All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 18, 2016
The finance industry has been jolted by bitcoins. No. Let´s say, it has finally (after six years) recognized the potential of the cryptocurrency, and the importance of the technology behind it – block chains.
ivalua
JANUARY 20, 2016
As the New Year approaches, there will no doubt be a lot of talk about the ‘ manufacturer of the future ’. The world of manufacturing is quickly evolving, driven by production modernization, materials innovation, big data, and a new type of workforce. Such change is pushing manufacturers (and their solution providers) to reinvent nearly every aspect of their businesses from demand sensing to the plant floor, logistics, sourcing, supplier management, and financial management.
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Supply Chain Trend
JANUARY 18, 2016
Ever get caught in negative thoughts? This is the first of two posts where we explain why positivity matters and share some tips on how to deal with negative thoughts to develop more positivity in your day. In our busy day to day lives, our mind wonders of frequently in to distracting thoughts. It can simply be about our shopping list, our next business meeting or a crucial conversation we had yesterday.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 25, 2016
These 9 headlines culled from Transport Topics over the first three weeks of 2016, coupled with the emerging economic slowdown should give pause to all shippers. A trusted leading indicator and bellwether for the macro-economy, transportation presages the fates of the broader economy; and it seems the outlook is very negative for transportation in 2016 across all modes.
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.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 25, 2016
Are you targeting overseas customers and need to know some basics? This article will show you international business book to help you expand business globally. Background There are so many reasons why people would like to go overseas. A company may start small by trying to find overseas suppliers in order to reduce purchasing costs. When they can scale the volume, they may try to set up a manufacturing facility in low cost country.
The Network Effect
JANUARY 29, 2016
An artist’s rendition of a Hyperloop pod in a dock. (Used with permission of Hyperloop Technology. This weekend, at Texas A&M University, there is a competition unfolding that promises to change the future of transportation. SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Design Weekend is being held January 29-30th at Texas A&M. . The competition to design a Hyperloop pod includes over a 100 teams and 1000 students.
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ivalua
JANUARY 13, 2016
As manufacturing executives continue to chart the future course of their companies, they often focus on reinventing the production line, improving the speed of innovation, evolving the skill sets of their labor force, achieving operational excellence, and so forth. But one critical area remains in need of significant attention … the need for better supplier collaboration AND internal teamwork.
ivalua
JANUARY 7, 2016
“You just go and lay your hand. On a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. And I think you’re gonna finally understand”. Charlie Daniels, In America. The NFL postseason is upon us and there’s nothing quite like the feeling of anticipation leading up to a Pittsburgh Steeler’s playoff game. OK, I’ll concede that we got lucky this year with some much appreciated assistance from the Buffalo Bills, but we’re in the playoffs and that’s all that matters.
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 24, 2016
Some of you might have already watched the seventh episode of the iconic film series Star Wars (don’t worry, this article is spoiler free!).
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 11, 2016
A new wave of technology has crashed onto the shores of supply chain management.
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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?
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 15, 2016
What is the commonality between retailers and food shippers when it comes to surviving the rapid evolution of the business environment wrought by the widespread adoption of new and emerging sales and delivery strategies? Hint: just as technology is fueling the rapid pace of change, it is also the driving force behind the success of companies succeeding at remaining relevant amidst a sea change in how consumers interact with the businesses they frequent.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 7, 2016
2016 is shaping up to be the ‘Year of the TMS’ for food shippers – organizations involved in the production, processing, sales, delivery and purveying of food and beverages. 2016 will mark the point in time at which agricultural producers, food product manufacturers, restaurant chains and other large volume food shippers come to terms with the acute need for logistics IT solutions.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
How to improve the efficiency of supply chain organization? Leading experts will tell you how to improve a team and create the positive changes that stick. 1. Ian King, Manufacturing Growth Lead at EEF, the Manufacturers’ Organisation Given the global nature of many of today’s supply chains, understanding cultural differences can be key. Every nation has different practices and ways of behaviour - if we want a successful, well-oiled supply chain we need to tailor our systems and process to suit
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
How to bring project procurement process to the next level? Experts will explain techniques you should use, actions you should take and mindset you should have. 1. William Pegg, Director, Synthesis Group When running a project, the procurement process has to be flexible. Ask yourself, what is the business case and what does the project hope to achieve?
