All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Cargo theft is a growing problem that impacts nearly every industry. All supply chains are different, and their complexities often permit gaps in security that increase the risk of theft.
Supply Chain Collaborator
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Wall Street Journal reports that logistics hiring contributes a robust 10% to the October 2018 U.S. job growth figures. “Hiring in transportation and warehousing sector soars” says WSJ “adding 24,800 jobs. UltraShipTMS apologizes for not helping to contribute to employment growth in the field we serve. It’s not that we don’t want to contribute. Rather we prefer to contribute in ways that grow our customers’ bottom line.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Guest Blog post provided by Rob Memery at [link]. Since the term Industry 4.0 was first coined by the German government in 2011 it has steadily gathered pace and interest from companies across all industries. This infographic from 2Flow takes you through how much it has grown and how much it is expected to grow in the years to come.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Businesses are always looking for ways to increase their efficiency, and never more so than today. Due to the pressures. The post 4 Ways to Increase Your Stockroom Capacity appeared first on The Network Effect.
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.
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
You already know that accurate data is vitally important to your procurement team. Without it, finding savings in both cost and time would be far more difficult. According to JAGGAER’s 2018 Digital Procurement Report , technologies related to data analysis are the most valued and desired pieces of technology among respondents. More and more businesses are going global.
Solvoyo
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
‘Yes’ is one of the most powerful words of communication. Everyone enjoys receiving the answer ‘yes’ to all their requests, especially in business. But is it actually possible to hear it all the time, lets say from your boss? You wish, right? But the answer is No. The reason behind it is the trade-off concept which is at the core of almost all business decisions.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Multi-party network platforms offer a new way to connect businesses, with all companies (buyers, sellers, movers) synchronized to single version. The post Multiparty Network Platforms Q & A appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions! A summer job I had during my University years involved the dismantling of old computer input/output machines and the recovery and salvage of all of the parts. For me it was good experience and good money. At the same time the disassembly of most every part of the machines for refurbishment, reuse, and recovery also seemed to be a worthy cause.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post and permission to publish provided by [link] and article created by trademachines.com. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? The logistics industry is worth over $8.1 trillion. Not only it is an incomprehensibly big market, there are countless factors shaping it.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. How many people make a New Year’s resolution to “Lean” yourself out only to abandon it shortly thereafter? One of the top New Year’s resolutions is to start exercising. In January the local gyms are filled. But by February those gyms are much emptier and many of those well meaning people are still at home.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? “We are out of space!” “What? We’re only in the middle of September.” “The receiving docks are backed up. We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. There are even more containers on their way.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic originally published at [link] and permission to publish here provided by Simon Pleass, Managing Director at [link]. Check out World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! (Infographic). On average, when a customer visits a store (be it online or traditional brick and mortar) a shocking one in thirteen products is out of stock.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. [socialpoll id=”2464625″ path=”/polls/2464625″ width=”300″] This Guest Blog provided by Kia Puhm first appeared on [link]. Last week I wrote about how my client was reverting back to a vendor-centric approach to drive increased adoption and usage of their products. As we looked to develop the playbook to support their channel partners in the integration of the products, as well as enabling them to sell, train, deploy and support
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally created by Michael Gaughan and published at [link] Permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan. How digital supply chain management, the broad concept that cloud-based systems, analytics and monitoring of goods, vehicles and other assets via the Internet of Things will improve the way supply chains run, is a major concern for many logistics organizations today.
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 Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally created and published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Lora Cecere. Lora Cecere is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the research firm Supply Chain Insights at [link]. Supply chain technology is changing rapidly as new, innovative solution providers leave traditional legacy players behind.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published and provided by [link]. Check out Inspiring Olympic Quotes! “If you think of standardization as the best that you know today, but which is to be improved tomorrow; you get somewhere.” ~ Henry Ford, founder Ford Motor Company. “Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic provided by Steve Hashman, Director Exponential Solutions at (The Cube) Marketing at [link]. Understanding your Customer is the first and most important consideration in designing, defining and refining your company and your go to market business model. In the Retail sector one key demographic that demands consideration is that group called Millennials.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out The Supply Chain Game Changer Job Board! Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the Supply Chain and for Supply Chain jobs. Across every industry, every geography and every country there are advances in Technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain and more.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. How can you tell if your Supply Chain is broken? Certainly there can be obvious clues: your CEO starts firing and hiring people, consultants are brought in, customers start leaving, or operating and financial performance suffers. But before the situation gets to those extremes what are the clues that your Supply Chain is not working as well as it could, or should?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Does anyone like being stuck in a Traffic Jam? Prior to one Holiday season several years ago the volume that was coming into the Distribution Centre receiving area was unprecedented and unpredicted. We were out of room on the docks and we were out of storage space but trucks kept on coming. And we were still weeks away from being able to ship product to stores to relieve the pressure.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. I believe that the benefits far outweigh the obstacles but the obstacles often do not have anything to do with the benefits.
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,
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out The Change Leadership Process … And Guide! Anyone who is trying to make changes will be met with a variety of reactions and responses. This will happen regardless of how important the change is to your Job, your Department, your Function or your Company. Certainly there will be people who will happily, and openly, be willing to support you and help in any way they can.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Procurement – How to Enable Spend Aggregation! The theory is simple! If you can increase spend levels through centralized spend aggregation across entities then you increase your leverage in negotiations. This leverage should translate to lower costs and better terms and conditions. These entities may be different departments or facilities within your own company.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. How many times have you been asked to cut costs? How many times have you been asked to cut costs so deeply that it is beyond your comprehension? In those situations you can always use the Brute Force method. Hacking and slashing resources and expenses in this way often compromises the very capabilities, skills, morale and services that are keeping your company afloat in the first place.
Solvoyo
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
‘Yes’ is one of the most powerful words of communication. Everyone enjoys receiving the answer ‘yes’ to all their requests, especially in business. But is it […]. The post An Incredibly Easy Way to Get “YES” in the Supply Chain Operations – Concurrent Planning appeared first on Solvoyo.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out 10 Signs You Should Reboot Your Lean Program! The Retail company I had just joined was undergoing a massive transformation. Fundamentally the new merchandising strategy was to curate a dramatically different set of products from that which was carried historically, but in addition to what was carried historically.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Global Process Excellence (Part 1) … A Journey From Disarray To Best In Class! “ Global Process Excellence ” was to be the platform on which we would propel the company’s Operations upward toward Best In Class status. Our Call To Action objectives were clear: We had a clear requirement to improve our profitability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Procurement Integrity Breach – A Sure Way to Get Fired! Early in my career I worked in a department that was responsible for the design,testing, sourcing and procurement of packaging materials. It was a great experience and introduction to so many aspects of the Supply Chain. But one day one of my peers was fired.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Lean in Retail … Value Stream Mapping your Current State Process! We had completed value stream mapping the current state processes across some very significant business processes in the company. It took a fair amount of time even though we had the active involvement of subject matter experts and leaders from every functional organization.
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