Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 29, 2022
In the Four Frequent Flaws series we have looked at the entire supply chain right up to the consumer shelf, i.e. the Enchange 6-Part Model. What can go wrong, what can go right, what can I change quickly? FMCG CEOs are asking what they can do now rather than wait months or years for transformational projects top kick in and deliver.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 31, 2022
Global organizations are wrestling with big, strategic change initiatives in a volatile macroeconomy blighted by years of pandemic and now facing wartime disruptions. A staggering 75% of organizations say they are dealing with more regional or global high-impact disruptions than they were just five years ago, and 68% are constantly responding to significant unplanned–and unprepared-for–disruptions. ( Gartner ).
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Logility
MARCH 31, 2022
There are obvious risks involved in sourcing goods from other countries. Managing global vendors well is an investment in the future of your business. In today’s socially connected world, there’s no room for error. A small mistake or error in judgement could turn into a full-blown crisis once customers and other stakeholders take to social media. And if the blunder is serious enough, it could be the end of your business – even if you’re not directly responsible.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 28, 2022
The past couple of years has been a remarkable time for e-commerce as more and more consumers have discovered the digital path to purchase. Nina Taniguchi, an Ads Research and Insights Manager at Google, writes, “ Much has already been written about how COVID-19 has dramatically changed consumer behavior. Across industries and regions, people prioritized essentials and reduced impulse purchases.
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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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 1, 2022
Welcome to April. The first of April. You know what that means, right? Of course you do, but can you spot the fake news headlines among the real ones below? I bet you can, but which fake headline is closest to being true? Post a comment and let me know. Shanghai Covid-19 Lockdown Poses Fresh. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 1, 2022).
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 28, 2022
The Freight Market Place with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight market place. Dave is the VP of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution,
Enterra Insights
MARCH 31, 2022
When younger generations think about the future, they often see a much bleaker picture than their parents saw. Warnings about climate change now seem prophetic as severe weather, droughts, and melting glaciers plague much of the globe. To counter current climate trends, younger generations seem more determined to pressure governments and businesses to act.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 30, 2022
Last month in “The Difficulty Of Measuring Scope 3 Emissions,” I highlighted how almost 70% of Costco’s shareholders voted “yes” on a proposal that calls on the company to set “short, medium, and long-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets” to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 — and how Costco’s board of directors wanted shareholders.
Logility
MARCH 29, 2022
Truly resilient supply chains can only be built with complete visibility. Key Takeaways: The pandemic triggered supply chain disruptions that continue to reverberate globally Weaknesses throughout the supply chain were exposed, and erroneous, ill-informed assumptions were made that further exacerbated the problems Among the disruptions were container shortages and component shortages that slowed or curtailed production To build a resilient supply chain requires end-to-end control and visibility
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The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 1, 2022
Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. About Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 30, 2022
We all must eat to survive. As a result, there are few relationships more important for the well-being of modern humans than the one between consumers and the grocery stores from which they obtain their food. Prior to the pandemic, few of us gave much thought to this relationship. Grocery stores were open and shelves were well-stocked. As a result of the pandemic, however, both consumer behavior and store offerings were significantly changed.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 29, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This January 2022 post from E2open’s blog highlights how manufacturing quality plays into carbon production and presents three steps to reduce.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 31, 2022
BOSTON, MA—March 31, 2022 — ToolsGroup, the innovator of service-driven retail and supply chain planning software, is proud to announce that Robert Kaufholz, ToolsGroup VP of Product Innovation, and Mauro Adorno, ToolsGroup Chief Operating Officer, EMEA & APAC, are recipients of the 2022 “Pros to Know” award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.
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
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 28, 2022
The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight marketplace. Dave is the VP of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, s
CHAINalytics
MARCH 30, 2022
Outsourcing of supply chain operations has been a common practice for years. Companies seeking to improve supply chain performance have frequently chosen specialized service providers to perform entire operational processes. Now, supply chain planning services offer an alternative to planning done solely in-house. This blog post is the fourth part of a Chainalytics’ Integrated Demand … The post SFaaS: Boost Your Team’s Performance With Statistical Forecasting as a Service appeared first on
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
MARCH 30, 2022
Dealing with the supply chain bullwhip effect is a frequent challenge professionals, but the Corona-Whip is one we will not forget.
StockTrim
MARCH 30, 2022
The transportation world is off its axis right now, largely due to the Covid Virus. This includes all modes of shipping via ocean, air, truck and rail (even couriers). The supply chain for most companies is in a state of flux and it will likely take 2 years or more to heal itself. Added to that is the recent turmoil in the Ukraine with Russia and Belarus being the agitators.
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 Game Changer
APRIL 1, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is a Digital Transformation? Here we present five important steps for all individuals that are interested in digital supply chain transformation to help you attain success despite the numerous challenges that you are likely to experience. In a digital supply chain, the different foundations are created using web-based elements.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 30, 2022
U.S. importers, straining under a tapped-out supply chain, are increasingly offering top dollar for long-term shipping contracts that may not even be honored as they try whatever it takes to guarantee the arrival of their products.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 29, 2022
What anniversary of your production plant might you celebrate this year? The 5th, 10th or is it older? Most plant floors are dominated by older equipment. Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. They saw how technology gave many businesses competitive advantage during the pandemic, and they are aware of how the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change industries.
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 30, 2022
By Nadav Avni (pictured). Chief Marketing Officer, Radix Technologies. The post The 2022 Guide to Choosing a Device Management Platform for Interactive Touchscreens appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 28, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Optimize Your Factory for Industry 4.0! Industry 4.0 is a hot trend that is continually helping to increase efficiencies in manufacturing and many manufacturing companies are actively looking for ways to adopt it in their own operations. The potential gains for any production operation are significant, but there are also some requirements to be observed before attempting to implement Industry 4.0 practices in a manufac
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2022
Global supply strains that started to ease in early 2022 are worsening again as headwinds strengthen from the war in Ukraine and China’s Covid lockdowns, threatening slower growth and faster inflation across the global economy.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 31, 2022
Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Just about every supply chain will be affected by this crisis, for example, with fuel prices surging although there is no shortage yet, there’s risk in supply and shipping routes being cancelled or diverted.
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 28, 2022
By Destiny Ricks (pictured). Content Director with On The Map. The post What’s More Profitable: Storing Products at Your Place or Renting a Storage Space? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 31, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! A career in logistics may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about your future, but it’s a field that offers plenty of opportunities for those who are looking for a stable and rewarding career.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
MARCH 31, 2022
Reduce Supply Chain Costs. Save money. Meet buyer demands. Grow your business. Sure, those all sound great. But how do businesses find practical solutions to cost savings in these areas? With warehouse management systems in the supply chain, businesses go from struggling with consumer demands and hidden bottlenecks to flourishing in sales and expanding with new business strategies.
Taulia
MARCH 30, 2022
A company’s supply chain extends the footprint, scope and sphere of influence of an organization, exposing it to factors that are outside the control of internal policies. As such, it’s essential to understand how relationships with other companies within your supply chain can affect your own business – from potential supplier risks to ESG concerns – and make the right decisions about which organizations to partner with.
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