The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently attended a webinar on need to decarbonize the air transport industry – a very urgent priority ! Pierpaolo Cazzola, International Transport Forum (ITF), an inter-governmental think tank, presented the organization’s recent findings and recommendations, ahead of the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conferences. The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this new reality we live in, change is the only constant. Manufacturers across industries are facing overwhelming volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of which are still impacting the global market and supply chains, regulations, customer expectations and more. The way forward implies resiliency in all aspects of the business, and for manufacturing in particular, this means implementing the right strategies as stepping stones to build and drive strategic flexibility.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The post 4 Gartner® Insights for Supply Chain Network Design Success appeared first on AIMMS.

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3GTMS

OCTOBER 26, 2021

–This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments leverage supply chains for competitive advantage.– We are pleased to announce that our Chief Revenue Officer, Stephanie Richelieu Stagger, has been named among Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain. “Stephanie is committed to driving customer-centric thinking and execution that delivers 3G customers both the […].

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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.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tl;dr With a surge of students interested in supply chain management, employers have a unique opportunity to hire their future superstars. In Part 2 of this post, I share recommendations that employers can use to up their recruiting games and make the most of their new, talented employees. State of Play In Part 1 of this two-part post, I dug into a recent article from Bloomberg, “ Forget Finance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service. Additionally, many companies today are placing an increased focus and significance in assessing the wherewithal of a Logistics Service Provider by their sustai

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Lufthansa Cargo has finalized the implementation of its production planning and control (PPC) transformation project. Based on DELMIA Quintiq -part of Dassault Systèmes- software and Ab Ovo’s industry expertise, the cargo airline implemented a production planning application as one element of the PPC system that enables it to maximize capacity of workstations and improve the flow of freight and cargo through the main hub in Frankfurt.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2021

COVID-19 was nothing short of a Black Swan event for supply chains, causing rippling disruptions that continue to affect global markets. While some of these struggles will play themselves out over time, others are more permanent, signaling a paradigm shift in the way we think about supply chains of the future. It’s forcing a change. Continue reading.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability.

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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 13, 2021

President Biden wants to break a logjam at U.S. ports and stave off a holiday season of shortages and delays — bottlenecks that officials and stakeholders say extend far beyond the reach of the White House.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain! Employee turnover article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Mckay. Working in supply chain management can be difficult at all levels. Regardless of whether you’re a frontline worker managing packaging, a truck driver transporting goods, or senior management monitoring budgets, the supply chain has a lot of moving parts.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Background. Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 28, 2021

eCommerce sales grew by an astounding 44% in 2020 and have remained strong throughout 2021. This sustained volume surge has challenged nearly every part of the supply chain to keep up with the demand. This includes parcel shipping companies. And, as all shippers know by now, one of the ways that parcel carriers keep up with demand is to raise parcel rates.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

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

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 9, 2021

With my background of 15+ years as an ERP-SAP-PROJECT MANAGER and previous 20 years in SCM both in India and Overseas. I would like to state the following ERP Implementation Failure Reasons. You will also find this article written by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed useful – 9 Drowning ERP Implementation Risk Factors You Need to be. Continue reading. The post 6 ERP Implementation Failure Reasons – by an ERP Expert appeared first on SCMDOJO.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Each day these manufacturers manage complex supply chains , carry out highly precise production, and must negotiate a raft of regulations.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As demand continues to shift to the omnichannel and e-commerce, supply chain strategies must proactively recognize any disruptions that threaten to undermine on-time and in-full (OTIF) order requirements.

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Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Global supply chains are more complex than ever. In today’s challenging market, companies face multiple challenges, from shortages of crucial components to port congestion, high shipping costs, logistics delays and uneven customer demand. At the same time, companies are paying more attention to the importance of ESG and sustainability objectives in supply chain management, and the role that automation and efficiency can play in minimizing the need for time and resource intensive processes.

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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

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This webinar was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with IQAX (Intelligence to accelerate transformation). IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Leveraging the unique capabilities of blockchain technology, IQAX is launching solutions to create an industry-first: an ecosystem that transcends the limitations of the parallel working paradigm to deliver predictive analytics, end-to-

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Fiona Lowbridge, Vice President of Client Success at ALOM.

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Adexa

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Announcing the relaunch of our website For immediate release Marketing Manager Contact: Ron Wilson | (310) 642-2122 | rwilson@adexa.com. Los Angeles, California – Oct., 2021 We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. We wanted to make the new website more informative, faster, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The pandemic pushed manufacturers and distributors to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. In fact, 29% of businesses stated they would explore initiatives to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The research company identified three main actions that supply chain leaders can take to improve today’s most pressing issues: disruption, climate change and employee fatigue.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly. Here we take a look at what micro-fulfilment entails, how the system works best, and what SMEs can do to take advantage of this new fulfilment system.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Halal is not static, but is going through an evolution from a (1) Muslim company (purely based on the trust between buyer and seller); (2) halal product (ingredients are compliant and production proc

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 13, 2021

By Antony Francis (pictured). Consultant in supply chain & logistics, Endava. The post Christmas supply chain concerns appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

BR Williams has been awarded the 2021 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women in Trucking (WIT). BR Williams, a leading provider of trucking , fulfillment , and logistics services in the United States, was awarded the “ 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation ” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women in Trucking (WIT).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. That is now becoming a reality as businesses come to realize that data is the most significant asset they possess. Using data has the potential to open up new business models, technologies, and an ecosystem where anything-as-a-service is possible.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 18, 2021

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the globalized nature of the euro area’s economy makes it highly vulnerable to systemic shocks from supply chain disruptions.

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