Sat.Jul 21, 2018 - Fri.Jul 27, 2018

article thumbnail

Passing on the Supply Chain Intern Baton

All Things Supply Chain

Today is my last day of writing content for All Things Supply Chain.

article thumbnail

Why we need S&OP Vision, Culture, and Language

Supply Chain Trend

PREVIEW In their three-part Foresight series entitled “Misconceptions, Missteps, and Bad Practices in S&OP,” ( Foresight issues 46, 47, 48) Chris Gray and John Dougherty expose a baker’s dozen of blunders blocking the road to an effective S&OP process. . S&OP Is the New Name for ERP. To Make S&OP Work, We’ll Need New Software. For Our Company, S&OP Is Operations (O) and Inventory without Involving Sales (S)!

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Fixing Grocery Retail’s $10 Billion Problem

The Network Effect

After analyzing data for 1.75 million retail DC appointments on One Network’s Real Time Value Network, it became clear… the. The post Fixing Grocery Retail’s $10 Billion Problem appeared first on The Network Effect.

article thumbnail

What is the Best Time Management Book?

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we will compare 2 best books on time management, namely, Getting Things Done vs Eat That Frog. The result is the best time management book. Time Management Basics Time management is about how to implement and control various activities effectively. Ineffective time management will usually lead to the loss of productivity and valuable business opportunities.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Over 400,000 People Living in 'Modern Slavery' in U.S., Report Finds

Supply Chain Brain

The Global Slavery Index, published last week by Walk Free Foundation, describes modern slavery as a complex and often hidden crime that crosses borders, sectors and jurisdictions. The U.S. number, the study estimates, is almost one hundredth of the estimated 40.3 million global total number of people it defines as being enslaved. “The United States is one of the most advanced countries in the world yet has more than 400,000 modern slaves working under forced labor conditions,” said the group’s

article thumbnail

Supply Diversity – Managing diversity into your supply chain

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Introduction. Diversity in the supply chain has increasingly become important and reflects a growing concern that disadvantaged groups are not being given access to supply chains. There are positive outcomes associated with supply diversity, including for example innovation through the entrance of new products, services, and solutions; access to multiple channels from which to procure goods and services; and it drives competition (on price and service levels)

article thumbnail

How to Bend the Transportation Cost-Curve Downward

Supply Chain Collaborator

The data is not news to anyone involved in transportation logistics. Business logistics and transportation costs are rising at a quickening pace, especially for motor freight. The reasons are many – a driver shortage, the ELD mandate, the hot economy, trade wars and rising fuel costs. No matter what the reason, shippers must find ways to bend the cost curve for transportation logistics back downward amidst a very challenging environment.