Ten Pillars of an Effective Network Platform
The Network Effect
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When Shipments Miss Estimated Delivery Date, WISMO Reigns
Convey
MAY 16, 2019
On a quiet, stormy Thursday evening just before Mother’s Day, warehouse workers loaded up […]. The post When Shipments Miss Estimated Delivery Date, WISMO Reigns appeared first on Convey.
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Supply chain gender gap the topic of focus at MIT event
Kinaxis
MAY 6, 2019
by Leah McGuire Leah McGuire, Kerry Currier and Francini Ortiz at the 2019 MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Women in Supply Chain Summit, where the gender gap in supply chain was the topic of focus. Joined by Kinaxis colleagues Kerry Currier and Francini Ortiz on a crisp, sunny morning at the end of March, we marveled at the cool light display of Converse shoes in the lobby of the Converse building in downtown Boston as we checked in as attendees and panelists to the inaugural MIT Ce
5 Impacts of Autonomous Trucking on Supply Chains
GlobalTranz
MAY 16, 2019
The flying car of the future might still be out of reach, but autonomous trucking is moving quickly into view for many businesses. Trucks manned by technology, with no human drivers, are currently being tested around the globe. Companies have a vested interest in exploring how an autonomous fleet can help their business in the.read More. The post 5 Impacts of Autonomous Trucking on Supply Chains appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024
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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.
Supply Chain Visibility: Beyond “Where’s My Truck?”
Talking Logistics
MAY 13, 2019
I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. It’s an ongoing challenge because supply chains continue to get more fragmented, more global, and more dynamic. The good news is that advancements in technology are addressing some of the historical challenges companies have faced in gathering, sharing, and analyzing real-time data from ma
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A Look at Direct v. Indirect Supplier Management in Three Industries
ivalua
MAY 9, 2019
Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Whether spend is direct or indirect, supplier information should be maintained centrally and with a high level of accuracy.
Sustainability: How do Food & Grocery Supply Chains Stack Up?
C3 Solutions
MAY 2, 2019
Nearly 900 million people around the world are malnourished. Yet every year we waste 1.6 billion tons of food – fully a third of all the food produced globally. It's estimated to be worth US$1.2 trillion now and may grow to $1.5 trillion by 2030 if nothing is done to stop it. And if that's not scary enough, food waste is deemed responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gases – the ones that cause global warming. [1] Now, if we tell you that this waste is largely avoidable, and as a supp
Toward a more effective supply chain
Kinaxis
MAY 21, 2019
by Richard Cushing In its recent e-book, The Path to Modern Supply Chain Planning – Why the Shift from Siloed to Collaborative Is Worth the Journey , Kinaxis identifies the warning signs of ineffective planning as follows: Siloed thinking. Disconnected execution. Lack of executive focus. Poor system performance. Of course, these symptoms or signs of ineffective planning are true for supply chains.
Fulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: How to Know Which Is Right for You
GlobalTranz
MAY 24, 2019
The world of supply chain processes is evolving. The days of handling all needs in a warehouse are both inefficient and fail to meet customers’ basic expectation for omnichannel service. Supply chain leaders faced with the prospect of evaluating the use of a fulfillment center vs. warehouse need to understand the challenges in making a.read More. The post Fulfillment Center vs.
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Quality: A Driver for Digital Transformation
Talking Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality. Product quality directly impacts the profitability of a company. The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships.
High-Performance Fulfillment: The 5-Point Guide to HPF Strategy
ModusLink Corporation
MAY 15, 2019
Today’s brands are up against increasingly steep consumer expectations for immediacy. Companies need to get products in the hands of customers faster, more consistently and without incident (like a missing part)—lest their brand reputation suffer. To meet these demands and stay competitive in their categories, companies are looking to supply chain innovation to optimize fulfillment. […].
How a Blockchain Platform Will Help Truckers Be More Efficient and Earn More Money
Shipchain
MAY 3, 2019
The trucking industry moves more than 70% of America’s freight, and gross freight revenues from trucking exceeded $726.4 billion in 2015, reports TechCrunch. Today, shippers are demanding more availability, time and capacity, and truckers are struggling to meet these demands. In response, the value of a blockchain trucking platform will grow, and according to our CEO John Monarch, “all the jobs a driver does, the business, the maintenance, the taxes, and so on, can be done with the push of a few
What are the Challenges of Dock Scheduling in Grocery Supply Chains?
C3 Solutions
MAY 30, 2019
High-quality dock scheduling is crucial to grocery supply chains. The right dock schedule will speed up replenishment and avoid delays in unloading. Unfortunately, the rising complexity and variety of suppliers as well as changing trucking regulations lead to problems with maintaining a quality dock schedule. Supply chain executives and professionals in the food industry need to understand the challenges of dock scheduling in grocery supply chains and here are a few tips to overcome some of thes
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
Dropshipping Is Helping to Meet eCommerce Demands
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 6, 2019
A new study from the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University shows that retailers are expanding their virtual inventory without incurring additional carrying and fulfillment costs by utilizing dropship programs
How More Effective Inbound Logistics Management Improves Procurement in the Supply Chain
GlobalTranz
MAY 7, 2019
Making changes that promote effective inbound logistics management can have a significant impact on your organization’s procurement department and team members. Unfortunately, many in the industry still uses the terms procurement and inbound logistics interchangeably, but procurement involves much more than merely managing the logistics of moving products from vendors and suppliers to your building.read More.
Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2019
There is a lot of discussion today about supply chain transformation, most of it focused on the consumer goods and retail industries, but there are many challenges and opportunities in the Oil and Energy industry too. It’s an industry that has a major impact on the world economy and on our personal lives. What are. The post Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Welcome to the Adaptive Era of Enterprise Resource Planning
QAD
MAY 2, 2019
Next week will kick off QAD Explore 2019 in New Orleans, and we couldn’t be more excited! QAD hosted Explore in New Orleans in 2014, five years ago. It was soon after our previous “Big Easy” Explore that we launched an internal project called “Channel Islands.”. The Beginning and End of Channel Islands. What compelled QAD to undertake Channel Islands?
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
What Amazon’s One-Day Delivery Promise Means for Supply Chains
Kuebix
MAY 14, 2019
Amazon is once again raising the bar for speed of delivery with its announcement on May 13, 2019 that the company’s new goal is to make 1-day delivery standard for Prime customers. Amazon’s 2-day free shipping guarantee has already had huge implications on supply chains, so much in fact that the term the “Amazon Effect” […]. The post What Amazon’s One-Day Delivery Promise Means for Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.
The Digital Transformation in Logistics: Technologies, Barriers and Predictions!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 1, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Insights , 65% of logistics, supply chain and transportation executives acknowledge the necessity to revamp existing models and add flexibility to business operations in ord
STORD Relocates HQ to Atlanta’s Technology Square Across from Georgia Tech Campus, Adding 50+ More Jobs in 2019
Stord
MAY 14, 2019
ATLANTA, Ga. (May 15) -- STORD®, the pioneer of Networked Distribution, next-generation warehousing and distribution for modern shippers, today announced the relocation of its headquarters to Atlanta’s historic Biltmore Hotel, located directly across from Midtown’s Technology Square, a multi-block part of the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. The new, larger office space can accommodate the rapid growth of the company, which was recently named the 13th fastest growing private company in At
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Warehouse Management Set to Take Center Stage in Warehouse Automation
GlobalTranz
MAY 31, 2019
The writing is on the wall for traditional, manual-based processes in supply chain management, says Cade Metz of The New York Times. While Amazon leads the way, other companies, including carriers such as FedEx and DHL, are testing and developing robotic-based systems to speed operations. Unfortunately, limitations of robotics continue to exist, and adaptation is.read More.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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.
How Demand Forecasting Helps You Manage Inventory
AFFLINK
MAY 3, 2019
As businesses scale, they need to investigate the accuracy of their inventory management and forecasting processes. Demand forecasting goes beyond simple estimates of product demand, looking into complex patterns over time to produce more accurate and timely predictions. Through better demand, an organization will be able to better manage inventory, increase revenue, and improve customer support.
What’s New with MMOG/LE Version 5?
QAD
MAY 16, 2019
What is MMOG/LE? The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International are releasing the fifth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment this summer. The MMOG/LE assessment has been a go-to document for automotive supply chain best practices for thousands of global Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers since its first publication in 2002.
Quantum Inventory Theory?
The Smart Software
MAY 23, 2019
Physics at the quantum level is quite weird – not at all like what we experience in our usual macroscopic life. Among the oddities are “superposition”, “entanglement”, and “quantum foam.” Weird as these phenomena are, I cannot help seeing analogs in the supposedly different world of supply chain management. The post Quantum Inventory Theory? appeared first on Smart Software.
Blockchain and Edge Computing: Supercharging the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 16, 2019
Emerging technologies like predictive analytics, augmented reality and blockchain have the potential to transform supply-chain operations. Leading the charge for businesses in the digital age: edge computing.
The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration
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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.
Ports, Shippers, Companies to Accelerate Blockchain Deployment Across Supply Chains
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 13, 2019
Over 100 organizations and experts representing large shippers, supply chain providers and governments have joined the World Economic Forum project to speed up use of blockchain technology.
Supply Chain Management Data: Here’s How Big Data Makes the Supply Chain More Efficient
GlobalTranz
MAY 29, 2019
It’s clear — and has been for a while — that big data and advanced analytics technologies are transforming a lot of day-to-day operations. In entertainment, it can suggest new movies and content. In health care, it’s helping professionals discover new treatments or care solutions, and in manufacturing, it’s improving outdated practices. It’s not a.read More.
Why is Blockchain the Next Big Thing in Supply Chain Innovation?
AFFLINK
MAY 10, 2019
For the past few years, blockchain technology has been hitting the news regularly, being implemented in everything from real estate transactions to the financial sector. Blockchain technology has evolved since making technological roots in cryptocurrency. It's a revolutionary method of digital record keeping. Blockchain is well on its way to be the next big thing in supply chain innovation.
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