration is a key to SCM success. “Planning an SCM strategy involves creating a design of the entire process that best works for you.

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Logility

JULY 25, 2019

SCM is ever growing and changing due to advances in technology, changes in market dynamics and continuous improvement to industry processes and the skill level of the smart people who manage them. SCM tends to be the unifying force in business that ties each moving part together. Bottom-line is you really get to know the business.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 16, 2018

Your supply chain management (SCM) software requires the skills of an employee who is trained to use it. Here, gamification can help ensure better supply chain performance through the employee’s enhanced knowledge of their SCM platform. But how could gamification be applied to a supply chain?

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Once again this year, an SCM-related teaching case received an award at the Case Center Awards and Competitions : It is entitled Apple Inc: Global Supply Chain Management and written by P. See also the 2017 and 2018 SCM-related winners. Fraser Johnson.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, is based on a survey of over 280 shippers, carriers, and 3PLs from around. Read more The Past 20 Months in Supply Chain: What Have We Learned?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Something that is long-established in other management disciplines but sadly almost completely neglected in the SCM discipline is research related to sensemaking. It could serve as a blueprint for analyzing SCM phenomena. Sensemaking is closely associated with the name of Karl E. Weick and his way of analyzing phenomena.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

My advice to SCM professionals is to take interest in educating themselves in what the technology can offer and if you can afford, experiment in some small scale projects with your supply chain partners, as opposed to contemplating on big bang initiatives around block chain for the timebeing. All in all, I came back feeling quite energized.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In recent years, academic articles that use supply chain databases have become more and more common in SCM-related journals. A recent article by Culot and her coauthors (2023) discusses these potentials and points out pitfalls for using supply chain databases in SCM research. Such databases (e.g.,

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SCM Research

AUGUST 26, 2021

Over time, the demands on survey research in SCM have increased – for good reasons. Anyone who designs a survey in SCM should therefore read this editorial carefully and strictly adhere to the recommendation to use a Type 4 design. Survey research is one of the most important methodologies in our discipline.

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