Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The journey for S&OP is a road with many ruts and potholes. In my opinion, the road is tougher today because it is paved with good intentions but creating ruts. I am also amazed. In my twenty years of following the progression of S&OP as an analyst, I am amazed at the number of “experts” with so little expertise. Let me start by saying that t he process is not a panacea to solve all supply chain ills.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. Andy is the Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS , a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. About Andy Johnston Andy Johnston joined GEODIS in 2012 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Innovation for the Americas region.
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ShipBob
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Table of Contents ** Minutes What is a reorder point (ROP)? Why is the reorder point important? What is the reorder point formula? How to calculate reorder points ShipBob keeps reorder points simple Reorder point formula FAQs Maintaining proper inventory levels is an elegant dance that must balance consumer demand and supplier reliability. Storing too much inventory eats up your budget in terms of warehousing costs and available capital, but you also need enough inventory to account for unexpect
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post How Packaging Influences Consumer Perception And Boosts Sales appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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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.
ModusLink Corporation
OCTOBER 16, 2023
3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, supply chain management has become more complex than ever. Companies face the challenge of meeting customer demands for faster delivery, maintaining cost efficiency, and adapting to ever-changing market dynamics. To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Synovos
OCTOBER 16, 2023
RS Integrated Supply Joins Signatories of UK’s Armed Forces Covenant Pledges Commitment to Veterans and Families WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 12 OCTOBER 2023 – RS Integrated Supply announced it has joined the growing list of companies and organizations that have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to improve the lives of service members and their families in the United Kingdom.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Jonathan Wright (pictured) Director of Products & Operations at Global Cloud Xchange The post Real-time visibility is vital in maintaining Supply Chain resiliency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Unleashed
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Every manufacturer knows the importance of raw materials – without them, there’s no final product. But it’s not easy keeping track of all the essential elements needed to keep the production line productive. Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Simon Church (pictured) Chairman, Xalient The post Why a robust risk management and cyber resiliency plan is an absolute necessity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. The book You’ve Been Played was written by a software developer who created one of the most popular gamified apps in the world. He writes, “over the years, I’ve found little evidence that most gamification actually works.” I’ve encountered gamification in enterprise applications.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Innovative Casinos: How IoT is Transforming The Gaming Industry? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Last December, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.” Earlier this month, the SCC announced “the achievement of a landmark milestone — the publication.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Vaibhav Vohra (pictured) Chief Product & Technology Officer, Epicor The post How businesses can tackle digital transformation in the face of economic uncertainty appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Offers Five Use Cases in Manufacturing for Generative AI
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Customer Support and AI: Revolutionizing Service Excellence appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The Economy, Lack of Parking Top the List
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Nicholas Hyett (pictured) Investment Manager, Wealth Club The post Maven VCTs launch £40 million fundraise appeared first on IT 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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
If businesses fail to get rid of their supplies, they won’t be able to survive, because they will be forced to refinance all their debt at higher interest rates.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Tips to Educate Employees about Hygiene and Safety at Work appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Despite the many challenges involved, it’s becoming clear that brands who adapt to this new reality will be the ones that secure consumers’ loyalty.
Precoro
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Regardless of size or industry, every organization relies on procurement to achieve its objectives and stimulate growth. Procurement, the art of acquiring goods and services, is not just an option but a fundamental requirement for businesses to function smoothly. Procurement contracts are the cornerstone of fruitful business relationships between organizations and their suppliers.
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.
The Smart Software
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Probabilistic scenarios are sequences of data points generated to represent potential real-world situations. Unlike scenarios in war games or other simulations, these are synthetic time series used as inputs to system models or as intuition-builders for decision-makers. The post Creating and Exploiting Probabilistic Forecasting Scenarios appeared first on Smart Software.
HICX Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2023
How the suppliers that once fed the problem can contribute to its solution By Costas Xyloyiannis What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second. Elevating ESG, however, is tough to deliver.
StockTrim
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) businesses are the backbone of the retail industry, providing consumers with everyday products that range from food and beverages to personal care and household items. For small and medium-sized CPG businesses with annual turnovers between $2 million and $25 million, efficient inventory planning and optimization can make all the difference in achieving success.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The parcel and freight market has seen big changes in the dynamic between shippers and carriers over the past 12 months. Jason Smith, assistant vice president with U.S. Bank, explains.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
American Global Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Welcome to the New Normal. Volatility and uncertainty just won’t fade away. Instead, instability seems to crop up without pause. And the impacts seem to last longer with greater repercussions. As a Third-Party Logistics provider (3PL), we are acutely aware of the disruptive effects of geopolitical incidents on the global supply chain. One such event is the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Bill Ford warned October 16 that the longer the strikes last, the more it helps non-union competitors such as Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Tesla Inc.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
While the U.S. government has taken some steps to block such imports, neither the British government nor the European Union has followed Washington’s lead.
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