Logility
MAY 17, 2023
The urgent need for supply chain resiliency is increasing interest in onshoring, reshoring, and nearshoring strategies. After years of economic volatility, labor shortages, extreme weather, demand and supply shocks, and geopolitical tensions, supply chain leaders are looking to calm the chaos and bring back predictability. Yet, their search is more than a matter of finding low-cost alternatives.
Enterra Insights
MAY 18, 2023
I have often compared supply chain disruptions to buses on London’s Oxford Street — if you miss one there’s always another one coming. However, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the London bus analogy is no longer apt. The analogy assumes that each disruption (or crisis) is an individual event and, according to the WEF, that may no longer be true for many crises.
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DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 18, 2023
In the fast-paced world of high-tech manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. Innovation and efficiency are key drivers, and organizations constantly seek ways to optimize their processes and products. One transformative technology that has emerged as a game-changer is virtual twin technology. By creating virtual replicas of products and physical assets, virtual twin technology offers a myriad of benefits to the high-tech industry.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 15, 2023
Typing away on a beautiful May morning, with the flowers blooming and the birds nesting in the garden, engages my mind. Mondays are my day to post my Shaman blog and compose a podcast. The Shaman blog is now over eleven years old. I remember my first post like it was yesterday. New then to WordPress, it took me a week to finish the post. (It was a struggle!
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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 Movement
MAY 17, 2023
Many supply chain executives have been able to prove their worth since the early 2020s, during disruptions including factory shutdowns in China, the obstruction of the Suez Canal, the shift to online shopping (and back again), and the shift from hospitality to supermarkets (and back again). And last year, all the chaos was compounded by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Network Effect
MAY 18, 2023
The post Global LSPs and 3PLs Embrace the Chaos and Turn Professional appeared first on The Network Effect.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 17, 2023
By Drew Allen (pictured) Financial Enthusiast & Seasoned Blogger The post Why Startups Focus on Supply Chains & Cash Flow appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Enterra Insights
MAY 16, 2023
Trying to paint a picture of the current consumer packaged goods (CPG) space would require an artist experienced in abstract impressionism. Looking at such a picture, viewers would be forced to ask, “What’s going on here?” McKinsey & Company analysts, Tamara Charm , Jason Rico Saavedra , Kelsey Robinson , and Tom Skiles , suggest such a picture should be called “The Great Uncertainty.” They write, “Whether it’s at gas pumps or in grocery stores, people acr
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 15, 2023
Oliver Hedgepeth, supply chain logistics professor at American Public University System, discusses how consumer tastes and purchasing patterns have changed, and how food suppliers must respond.
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ToolsGroup
MAY 16, 2023
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. Our team was energized by the insightful conversations we had and sessions we attended, and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned!
Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2023
“We close our eyes and the world has turned around again.” That’s a lyric from one of my favorite Oingo Boingo songs, and I think it perfectly describes the world of supply chain management — and the transportation market in particular, which has taken many turns over the past few years. With each turn, shippers. Read more The post How Shippers Can Uplevel Their Real-time Transportation Procurement Strategies?
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 17, 2023
Warehouse performance continues to evolve into a more complex, multi-faceted measure. Performance today embodies not only the traditional measures of accuracy and cost-efficiency, but also responsiveness and agility. The importance of these capabilities has increased due to some interesting competitive pressures in the market. And the stimuli continue to change, gradually shifting the relative importance of these capabilities.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 17, 2023
Kevin Coomes and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the freight downturn in the logistics and transportation space. Kevin is the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. About Kevin Coomes Kevin Coomes , the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai, is an accomplished freight tech professional with over 15 years of sales, business development, and start-up experience spanning two countries.
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
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 17, 2023
By Carlijn Goedhart & Vincent Wiers A call for action Who has not seen this announcement in the bathroom of a hotel room? “Dear Guest, every day, in hotels all over the world, millions of gallons of water are used to wash towels that have only been used once. You can make the difference: a towel hanging up means ‘I will use it again’ and a towel on the floor means ‘please replace.
