All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

From 80’s gaming controls to Polaroid cameras, retro is all the rage.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TMS solutions and associated logistics IT tools are a critical part of any successful volume shipper’s supply chain risk management plan. Hurricane Florence is presently testing the mettle of the logistics management technologies used by shippers at the epicenter of natural disaster recovery – food/beverage shippers, building materials shippers, energy shippers and others.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

*This post was originally published June 2015; it was updated September 2018*. In today’s competitive business environment, getting the correct products to the right place at the right time via the most cost-effective manner is paramount for your business’ success. To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Artificial Intelligence is already enhancing our lives as consumers, now it is picking up momentum in supply chain management and. The post 6 Ways AI is Impacting the Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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.

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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The notion of reverse logistics isn’t new, of course. The function has been around since the Phoenicians began shipping amphorae of wine to Rome in 1,500 BC. Processes have moved on since then but reverse logistics is the conundrum that every company will face at one time or another and how it deals with this issue will determine whether it is an opportunity or threat to the business.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

There is a process that should be part of both your demand planning and your sales and operations planning. The concept is simple – how do you find the critical few forecasts that require attention, so that planner brainpower is expended on making a difference and not hunting for a place to make a difference? I have heard this process called a “Forecast Reality Check” and a “Forecast Reasonability Check” Just to be difficult, I’ll call it a Quantitative Sanity

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

You know who gives valuable product away for free at the beginning of a relationship? Drug dealers and app developers working in basements and garages. “First one’s free kid” and then, once the hooks are in, the customer must pay to keep building on the early, easily captured gains. The “high” experienced capturing the low-hanging fruit of first-time process automation quickly gives way to the frustration of needing more to achieve the same baseline result.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Goals and Motivations. 3. Financials. 7. Skills. 9. Summary Table. 4. Regulations. 5. Risks. 6. Processes. 8. Ethics. 1 Introduction. This article looks at some of the key differences between For Profit (FP) and Not for Profit organisations (NfP). Looking at the fundamental differences between the organisations in context of those things that could influence supplier selection.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

How a Network can be Your Best Defense in the Face of Mother Nature’s Fury Hurricane Florence is currently bearing. The post Supply Chain Resilience: Surviving Hurricanes, Typhoons, Flooding and Heat Waves appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

We all know how delays in any part of the supply chain can cause significant problems and incur additional delays among the rest of the supply chain. One thing that is often overlooked but plays a major role in keeping the supply chain from crumbling down is maintenance management. In one way or another, you can connect maintenance activities with every stop in your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In Part 3 I explored the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries). In this final Part 4 , I’ll explore what the 3-D Cycle looks like in terms of specific examples and architecture.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

SupplyChainBrain’s Annual List of Leading Supply Chain Providers Includes UltraShipTMS Again. Fair Lawn, NJ – September 19, 2018 – UltraShipTMS continues to be recognized by major supply chain and logistics industry media for being an innovative leader in the development and delivery of leading transportation logistics technologies. Yet again, UltraShipTMS makes the SupplyChainBrain’s list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners in 2018 and will appear in the 2018 October issue of the well-known mag

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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Time and again, software buyers make purchasing decisions based on features offered, but often overlook how data will be integrated only to find out that it won’t be easy. However, there is a way to avoid this headache. Learn why modern enterprises are making data integration a priority instead of an afterthought.

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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Metrics are a way to measure performance; and, in turn, communicate that information to key executives in the company. Their value is how supply chain management is supporting the direction and strategy of the business. It is important that they present a strategic and tactical understanding of what is happening and how well it is happening. KPIs (key performance indicators) must be measurable.

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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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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The world is in the early stages of a global supply chain revolution. The Amazon Effect. The Internet of Things. Platform Businesses. The new supply chain will grow beyond omnichannel. It will cross into other industries and markets and will incorporate supply chains of products, information, and finance. All the elements of the New Supply Chain tie together.

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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Most supply chain professionals do not completely understand the disruption and upgrades that autonomous vehicles, specifically what I call robot trucks, will create. Most cannot get past the pitfalls and possible barriers to robot trucks. I define robot trucks with a much broader perspective. I include trucks of all sizes and even internal plant material handling equipment like fork-lifts and automatic guided vehicles (AVGs).

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Supply Chain Minded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As a warehouse manager, you would understand that handling warehouse operations are a massive task. One small mistake may affect the efficiency and productivity of the warehouse. You must continually implement measures to optimize various warehouse processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the operations involved. Apart from minimizing downtime and increasing productivity, it is essential to improve your supply chain.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The food supply chain continues to grow rapidly, with consumers now expecting exotic foods, fresh on their plates, year round. The post Fixing the 5 Big Problems in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

How can supply chain control towers help manage complex global supply chains? I recently discussed the topic of supply chain. The post Video: A Guide to Supply Chain Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Certainly there are many aspects to successful business transformation, but in today’s fast-paced world, technology is key enabler of success. . The post Bedrock of Business Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Customs warehouses provide valuable services to companies managing global supply chains, adding flexibility and capacity and they can help ensure. The post The Customs Warehouse: Smoothing the Global Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In Part 3 I explored the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries). In this final Part 4 , I’ll explore what the 3-D Cycle looks like in terms of specific examples and architecture.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In this post, Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In this post, Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.

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