Top 10 Producer Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JANUARY 11, 2022
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Trends 2022: Risk Management
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 11, 2022
When the Covid-19 pandemic erupted in late 2019 and early 2020, few, if any, risk managers had prioritized widespread illnesses (i.e., a pandemic) as a cause for concern. Risk management has always been challenging. Risks can emerge anywhere in the supply chain and the potential causes of those risks are as myriad as sands on a beach. Trying to “manage” those risks can feel like a Sisyphean task.
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Fixing Your Supply Chain in 2022
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 11, 2022
What will you focus on in 2022 to improve your Supply Chain? Short Term fixes might focus more on policies, like customer service or inventory. Or maybe analysing cost to serve. Meanwhile, Medium Term might be more on things like sourcing, freight or logistics outsourcing. And lastly , Longer Term might focus on your actual Supply Chain, Logistics or Distribution network.
Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2022
Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was.
Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024
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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.
Product Returns: Another Moment of Truth
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2022
I’ve said in the past that last-mile delivery is a new moment of truth, a moment where you can further delight your customer and strengthen your brand reputation, or a moment where you can potentially lose a customer for life. But is it the last moment of truth? Not if you need to return an. Read more Product Returns: Another Moment of Truth. The post Product Returns: Another Moment of Truth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2022
The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister. Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss the SwanLeap story. Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. About Brad Hollister. Brad Hollister is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap.
Supply Chain Software Startup to Turn Unicorn
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 10, 2022
A FarEye Webinar Highlighted their Approach to Last Mile. FarEye expects to turn unicorn within next 6 to 12 months based on their growth and the valuation recent equity investments have accorded the company. A unicorn is a startup that is privately-owned with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Crunchbase reports that $150.7 million has been invested in the company.
What Do You Know About Supply Chain Planning & Optimization?
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 13, 2022
Whether you know a lot about Supply Chain Planning & Optimization or want to learn more, you have an opportunity to test your skills. Join DELMIA for a free online game of JEOPARDY! It’s modeled after the U.S. game show of the same name where contestants provide an answer in the form of a question. The big online event will be hosted by the national JEOPARDY!
Is It Time to Rename Supply Chain Management?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2022
Has the term “supply chain” become “overused ad nauseam”? The folks at Lake Superior State University believe so, which is why they included supply chain on their annual list of banished words for 2022. Not surprising, many people in the industry strongly disagree. This debate regarding the banished words list, however, raises a different question: Read more Is It Time to Rename Supply Chain Management?
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers and Consumer-centric Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 14, 2022
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. When retailers join in — which is most of the time — dance steps become even more complex. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.
American Software to Present at the Sidoti Winter Virtual Small Cap Investor Conference
Logility
JANUARY 13, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (January 13, 2022) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning platforms, today announced that Allan Dow, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Vincent Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the following investor conference: Sidoti Winter Virtual Small Cap Investor Conference.
Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2022
Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski. Steve Shebuski and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment success. Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. About Steve Shebuski. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 14, 2022)
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2022
School was closed last Friday due to the first snowstorm of the season. For my kids, this meant getting to work on building a snowman. They try to outdo themselves every year, but when you’ve already built a 13 ft. 3 in. snowman, how can you beat that? By not building a snowman. After several. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 14, 2022).
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
Editor’s Choice: Singles Day – A Retail Revolution
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Audrey Dong, from KNAPP , and looks at e-commerce in China and the impact of Singles Day. E-commerce in China has developed rapidly in the past decades, with currently over 25% of total retail sales generated online.
Comifar Builds an S&OP Process to Accelerate Continuing Growth
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 12, 2022
Comifar Distribuzione, the leading pharmaceutical distributor in Italy, realised that a legacy supply planning system could no longer cope with the complexity of their distribution network. Working with Chainalytics, they developed a mature S&OP process and future-proofed their organisation. Exploding size and complexity leads to a moment of truth With 21 distribution centres and three … The post Comifar Builds an S&OP Process to Accelerate Continuing Growth appeared first on Cha
Global Supply Chains Brace for Impact as Omicron Reaches China
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 12, 2022
An omicron outbreak in China is sending jitters through supply chains as manufacturers and shippers brace for disruption inside the world’s-biggest trading nation if it can’t contain the fast-spreading variant.
