ToolsGroup
APRIL 19, 2016
In last week’s blog we talked about the fundamental challenge of connecting tactical S&OP down to detailed execution. Here we look in the other direction and examine the challenge of connecting tactical S&OP up to the strategic plan. S&OP creates a common framework and view of the business, so different departments with different drivers and measures are able to efficiently communicate.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 27, 2016
Today’s supply chain is inside-out. Companies wait and process orders. They cannot sense and respond to demand. It is a struggle. The processes are largely batch and out-of-cadence with the markets they serve. Increasingly, business requirements are outside-in. The channels are multi-tier and companies are more dependent on outsourcing. Systems are growing more complex.
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GlobalTranz
APRIL 28, 2016
While the State of Logistics 2014 report is slowly giving way to what will be the State of Logistics 2015 report, we couldn’t help start thinking about what will happen. However, we know postulating ideas for the future is impractical if we cannot learn from our past experiences. The economy had been hit hard, and 2014 saw a great climb from the recession.
Freightos
APRIL 24, 2016
The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry.
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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.
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 19, 2016
As world affairs go, the most recent Global Liner Shipping conference in London did not stir up much interest in the global news cycle. The Panama papers were still hogging the headlines and competing hard against dissections of mishaps in the private lives of British politicians. And let’s not forget the endless discussions on the subject of Brexit.
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ToolsGroup
APRIL 26, 2016
Managing change at the individual level is essential to realize benefits across the organization. Companies pick supply chain planning software based on the benefits to the business. But they install the software successfully—and realize the gains—when they convince users of those benefits. It’s the critical “last mile” of any implementation and can be one the hardest miles to overcome.
The Network Effect
APRIL 29, 2016
By Thompson Brockmann, Partner, Tompkins International. The common adage that management is both art and science is a truism. This adage serves as a way of indicating a rather complex reality involving management. Management is a science in that there are known facts and reasoning involved that produces dependable results. Management is also an art in that it requires high levels of creativity in order to steer results more favorably.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 26, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and su
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2016
Lots of supply chain and logistics news to get to this week, especially on the the technology front, so let’s go straight to it. Descartes Acquires pixi. Pitney Bowes Unveils Commerce Cloud with World-Class Solutions that Enable the Full Continuum of Commerce. JDA Empowers Customers to Transform their Supply Chains with New End-to-End Capabilities. JDA Rolls Out New Transportation Management Capabilities and Taps into Big Data to Enable Real-time Visibility.
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Kinaxis
APRIL 28, 2016
by Jonathan Lofton We’re getting into the second half of the “10 Principles of Good Design” as applied to supply chain and supply chain management ( Design for the Supply Chain ). This week we’re talking about the honesty of the supply chain management solution. Principle #6: Good design “Is honest”. “It does not make a product appear more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is.
SCM Research
APRIL 26, 2016
As every year, Emerald has recently announced the winners of the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2016. Several SCM-related articles have been awarded this year: A set of awarded articles falls into the area of sustainability, including articles by Tseng et al. , Tachizawa et al. , Signori et al. , Touboulic & Walker and Jaggernath & Khan.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 27, 2016
A million years ago manufacturing was a very personal business. Individuals constructed their own tools and weapons. Those items, however, … Continued. The post Manufacturing’s Symbiotic Relationship with Technology appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2016
When it comes to bulk shipments of commodities, strategic planning is even more important than day to day operations. Without careful advance planning, logistics personnel can never hope to effectively manage logistics operations when they are stuck with a suboptimal supply chain network.
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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
GlobalTranz
APRIL 25, 2016
The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2016
As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network.
