August, 2017

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Mapping the Knowledge Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

When I write about supply chains, I think readers naturally envision product and/or material supply chains.

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Why Authenticity is Key to Transformational S&OP

Supply Chain Trend

S&OP has the potential to transform an organisation. S&OP can do more than create a rolling forecast, contribute to improved strategy execution and company performance. By driving and nurturing effective values and behaviours through the S&OP cycle, it can influence company culture and employee engagement, well-being and performance. Once S&OP is influencing company culture for the better and achieves these type of employee benefits, I consider S&OP transformational.

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How TMS Plays a Role in Marrying Sustainability with Food Safety

Supply Chain Collaborator

Concerns about food safety and, perhaps more critically, sustainable food production are behind the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) currently being implemented in the United States. As usual, we must look to technology which is crucial to helping solve this kind of complicated and complex challenge. How do supply chain technologies help achieve both safety and sustainability in our food supply?

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Save the Date! 2018 SPLC Summit will be May 14-16 in Minneapolis, MN

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

The 2018 SPLC Summit will bring together over 400 purchasing and sustainability professionals, suppliers, and NGO experts from diverse sectors and regions in order to share, simplify, and spread the best sustainable purchasing practices across the whole economy. We’re pleased to have Minneapolis-based Ecolab as the 2018 Summit’s Presenting Sponsor.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Retailers today are in a poor position to compete against a vertically integrated and fully digitized online giants like Amazon. The post Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Adventures in Forecasting in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

One of the principle aims of supply chain management is managing uncertainty. And no function is more at the forefront of that endeavor than demand forecasting. The challenge of effective supply chain management is to deliver on ever-increasing customer demands for excellent service while simultaneously managing costs. Agility and responsiveness, aligned with cost effectiveness, is the aim.

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Why Grocery Retailers Need to Embrace Digitization Now

The Network Effect

In InboundLogistics.com, Bernard Goor discusses the disruption about to hit grocery retailers, and how they can hold their market share. The post Why Grocery Retailers Need to Embrace Digitization Now appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Video: Digital Transformation for Restaurants

The Network Effect

Restaurants have been under increasing pressure to meeting changing consumer demand, lower costs, and minimize waste. Consumer-driven, digital business networks. The post Video: Digital Transformation for Restaurants appeared first on The Network Effect.

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8 AI Mistakes Almost Everybody is Making…

The Network Effect

With the rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been a huge interest in how it can help run. The post 8 AI Mistakes Almost Everybody is Making… appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Interview: Bill Hall, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

This summer, SPLC is running a Thought Leadership Interview Series in order to recognize and learn from some of the individuals involved in our work. Today we’re pleased to share our interview with Bill Hall; Head of Sustainability for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In this role, Hall is responsible for developing and implementing FCA’s corporate sustainability vision and direction, encompassing the three aspects of economic success, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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What Grocers Are Doing to Attract Shoppers?

The Network Effect

With the news that Whole Foods stockholders have okayed the Amazon deal, the pressure on Grocers ratchets up as they. The post What Grocers Are Doing to Attract Shoppers? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Fixing the Retail Supply Chain

The Network Effect

It’s common knowledge that retail is under tremendous pressure from ecommerce and changing consumer buying habits. But how bad is. The post Fixing the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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What is the Best Lean Book?

Supply Chain Opz

We rank top lean manufacturing books based on lean tools, popularity, industry awards and endorsements from business leaders to find best lean books to read. Background Lean thinking concept has been adopted by companies of all sizes in virtually all industries. Because it focuses on improving quality, how information and materials flow and it provides principles to create value and a roadmap for organizational transformation.

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Markets on “Humpty Dumpty” Watch – Is Your Transportation Plan Ready?

Supply Chain Collaborator

Bank of America Merrill Lynch strategists Michael Hartnett and Jared Woodward are sounding an alarm for US equities markets. They’re saying the markets are girding for a fall, coining the amusing phrase, “Humpty Dumpty Watch” referring to the expectation among investors of an imminent “great fall” in the markets. In times of economic peril, it is exceptionally important for businesses to have a plan to adapt to swift and dramatic changes in supply and demand.

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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