Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 1, 2014
'The curtain is rising on the third act of supply chain planning. Over the course of the last two decades, we have seen two evolutions of Supply Chain Planning (SCP) software. The first was the rise of Best-of-Breed providers. These first solutions were on the mainframe and with migration to client-server architectures. The market then shifted to include the extended Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) providers.
DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 6, 2014
'The verdict is in – and has been for quite some time: Supply chain optimization is adding significant value to companies in a wide range of industries. Many of the world’s most successful organizations now regard supply chain optimization and advanced decision support as their ‘secret weapon’ Here are a few reasons why: An aluminum company reduced inventory by between 50 and 60 million euros.
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Supply Chain Opz
JULY 1, 2014
'What is the definition of supply chain management? Despite the popularity of this concept, there are considerable confusions among the practitioners. Because, each professional organization has its own version of the definition. In this article, we will show you 6 attributes that will make you understand more about the meaning. 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain.
Kinaxis
JULY 22, 2014
'by Melissa Clow “Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCO) know that there is no such thing as a perfect plan and disruptions will always occur.”. This is the reality that every member of a supply chain team lives with every day. And while sometimes, a disruption might be small and easily offset, some disruptions are more significant and have a greater impact on the supply chain before they can be resolved.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 14, 2014
'The Internet of Things (IoT) will make our operations more efficient by combining smart sensors, cameras, software, databases/business intelligence, and the Internet (primarily in the form of private clouds) together in diverse ways. IoT is already evident in several places across the supply chain, but pundits are predicting that it will become so deeply part […].
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Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 24, 2014
'“I read your blog, and was struck by some of your comments on Forbes,” stated the email. “ Could we arrange a call?” “Sure,” I said, and the call was quickly arranged. As I answered the phone, I heard the voice of an aggressive investor in supply chain technology software. He seemed very certain in an uncertain market.
DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 2, 2014
'During holidays and special events, we tend see the same themes in supply chain blog posts. The post on the logistical challenge of Christmas deliveries, the supply chain commentary on Valentine’s Day flower forecasting, harvesting and shipping, and the production processing post on chocolate Easter bunnies. Not quite so frequent (but just as regular) are the posts about the football supply chain, or the supply and demand of food and beverages at stadiums.
Supply Chain Opz
JULY 1, 2014
'What is the definition of supply chain management? Despite the popularity of this concept, there are considerable confusions among the practitioners. Because, each professional organization has its own version of the definition. In this article, we will show you 6 attributes that will make you understand more about the meaning. 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain.
Kinaxis
JULY 18, 2014
'by Bill DuBois. Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight? Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. For the past several years, Supply Chain Insights has been delivering this research series. What caught my eye is that for each report, they do a deep dive on a specific industry and use a mix of financial data, survey research results and interactions with their clients to help get a better understandin
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Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 31, 2014
'If you’re a shipper considering outsourcing the management of your supply chain to a 3PL, there are certain core capabilities you should be sure the partnership will bring before entering into it. You’ll want to know what separates one supply chain management company from its competitors. You’ll want to learn who the 3PL is at […]. The post Are You Asking Enough of Your 3PL?
Supply Chains Rock
JULY 1, 2014
'Sara Greenstein is the president of supply chain and sustainability at Underwriters Laboratories - yes, the same company responsible for the UL logo on millions of goods. To my surprise UL offer a number of informative supply chain intelligence products which give every player in the supply chain the tools to be compliant and sustainable. Who knew.
Talking Logistics
JULY 10, 2014
'Warehouse managers might think a report of “no problems” means their warehouse is running in top form — but there is a big problem with a report of “no problem.”. You’ve probably heard the story of the Toyota executive who, while touring a plant, asked about the problems that factory faced. When he was told there were no problems, he noted that if there were no problems, there was no need for a manager.
The Network Effect
JULY 16, 2014
'By Chris Ferrell. Director, Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. Retailers are paying close attention to labor disputes threatening to bring a stop to imports coming in to West Coast ports. They are anxiously awaiting (and hoping for) a successful dock worker agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
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SCM Research
JULY 19, 2014
'Managers are increasingly under pressure to ensure that their products bear attributes like “fair” , “ethical” , “green” , or “social” Hereby, it becomes clear that solutions cannot just be found in the manager’s company, but in the company’s end-to-end supply chain. This has led companies to audit every company along their global supply chains against the own standards, which resulted in a large volume of auditing.
