February, 2017

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‘New’ Supply Chain Sustainability

All Things Supply Chain

The Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation defines sustainable supply chain management as “integrating environmentally and financially viable practices into the complete supply chain lifecycle, from product design and development, to material…

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Your TMS Sucks! Here’s Why and What You Can DO About it

Supply Chain Collaborator

We hate to be the harbinger of bad news but we’re pretty sure your current TMS solution sucks and it is having negative ramifications for your entire organization. You’re probably saying to yourself, “I don’t feel like my TMS is horrible.” The truth though, is that you may not think so kindly of your solution once you’ve compared it to better options.

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Update on Forecasting vs. Demand Planning

Supply Chain Action Blog

Often, the terms, “forecasting” and “demand planning”, are used interchangeably. . The fact that one concept is a subset of the other obscures the resulting confusion. . Forecasting is the process of mathematically predicting a future event. As a component of demand planning, forecasting is necessary, but not sufficient. Demand planning is that process by which a business anticipates market requirements. .

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SAP Victory or ERP Fail?

The Network Effect

Reading the recent news on SAP UK’s legal victory over Diageo, I couldn’t help thinking about the more fundamental issue. The post SAP Victory or ERP Fail? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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6 Supply Chain Skills Every Manager Needs to Know

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain is a part of almost every business. Managing it effectively is not a simple task.

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6 Supply Chain Skills Every Manager Needs to Know

All Things Supply Chain

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Journal of Commerce Highlights Ultra’s Freight Pay and Audit Expertise

Supply Chain Collaborator

The Journal of Commerce recently published an incisive piece detailing how US policy changes are boosting freight payment solution companies. Alan Field interviewed UltraShip’s Anthony Vitiello on the dynamics at play and how providers of freight payment and audit solutions – like the Freight Payment and Audit module of UltraShipTMS – are rising to the challenge.

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The Workhorse of the Warehouse

The Network Effect

They’ve scurried around wharves and warehouses for decades. They’re small and not much to look at, but they can lift. The post The Workhorse of the Warehouse appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2017

The Network Effect

By Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International Editor: There are a lot of predictions floating around at this time. The post Supply Chain Predictions for 2017 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Most Popular Posts of 2016

The Network Effect

Here’s a quick run down of our most popular posts of 2016, starting with #10 and counting down to #6. The post Most Popular Posts of 2016 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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5 Success Rules for 3PLs

The Network Effect

by David Latona, Principal, Tompkins International Bearing a few key principles in mind can help you guide your business to. The post 5 Success Rules for 3PLs appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Most Popular Posts of 2016

The Network Effect

In Most Popular Posts of 2016 Part 1 we counted down the top read articles of 2016 from number 10. The post Most Popular Posts of 2016 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Forecasting vs. Demand Planning

Supply Chain Action Blog

Often, the terms, “forecasting” and “demand planning”, are used interchangeably. . The fact that one concept is a subset of the other obscures the distinction. . Forecasting is the process of mathematically predicting a future event. As a component of demand planning, forecasting is necessary, but not sufficient. Demand planning is that process by which a business anticipates market requirements. .

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Characteristics of Supply Chain Leaders vs. Laggards

Supply Chain Collaborator

What are the specific characteristics propelling some shippers into industry leaders while others continue to lag? Hint: it involves finding logistics IT providers whose products and services are committed to driving value beyond the confines of their perceived roles. A majority of shippers use transportation logistics automation tools like TMS, route optimizers, YMS, WMS, fleet management and freight payment & audit solutions.

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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