Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

For the past six years, I have spent my labor day weekend preparing for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Next week, I will welcome over 100 participants to the annual event. The event is designed to Imagine Supply Chain 2030. The format of the conference is different than most. There are no vendor booths or paid speaking engagements. I handpick each of the speakers and work with industry leaders to develop content.

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Clear Spider

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The school bells are ringing and the beginning of a brand new school year is starting. By now, everyone has completed all, if not most, of their back to school shopping. Over the past couple weeks we have all see the advertisements for the newest clothes, backpacks, laptops, and school supplies. We have chosen to […]. The post The Back-To-School Shopping Season: The Future of Retail appeared first on [link].

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The youngest members of the generation known as Baby Boomers are approaching retirement age. If companies allow Baby Boomers’ years of expertise to walk out the door without capturing it, they are losing a valuable asset. Rebecca Brinkley, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Gear Manufacturers Association, writes, “As the last of the baby boomers round their way up to 60, companies are slowly realizing that their retiring leadership is leaving gaps in intelligenc

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

by Alison Crawford. I’ll admit it, I am a not a great golfer. Even though I can now drive the ball well, two years ago I could barely make contact. Like every golfer, my short game needs work and more often than not I’m happy to just get the ball on the green, never mind close to the pin. If I actually manage to sink a putt there may or may not be some enthusiastic dancing on the green much to the embarrassment of the rest of my foursome.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Supply chain leaders and managers have a mountain of responsibilities and oversee vast enterprises. Timeliness, speed, and order accuracy are some of the most in-demand aspects of today’s omnichannel world, but significant challenges still exist with inventory visibility. Failure to overcome these challenges will lead to additional problems throughout the supply chain, resulting in poor.read More.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In the past, articles about blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology primarily focused on cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin. Increasingly, however, articles about blockchain technology focus on how it can help improve supply chain operations. Today’s supply chains are mindbogglingly complex and blockchain has the potential to address some of that complexity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

[00:52] Tell us a little bit about you and your company. I am a John Golob, Founder and CMO of Winmore. We are based in San Francisco. Winmore is bid and tender collaboration software for freight forwarders and brokers, providing visibility, efficiency, and process automation that helps our LSP customers lower costs and win more of the right bids. [01:26] Tell us a little bit about your background.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Hurricane season always brings the risk of massive disruptions – not just to supply chains, but to people’s lives and well-being.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

In today’s global village, the demand for distribution services is escalating rapidly due to the increasing complexity of supply chain operations, the expanding e-commerce, and retail sectors, and a pressing need to deliver swiftly and enhance the customer experience. The customer remains king for now. Emerging trends such as technological innovation and automation of processes are requiring […].

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Kuebix

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane this past Sunday, it left devastation in its wake. The storm brought with it high winds and extreme flood waters that would rip off roofs and ruin houses. Adding to the destructive nature of the storm was its slow movement up the coast. Instead […]. The post Hurricane Dorian Threatens Supply Chains Needed for Recovery appeared first on Kuebix.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

AI has the potential to create $1.4T to $2.6T of value in marketing and sales across the world’s businesses, and $1.2T to $2T in supply-chain management and manufacturing. By 2021, 20% of leading manufacturers will rely on embedded intelligence, using AI, IoT, and blockchain applications to automate processes and increase execution times by up to 25% according to IDC.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Scientific and system-driven Inventory Projection facilitates a quick decision-making process and enables a prompt analysis of alternative what-if scenarios. The following are the top 7 benefits of system driven inventory projection. Top 7 Benefits of System driven Inventory Projections was first posted on September 5, 2019 at 10:26 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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AFFLINK

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Two-day, one-day, and same-day shipping—it's becoming a trend. How can you match customer expectations when they keep rising? Direct to consumer brands need to be able to provide reliable, fast shipping to their customers, and that means taking a deep look at their supply chain practices. Here's what you need to know. Consumer Expectations Continue to Rise.

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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

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As part of my role at QAD I have the great honor of being part of the core advanced technology team. I am often engaged with discussions around emerging technologies and most recently I was asked if a particular technology “was in its infancy?” I have heard this question before but for some reason the literal analogy of an infant struck a nerve for the first time.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Every successful business manager knows the importance of tracking metrics and KPIs like sales, expenditure, cash flow and sales patterns. In the same way, business owners should be tracking the extent to which every order is fulfilled accurately and on time. Failing to do so can have dire consequences for customer satisfaction and the success of the company overall.

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Savi

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Savi’s tagline is “The Value of Knowing”. As Hurricane Dorian bears down on the ports of Florida and potentially others up the East Coast, knowing where your shipments are in relation to the storm is pretty important. All vessel movements in the region are expected to come to a halt as Dorian bears down on the southeastern US. Current forecasts have the storm making landfall along the east coast of Florida Monday morning, potentially as a category 4 hurricane.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The post Sales & Operations Execution: Bridging tactical S&OP and operational execution appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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

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KEPLER Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Outsourcing strategic processes can bring more added value to secure performance and enable internal resources to focus on the big picture. When it comes to new supplier identification, negotiation or strategic sourcing process, many of our clients need to increase the level of expertise and empowerment without adding headcount. By outsourcing these processes to a dedicated team, the client can also focus on what is most important to its business – whether it’s innovation, restructuring, or rea

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Ensuring your business has enough stock on hand is a juggling act. Most businesses store inventory to ensure they have enough to meet a surge in customer demand. However, they run the risk of tying up capital in excess inventory. A better solution is to focus on reducing the lead time in your supply chain. Understanding lead times allow you to quickly respond to dynamic market changes, lessen the impact of quality issues and more.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. “Fish are friends, not food.”. Bruce, a great white shark, and his two shark friends gather alongside Dory and Marlin, taking a sacred oath, swearing off eating fish.

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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.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Software application and engineering specialist Red Ledge is joining forces at IMHX 2019 with the company’s new majority shareholder Böwe Systec to launch the latest range of Red Ledge manufacturing and logistics (M&L) automation systems.

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Vanguard Software

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Depending on the categorization of your inventory (cycle stock or safety stock), the approach to coordinating and optimizing inventory levels is unique.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If you are considering new tools for your procurement team to manage procurement and supply chain functions, this assessment should be a good starting point. Over the Labor Day weekend, I was finally tackling some home maintenance projects I had been avoiding. One thing I realized is that the tools I take for granted do make the tasks far more efficient.

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EcoVadis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Data from this year’s Sustainable Procurement Barometer shows there’s a clear ROI for moving along the sustainable procurement maturity curve. . Sustainable procurement leaders – companies that met a range of criteria signifying maturity of their sustainable procurement programs — realized markedly more business benefits than non-leaders, specifically in risk mitigation (88 vs. 55 percent), cost savings (35 vs. 30 percent), improved procurement metrics (53 vs. 22 percent) and innovation (

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Maine Pointe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Maine Pointe’s private equity executives, Mark McTigue, EVP North America, Joseph Esteves, VP North America and Jamie Loder, VP Europe, ask whether, in an increasingly volatile global market, there is ever a wrong time to invest in supply chain and operational improvement.

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Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Is the latest technology enabling some mid-market companies to leapfrog supply chain planning (SCP) stages of maturity? The evidence suggests that it is.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

We have fantastically accurate information available quickly about all sorts of things in the supply chain — but these nodes of data-gathering are like narrowly-focused spotlights on an otherwise dark stage.

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