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2023
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Enhance Outbound Performance with Better Inbound Logistics,” a report by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The report highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on the opportunities that exist to improve inbound logistics operations.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 15, 2023
Steve Lewis, the president of GXO Direct, the shared services division of GXO Logistics, spoke at Blue Yonder’s ICON user conference. Blue Yonder is one of the world’s largest providers of supply chain software solutions. GXO is the world’s largest contract warehousing provider. Afterwards, Mr. Lewis spoke in more detail to industry analysts. Mr. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order mana
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 15, 2023
Blythe Brumleve and Joe Lynch discuss the state of logistics podcasting. They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. Blythe is the Founder of Digital Dispatch and the Host of Cyberly, an influential podcast on the Freightwaves platform.
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
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 15, 2023
Exclusive Webinar Series hosted by DELMIA and The Logic Factory Breaking up is always hard to do but sometimes it’s just time to move on! No, I’m not talking about personal relationships but something that’s almost as complex and challenging – Supply Chain Planning! Many companies today are still using spreadsheets as a core planning system for their supply chain planning processes.
Talking Logistics
MAY 19, 2023
As you read this, I’ll be on a 6-hour drive back home, after driving 6 hours yesterday to pick up my oldest son from college. I also spent a busy two days at SAP Sapphire earlier this week (stay tuned for my takeaways). Needless to say, I’ve logged a lot of steps and miles the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 19, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Network Effect
MAY 18, 2023
The post An Effective Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) for Defense Organizations appeared first on The Network Effect.
ivalua
MAY 17, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos! May 18, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum They say city lights got nothin’ on country nights—and well–they ain’t wrong! We can’t recreate Ivalua NOW 2023 Nashville–but we’ll always have the memories! From the sessions and keynotes to the electrifying nighttime events–we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our customers, sponsors, partners, attendees, and team for making Ivalua NOW “Breaking N
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 Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 15, 2023
Going The Extra Mile: How DP World’s DUBUY.com is Boosting Coffee Exports from Rwanda Feature Article by Mike Bhaskaran , Group Chief Operating Officer, Digital Technology for DP World DP World’s e-commerce platform DUBUY.com played an instrumental role in enabling local coffee farmers in Rwanda to export their coffee beans around the world, by providing them with simple, yet effective solutions to their packaging issues.
C3 Solutions
MAY 17, 2023
Safety and compliance are critical components of effective supply chain and logistics management. In today's fast-paced and competitive business environment, automated dock scheduling can play a vital role in enhancing both safety and compliance. In this blog, we will explore how automated dock scheduling can help improve safety and compliance, leading to a more streamlined and efficient operation.
Unleashed
MAY 15, 2023
Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. That’s where a quality CRM system comes in. From targeted email campaigns to inventory management integrations, we’ll outline how you can develop strong B2B CRM strategies to improve business performance and achieve predictable growth. Looking for a complete CRM + inventory management solution?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 15, 2023
Artificial intelligence, along with augmented and virtual reality tools, promises to help ease the strain on supply chains.
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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 15, 2023
Smart Glasses and Beyond: Harnessing the Full Potential of Augmented and Mixed Reality Feature Article by Sojung Lee , President, TeamViewer, APAC Imagine a world where virtual and physical realities merge, bringing unparalleled efficiency and innovation to businesses and industries across the globe. This is made possible in the -Industrial Metaverse, where information and data are digitalised and are presented using augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) tools to target the needs of busi
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 15, 2023
The ERP channel landscape is transforming. While on-premises ERP deployments are still more common than one might think among mid-market manufacturers and distributors, Cloud ERP deployment has rapidly accelerated. According to Panorama Consulting’s ERP Report , in 2019 44% of companies deploying ERP chose the cloud but by 2022 this increased to 65% choosing a cloud model.
Precoro
MAY 19, 2023
According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” Yet leaders with high-quality master data are 1.5x less likely to be affected by supply chain disruptions. A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success.
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