ChainPoint
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Textile producers and brand owners have to balance product quality with laws and regulations, whilst protecting their brand. As a result, effective textile supply chain management has become a balancing act between cost, quality, availability and environmental and social aspects. In other words: how do you implement a sustainable sourcing strategy, without jeopardizing profits and quality?
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 28, 2020
When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. My focus was simple. By combining leadership and technology, I believed that we had the opportunity to create a better supply chain.
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DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 9, 2020
AME Group Leading the Way. Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King® and our extended portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. Our world is dealing with unprecedented challenges.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As the logistics industry prepares for the 2021 supply chain trends, an uncertain future becomes the problem. According to Manufacturing.net: “Supply chains make up an essential aspect of most businesses today, with 70 percent of industry professionals predicting that the supply chain will spearhead better customer service before the end of 2020. So as the year has.read More.
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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.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 10, 2020
In recent months, we have watched the world come to a standstill globally, forcing individuals and businesses to hit pause as the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the economy. Reliance on the global market forced international trade teams to evaluate the depth and breadth of lockdowns on their supply chain. The pandemic put. Read more The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade.
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Arkieva
DECEMBER 16, 2020
For a new technology to be successful it requires the correct seasoning which requires time in the trenches. This blog captures lessons from two past gurus. Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning was first posted on December 16, 2020 at 8:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The creation of a Covid-19 vaccine has been on the top of everyone’s mind since the illness first began to spread. A November Gallup poll revealed that 58% of Americans would get a Covid-19 vaccine. Leading pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Pfizer have created vaccines with efficacy rates of more than 90% that will be ready […]. The post The Supply Chain’s Critical Role in Successful Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution appeared first on Kuebix.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. Agility and Speed in Decision Making. During uncertain times like these, the ability to react and execute are imperative factors for practical results, due to the unpredictability of demand. Speed ??in decision-making is mandatory, while the need to adjust plans in the face of daily changes, or even to redesign the whole due to a new macro element, demands an agile process.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Several challenges loom large for supply chain managers as 2021 approaches for the transportation industry. These include the absence of data visibility, poor or nonexistent information flow, a reactive mindset for crisis response, limited automation, flawed data analysis and organization, and resistance to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
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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.
CHAINalytics
DECEMBER 15, 2020
A demand planning application should generate value that goes beyond statistical forecasts. Sometimes this is easier said than done since it requires thoughtful system configuration and shared data insights. With the IPO of cloud-based data warehousing company Snowflake, the value proposition of demand planning software has changed. In R, Google OR-Tools, or even Excel, it’s … The post Configuring Your Demand Planning Software for Maximum Value appeared first on Chainalytics.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Some suppliers of supply chain planning (SCP) software are experiencing robust growth despite the global pandemic. This is particularly true for suppliers offering Concurrent Planning solutions. The post Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].
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
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 8, 2020
By Lindsay Ellis (pictured). Partner & Commercial Law Team Head at Wright Hassall. The post Government says you must continue to supply insolvent customers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
6 River Systems
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Warehouse automation is reaching the tipping point, accelerated in part due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The shift of commerce from brick and mortar stores to e-commerce platforms has created an unprecedented demand for warehousing. In addition, rising wages for warehouse workers driven by a pre-COVID shortage in skilled labor is exerting pressure on warehouse operations.
Unleashed
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. This includes devices such as syringes, thermometers, imaging devices, dental equipment, and more. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers.
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 Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
Adexa
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Let’s say you plan your vacation to drive from LA to San Francisco on a certain date, weeks or even months ahead. How accurate is this plan? Especially if you are not looking at all your constraints such as children having school during the planned period, or your boss may ask you to stay in the office on those days or someone in the family getting sick.
3rdwave
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The demands for global supply chain visibility have never been greater than they are today. Over 80% of supply chain executives say that visibility is still their greatest problem.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 2, 2020
By Louisa Hosegood (pictured). Digital and Strategy Director, Bis Henderson Consulting. The post Delivering On The ‘Last Mile’ Challenge appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 17, 2020
2020 has been a tough year for all businesses, but the retail sector has taken an especially hard hit. With a vaccine expected imminently, 2021 brings fresh hope for the embattled retail industry, but the continued rise of ecommerce means that many of the challenges faced this year will likely be here to stay in the longer-term.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
I know this has been said and written before, but 2020 surely was a very crazy year with a lot of downs and a few ups.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 29, 2020
With the first winter weather of the pandemic bearing down across the U.S., shippers are looking to ensure their supply chains aren't further disrupted by freezing temperatures.
Locus Robotics
DECEMBER 22, 2020
By David Paquin | Director of Industrial, Locus Robotics. 2020 has been the year of product changeovers in supply chain. Most manufacturers that had plans to digitize in the future were hard-hit with manual changes. Manually moving previous product to make room for new demand. Manually changing processes to accommodate new manufacturing. Manually stocking new product and fulfilling orders while social-distancing.
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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.
QAD
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be an accomplishment never thought possible. Where most therapeutics take 10-15 years to clear clinical and regulatory approvals, J&J, Moderna and now a third vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech are making their way to the frontline in less than 12 months. However, there are still numerous obstacles yet to be overcome including the distribution and containment of the vaccine at sub-zero temperatures.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
By Glenn Koepke (pictured). Senior Vice President, Customer Success, FourKites. The post Volumes are booming this holiday season as F&B, CPG & Retail work to keep shelves full appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
IQMS
DECEMBER 18, 2020
2021 manufacturing trends will be driven by the lessons learned in 2020. Whether assisting workers on the shop floor or helping back-office employees to continue their jobs remotely, smart manufacturing technologies have been central to enabling business continuity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. This focus will only increase as companies compete for business based on the productivity of their people.
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