GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Last Thursday, UPS announced its plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks supplied by the Workhorse Group. What increased UPS’s willingness to invest in these vans is innovative “smart charging” software that has implications for last mile routing. There are other interesting developments in last mile routing as well. The post What’s New in Last Mile Routing?
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SCM Research
MARCH 1, 2018
Are business success and sustainability contradictory? A new whitepaper by Schmidpeter & Bungard, sponsored by DHL, is rather optimistic and argues that both goals can instead be mutually beneficial. The paper is titled Unlock the True Value of Your Supply Chain: Business Success through Sustainable Supply Chain Management. The authors states: “Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) can help drive positive business change by helping companies save costs, strengthen ‘license to oper
Kinaxis
MARCH 2, 2018
by Alexa Cheater. It’s the entire company—from planners to executives and everyone in between. Effective, efficient sales and operations planning (S&OP) means you can respond to changes faster, spot opportunities earlier and better align your organization around a common set of goals. But the benefits of S&OP extend beyond that—they help to simplify the day-to-day work of nearly everyone in your company.
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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.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 1, 2018
In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. For many reasons, that transformation did not happen and RFID was put on the industry’s back-burner. More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from those systems seems, and decreased costs, RFID is resurrecting as a solution for increasing supply chain management (SCM), visibility into processes, and r
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The Network Effect
MARCH 2, 2018
There is a lot of buzz around the supply chain industry with new technologies and trends disrupting the industry. With. The post 3 Trends Supply Chain Trends to Consider in 2018 appeared first on The Network Effect.
Elementum
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
Even in the age of digitization, technology is not a silver bullet; modern supply chains remain highly dependent on human relationships in order to stay moving. As globalization unfolds at a breakneck speed and consumer expectations evolve accordingly, value chains are becoming exponentially more complex, with higher levels of outsourcing than ever before.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The e-commerce market is expanding. E-commerce passed $2 trillion in 2017, reports John D. Schultz of Logistics Management with sales expected to surpass $3.2 trillion by 2020. Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Amazon has already taken extensive steps to establish itself as a leader in full truckload, less than truckload, multimodal, small package and last-mile delivery services.
Arkieva
MARCH 2, 2018
An open order is defined as an order placed by the customer which is under process and is yet to be fulfilled by the supplier. For effective analysis, open order data needs to be recorded daily in an ERP system. A minimum of twelve to eighteen months of open order history is required for your sales forecasting analysis and fine-tuning process. A shorter period could render unreliable and skew the results of your data analysis.
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.
ModusLink Corporation
MARCH 1, 2018
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics buzzed with competitive spirit and international fellowship this year, fueling each country’s fiery national pride for the next two years. Similar to how the Olympics bring the world together through competition, brands are driven to grow internationally, bringing their products to the world to compete with other brands.
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Why are mature companies so interested in start-ups lately? Large organizations are seeing the arrival of start-ups rapidly changing the world around them, while they themselves have become too big and bureaucratic to act quickly. That’s why traditional companies are looking at how start-ups think and function. Companies that want to innovate will have already read the 2011 bestseller called The Lean Start-up by Eric Ries.
NFI Industries
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
It seems that each day the world is transforming into a more digitally focused landscape, with the continued rise of e-commerce greatly affecting how companies reach their customers. As a result, a lot has changed in the movie industry. What started with video cassette tapes being played in a VCR has now evolved to simply. Read More.
TMC
MARCH 1, 2018
Everybody is talking about the digital transformation of supply chains. “Digitalization” is much more than a buzzword—it’s a very real shift in supply chain management, and the evidence supporting the critical nature of digital transformation is mounting. With the technology available, there’s great potential to use it to improve supply chains. How do digital supply chains improve businesses?
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
CHAINalytics
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Atlanta, GA (February 26, 2018) – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, today announced that Nancy Matchey, Sara Curtis and Patrick Boyle have been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as 2018 Pros to Know, a listing of top supply chain industry professionals.
Elementum
MARCH 1, 2018
Augmented reality, also known simply as AR, is the usage of technology to superimpose computer-generated sensory input like sound, videos, and images, over a person's real-world view. AR applications can help enhance skills, provide real-time data, and offer additional features to help us with everyday activities — all through simple touch or voice commands.
