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Supply Chain Technology Integration: Making the New Technology & Legacy Systems’ Marriage Last

GlobalTranz

The decision to bring new technology into your existing warehouse operation should not be taken lightly. Modern technology enables a whole new level of collaboration , efficiency and better operations. However, simply wiping out your existing systems, which can represent millions of dollars in past investments, is not the answer. Your organization should invest in and manage supply chain technology integration, making the most out of your existing technology and new investments these steps. .

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Inventory Can Be Scary

ToolsGroup

“Your inventory problem is scary because you’re selling out before you can make new items to meet demand”. That’s what Robert Herjavec from the TV show Shark Tank said to an aspiring clothing retailer after their pitch in Season 8. Many retailers agree that inventory can be scary. Why? Look at the recent performance of retailers J. Jill , Nike and H&M who missed sales projections, upset customers with out-of-stocks, and had to clear excess inventory through deep discounting.

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Weather Disasters Usher in New Era of Supply Chain Risk Management

Enterra Insights

As the United States continues to recover from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it seems unnecessary to warn supply chain risk … Continued. The post Weather Disasters Usher in New Era of Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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8 Factors Shaping Warehouse Design

NFI Industries

As consumers increasingly turn to e-commerce to purchase goods and new technology such as automation becomes available, warehousing design will need to continue evolving to keep pace and accommodate these trends. Understanding the key components in design lays the foundation for an optimized operation that delivers results. With many elements to consider in distribution center.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

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.

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Disaster Logistics: The Nature of Disaster Recovery Planning

GlobalTranz

Hurricane Irma caused plenty of damage, that much is true, but it’s nothing compared to what she would have done to the southeastern coast of the United States if she had hit with full force. Luckily, she slowed from a Category 5 down to a 3 or 2 before hitting the bulk of land in her path. Puerto Rico and the islands, unfortunately, were not so fortuitous.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 3, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My car crossed the 90,000 mile mark this week, which means something (or everything) will soon start to break down, like how I started needing reading glasses when I crossed the 45 year old mark. I’m bringing the car into the shop this morning for some proactive maintenance (translation: I’ll pay some money now to hopefully avoid paying a whole lot more money later).

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Singles’ Day: Are You Ready?

Enterra Insights

Last year, Alibaba Group reported Singles’ Day sales “totaled $17.8 billion of gross merchandise volume across Alibaba’s China and international … Continued. The post Singles’ Day: Are You Ready? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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How An Industrial Computer Workstation Can Improve Industrial Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

A lot hinges on your industrial supply chain operating smoothly, not least the survival of your business. However, computer downtime constantly threatens to derail supply chains all over the world. How then can the humble Industrial Computer Workstation serve to safeguard your supply chain? Computers of yesteryear would quickly succumb to dust and heat damage, rendering them useless, while severely disrupting industrial supply chains.

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Warehouse of the Future: The Adoption of Technology within the Distribution Center – Part 2 of 3

BlueYonder

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. In part 2 of this 3-part series, which is based around The Warehouse of the Future report, we’re going to take a deeper dive into the adoption of technology within the distribution center (DC), how technological innovation processes in DCs are poised to change over the next few years and the path and obstacles to automated DCs.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

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.

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Supply Chain Risk and My Online Order

Talking Logistics

The other day I ordered some new cologne from a website I had used only once before. I received the order confirmation that they had accepted the order and I have been awaiting shipment updates ever since. They have not charged my credit card yet, so I wonder if I will receive my order or if it will arrive later than I requested. This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain?

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Halloween 2017

Enterra Insights

Some people (even some communities) take Halloween very seriously. “Halloween has become a destination holiday,” writes Anne Marie Chaker (@AnneMarieChaker). … Continued. The post Halloween 2017 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Out-of-Stock, Overstock, & Returns | The $1.75 Trillion Dollar Loss That Won't Go Away

Oracle SCM

Diego Pantoja Navajas , VP WMS Development. Maybe it’s the fact that high season is about to begin – but I get the same thoughts every year around this time. What are businesses planning to do to manage losses this year? It's an issue that raises its head annually – and it’s not a pretty sight. Two years ago it was reported by CNBC that the inability to efficiently manage inventory cost retailers $1.75 trillion dollars.

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Trust, But Verify

Supply Chain Shaman

When I joined the world of software as a business analyst from manufacturing, I was naive. How so? I never fathomed the amount of money that commissioned software sales personnel make selling software. This high level of compensation drives extreme behavior. In the selection of software, where the rubber meets the road, the sale of software often becomes a brutal and competitive battle.

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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

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A New Approach to Supply Chain Planning

Talking Logistics

Allison Fowler, Senior Director of Planning at LLamasoft discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: When it comes to supply chain planning, what are some of the challenges or limitations companies are coming up against today? How are they currently addressing those challenges? Is the line between supply chain planning and supply chain design starting to blur at the companies you work with today?