Kinaxis
APRIL 25, 2016
by Melissa Clow How do you face uncertainty in your supply chain? According to Mike Hegedus, vice president of supply chain management at Trinity Rail, one of the most difficult things a supply chain manager faces is uncertainty in the supply chain. In their business, there are so many different possibilities of train cars that can be built. And among those different car types, they’re customized in many ways for each customer – making it nearly impossible to forecast what the customerR
The Network Effect
APRIL 23, 2016
This is the fifth article in our ongoing series on Disruption. If you missed the earlier ones, read them here: Disruption Part 1 , Disruption Part 2 , Disruption Part 3 , Disruption Part 4. Another element of disruption affecting enterprise technology and the supply chain are social networks and the resulting “social supply chain.” What is the “social supply chain”?
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
Enterra Insights
APRIL 25, 2016
“The automation of knowledge work will be this decade’s engine of growth,” according to the Institute for Robotic Process Automation … Continued. The post Cognitive Process Automation is needed in the Cognitive Era appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
River Logic
APRIL 22, 2016
One of the biggest crossroads that I faced a few years ago was whether to shift careers to the finance sector or not. I did my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Manufacturing Systems (as explained in my previous blog). I then joined a software firm that specialized in Supply Chain, and my career has since then been in supply chain and related areas.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 21, 2016
Bluetooth technologies seem to predate the use of the Internet of things (IoT) in society. We can all remember when the first flip phones could send short media files to friends for use as ringtones. However, Bluetooth technologies are creating a subset of the IoT, expanding its benefits and use among shipping and logistics providers. Before deciding to forgo the use Bluetooth-enabled technologies, logistics providers need to think about the driving forces behind them and how they will further b
Talking Logistics
APRIL 25, 2016
“There are no sacred cows here,” said Chris Timmer, Chief Commercial Officer at LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) in his opening remarks at the company’s ClientConnect 2016 conference last week. He was referring to the “Discover, Disrupt, Deliver” theme of the conference, which is also LeanLogistics’ guiding philosophy today: continuously work to discover what customers need and what LeanLogistics can do to better to meet those needs; be willing to disrupt themselves by continuously qu
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.
Logility
APRIL 20, 2016
We recently wrote a white paper called The Agile Retailer. In it, we examined how allocation practices are changing, especially for fashion retailers. As retailers face stiffer competition they are discovering and implementing new methods—not just faster fashion—but often introducing new brands and lines to capture distinct customer bases.
The Network Effect
APRIL 23, 2016
There’s no doubt businesses are in the early stages of a massive disruption. Whether we call it a revolution, as Ankit Jamwal does in the article below, or whether it’s a continuation of the computer revolution, Jamwal’s article at Industry Week is enlightening and a wake up call for companies that are on “cruise control.” .
Kinaxis
APRIL 20, 2016
by Melissa Clow This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. This week, we want to highlight a fascinating survey by global management consultancy Deloitte. Titled Human Capital Trends 2016 , the survey solicited 7000 responses from executives at 130 countries about a vast array of workforce topics including organizational design, hiring, leadership, and other issues, with the goal of assessing how the 21
Enterra Insights
APRIL 20, 2016
The term “big data” is likely to run out of steam as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence … Continued. The post Big Data and Cognitive Computing will Drive Digital Enterprise Transformation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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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.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 20, 2016
This month China's Chang’an Automobile Engineering & Research Institute conducted a 2,000-kilometer test run of two driverless cars, The Hindu reported. The cars performed well under simple road conditions on urban driveways and highways but still needed human assistance to navigate situations such as pulling into gas stations and going through toll booths.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2016
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” — Prince. The world lost another gifted musician and performer yesterday. RIP Prince. But let’s not let the elevator bring us down, let’s go crazy…after this week’s supply chain and logistics news. Droids Not Drones Are the Future of E-Commerce Deliveries ( BloombergTechnology ).
Demand Solutions
APRIL 19, 2016
When you buy a new piece of furniture online, how long do you normally wait for delivery? I am not talking about one with custom fabric or a special order. I’m guessing you’d be pretty thrilled to see your furniture arrive in less than one week. But you probably wouldn’t complain too much if it took somewhere between one and two weeks.
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