June, 2016

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The Future of Procurement Is Upon Us. Are You Ready?

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Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. The article drives home what we at Directworks talk to Supply Chain and Procurement executives about every day—it is time to get your house in order because building a supply chain for the future takes time, resources and money to implement pr

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Logistics Buzzwords: Less Talk, More Action

All Things Supply Chain

I recently attended an Automotive Logistics conference and was disparaged to find that when it comes to Big Data, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things (IoT) the same conversations were being had today that were had a year ago.

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How to address Cultural Differences in S&OP

Supply Chain Trend

The success of Global S&OP depends on, among other things, how well a company adapts to the local culture when developing and implementing it. Cultural issues are important. We may be able to change the culture of a company, but not the culture of a country. A Global S&OP approach. Globalization has made it necessary for companies to plan and operate not only across different regions within a country, but also outside the borders of the country of origin.

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5 Reasons to Integrate Cell-Based Freight-Location Solutions with TMS

Supply Chain Collaborator

Companies like MacroPoint, FourKites and others offer the next generation of freight tracking capabilities, leveraging the latest mobile device tech and web-based apps to yield up-to-the-minute location information for over the road freight shippers, carriers and 3PLS. These new, easy to implement, low-cost offerings can work either in lieu of – or even more effectively in conjunction with – in-cab telematics systems and EDI making them very attractive to transportation users of all strip

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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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Find the Value Effect in your Business Environment

The Network Effect

How biology can shed light on business “The edge effect” is a term from ecology that I believe can give us insight into how we can improve business and the technology used to power it. First, what is an “edge” in this context? An edge is where two different biological “communities” or landscapes meet. So […]. The post Find the Value Effect in your Business Environment appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Why You Should Bring Value Network Design In-house

Supply Chain Action Blog

Licensed through Shutterstock. Copyright: Sergey Nivens. From an operational perspective, the largest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain (or more properly, “value network”). It’s likely that more than half of the cost and capabilities of a value network remain cemented in its structure, limiting what you can achieve through process improvements or even world-class operating practices.

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Digitalization in the logistics industry: Be the Puppeteer, not the Puppet

All Things Supply Chain

Statements regarding digitalization and the accompanying changes to workplaces are often contradictory: some people imagine outlandish deserted factories and warehouses and proclaim the digital transformation as a job killer.

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Demand Planning – Wrong vs. Right

All Things Supply Chain

As this is the second part of my “right vs. wrong” series, I have to warn you once again: This post may contain satirical elements.

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A Mid-Year Look at Supply Chain Trends – SCL Summit 2016

All Things Supply Chain

For the third consecutive year, I had the privilege of attending the EMEA Supply Chain and Logistics Summit in Barcelona.

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Cloud-Based TMS Helps Develop Sustainable Relationships in Transportation Logistics

Supply Chain Collaborator

Tom Cook has authored nineteen books on global trade and supply chain. The June issue of American Shipper magazine published an article by Cook on developing sustainable relationships which this blogger found to be compelling because most of the advice his piece provides can be realized via the use of good, cloud-based TMS software. So with a hat tip to Mr.

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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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The Importance of Building the TMS Software Business Case

Supply Chain Collaborator

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation. The same report shows that a whopping 58% of TMS users are yielding freight spend reductions between 2% and 10% – the largest segment (28%) capturing around 8% annual freight savings.

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Disruption and the Rebirth of the Rust Belt

The Network Effect

I’ve spoken a lot about the benefits of disruption recently, but what of the companies and people in the wake of disruption, the ones who bear the brunt of the changes and see their industry or livelihoods evaporate? Disruption and Dissent This is nothing new. Ever since the industrial revolution, and probably earlier, as technology […]. The post Disruption and the Rebirth of the Rust Belt appeared first on The Network Effect.

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How to Lead Change with Minimal Resistance

The Network Effect

Leading change is not easy. One of the difficulties is gaining support from staff members. Communicating the rational for change and repeating your message is important in order to gain staff support. Explain the Change The first step is to begin on a positive note and be convinced yourself that the change is for the […]. The post How to Lead Change with Minimal Resistance appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Lessons from the Foodservice Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Challenges and Opportunities in the Foodservice Supply Chain Is there any supply chain more important than the foodservice supply chain? It supplies us with the very material that makes up and fuels our bodies. So how healthy is the food supply chain? Food Logistics magazine reports on a survey conducted by HAVI Global Solutions and […]. The post Lessons from the Foodservice Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

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.

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Trends in Food Packaging

The Network Effect

by Shalu Jain Senior Marketing Executive at DCGPAC Emerging Trends in Food and Beverage Packaging The food packaging industry always proves to be highly competitive and vibrant. The industry is always refreshing itself and on the look-out for packaging materials and technology that offers enhanced convenience and longer shelf life to consumers. The food industry […].

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Warehouse Replenishment: Friend or Foe?

The Network Effect

By Greg Kreis Principal, Tompkins International Nobody likes replenishing pick locations. It is a non-value added task that occupies labor and equipment resources without directly benefiting the process of completing orders. Let’s not even talk about case replenishment which creates an additional touch for each case. Actually, I think we should talk about it.

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Is Flowcasting the Supply Chain Only for the Few?

The Network Effect

Flowcasting has often been referred to as ‘the Holy Grail’ of demand driven supply chain planning (and rightly so). Driving the entire supply chain across multiple enterprises from sales at the store shelf right back to the factory. So is Flowcasting a retail solution or a manufacturing solution? Many analysts, consultants and solution providers have […].

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How to Handle China in Your Distribution Network

The Network Effect

Reconsidering the conventional view can unlock new potential By Jim Serstad Managing Director, Asia, Tompkins International It is common to treat China as an independent network in distribution network design. However, this approach should change. Given the size and complexity of China, it seems reasonable to optimize it as an independent network from inbound port […].

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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Do You Need a Network Design CoE?

Supply Chain Action Blog

Licensed through Shutterstock. Copyright: Sergey Nivens. Whether you formally create a center of excellence or not, an internal competence in value network strategy is essential. Let’s look at a few of the reasons why. Weak Network Design Limits Business Success. From an operational perspective, the greatest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain or value network.*.