The Complexities and Challenges of a Fresh Food Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 25, 2018
On March 6th, McDonald’s announced the decision to start using fresh beef in the Quarter Pounder at all locations in the contiguous United States.
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EazyStock vs your ERP: Who wins the inventory management battle?
EazyStock
MARCH 26, 2018
?. One of the most common questions we receive is “We already have an ERP inventory module. Why do we need EazyStock?” Who could answer better than one of our customers who uses EazyStock with Dynamics NAV? “Through better inventory management, we’ve been able to support our stock management and procurement processes much better, which has even resulted in higher profits!
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The key elements of an effective S&OP mindset
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 25, 2018
Most of us like to achieve high performance consistently and at any time. However, often we can be highly effective at one time, and other times we’re very unproductive. Research shows that there are five attributes that either positively or negatively impact our performance variation for a task or a challenge. Abilities : what are the skills and resources I need?
Food Shippers: Do This One Thing Before Hiking Prices
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 26, 2018
The lede from a recent Wall Street Journal article blares, “ Some of the biggest food suppliers are struggling to manage soaring logistics costs in a fast-changing consumer market. General Mills Inc. is the latest big company to succumb to tight capacity and rising prices in shipping markets, saying its freight costs neared 20-year highs in February while spending for its ingredients was also on the upswing.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Effective Traceability for Responsible Pulp, Paper, & Packaging
SupplyShift
MARCH 27, 2018
Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies. In the last decade, companies have begun recognizing the importance of responsible sourcing of paper and packaging, and we have seen a more than 10-fold increase i
Blockchain: The Super Spreadsheet for Supply Chains
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2018
Blockchain offers the supply chain a radical upgrade to the old standby of the spreadsheet The logistics industry is notoriously. The post Blockchain: The Super Spreadsheet for Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.
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PRESS RELEASE: NGO Evaluates & Recommends Best Supplier Sustainability Ratings Tools
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
MARCH 27, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/27/2018. CONTACT: Cuchulain Kelly, 803 323 7453, Cuchulain@sustainablepurchasing.org. New Market Research Shows Best Tools for Rating Suppliers’ Sustainability. Washington, DC – The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) released a free market research guide that allows organizations to easily identify high-quality tools for rating the sustainability of their suppliers.
Effective Traceability for Responsible Pulp, Paper, & Packaging
SupplyShift
MARCH 27, 2018
Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies. In the last decade, companies have begun recognizing the importance of responsible sourcing of paper and packaging, and we have seen a more than 10-fold increase i
Restaurant Supply Chain: The Secret Weapon Against Diner Defection?
The Network Effect
MARCH 29, 2018
“Maybe we should try somewhere else tonight.” That’s something you as a restaurant company manager would never want your loyal. The post Restaurant Supply Chain: The Secret Weapon Against Diner Defection? appeared first on The Network Effect.
Showcase Your Company's Supply Chain Excellence — Three Days to Submit
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2018
Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Submissions. You must be a CSCMP member to submit a case study. Join today for the opportunity to showcase your innovation to a global community of supply chain leaders.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Improving On-Time and In-Full Performance
The Network Effect
MARCH 29, 2018
Ensuring On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) deliveries was a top priority for companies in 2017 and has continued to be the number. The post Improving On-Time and In-Full Performance appeared first on The Network Effect.
Restaurant Supply Chain: The Secret Weapon Against Diner Defection and Profit Protector?
The Network Effect
MARCH 29, 2018
“Maybe we should try somewhere else tonight.” That’s something you as a restaurant company manager would never want your loyal. The post Restaurant Supply Chain: The Secret Weapon Against Diner Defection and Profit Protector? appeared first on The Network Effect.
Businesses Face Unanswered Questions a Year From Brexit — a Sector by Sector Analysis
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2018
More than half of large companies have already put emergency contingency plans into action, according to a new survey, and in key sectors such as insurance and transport there are warnings of higher prices and disruption for customers if the fragile truce breaks down. British and EU governments last week agreed to postpone discussions over Northern Ireland in order to provisionally agree that a 21-month transition phase could begin after March 2019, but only so long as outstanding disagreements
Analyzing Product Costs: A Question of ‘What If’
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2018
The act of divining the future is nothing more than a consideration of possible scenarios, and their impact on a business. For most of human history, the success of that exercise has rested on the appointed seer’s years of experience, coupled with some indefinable grasp of probability. In recent decades, machines have stepped up to aid humans in their efforts.
Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
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