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The Consumer is Boss on the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Sam Walton once stated, “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from … Continued. The post The Consumer is Boss on the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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10 Benefits of Choosing Logistics as Your Major in College

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Chris Richardson who discusses why choosing logistics as your major is a good idea. Logistics. This is an omnipresent term when people are suggesting careers for you. “You don’t know what profession to choose? Why don’t you consider logistics?”. It’s a rewarding profession, that’s for sure. But, what is logistics , really?

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The dawn of a new manufacturing value stream

DELMIA Quintiq

Companies that change the way they operate from traditional linear manufacturing to a more natural-based process have a great future. When they can respond to demands of their customers on one side and their suppliers on the other, they can shape a new value stream. “How?” you ask. Well, it’s already begun. Companies have invested significantly in IT, but mainly for their transaction systems.

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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

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In Case You Missed It: Best Industry Articles and Insights this Month

ModusLink Corporation

Having trouble keeping up with the latest supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce industry news? Below, you’ll find the top articles and trends from October covering various sections of these rapidly changing industries. Earlier in October, Walmart announced it will be launching a new in-store return process for online purchases, integrating its mobile app with […].

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Achieving the Integrated Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network

Guest post from Ned Blinick of 3rdwave. The integrated global supply chain exists when activities between all supply chain partners are seamlessly coordinated to achieve the optimal results for all its participants. These partners are executives, managers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, carriers, 3PLs, warehouses, government agencies, financial institutions, etc.

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Interview Why Mindset and Behaviours Matter for S&OP and Supply Chain

Supply Chain Trend

Recently I got interviewed for the Kinaxis supply chain blog. You can listen to the audio below or read the (not always accurate) transcript here. It is my mission to get effective mindset and behaviours on the agenda of CEO’s and S&OP is a great vehicle to support and implement this. The beauty of some behaviours is that they’re not just good for performance and team effectiveness, but also for employee well-being and life satisfaction.

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CHAINalytics - Untitled Article

CHAINalytics

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – October 31, 2017 – JAGGAER, a leader in indirect and direct Source-to-Pay (S2P) spend management solutions, and Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics, and market intelligence, today announce their partnership to transform the logistics process for their collective transportation customers and clients as part of JAGGAER’s Select Partner Program.

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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.

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5 Tried and True Supply Chain Optimization Methods That Still Work

AFFLINK

Technology and innovations play an undeniable role when it comes to supply chain efficiency, but that doesn't mean there's no room for the "old ways" in your current workflow. In fact, there are a number of practices that have aged very well in the face of new technology - enough so that they're still indispensable amid warehouses full of IoT-enabled devices.

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Cost to Serve – 10% of your Orders Might be Making a Loss

Logistics Bureau

How to Boost Profits using your Supply Chain. Rob O’Byrne explains why understanding your Supply Chain cost to serve is so essential. And how up to 10% of your products and customers might be loss makers, without you even realising. Some more Cost to Serve related resources for you: Video – Cost to Serve Explained in 2 Minutes. [link]. Cost to Serve Guide – Part 1 [link].

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IIoT Success! 3 Ways the IIoT is Already Impacting the Supply Chain

RFgen

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a more mainstream technology as more organizations look for low-hanging fruit where they can deploy sensors, monitoring devices and other connected solutions to improve operations. The supply chain is ripe with opportunities for IIoT deployment, but where do businesses need to go as they look for chances to turn strategic technology investments into a revenue opportunity?

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Designing with Care: Four Factors of Humanitarian Relief Distribution

CHAINalytics

By Sean Delaney | Manager, Supply Chain Operations | Chainalytics | Our collective conscience in recent months has been fraught by the news of natural disasters hitting the US and our neighboring country of Mexico. Providing swift relief to those in need, in the form of aid and donations, is of utmost importance. From a … The post Designing with Care: Four Factors of Humanitarian Relief Distribution appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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JDA Labs Holds Meetup on Data Science and Technologies for Innovative Decision Making

BlueYonder

JDA Labs recently held a meetup on Optimization Algorithms and Graph Databases: Tools for Better Decision Making. It was an evening based around data science and technologies for innovative decision making. A Mathematical Approach to Optimal Inventory Decisions. The first topic presented a mathematical approach to make optimal inventory decisions: Inventory management, a new look on a common problem.

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Mexico Logistics: Manufacturing in Mexico, Distribution in the U.S.

West Coast and California Logistics

For many companies, Mexico has long been an ideal manufacturing location due to lower costs and close proximity to American consumers. What has often been less than ideal, however, is the distribution of those finished goods after they leave the plant. Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns.

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IIoT Success! 3 Ways the IIoT is Already Impacting the Supply Chain

RFgen

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a more mainstream technology as more organizations look for low-hanging fruit where they can deploy sensors, monitoring devices and other connected solutions to improve operations. The supply chain is ripe with opportunities for IIoT deployment, but where do businesses need to go as they look for chances to turn strategic technology investments into a revenue opportunity?