All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 11, 2016
What makes a holly, jolly Christmas? Giving presents, spending time with family, eating more food than is humanly possible or watching our favorite Christmas films…. For the supply chain industry, a perfect Christmas consists of precise planning and effort to guarantee everything goes to plan without any disastrous mistakes. Without this, people may not g. read more >>.
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Let’s face it. Collaboration is beneficial, but typically hard to do in big enterprises. There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of collaboration for manufacturers. It generally goes something like this: “If we can promote greater cross-functional teamwork, engage our suppliers more effectively and share important information more broadly, we can improve profitability, get to market faster, serve our customers better, etc.”.
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Supply Chain Trend
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Mental Toughness is a personality trait which is emerging as the key to understanding how people respond to and perform under stress, pressure and challenge. Mental Toughness explains up to 25% in the variation of an individual’s performance. It is also a significant factor in individual and team health and well-being. Mental toughness has been used in elite sport psychology for over 20 years to increase performance.
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.
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
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues. This can only be achieved by the knowledge and skills of the team. Then companies try to motivate staffs to continue developing their skills on regular basis.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The new age of the so-called Internet of Things (aka IoT) is about to be ushered in and brings with. The post SCM 2.0: How the Internet of Things Will Change Everything appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Claritum
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve read through some of the best analyst reports and surveys to bring you this procurement fact file containing some of the most interesting findings, statistics and quotes. Click here to download a printable pdf version of the procurement fact file. Procurement. Indirect Spend represents 20-40% of a company’s revenues.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Cargo loss is costly — perhaps more so than you ever imagined. According to the National Cargo Security Council, the total impact of cargo losses is more than $50 billion a year across the globe.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Back in the office, reviewing my notes from my first visit to the international logistics congress in Berlin, I am impressed by the amount of inspirational keynotes, new ideas and innovations for the logistics and supply chain sector I learned about at the event. At an early stage of. read more >>.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Thanks to the supply chain manager´s Christmas wish list compiled by Karolina Maziliauskaite in 2014, supply chain managers finally had a wish list that could help them tackle the main supply chain management issues at that time. Alt. read more >>.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
It has come to my attention that there are countless amounts of people who are not aware of the supply chain industry. Take me for example.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
If ‘big data’ was the phrase du-jour in 2015, I propose that in 2016 it will be ‘artificial intelligence’ – or ‘AI’ if you’re really cool.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Let’s start with a quick premise review. The supply chain starts with the inception of the product and ends with the happy and loyal customer. Everything between these two ends belongs to the world of supply chain management.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Yes, it’s true. You blinked and it is November – that time of the year when we all start to look back at the year gone by.
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
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2016
This year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro celebrated its opening with a stunning ceremony last Friday. The Flame Lighting Ceremony actually began back in April.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Current discussions on the topic of ‘E-mobility’ mostly revolve around the further development of cars as we know them today. However, a point that is often neglected is the evolutionary change that is taking place in our society.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
There are many people waiting for the Tesla Model 3; over 400,000 to be exact.
ivalua
JUNE 2, 2016
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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All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 4, 2016
In its narrowest sense, inventory management comes down to the ability to find the right balance between tied capital (in the form of overstock or slow-movers) and high availability to fulfil every customer order on time.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 4, 2016
To all make-up boycotters and proponents of natural beauty: Let me first reassure you that this article will not focus on the latest beauty trends and I´m not going to give you tips on how to create the perfect summer … Continue reading →
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 2, 2016
Two weeks ago, the Five-Euro coin “Planet Earth” made its debut on the market. Coin collectors around the world kept a close eye on this new market entrant due to the coin´s special design and unique material.
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?
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,
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 25, 2016
As our blog readership and influence continues to grow, we are receiving an increasing amount of requests for media partnerships at various conferences and shows around the world.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 18, 2016
If you have been following the automotive industry over the past few years, then you have been witness to the exponential growth in not only electric vehicle (EV) technology but also autonomous vehicles.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 7, 2016
Suppose the following situation: You are working on a product with just one production stage, for example screwing a stand to a wooden panel. For this production step, you have a machine available around the clock.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Supply chain transparency remains a hot industry topic, which is why we created this Transparent Tuesday series. The topic covers a wide breadth of issues, and transparency projects are often associated with sustainability measures.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 15, 2016
To compete successfully in today’s world, your supply chain operation needs to take advantage of every edge available. One frequently overlooked way to improve overall performance is by going paperless.
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2016
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.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 31, 2016
On May 24, 2016 a group of nine supply chain and operations managers gathered together in Düsseldorf to discuss the pressing issues surrounding the topic of Integrated Business Planning and how the approach can be used to drive business growth.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 11, 2016
During the sourcing process, it is common for procurement to run several rounds of optimization scenarios. They are usually conducted either in advance of negotiation discussions with suppliers or before final award decisions become contracts.
Advertiser: FourKites
Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.
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