Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Defining Global Supply Chain Global supply chain refers to the network of companies and resources involved in the production, distribution, and delivery of goods and services around the world. These chains usually encompass the global movement of data, resources, and procedures. Why is it Important?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Logistics Management? Email Address.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Increased supply chain visibility Supply chain visibility, such as being able to track items from leaving your supplier to arriving in your warehouse and being delivered to the customer, facilitates a smooth supply chain. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Increased supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility, such as being able to track items from leaving your supplier to arriving in your warehouse and being delivered to the customer, facilitates a smooth supply chain. Supply chain digitalization. Internet of Things.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 30, 2019

However, today the container business seems to be more logistical than purely shipping. But, providing cheap container carriage from A-to-B is no longer sufficient; one needs to be an integrated logistic provider to survive profitably. The post Alliances, Carriers and Logistics! appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. As a result, businesses can optimize their logistics processes using Orchestration and save time and resources. Amazon outsources its logistics services to various 3PLs, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Effective supply chain management (SCM) provides numerous benefits: Increased Profitability Efficient SCM reduces costs associated with production, inventory holding, transportation, and logistics. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins. Logistics coordination and shipping optimization are vital.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Some of the key advantages that visibility solutions bring include: Less risk According to McKinsey, organizations that have implemented digital dashboards for their supply chain visibility needs were twice as likely to have avoided the supply chain issues that plagued the industry in the early months of 2022.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Below are some of the best strategic solutions you can consider to maximize your supply chain’s efficiency and performance: 1. When it comes to supply chain and logistics , always remember that the supply chain process starts with your suppliers. Boost Your Distribution Network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The mass adoption of digital emerging technologies influences the operations of companies’ logistics and supply chain management. Data Collection and Acquisitio n.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Utilizing Walmart’s Own Trucking System and Cross-Docking Logistics Another critical factor contributing to Walmart’s supply chain success is the utilization of its private trucking system and cross-docking logistics.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

In contrast, supply chains that aren’t agile tend not to possess fast access to information, leaving their people to offer best guesses about the right response to changing conditions. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 2, 2020

I built a billion-dollar supply chain services business listening to my network partners. Bolstering your supply chain’s “connective tissue” enables visibility and foresight into the flow of information, physical goods, and associated financial transactions. The Customer-Centric Supply Chain.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity. These group purchasing organizations often have contracts with a wide range of suppliers, and they offer their member businesses access to these contracts at discounted rates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2021

The fact that efficiency in order fulfillment is directly related to customer satisfaction and loyalty has ecommerce business owners looking for ways, ideas, and methods to speed up their order fulfillment and supply chain operations. Increase inventory and supply chain visibility. Partner with 3PL providers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” How to get started with supply chain resiliency . Supply chain resiliency best practices.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

HS2 Ltd needs this visibility to proactively manage and understand critical risks deep within the supply chain; to understand the full impact of these risks and develop intervention strategies in collaboration with Tier 1 contractors. HS2 will form the backbone of the UK’s transport network. What is HS2?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Time was, Supply Chain Management was seen as an outgrowth of a blue collar profession. Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 8, 2016

It supplies us with the very material that makes up and fuels our bodies. So how healthy is the food supply chain? Food Logistics magazine reports on a survey conducted by HAVI Global Solutions and […]. The post Lessons from the Foodservice Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Better Supply-Demand planning, Quality management, transportation lead time reduction, distribution network optimization, cycle time reduction, better handling, more effective storage, real time order management, and reverse logistics improvement are all within the purvey of Supply Chain. All Rights Reserved.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

The app seeks to eliminate your paper and manual sourcing processes, creating a single solution for your business’s supply chain needs. It aims to achieve this by creating a singular, efficient network that connects enterprises and surplus buyers with equipment vendors.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

The goal of digital transformation in supply chain planning functions is to create a Digital Twin that is the digital replica of the supply chain. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2018

At Schneider Electric , the global purveyor of energy management and industrial automation systems, the cloud presented an opportunity to undertake a wholesale digital transformation of its supply chain. As part of the cloud initiative, Schneider Electric set out to standardize the way it ran the distribution-center network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using advanced analytics in a transportation management network to look at historical traffic patterns, you can plan a truck’s route that takes into account time delays for more accurate arrival times. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Retail #Freight #TMS.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 29, 2013

And when developers incorporate these concept and try to solve the problems using various technologies, supply chain visibility solutions was born, the clear example of "Action Research". Even though the name implies a subject about social science, there are many high quality articles about logistics and supply chain management.

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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This allows businesses to receive real-time insights from the entire integrated network, from digital data that has been captured, stored, processed, and shared from every single supply chain partner. Long-term visibility on excess or unproductive inventory: This will enable forecast accuracy improvements over time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Manage Your Logistics Network. End to End Supply Chain visibility is critical! Many Logistics and Distribution companies offer an E-Commerce service, including Fulfillment by Amazon. Retail #ECommerce #SupplyChain #SCM #Business #Omnichannel #Logistics. Outsourcing. All Rights Reserved.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2018

Global supply chains, by definition, consist of multiple, independent partners, making them ideal candidates for blockchain. Because supply chains are networks, a blockchain initiative can’t be implemented by a single company. But that very same quality is what’s slowing adoption of the technology.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Yet another possible workaround is the blockchain platform known as Corda , developed by R3 for financial markets but adaptable for logistics. Regional distribution networks, involving the delivery of perishable goods to homes, are an area of particular promise. Where there’s a blockchain, a cryptocurrency can’t be far behind.

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