DynaSys
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Supply Chain Organizations Concerns in a Post-Pandemic World. Part Three and final part of our article series. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain. Discover Part Two The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain if you missed them. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain.
Accelogix
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Seth Patin, CEO of Accelogix, explains why we need a better warehouse automation paradigm that allows companies to automate people and product movements on a flexible software-defined platform rather than a traditional fixed one. By: Seth Patin, Founder & CEO at Accelogix. Warehouse automation as we know it is a walking zombie – an aging paradigm of the initial shift from pallet to case and each based product movements.
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IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
By James Hyde (pictured). CEO of James and James Fulfilment. The post Pandemic drives permanent shift in consumer behaviour appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Markus Schmidt, President of Swisslog Americas , about warehousing in today’s environment of rapid and often unpredictable change. The coronavirus pandemic exerted widespread impact on order fulfillment operations. But even prior to the pandemic, warehousing and fulfillment were evolving rapidly due to a number of factors, most notably the transition to direct-to-consumer fulfillment.
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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.
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
One of the key lessons learned from 2020 is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines when it comes to investing in technology and digital transformation. This is not only true for manufacturers and retailers, but for logistics service providers (LSPs) too. How is technology helping logistics service providers meet the. Read more Technology Trends in 2021 and Beyond.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
E rkan Cerito?lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101. A101 is the fifth fastest growing retail company in the world. Their convenience stores – whose average footprint is 250 square meters – offer everyday low prices; customers don’t have to pay a premium for convenience. This has proven to be a successful strategy for Lidl and Aldi as well.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Putting Supply Chains on Autopilot with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch discuss putting supply chains on autopilot. Ali is a theory of constraints (TOC) practitioner who founded a company to help supply chains to improve throughput. About Ali Raza. Ali Raza is the Founder and CEO of Throughput, Inc., an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
According to CNN , the first Nor’Easter of the season will bring 18-24 inches of snow to the East coast and bring along gusty winds and coastal flooding with the potential for power outages. In anticipation to the storm, New Jersey’s governor has declared a state of emergency. During intense bands of the storm, residents can expect visibility to drop to zero, and areas may experience rare instances of thundersnow.
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AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Many SKUs sneak onto FMCG price lists when nobody is looking and this is far from facilitating constructive market development. Sales & Marketing colleagues prefer new launches to provide lengthy lists of SKUs; different fragrances, different sizes, different colours, different shapes, different claims etc. How many shelf facings do they want – as many as possible - and how many does the company really need?
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
What is Mass Personalization? Personalization is formally defined as “the act of tailoring a product or service based on what customers desire.” Most companies that incorporate personalization have a base product that shoppers can customize as they’re checking out. Manufacturers are able to produce large quantities of the base product and only add personalizations when […].
Arkieva
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
An earlier Sudoku blog recognizing Puzzle Day, provided an overview of solving Sudoku using MILP optimization and mentions these methods are helpful to find solutions in supply or central planning. This blog elaborates on “binary variables” which is the connecting technology between Sudoku and Supply Chain Management (SCM). Sudoku and SCM – the Binary Connection – a Path to Smarter Solutions was first posted on February 2, 2021 at 2:22 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva "
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
SCM Research
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
A new World Economic Forum report, entitled Net-Zero Challenge: The Supply Chain Opportunity and co-authored with Boston Consulting Group, showcases “the opportunity that all companies have for huge climate impact through action to decarbonize global supply chains”. This report argues that addressing supply-chain emissions enables many companies to impact “a volume of emissions several times higher than they could if they were to focus on decarbonizing their own direct operations and power consu
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
For a century or more, the United States has been known as one of the most innovative countries on Earth. Mir Sadat ( @Dr_Sadat_USN ), a former National Security Council Policy Director, observes, “From health care to finance, education to navigating space, agriculture to climate research, and from Hollywood to the Pentagon, innovation has been America’s lifeblood.”[1] Many pundits now believe America’s innovation engine is sputtering and is in need of tune-up.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The post Steps Government Can Take To Bring Resiliency to Their Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The post The Future of Temperature Controlled Logistics appeared first on The Network Effect.
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
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Stacy Scott, managing director of the Cyber Risk Practice of Kroll, Inc., explains where vaccine supply chains are most vulnerable to cyber attack, and what steps must be taken to protect them.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
In a volatile world characterized by rapidly changing technology, caution is often justified. Many analysts believe, however, that time for caution has passed when it comes to digital supply chain transformation. Nevertheless, “wait and see” seems to be the position of many supply chain professionals. Morgan Swink, a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Neeley Business School of Management at Texas Christian University, and Nada Sanders ( @nadasanders ), a Distinguished Profes
ivalua
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Table ronde : La vision des CPOs pour propager l’innovation au sein de l’entreprise. Le principal obstacle à l’innovation est… le succès ! Les contraintes et les crises incitent à l’innovation ! La crise COVID en remettant en question l’avantage concurrentiel des entreprises, la solidité et résilience de leur Supply Chain, leurs relations avec leurs clients et leurs fournisseurs… s’avère être un formidable accélérateur d’innovations.
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
As another tumultuous year looms, supply chain and logistics teams are seeking ways to build robust transportation budgets that better position their businesses to adapt to more pandemic headwinds. .
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 Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Blame the glitches in rolling out COVID-19 vaccines on any number of factors, but is there a quick solution to the obstacles encountered on the distribution end?
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Like workers in the healthcare industry, workers in the food industry have served heroically on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic in order to meet the needs of the rest of us. Kari Hensien, President of RizePoint, observes, “The food industry has learned a lot this year — more than it bargained for. Specifically, COVID-19 has taught us some important lessons about modernizing quality, safety and vendor management.”[1] This is true across the entire spectrum of the foo
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
By Maryah Merchant (pictured). Product Marketing Manager, Tecsys. The post How to Protect Your B2B Distribution Turf Against Amazon Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
CHAINalytics
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
E-commerce bringing in more business is a good thing—until it isn’t. To prevent your production lines from going down from too little maintenance or your employees burning out from too much overtime, you need a plan to bring more capacity online without breaking the budget. Recently, a client approached us with a request to review … The post Improving Plant Operations With Simulation: Finding More Factory Inside Your Factory appeared first on Chainalytics.
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Risk management is mandatory for any company that seeks to ensure continuity and achieve long-term success.
QAD
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic caused major disruption globally and across industries in 2020. Supply chain interruptions led to manufacturing production shutdowns for many automotive suppliers, as they did for Fraco S.A. The company, based in Bogotá, Colombia, is a global manufacturer and distributor of gaskets and retainers for gasoline and diesel motors, with operations and customers worldwide. .
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
By Simon Bennett (pictured). CTO EMEA at Rackspace Technology. The post Why it’s time to take a chance on change appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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