4 ways that 3PLs can help with supply chain optimization in 2022
West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2022
Now that logistics disruptions have become the new normal, at least temporarily, U.S. companies have been reevaluating their supply chains, seeking optimization in both the short and long term. In this article, we’ll look at supply chain optimization efforts that companies are currently undertaking and explain how third-party logistics (3PL) providers can help.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
eCommerce packaging must change to meet COP26 objectives
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 13, 2022
By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies (formerly Packaging by Quadient). The post eCommerce packaging must change to meet COP26 objectives appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Supply Chain Crisis from the Driver’s Seat
Multichannel Merchant
JANUARY 14, 2022
Photo credit: Oscar Nilsson on Unsplash . “My truck is my office and I have the best view every day.” That is the response recently provided by Tyrone J., a Legacy Supply Chain truck driver, when asked what he likes about his job. An unexpected (but not unique) answer given the current supply chain crisis and worker burnout. There is a passion that pulses through the industry and drives both the employees and the packages.
The Definitive Guide to Warehouse Management
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2022
Distributors and third-party logistics providers are faced with competitive pressures due to higher customer expectations, higher costs and lack of available people, transportation and space resources. But how do supply chain leaders eliminate these challenges?
What is a Transportation Management System? | PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2022
While operating in a progressively complex logistics world, companies currently need all the help they can get to help them work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. In addition, customers are becoming increasingly demanding, and the need for more improved supply chain visibility continues to pose a challenge for companies. As a result, technology like Transportation Management Systems is now more critical than ever.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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.
Clinical Labs are Integrating Tecsys’ Elite™ Healthcare Software to Automate Inventory Management
Tecsys
JANUARY 11, 2022
Building on the most comprehensive supply chain execution platform in healthcare, Tecsys’ previously white-labelled… The post Clinical Labs are Integrating Tecsys’ Elite™ Healthcare Software to Automate Inventory Management appeared first on Tecsys.
How businesses can demonstrate their commitment to CSR with a more diverse & inclusive supply chain
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 14, 2022
By Shannon Kreps (pictured). Product Marketing Manager, Medius. The post How businesses can demonstrate their commitment to CSR with a more diverse & inclusive supply chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Watch: Higher Wages Aren’t Enough to Solve Labor Shortage
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 13, 2022
Pushing more money on people won't solve the labor shortage in the supply chain, says Amy David, clinical associate at Purdue University. Greater benefits and childcare are among the things needed to attract and retain workers.
The AI Impact On Recruiting Procedures!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Over the Next Half Decade! AI impact on recruiting article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Miller. Artificial intelligence has really helped various businesses streamline their processes. It takes out the human bias from procedures and makes them more efficient.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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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.
The Future of Pharmacy 2022: The Year of Supply Chain Transformation
Tecsys
JANUARY 11, 2022
Here are four factors that are driving the future of pharmacy and leaders to rethink drug supply management in 2022 and beyond. The post The Future of Pharmacy 2022: The Year of Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on Tecsys.
Is It Safe to Share 2022 Predictions for Manufacturing?
QAD
JANUARY 11, 2022
After the last two years, it’s no surprise that some might be hesitant to make predictions about the state of manufacturing, supply chains and digital transformation for the new year. But two of our senior experts wanted to weigh in by sharing their 2022 predictions in VMblog’s 14 th annual predictions series. QAD’s Director of Product Marketing Brent Dawkins recently shared his predictions about the increasing importance of tight relationships with suppliers , and QAD’s Chief Technology Officer
Berkshire Grey Helps E-Commerce Retailers Solve the $120 Billion Returns Problem
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 12, 2022
Berkshire Grey Inc., a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, introduced its Reverse Logistics solution to help retailers accelerate the resale of returned goods and improve labor utilization in the returns process.
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