Kinaxis
JULY 31, 2014
'by Melissa Clow. Here at Kinaxis, we are starting to gear up for this year’s Kinexions (our annual training & user conference ). As we get closer, I’m remembering all the great interviews we were able to do with customers and analysts. So, on this ‘Throw Back Thursday’, I would like to share ‘Should We Forget About the Supply Chain Forecast?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 30, 2014
'There is a seemingly endless amount of information on the current analytics and big data revolution in business. I recently read a Wall Street Journal article on a tech-driven revolution in sports, written by Billy Beane, the Oakland A’s general manager most well known as the character played by Brad Pitt in the movie Moneyball. […]. The post What’s Behind the Supply Chain Analytics Revolution?
DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 4, 2014
'What if: You lost one of your biggest clients tomorrow? A product launch had to be delayed? One of your suppliers hit a bottleneck? Would you know what to do? A lot of people wouldn’t. A scenario planning expert would. When Dr. Freek Aertsen co-hosted a Quintiq webinar with Dr. Michiel Jansen on scenario planning towards effective S&OP, he asked participants how often they conducted scenario planning. 24% of respondents did very little or none at all. 48% only conducted scenario planning wh
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
Talking Logistics
JULY 2, 2014
'Live Episode: Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00 ET. When it comes to managing global supply chains, international transportation is where the rubber meets the road. But as many companies quickly find out, managing international transportation is very different from managing domestic transportation. What are some of the risks and complexities associated with international transportation?
The Network Effect
JULY 18, 2014
'It’s interesting how a small mistranslation can drastically change the intended meaning of a word or phrase. While the result can often be humourous, that’s not always the case. A few years ago, a news report came out of China stating that they were going to put an end to pegging the renminbi (China’s domestic currency) against the U.S. dollar and instead allow it to float.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 16, 2014
'I have travelled quite a lot over the years and tried to add one new country each year until I stumbled at 45. Many were holidays but a majority were on business with very few opportunities available to actually see the place. “Oh, you must be so lucky to travel” – not. During the hundreds of flights taken I have seen some very unusual things aboard aircraft.
Kinaxis
JULY 11, 2014
'by Melissa Clow Did You Miss the Late Late Supply Chain Show at the Gartner Conference? Not to worry, the live show was taped! We know not everyone was able to attend the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference , or our session in particular, so we made sure we could bring the supply chain show to you! Kinaxis senior business consultant (and pseudo talk show host!
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Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 7, 2014
'When it comes to e-commerce, Westerners are very familiar with Amazon.com. Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, is largely unknown. Amazon’s revenues of $74.4 billion dwarf Alibaba’s $8.4 billion. But Alibaba has a different business model. Unlike Amazon they do not take ownership of inventory, stock it in their distribution centers, and then fulfill the orders. […].
SCM Research
JULY 4, 2014
'Are you currently conducting conceptual, qualitative, or survey research? Are you also aiming to publish the results in a top journal? Then I have some tips for you that could bring you one step closer to your goal. These tips can be found in a recent JBL editorial: A Trail Guide to Publishing Success: Tips on Writing Influential Conceptual, Qualitative, and Survey Research.
Talking Logistics
JULY 17, 2014
'There is an old proverb: You never know what you have until it is gone. Is this true for your in-house transportation management department? Why would you hand over your transportation management to someone else? There are viable reasons to outsource the system, people, or both; for example, your transportation requirements are not unique enough to staff a full department.
The Network Effect
JULY 29, 2014
'The pharmaceutical landscape continues to morph at a rapid pace, and participating companies are having to develop ever more sophisticated supply chain processes and strategies in order to deal with ongoing changes in demographics, urban migration, increasing demand for healthcare, shifts toward age related disease patterns, and a rising health awareness across the population.
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Supply Chain Opz
JULY 7, 2014
'Global supply chain is a very challenging subject in supply chain management because it involves different customer''s requirement, more complex operations/collaboration and unforeseen risks. Then this article will show you 6 basic strategies that many world''s leading companies use to capture the value in globalization. 1) Outsourcing Volkswagen Group has the goal to offer safe but attractive cars consists of a broad range of product categories such as, - Sporty cars such as Audi and Lamborghi
Kinaxis
JULY 14, 2014
'by Melissa Clow Just a quick post to share some research courtesy of Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights LLC. Supply Chain Metrics That Matter: A Focus on Aerospace and Defense. Increased complexity, slowed growth and shrinking margins are challenging the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector. According to recent research from Supply Chain Insights, A&D companies need a renewed focus on collaboration, visibility and core supply chain capabilities to remain competitive and win new business
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 23, 2014
'Supply chain disruptions are not a new thing. I’ve written about them quite a bit this year, whether they were due to bad weather, political unrest, driver shortages, or faulty equipment. And we’ve certainly seen supply chain disruptions due to employee strikes or walk-outs. These incidents are usually due to what employees feel are unfair […].
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