Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2023
Surgery is over. I am safely recuperating at home. Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. As I process the content, I struggle. My mind questions, “How did we get here? ” I believe that the industry is stuck. My question is, “How do we break the conventional norms to drive breakthrough thinking?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 21, 2023
The breakdown of Southwest Airlines’ operations last December was blamed in large part on “technical debt”– that is, on the airline “relying on older or deficient software that needs updating” to run its operations. How much technical debt exists in your supply chain operations? We asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — Read more The post How Much Technical Debt Exists in Your Supply Chain Operations?
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John Galt
JUNE 19, 2023
Learn the key benefits of a digital twin for the supply chain to help you conquer the challenges of modern supply chain planning operations.
ShipBob
JUNE 18, 2023
If you start out a quarter with more inventory than when you started the previous quarter, is it a good thing or a bad thing? It could mean you stocked up in preparation for a big sale or rise in demand. Or, it’s an indication that you have more inventory than you can sell. If you start out with less inventory than the period prior, it could mean you sold a lot of your stock — congratulations!
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 19, 2023
Experts have recently warned about the possibility that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the destruction of 400 million jobs by 2030. These same pundits also predict that AI could lead to increases in global GDP by trillions of dollars in the same time frame. However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
The growth of the circular economy and the logistics evolution that supports it are placing responsible action at the core of business culture and conduct.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 21, 2023
SIGN UP HERE Navigating Modernization Challenges: Peer Insights for Success in Digital Transformation and Automation Synopsis: The executive roundtable will gather industry leaders and experts to foster peer-to-peer discussions on the challenges encountered during the modernization journey and effective strategies to overcome them. This interactive session will provide a platform for executives to share insights, experiences, and best practices, focusing on driving success in their digital trans
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 19, 2023
Many manufacturers have successfully implemented an ERP system to streamline their business processes and improve efficiency. However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value. What is a Warehouse Management System? A Warehouse Management System (WMS) plays a vital role in efficiently managing inventory within a warehouse.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 20, 2023
Disruptions to the global agriculture value chains are more devastating than disruptions in other supply chains. Sometimes referred to as “soft commodity supply chains,” they are arguably the world’s most important supply chains because we know disruptions often lead to suffering and death. Journalist Jenny Messenger notes, “Soft commodity supply chains of all kinds will continue to face climate change-related turmoil this year, with the most obvious risks being extreme w
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 21, 2023
In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2023
Dr. Yossi Sheffi and Joe Lynch discuss AI and the future of supply chain, which is the central theme of Yossi’s latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work. Yossi is the Elisha Gray II professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL).
Talking Logistics
JUNE 23, 2023
Yesterday, my wife and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. We took the day off, drove down to Cape Cod, and cycled 50 miles along the rail trail. That might not sound very fun or romantic for many people, but riding our bikes together was how we first became friends so many years ago. On. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 23, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logility
JUNE 23, 2023
S&OP and Multi-Horizon Integrated Business Planning Manual supply chain processes are a real headache. Creating and comparing business scenarios in spreadsheets are fruitless exercises in glancing in the rearview mirror rather than looking ahead at the opportunities and risks emerging on the horizon. And next to impossible is creating plans in a timely manner when monitoring unrelated KPIs across multiple disconnected sources of data.
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
Enterra Insights
JUNE 22, 2023
Supply chain professionals have always depended on forecasting to help them balance supply and demand. With the maturation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, predictive analytics have grown in importance. The difference between traditional forecasting and predictive analytics is granularity. The staff at Predictive Analytics World explains the difference this way: “Predictive analytics [goes] beyond standard forecasting by producing a predictive score for each customer or other organizatio
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 19, 2023
Trey Griggs and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from TMSA Elevate, a conference held in Savannah, Georgia on June 11, 12, and 13. TMSA is the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association, a non-profit organization for sales and marketing professionals in transportation and logistics. Trey Griggs, Founder of the Beta Consulting Group was an emcee for the event.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2023
The majority of digital transformation initiatives for the supply chain fail because businesses engage in "tribal" behavior, according to a new book by Klaus Imping and Michael Ciatto.
Logility
JUNE 23, 2023
Picture this: You’re a seasoned sailor navigating uncharted waters. You’ve got a trusty map based on old routes, but the sea’s currents constantly change, and new obstacles keep popping up. You quickly realize your old map just isn’t enough anymore. Sounds familiar? That’s precisely what demand forecasting feels like for many businesses today.
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
Ware2Go
JUNE 20, 2023
See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. As fast-growing businesses turn their attention to upcoming holiday demand, Ware2Go has tapped our internal experts and the latest industry data to create insights around what to expect and how to plan for peak season.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 21, 2023
Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai does. Lionel is the Chief Growth Officer of Raft.ai , an intelligent logistics platform that automates AP invoices, customs, shipping documents, and pre-alert workflows significantly reducing manual work while increasing accuracy and compliance for freight forwarders and customs brokers.
The Smart Software
JUNE 19, 2023
Managing spare parts presents numerous challenges, such as unexpected breakdowns, changing schedules, and inconsistent demand patterns. Traditional forecasting methods and manual approaches are ineffective in dealing with these complexities. To overcome these challenges, this blog outlines key strategies that prioritize service levels, utilize probabilistic methods to calculate reorder points, regularly adjust stocking policies, and implement a dedicated planning process to avoid excessive inven
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
Data-driven 3D printing provides a significant boost to the efficiency and productivity of the supply chain, helping manufacturers respond more quickly and effectively to disruptions.
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.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 21, 2023
The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept. Companies often outsource or entrust these processes to third-party providers, reaping the abundant benefits of SCaaS.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 22, 2023
Many companies around the world are currently in the midst of a strategic repositioning. The choices they make will determine whether they survive the coming decade of innovations, uncertainties and changes, or will be obliterated or acquired by competitors. The once-mighty conglomerate General Electric, built up by industrial icon Jack Welch, is being subdivided into three distinct companies, for example, because the various corporate structures, business models and supply chains have become so
Arkieva
JUNE 20, 2023
In the fiercely competitive landscape of manufacturing, companies with revenues ranging from $50 to $250 million often find themselves under pressure from both smaller and larger competitors. This article explores the competitive pressures faced by manufacturers in this revenue range and provides insights into effective strategies for mitigating these factors.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2023
The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act would allow the establishment of trusted trade partnerships to diversify the sourcing and procurement of medical devices as well as pharmaceuticals.
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IT Supply Chain
JUNE 19, 2023
By Eamon O’Doherty (pictured) Enterprise Director, EMEA at Logitech The post Fulfilling Gen-Z’s demand for flexibility needn’t come at the cost of engagement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
QAD
JUNE 20, 2023
In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, to meet customer demand. However, achieving this level of efficiency can be challenging. One area that is often overlooked is the impact that the plant floor can have on overall supply chain performance and success.
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 23, 2023
Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed his intention to bring Tesla to India “as soon as humanly possible” following a meeting with…
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