E2open
MARCH 1, 2018
What the OTIF Mandate Means for Walmart – and What it Means for You (Part 2). brooke. Thursday 1 March 2018. Mohit Dubey, Senior Director, Product Marketing, E2open. Part 1 of this blog focused on Walmart’s® motivations for introducing the on-time, in-full (OTIF) mandate, but how does that affect your organization? The pace of change faced by Walmart, and in turn its suppliers, is only going to quicken.
Oracle SCM
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s biggest and most renowned mobile industry event solely focused on everything mobile - mobile devices, mobile network infrastructure, and mobile technology. Its prominence has compelled world brands to hold their global launch of flagship products here, including the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+.
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
Arkieva
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
In an ideal world, demand and supply would be steady and predictable, resulting in optimal capacity utilization and no back orders or missed customer orders. However, in the actual supply chain world variations in actual sales vs. projected sales result in lower forecast accuracy, and either overstocking or stock out situations. How to Adjust Your Planning to Meet Changing Sales Patterns was first posted on February 26, 2018 at 8:20 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use
EcoVadis
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The complexity of the electronics supply chain leads to a variety of sustainability issues, including unfair labor practices, presence of harmful chemicals and conflict minerals. Despite a push for sustainability from a few multinational electronics corporations – including Apple, Intel and Nokia – but it has been difficult to make enduring progress in eliminating dangerous practices in the supply chain.
E2open
MARCH 1, 2018
What the OTIF Mandate Means for Walmart – and What it Means for You (Part 2). brooke. Thursday 1 March 2018. Mohit Dubey, Senior Director, Product Marketing, E2open. Part 1 of this blog focused on Walmart’s® motivations for introducing the on-time, in-full (OTIF) mandate, but how does that affect your organization? The pace of change faced by Walmart, and in turn its suppliers, is only going to quicken.
TMC
MARCH 1, 2018
Everybody is talking about the digital transformation of supply chains. “Digitalization” is much more than a buzzword—it’s a very real shift in supply chain management, and the evidence supporting the critical nature of digital transformation is mounting. With the technology available, there’s great potential to use it to improve supply chains. How do digital supply chains improve businesses?
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.
SupplyShift
MARCH 1, 2018
As corporate priorities evolve , large enterprises have realized that supply chain transparency is not only a critical aspect of brand image, but is also of paramount importance for the bottom line. However, achieving transparency at first appears to be a daunting task, as most companies have little to no visibility of their supply chains beyond their direct suppliers.
RFgen
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Companies can’t afford to skimp on their warehouse budgets. Doing so can set organizations up for systemic problems that create added costs and potential losses over time. The blending of our digital and physical lifestyles is creating a rapid uptick of demand in the warehouse space. E-commerce organizations are diversifying and expanding their warehouse footprints to keep up with new requirements, and manufacturers are refining their processes to accelerate operations and improve efficien
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
BluJay Solutions, provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world's first Global Trade Network, has announced that Exide Technologies has implemented its Transportation Management software.
EcoVadis
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
While supply chain risks continue to proliferate across industries, sustainable product categories are becoming a strategic growth area for many. A study by the World Economic Forum demonstrated that businesses that apply sustainable practices reduce supply chain costs by 9-16 percent and increase brand value by 5-20 percent. Meanwhile, a recent report by Unilever showed that its Sustainable Living Brands grew over 50 percent faster than the rest of the business.
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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.
CHAINalytics
MARCH 2, 2018
Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers. The Chainalytics Ocean Buying Group, in partnership with Drewry, will provide participating Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) with enhanced purchasing power, service monitoring and cost … The post Chainalytics and Drewry partner to create Ocean Buying Group for small and mediu
RFgen
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Companies can’t afford to skimp on their warehouse budgets. Doing so can set organizations up for systemic problems that create added costs and potential losses over time. The blending of our digital and physical lifestyles is creating a rapid uptick of demand in the warehouse space. E-commerce organizations are diversifying and expanding their warehouse footprints to keep up with new requirements, and manufacturers are refining their processes to accelerate operations and improve efficien
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The news that cargo thefts at unsecured locations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region accounted for 173 or 85.1 percent of incidents reported in November 2017, is further evidence of the need for diligence in supply chain security, says international freight forwarding and logistics company, U-Freight.
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