Repl Group

AUGUST 22, 2019

Like the links in a necklace, supply chains are only as strong as each section. It takes just one weak connection for the chain to work less effectively or even to stop functioning. Correcting imperfections would be fairly straight forward if it weren’t for the pace of change that supply chains must accommodate. . Against a background of omnichannel user experience and an explosion in smartphone shopping, retailers must find new ways to perfect fulfilment and address pain points.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

by Ilyas Kucukcay The concept of a drone was not something we gave much thought too just a few years ago—except for the applications of the military-related operations, much less drones in supply chains as product delivery mechanisms. But now, the day-to-day use of drones is a reality as they are being used for many purposes, from consumer recreational use to media, and from industrial to institutional applications.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

You know that great feeling you get when you have an expert getting the job done? More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP).

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AIMMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Could self-organization make your supply chain more agile? . McKinsey estimates that roughly 14% of the global workforce will have to switch occupational categories by the year 2030. Addressing the skills gap to deal with the fast pace of automation and digitization is extremely important. But mastering technology alone will not drive the success of digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2019

On Thursday, yield curves inverted and the stock market tanked. An inverted yield curve signals a recession in 14 to 20 months. Companies need to prepare by developing more agile supply chains. Integrated business planning and supplier risk management are critical tools. The post How will the Looming Recession Impact Global Supply Chains? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

You know that great feeling you get when you have an expert getting the job done? More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP).

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2019

Our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure Team jerseys are on order! A big thank you to our Century Team Sponsors BluJay Solutions, C.H. Robinson, and Descartes Systems Group for your support! Our team members will be styling in these jerseys as they train for their upcoming rides in Sonoma, CA, Saratoga Springs, NY, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2019).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2019

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. When driving by a busy seaport, I’m always awed at the hulking towers of shipping containers stacked eight to ten high in the yards surrounding the terminals. Every ocean container full of goods has a starting point well before products become freight.

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River Logic

AUGUST 20, 2019

While most agree that adding a financial aspect enhances S&OP, there's often a completely different understanding about its importance. So, let's dig a bit deeper to understand the difference between S&OP and IBP. What Is S&OP? The first problem when trying to develop an understanding of S&OP is that the definitions vary widely. Rather than trying to argue which is right, it's perhaps best to go back to the beginning and understand the original ideas of the creators of the concep

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 23, 2019

Save millions on your SAP S/4HANA® migration while creating greater business value with business network technology As SAP pushes its. The post Why Re-Implement Your ERP When You Can Supass It for Less? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2019

Since we launched Indago back in March, we have conducted 19 weekly surveys on a wide range of supply chain and logistics topics. We send out a survey question every Monday, which takes our members 2-5 minutes to answer, and we send them the results every Friday. Here are the 19 questions we have asked. Read more Supplier Penalties for Missed Due Dates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2019

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 blog comes from MercuryGate. We recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the 81st Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Conference. Justin Sachs, director of operational excellence at Schneider Transportation Management was joined by MercuryGate’s Todd Bucher, vice president of fleet and carrier

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2019

The late Mohandas Karamchand (“Mahatma”) Gandhi, once stated, “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him.

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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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Kuebix

AUGUST 22, 2019

Subscription boxes are captivating the attention of consumers all over the globe. They satisfy almost every want and need imaginable (cheese, wine and beer, razors, clothes and makeup, etc.) in an innovative and entertaining way. Box subscribers typically pay a monthly fee for a box that is either ‘curated’ for them, meaning they have no […]. The post Subscription Boxes are Changing Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.

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Sourcemap

AUGUST 20, 2019

By Alexis Bateman and Leonardo Bonanni In this article, we offer some clarity on the meaning of supply chain transparency and guidelines to map and extend progress. The recommendations derive from the experience shared by dozens of companies up and down the supply chain across industries of all sizes over the last decade with MIT Sustainable Supply Chains, an initiative based at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics; Sourcemap, a provider of supply-chain-transparency solutions; and ong

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 23, 2019

Achieve Supply Chain Digitization Goals. UltraShip’s Nucleus Supply Chain Data Hub Ensures Easy, Accurate Data Flow Through the Logistics Portion of any Enterprise Supply Chain Tech Stack. The post What is the Nucleus Supply Chain Data Hub in UltraShipTMS appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2019

There is continued buzz about Industry 4.0 — the nickname adopted for the ongoing fourth industrial revolution. Anant Kale ( @anantkale ), Co-Founder and CEO of AppZen, explains, “The first industrial revolution mechanized production using steam power, the second gave us the assembly line for mass production, and the third industrial revolution gave us advanced automation using IT and electronics.

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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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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Christopher Tang. . We are facing an unprecedented food supply crisis. United Nations released a report in August 2019 warning that the world’s land and water resources are being exploited at “unprecedented rates” for many reasons. First, the world’s population is projected to grow from 7.5 billion in 2018 to over 9 billion by 2050, thanks to improved healthcare and medical services.

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Logility

AUGUST 20, 2019

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 23, 2019

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2019

There is no doubt that demand segmentation can help you bring clarity to demand planning and the overall supply chain planning process and lead to far superior results in terms of various supply chain metrics. At the core of segmentation is the understanding that one size will not fit all. Make Demand Segmentation Effective With The Use Of Exception Management was first posted on August 22, 2019 at 11:23 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal

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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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CHAINalytics

AUGUST 21, 2019

A recent project of mine in the New York City metro area highlighted a cost driver with an unexpected material impact on the accuracy of private fleet modeling: tolls. It’s a factor that’s frequently overlooked for strategic network planning, but it can and does make a difference in certain situations. My colleague, Jeff Zoroya, recently … The post The Toll of Your Private Fleet on Network Modeling appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Pivot88

AUGUST 19, 2019

Historically, the apparel industry’s success has always relied on a combination of design and physics. Data has never really been a part of that equation. But the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has opened up a lot of new opportunities for fashion supply chains. Digital supply chains help drive improvements to traditional supply chains by developing and implementing advanced digital technologies like IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, etc.

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EMERGE App

AUGUST 22, 2019

Not Another List of Inventory Management Techniques. I want to start by saying that this is not an exhaustive list of all the possible inventory management techniques available for all industries. Rather, it’s a carefully curated list of inventory management techniques that work for our wholesale and distribution customers around the world. So you won’t find a customary listing of the Last-In, First-Out method.

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Dragon Innovation

AUGUST 23, 2019

Designing and manufacturing a product should never be a business of gambling. You might be betting on new technology, new recruits or even new markets, but anything you do is only gambling if you don’t know what you are doing. Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best seller “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” opines that “being an intelligent and successful businessman is not something that’s taught at school, it is something that you become by learning.

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TradeGecko

AUGUST 21, 2019

Many small businesses choose to start selling on Amazon Seller Central because it boasts a wraparound solution for eCommerce and supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 3 Most Common Freight Forwarding Scams (and How to Avoid Them)! Article, and permission to publish here, provided by Aaron Anderson at JW Surety Bonds. The transportation industry has seen a rapid influx of interest and growth over the last several years, and this includes the professionals who work as intermediaries between shippers and carriers.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 21, 2019

Product labelling can be a complex process. Manufacturers today are faced with a range of evolving requirements that complicate this process and leave many businesses merely accepting this process as the cost of doing business. But it certainly doesn’t need to be. Product labelling can make a huge difference if properly implemented, increasing efficiency and accuracy to create a competitive edge.

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