Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
by Alexa Cheater How concurrent planning can help you take back your time. Stop being a slave to your supply chain and take back your time! Don’t wait around for your supply chain to catch up to the speed of life. Why spend hours, days or even weeks waiting for data transfers, analyses or simulations when you can accomplish all of those things in a fraction of the time it takes you today.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. On the surface, last mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipments total cost. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics. To understand wide-ranging benefits and key concerns inherent in last mile logistics, your organization needs to understand what constitutes last mile logistics, it’s challenges, how it impacts e-commerce and omni
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ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Since machine learning is a hot topic, we thought it useful to clarify the difference between machine learning and traditional statistics as applied to supply chain planning (SCP). Both technologies help you better understand data and are classified as analytics, but each takes a very different approach. By understanding the difference, we see that they are complementary.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
Last week I spoke at the CLX Logistics Conference in Philadelphia on the future of Supply Chain Management. As I presented on Supply Chain 2030, I shared the research on balance sheet performance, and provided the insights on why I believe 90% of organizations failed in the delivery of supply chain excellence at the balance sheet level. My speech also focused on how current technologies are rapidly becoming obsolete due to market demands to do more with less and make better decisions.
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
by Iman Niroomand Reverse logistics is defined as the process of moving goods beyond their typical final destination for things like re-use, capturing value, or proper disposal. In supply chain networks, materials flow from suppliers through to end customers. Supply chain executives measure the effectiveness of that flow using the on-time delivery (OTD) metric.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Which means that, as it does every year at this time, space is about to get very tight. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next.
Logility
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The Consumer Products Industry experienced a 32% growth in active items in 2015 and that trend has accelerated over the last 18 months. 1 As product life cycles shorten, product portfolios expand and the channels through which products are sold continue to increase. In the US alone, there are 30,000 new consumer products launched every year. Depending on the source, it is widely reported that anywhere from 50 to 85% of new products fail to achieve success.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Picture the scene in many a brewing boardroom; a terse note has arrived from the suits at HQ telling the boss to urgently reduce costs as the year-end result is not going to look pretty. Why do all the board directors then look silently at their supply chain colleague? Of course, there are significant costs associated with a modern supply chain but you cannot make significant savings from that infrastructure overnight.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Humans have always had a love/hate relationship with machines. People who labored performing routine, tedious tasks but wanted to do … Continued. The post Cognitive Process Automation and the Collaborative Workplace appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The notion of the “Robot Apocalypse” has become an archetype in modern economics and retail. Across the country, retail employees fear how robots will impact job security and their futures, but the use of warehouse automation and robotics means great things for the future of warehouse workers in retail, as explained by Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal.
ModusLink Corporation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Few can have missed the changes happening in the retail sector. Brick and mortar retail brands are reinventing themselves and their business models to survive in an e-enabled retail world. It should not be a surprise that as retailers innovate with new store concepts, footprint and promotional models, the supply chains that support them must […].
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
by Bill DuBois What are your supply chain thoughts when you see this picture? As pictures start to emerge showing the damage caused by the recent string of hurricanes like Harvey and Irma, immediate thoughts go to the safety of the people caught in the path of these storms. Thoughts and hopefully many donations are going to all those involved in disaster recovery efforts.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
One hears and reads so much about the digital supply chain and digital transformation you might erroneously conclude they are … Continued. The post Digitalization and the Ever-changing Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
TradeGecko
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
If you’re wondering whether Amazon FBA will work for your business and what are the best products to sell on Amazon FBA, you’re come to the right place. In this article, we highlight the key things to consider if you’re thinking of using Amazon FBA as a means of fulfilment, and tell you all you need to know about delivering different products using Amazon FBA.
CHAINalytics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
By Erik Diks, Managing Director | and | Bas Daver, Principal | Chainalytics Europe Designing valuable supply chains would be easy if we could predict the future effectively. However, history has shown the opposite. Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and Chief Scientist at Chainalytics, states “we humans are … The post Planning the Future Supply Chain appeared first on Chainalytics.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Relief efforts are underway in Florida, and our hearts go out to those recovering from Hurricane Irma. We’ve seen a big increase in van freight moving from Atlanta and Charlotte down into the state. Some of that is also the result of pent-up demand from shipments that were delayed by the storm. Load counts also continued to climb out of Dallas and Houston, as Texas works its way back to business as usual.
NFI Industries
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Distribution centers can improve efficiencies of their inbound and outbound freight by taking a comprehensive approach to their docks. While businesses look for ways to streamline the movement of their goods and preserve quality, outfitting loading docks with equipment and technology can contribute to a more efficient and successful operation. Take a closer look at.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
If there’s one thing all manufacturers have in common, it’s the pressure they’re under to drive down the costs involved in producing and supplying goods. For many companies, transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises and a large, multi-faceted cost centre; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation.
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
For shippers, this year’s overly-active hurricane season in the US is raising alarm bells for supply chain logistics operations. The enormous disruption to all manner of commodities production and deliveries has wide ranging ramifications for high volume-shipping industries across many verticals. Here are some grim statistics illustrating the significant disruptions created by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
In the days following Hurricane Harvey, an overflow of support from many individuals and companies has come to Texas’ aid, after what has been named the worst disaster in Texas history. One of the organizations currently assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey is the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), which was formed to provide humanitarian relief after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2004.
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Changing shipping demands are pushing businesses to gain even more visibility into their supply chains. How to Improve Outbound Logistics with Mobile Technologies. The outbound logistics of shipping, delivery and order fulfillment services are often the most complex part of any supply chain transaction. Moving goods between warehouses in large quantities within pre-set workflows is straightforward.
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West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest ports in the U.S., handling over $450 billion worth of goods each year. This kind of volume leads to congestion that can really slow down your supply chain, and your cash cycle. If you are importing into LA or Long Beach, here are 5 tips that can save you time, money, and quite a few headaches.
AFFLINK
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
In the past few years, many high-profile cyber security breaches have affected large supply chains. Target saw 110 million people’s personal information stolen by a refrigeration contractor. Meanwhile, 600 million Samsung phones were found to have a major security issue. And in June of 2017, a seemingly innocuous Ukrainian tax software attacked multiple European businesses.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
“ For every complex problem … there’s a simple solution … and it’s wrong. ” (H.L. Menken). In our fourth blog we considered execution in the context of the planning and scheduling processes; now let’s summarize our findings and consider why and how we uniquely consider these supply chain planning domains. To accomplish an objective we plan : we break our objective down into a series of steps we can follow to achieve it efficiently.
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Changing shipping demands are pushing businesses to gain even more visibility into their supply chains. The outbound logistics of shipping, delivery and order fulfillment services are often the most complex part of any supply chain transaction. Moving goods between warehouses in large quantities within pre-set workflows is straightforward. Branching out to customer locations to deliver varied batches of goods represents an entirely different challenge.
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All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
In a previous blog post by Rebecca Radford, it was argued that more people need to be educated about the supply chain industry, particularly the youth of today.
Gravity Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Gain a visibility experience that will differentiate you from your competitors while helping you decrease the time and cost of handling each shipment. The post Shipment Tracking Brochure appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Kristi Montgomery has built an impressive career in supply chain technology over the past 27 years at Kenco Logistics , the largest woman-owned third party logistics company in the United States. Kristi has built her career from the ground up during her time at Kenco, and currently leads the company’s innovation initiative as VP of Innovation at Kenco Logistics.
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