Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

As discussed in our recent blog post, “ Fable of the Ant and Cicada Applied to Shippers and TMS Planning ” the best time to plan for lean times is during times of plenty. Again, according to DAT, “Shippers… renegotiated carrier contracts in 2018 to avoid spot market volatility that plagued them last winter.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Logistics is the central system that controls physical inventory flow in a supply chain. Similarly, Logistics KPIs indicate the logistics’ total efficiency and direct the managers to carry out operations optimally. The productivity attribute includes the processes and their impact on the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 22, 2019

Technologies Reshaping the Global Digital Supply Chain! Imagine what the future will look like in Supply Chain! There are articles which describe what the future of Supply Chain will be like in 2020, 0r 2025, or even 2030. So how can all of this be used to shape what happens in Supply Chain?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. Since Logward’s foundation in April 2018 he is in charge as CEO. You avoid that by listening properly.” 44.17] The future for Logward.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Traffic management: Implementing smart traffic management systems with congestion pricing and signal optimization can improve traffic flow. Watch how else you can make your supply chain efficient “Unlock Efficiency: How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain” on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel 6.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Everyone knows that the cannabis industry is a boom market: it’s worth $7.3B

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

This was my first experience with Outsourcing, or what I refer to as “Supply Chain as a Service” (SCaaS). Virtually every type of software application is offered in a SaaS model, including software to support ERP, TMS, CRM, Inventory Management, and Invoicing applications, all of which are related to Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supply Chain professionals however are uniquely positioned to make dramatic impacts on the environment. In Supply Chain we are involved in the entire breadth of activities in most any company. The Supply Chain Environmental Model. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Consumers are demanding more from the companies they buy from, and Supply Chain Management is at the forefront of delivering that increased responsibility. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

How can you tell if your Supply Chain is broken? 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? 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?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 18, 2018

Seventy-six percent of transportation industry professionals polled in a 2018 employment survey said they planned to add headcount to their workforce associated with transportation logistics. Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Supply Chain Management Pros. TMS really shines during lean times.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 18, 2018

Seventy-six percent of transportation industry professionals polled in a 2018 employment survey said they planned to add headcount to their workforce associated with transportation logistics. Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Supply Chain Management Pros. TMS really shines during lean times.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s all the things you would expect in terms of robust Sourcing, SRM and category management across our supply chain, working closely with our business stakeholders and achieving excellent year-on-year results against an ever-increasing set of challenging KPIs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2018. In fact, “only 3% of procurement leaders believe their staff possesses the skills required” (Deloitte 2018). Above all, you need to remain agile in your adoption. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Responsive Supply Chain article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Dave Joseph at veridian.info. Creating a Responsive Supply Chain in advance of the peak shopping season is a no-brainer. The Benefits of a Responsive Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? Simply put it involves any activity associated with the backward movement of parts or goods or services back up through any stage, or stages, of the Supply Chain. It is estimated that the E-Commerce market in 2018 will be about $1.5 Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last mile fulfillment in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. Real-time Visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? Infographic).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) And all of these technologies have applicability for the Supply Chain in every business and in every industry around the world. The Digital Supply Chain vision is within our line of sight. No Supply Chain Strategy. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The global nature of the cryptocurrency industry is having a significant effect on supply chain management positively. Australian companies are already ahead of the curve – many have capitalized on the market to boost revenue and improve their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

We also remove general management, operations management, IT management, supply chain management books from the list because we think they belong to the different genre. The list of project planning and management books only now has 40 entries. - Project management body of knowledge (PMBOK).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 8, 2018

They include individuals new to Supply Chain as well as Industry leaders and everyone in between. But they all have a common interest in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Leadership, Change Management, Human Resources, Transformation, and Technology. Supply Chain 4.0! Supply Chain 4.0

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

We also remove general management, operations management, IT management, supply chain management books from the list because we think they belong to the different genre. The list of project management books only now has 40 entries. - What are some key takeaways from the book on project management?

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Procurement Software

JUNE 4, 2024

As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. SourceDay’s unique selling point lies in its revolutionary approach to automating supply chain communications. And stepping up, they indeed are.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more. Here are just a few ways manufacturing procurement teams can leverage AI and automation tools this year: Minimize supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

In February, 2018 it was reported that Amazon was going to launch its own delivery service: Shipping With Amazon! Plus an efficient, lean supply chain is focused on eliminating waste, unnecessary handling, and redundancies. It makes sense to disintermediate the supply chain wherever possible. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Initiatives are being put in place to make these statements a reality, but are these organizations agile enough to shift strategies, process and operations — for real? Source: Deloitte 2018. Subscribe Here! Email Address. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

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. I consider Paul to be an elite Supply Chain leader.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

You should always establish a starting point, or current state (read Lean in Retail … Value Stream Mapping your Current State Process! ), from which to measure forward progress against. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2018. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. All Rights Reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! A 2018 study found that free shipping was the number one feature for online shoppers. Outsourcing your fulfillment makes your business agile. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 22, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Not too long after I launched Supply Chain Game Changer in 2017 it was recognized on a list of the Top Supply Chain sites by feedspot.com.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Prior to the current hype cycle, generative machine learning tools like the “Smart Compose” feature rolled out by Google in 2018 weren’t heralded as a paradigm shift, despite being harbingers of today’s text generating services. “So [if] they want to deploy it on a large public cloud, we’ll do it there. .”

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 28, 2025

Like nothing we know today In 2018, I first published this article that set out what procurement would look like in 2030 (you can read it here ). It will require a different set of skills, a new type of agility and a new mindset regarding what procurement is and how it operates. My how things have changed since then!

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