All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 28, 2016
Did you know that an entire book covering the best way to manage a startup business was written based on key learnings from the supply chain industry, or more specifically, manufacturing processes?
ivalua
MARCH 15, 2016
This week I attended the Logimed 2016 conference in New Orleans. The conference is dedicated to supply chain topics primarily focused on Advanced Planning and Scheduling Through Logistics. Like most thought leadership conferences, there were round-table discussions facilitated by a seasoned industry veteran. The first one I attended was a topic on supply base management.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 15, 2016
Director of Application Development and 10-year Veteran of UltraShipTMS Team Recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine . March 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, recently announced the 16th annual listing of ‘Pros to Know’ in the supply chain industry.
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 7, 2016
According to Wikipedia , prescriptive analysis is – after descriptive and predictive analysis -the third and final stage of business analytics. Gartner plots prescriptive analysis as the final and most difficult stage of data analytics. This article will draw an analogy with the mapping and car industry to suggest that prescriptive analysis as an opportunity to support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and business optimization, is not a final stage, but just at the beginning of a new planning
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
MARCH 9, 2016
The supply chain is evolving more rapidly than ever before due to outside factors such as geopolitical influences, an increase in natural disasters and the proliferation of technology. In such times of change, it is critical to have a supply chain manager in the catbird’s seat to help it navigate resource allocation. In today’s world of finite resources, competent management of time, materials, facilities and human talent means allocating them to the uses that create the highest value.
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2016
As I mentioned in a recent post, Total Disruption on the Horizon , many companies are becoming increasingly disillusioned with traditional enterprise software, because it is inherently enterprise-centric, and can not adapt to meet the challenges of today’s supply chain and consumer behavior. This dissatisfaction has intensified in recent years.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
ivalua
MARCH 10, 2016
I love the series of DIRECTV ads featuring the Settlers, that determined, frontier era family who is living in the suburbs, but refuses to adopt more modern conveniences. They are content to do things the old fashioned way while surrounded by neighbors who have upgraded with the times. A faceless doll, cabbages and foot stomping all serve as satisfying entertainment for this backwards bunch.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 22, 2016
What if I told you were unwittingly undermining all the time, cost and effort your organization has invested in logistics IT solutions like TMS and optimization tools? What if there were a small, yet easily addressed oversight in your supply chain automation initiatives that was preventing your planning from achieving their full potential? Wouldn’t you want to know about it and take immediate steps to close the gap once it had been identified?
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 29, 2016
To help your company to execute its strategy, executives need to aspire to implement advanced S&OP. The ultimate goal of S&OP is to plan ahead and provide visibility and support to execute the company strategy. In our busy day to day life we might forget, but communication is an important part of both S&OP and strategy execution. Therefore communication needs to be integrated in an S&OP process.
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 1, 2016
Right now we are seeing a tremendous increase in the amount of data available throughout the supply chain. The problem is, there is so much data that no one really knows what to do with it. Harnessing the power of data is vital for ensuring your supply chain is meeting customer expectations. To get started making sense of all this data, supply chain managers should adhere to the following steps: 1.
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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?
The Network Effect
MARCH 12, 2016
The Hindenburg over Manhattan, New York, 1937 (courtesy Associated Press). An “airship” is a lighter-than-air aircraft capable of traveling under its own power. When thinking of airships, or “skyliners” as they were often called, it’s difficult not to be overwhelmed by visions of the Hindenburg going down in flames in Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1937.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 21, 2016
In his excellent novel „Do androids dream of electric sheep“ (the movie “Blade Runner” is based on this story) the famous science fiction novelist Philip K. Dick deals with the blurred line between artificial intelligence and humans.
ivalua
MARCH 4, 2016
Recently I attended a conference for Strategic Sourcing in the medical device manufacturing sector. About 60 Procurement Managers, Directors, and Executives attended from top medical device manufacturing companies. Each of their presentations was on-point and contained valuable insight by openly sharing best practices and candid conversations about their maturity journey.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 11, 2016
Are there any retailers left who aren’t feeling the urgency behind the need for more and better Logistics IT solutions to help them remain not only competitive, but viable? If so, we’re continuing to cover the seemingly daily news stories about the travails of large retailers and the shifting environment that is wreaking havoc on what were once seemingly unshakable market leaders.
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 Trend
MARCH 14, 2016
An S&OP implementation requires many changes, not the least behavioural change. However, there are different behavioural change requirements during S&OP maturity stages. In four posts, four coaching phases will be explained to support leaders with behavioural change in different S&OP maturity phases. These are; Coach to change , coach to sustain, coach for excellence and coach for vision & culture.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 14, 2016
Did you look at this picture and automatically think about “the good old days”? This may be because the first floppy disk was introduced to the market in 1971, which means it is celebrating its 45th birthday this year.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 7, 2016
A recent article by Transport Topics’ Seth Clevenger inadvertently underscores the extent to which many transportation departments are way behind the times when it comes to the use of technologies for supply chain logistics management. The article, “ Execs Weigh Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing ” was a short piece long on misguided ideas about why, when and how to leverage logistics IT solutions.
The Network Effect
MARCH 11, 2016
The growth of eCommerce, the evolution of consumer expectations, and the globalization of eCommerce have resulted in many changes in the requirements of retail supply chains. These changes in requirements demand that retail supply chains handle more volume, quicker, and around the world. Supply chains are at a crossroads to either constrain an organization’s success or to enable the organization’s profitable growth.
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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.
The Network Effect
MARCH 4, 2016
Boston Dynamic’s Atlas robot has made giant strides in recent years, going from cable powered and operated, to an unplugged, free-roaming robot. Its ability to handle unpredictable terrain, obstacles, and recover from falls, has improved dramatically. Take a look… Robots for Every Mission. The possibilities for robots like Atlas are endless.
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2016
As I mentioned in a recent post, Total Disruption on the Horizon , many companies are becoming increasingly disillusioned with traditional enterprise software, and this dissatisfaction has intensified in recent years. In a recent CIO magazine interview, Target CIO Mike McNamara stresses the same point: “We need to get the fundamentals in place and that’s because the stress and strain we put on our supply chain today is very different to what was the case four or five years ago.”
The Network Effect
MARCH 4, 2016
In part 1, Total Disruption on the Horizon , we covered the new demands and stresses pulling apart traditional technology. In part 2, Total Disruption: The Cloud is Not Enough , we looked at some of the solutions that have evolved to cope with these new demands. Now we look at some of the key principles that a solution should adhere to in order to provide maximum and long-lasting value.
The Network Effect
MARCH 18, 2016
There’s an interesting report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Three Paths to Advantage with Digital Supply Chain , that illustrates the urgent need for companies today to transition to a digital supply chain, if they haven’t done so already. BCG recognizes that the digital supply chain is not new, and it has been productive, but notes that it has failed to deliver on its full potential.
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
MARCH 18, 2016
Ideally a network solution should both be industry agnostic, yet be tailored to the needs of a particular industry. To get the most from the “network effect,” you want as many participants as possible onboard, from as many industries as possible. For example, an electronics components supplier might be on a network supplying parts to an automotive manufacturer.
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