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
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
Business environment changes quickly. Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. But what technologies we should pay attention to? 1. Mike Skinner, Vice President, CLX Logistics Technologies Without question, one of the most significant game changing technologies in the past 12 months and looking forward at the next 18 months is TMS – to which you say “big deal” and I say, “true plug-and-play (SaaS/Cloud) global TMS integrated with global trade and customs execution
The Network Effect
JANUARY 17, 2016
Image by Flickr User Adam Grabek. Note: This is the latest in a series of posts that discuss how your companies master data management strategy (MDM) has a direct relationship to your company’s fiscal health. In my last post, I discussed how to bring visibility and reliability to enterprise data. Today I want to discuss how MDM can help you share the “best” version of truth to your trading partners.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 31, 2016
Do you know what team building books CEOs actually read? This article will show you 7 greatest team building books that deserve a space on your bookshelf. Team Building Basics Team building is the lifeline of companies in virtually every industry (unless you are a solo entrepreneur who works alone and will always work alone). To create outstanding products and services that wow the customers, most modern organization must embrace some fundamental rules of team building such as goal setting, team
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 31, 2016
What is the best business statistics book in the age of big data? In this article, we will show you 7 business statistics books CEOs think you should read. Background Statistical thinking as in total quality management and six sigma has been around for quite some time. When more diverse sources of data and data volume are available more readily, many businesses find it overwhelming to make sense of these data.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 31, 2016
By 2018, supply chain career will be in high demand with 1.4 million jobs. To know if supply chain management is right for you, ask yourself these questions. 1. Are you committed to supply chain management? On social networks, there are lots of questions about supply chain management from people who are looking for job changes and this is normal. However, these questions lead us to believe that many career changers are not serious about supply chain management, for example, - I got a degree in c
The Network Effect
JANUARY 11, 2016
Image by Flickr user Alang7. Note: This is the last in a series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices. In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , the all important ASN , and international shipping.
The Network Effect
JANUARY 5, 2016
Alan O’Rourke. We’ve already covered the characteristics of pull system here. Today I want to talk about the effects of push and pull. Push systems are particularly devastating to the retail industry. Retailers accept the massive inventory push from their suppliers to drive local improvements such as the following: Retailers choose long replenishment times in return for lower costs to facilitate the highest possible markups.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
Developing supply chain risk mitigation strategy can be a time consuming task. To tackle risks timely, we invite experts to explain what strategy really works. 1. Christopher Tang, Distinguished Professor, UCLA Anderson School and Editor-in-Chief of the INFORMS journal Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (M&SOM) As supply chains become more complex, companies find their supply chains more vulnerable to both foreseeable uncertainty risks and unforeseeable disruption risks.
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,
The Network Effect
JANUARY 30, 2016
Online Shopping (Courtesy of Flickr user robbertjnoordzij.). We’ve discussed the Titans in terms of the individual categories of Omnichannel, Customer Centricity and Cross Border Commerce. Now it is time to bring it all together in a list we call “The Titan Challenge” – combined performance in all three categories. The opportunity in crossborder commerce changed dramatically with little notice when Alibaba initiated Tmall Global in 2014, after the Chinese government established free trade zones
The Network Effect
JANUARY 15, 2016
By Tompkins International Staff. Image Credit: Flickr user Queen Bee. As the data on sales continues to be made public by retailers of all types and sizes, we can expect debates at this month’s NRF conference, and way beyond, about what happened over the 2015 holiday season. We are pleased to offer some preliminary insights based on our knowledge and experiences serving the industry.
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