The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Consumers demand more transparency, governments wish to ensure homeland security, and supply chain stakeholders are seeking higher levels of visibility for optimisation and increased resiliency. Suddenly, digital tools, like video conferencing became mainstream. Technology is a key enabler of the transformation.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 12, 2014

by John Westerveld Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

While we demand more transparency, governments wish to ensure homeland security, supply chain stakeholders seek higher levels of visibility for optimization and automation. Covid-19 has left us little choice but to leverage digital tools to stay operational. Technology is an enabler of progress and transformation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. What is supply chain planning? Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Another challenge is the pressure on 3PLs to fully commit to certain requirements at every point of the shipper’s supply chain, such as environmental and working time regulations. So how will logistics planning and optimization technology help 3PLs to overcome these challenges? It is, in fact, supporting them.

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AIMMS

MAY 14, 2018

Common causes for this include poor change and process management, misalignment in terms of business strategy, mismatched metrics across the business, dysfunctional technology and lack of expertise to operate and implement technology. We recently offered a workshop at LogiChem, a chemical industry conference.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 25, 2015

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent. Is your supply chain running as effectively as it should be?

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey. What did this POC Workshop look like?

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Procurement AI enables teams to quickly process mountains of data, uncover hidden patterns, and automate repetitive tasks like invoice processing and supplier evaluations. AI in procurement refers to using advanced technologies to make procurement processes faster, more efficient, and data-driven.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Just as technology has the potential to transform other major industries, its also having a major impact on procurement. One thing that is often overlooked in procurement, however, is the need to develop staff that are capable of using these technologies. This is where eLearning platforms like ours at Skill Dynamics can be so useful.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 31, 2019

The intent of this executive forum is to bring together supply chain executives to engage in an open discussion of how analytics and AI can be used to create competitive advantage in the organization.

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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.

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Logility

AUGUST 18, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving marketplaces, businesses need every advantage they can secure — and often, that edge lies in the effective alignment of executive leadership with supply chain operations. So, how can companies overcome these obstacles and use supply chain operations as a strategic tool?

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QAD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amidst the joyous buzz of the holiday season, we bring you a whimsical yet imaginary case study that peeks into Santa’s Workshop. Join us as we envision how Santa Claus can harness QAD Import Management, using cutting-edge technology to transform the legendary workshop’s operations and help bring holiday cheer!

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Some stated that the war marks the end of the global supply chain. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

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Provenance

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Set your transparency strategy and start your new year off right with a workshop hosted by Provenance. Over the coming months, we’ll be hosting a series of workshops tailored around business who are seeking to navigate transparency and sustainability – via environment, social impact, animal welfare, health, etc.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Embarking on a supply chain career offers exciting opportunities, but success requires understanding the diverse roles and specializations within the field. With the industry constantly evolving due to technology and global trends, continuous learning and adaptability are essential to achieving long-term success.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey. What did this POC Workshop look like?

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2024

Charlie is Founder and CEO of CS Recruiting , a recruitment company that specializes in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain verticals. Charlie founded a third party recruiting firm in 2010 with the goal of connecting employers and professionals within the Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain industry.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2020

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software allows Allopneus.com to improve inventory quality while reducing storage space at its national distribution center by almost 20%. ToolsGroup is a global provider of service-driven supply chain planning and demand analytics software. NEWS RELEASE. About ToolsGroup.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

On October 29th, the company has also been featured in Channel News Asia’s docuseries “Becoming a Global Hub”, underscoring the key role that Schenker plays in Singapore’s standing as a vital node in the global supply chain. Keeping Supply Chains Moving. Schenker Singapore, Turning Adversity into Opportunity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 1, 2013

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. They were unclear on their supply chain strategy and the role of supply chain planning. The decision was a political tug of war.

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AIMMS

MAY 14, 2018

Common causes for this include poor change and process management, misalignment in terms of business strategy, mismatched metrics across the business, dysfunctional technology and lack of expertise to operate and implement technology. We recently offered a workshop at LogiChem, a chemical industry conference.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

In 2016, Seamless was awarded the Global Telecoms Business Award for Software and Applications Innovation, showing their commitment to providing exemplary and innovative technologies through a result driven approach, and demonstrating that the success of their customers is embedded in their core DNA.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The American Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, now in its 12th year, brings together senior executives from across the Supply Chain and Logistics fields to enjoy an unbeatable mix of networking, expert case studies, interactive debates and master classes over three exceptional days. by Melissa Clow. December 8-10, 2014.

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Provenance

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

74% of the UK public think clothing brands should be responsible for what happens in their supply chains, but only 11% feel they are kept well-informed about the impacts of clothing manufacturing on the environment and people. – The Changing Markets Foundation, January 2019. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE. Why attend? SIGN UP NOW.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Isnt it high time we chose one to elevate your supply chain career? Overview: CSCMP Certification VS SCMDOJO CSCMP Certification They offer certifications, such as the ScPro, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain (CLTP).

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. I also had the opportunity to speak at the GHX conference and facilitate a leadership workshop on the required changes for implantable devices.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 30, 2019

We looked into the profound societal transformation underway, and how virtual experiences enabled by digital technology are ushering in an Industry Renaissance. We shared a lot of their stories this year: including IMC Toys , Spark Racing Technology and the European Spallation Source (ESS) to mention just a few.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

Supply Chain Job Boards are aplenty, but how do we classify the ones worth our time as SCM Professionals? To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What I find fascinating is that every leader I coach or train in workshops is dealing with their own self-trust issues whether they are aware of it or not. I notice it when I avoid important things I need to do – preparing for a workshop or making a client call. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 24, 2013

One of the most valuable things to come out our workshops is insight into some of the less obvious root causes for why supply chain efforts go wrong. Recently a delegate told us something surprising: that his company’s IT department chose some planning software without consulting anyone in supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. There is hope.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

His time abroad has given him the tools to understand not only the U.S. LSG’s broad offering ranges from staffing to technology, marketing, sales, and BPO services. LSG uses Symtrain to train their 8,000 plus employees and they are big believers in the technology. Companies for three years in a row. based companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2015

A researcher of sorts… When I started the work that I do at Supply Chain Insights, I termed myself an analyst; and while everyone wants to put me in the consulting bucket, I resist. To me a consultant works with a company on a project basis to implement processes or technology. Over time, it has morphed.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

In the first two blogs of this series, we explored the foundational concepts of decision-centric planning and how it can revolutionize supply chain management, addressing real-world challenges with agility and responsiveness. This might include training sessions, workshops, and access to advanced decision-making technologies.

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