Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. Digital transformation of the supply chain will change everything – for the better.

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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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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. Reduce energy usage.

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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. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1].

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

What are the primary supply chain management trends for 2019? Let’s dig into the future supply chain trends that could transform your supply chain and logistics operations! Supply Chain Resiliency and Risk Management. Distributed Inventory. Digital Twin. Augmented Analytics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020). Subscribe Here! Email Address. It’s time to air our dirty laundry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Brands labeled with Green Supply Chains have started becoming synonymous with sustainability, trustworthiness, quality and forward thinking. I don’t mean to come off snarky, but there is a clear-cut discourse that has formed between brands actualizing supply chain sustainability, and those who are marketing supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? USD back in 2018, is expected to reach $1.5 But while the opportunities behind digitizing and optimizing delivery are clear, it’s not easy to facilitate the level of visibility and control which shippers are looking for from 3PLs.

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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. But transparency can go far beyond efficiency, comfort and value.

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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 Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! But for those who are learning about Supply Chain, or any other profession for that matter, is it best to acquire that learning and gain that experience just by watching screens? The evolution of the Digital Supply Chain is an exciting time.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 26, 2018

Efficient Private/Dedicated Fleet Management. CSCMP’s “ 2018 State of Logistics Report ” notes that private/dedicated trucking set the pace with cost increases of 9.5% Powerful Optimization for Better Routing and Fewer Empty Miles. year over year. Plus it helps lower overall transportation costs.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. The work of managing the value network has always been to make the best plan, monitor issues, and respond effectively and efficiently.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Today I’m joined by Makersite , an award-winning, sustainability-driven software-as-a-service provider helping manufacturing enterprises solve complex challenges around their products and supply chains. 33.44] Supply chain risk, the importance of resilience and how Makersite are helping to transform visibility into resilience.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The deep tiers of supply chains are a mystery While insights into tier 1 of the supply chain are hard to get for many procurement teams, the deeper tiers are a mystery for most companies. The biggest impact in its supply chain stems from the chip that is soldered onto the wiring board.

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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. Survey respondents say the trend is driven by a desire to increase efficiency, improve productivity, reduce errors, and improve cost savings.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 19, 2018

to be Released Later in 2018. March 22, 2018 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS development teams successfully rolled out UltraShipTMS version 5.14 The LoadFusion Optimizer has been updated to allow for the re-running of the same orders through additional optimization sequence within any profile.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

According to the European Union’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Directive , Europe’s data center electricity consumption is expected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2030, exemplifying the environmental costs of AI usage. In 2022, IBM introduced Vela , its first AI-optimized, cloud-native supercomputer.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

 Last week on episode three of our WiseTech Global mini-series, we tackled one of supply chains most difficult, yet most important, topics – risk. One of the many lessons that the pandemic taught us was the importance of ensuring that robust risk management is incorporated into our supply chain strategies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Neil completely understands the role of technology, I/T, the Supply Chain and business.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In Supply Chain that means we want and need full end to end visibility and transparency. To provide that end to end visibility requires electronic connectivity of all nodes of the Supply Chain. Many years ago I launched a new Supply Chain service focussed largely on the sale of freight and logistics services.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

So where and how is this great leveller of procurement effectiveness being used in the real world (the practical) and how is it viewed by the CPOs and heads of procurement and supply chain who are on the front line fighting the daily efficiency battle. The actual cost of doing nothing may be quite substantial.

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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 Brain

JULY 16, 2018

They were part of a larger report, Accenture Technology Vision 2018 , which covered 18 industries. John Schmidt, global managing director of Accenture’s A&D practice, chalks it up to the industry’s insistence on authenticity of parts and information flowing through the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Due to globalization, growing consumer demands on transparency, the pertinence of sustainable development and technological advancements, procurement and supply chain professionals have been highlighted as an integral part of their organizations. Source: Deloitte 2018.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Then look at Sprint , where the handset division came up with the idea to effectively create their own marketplace for used handsets, configuring their sourcing product to run mass volumes of global forward auctions on used handsets to optimize the price received, generating over $1B in revenue in 2018. Same applies to your team.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

And this meant that even more numbers and data could be quickly and efficiently managed. Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Selected as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs, and one of the Top 25 Procurement Blogs, on the Internet. I was hooked on spreadsheets!

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 29, 2019

They deployed a global sustainable procurement program that evaluated more than 1,100 suppliers by the end of 2018 using sustainability criteria. The criteria promote energy efficiency, reduce toxicity, ensure performance, support local and disadvantaged businesses and facilitate end of life management. They saved $19.4 Alameda County.

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Jaggaer

MAY 12, 2020

Full data transparency. Supply-Chain and Invoice automation. Back in September 2018 Gartner wrote , “Technology product managers must develop AI solutions that are aligned with high-priority procurement use cases, enhance user experience and improve supplier loyalty to gain their confidence.” Smart Assistant.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 12, 2023

IBM’s recommendations included API-specific improvements, bot UX optimization, workflow optimization, DevOps microservices and design consideration, and best practices for Azure manage services. IBM Consulting™ helped the customer modernize its architecture for a heavily used business-to-business conversational AI app.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The Gartner research note published in September 2018, entitled “ The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Procurement Software Applications ” argues that while the benefits of such automation are significant, they are not able to deliver sustainable competitive advantage. Operational Benefits. – Disclaimer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The Supply Chain team was generally viewed as lacking in skill and capability by those outside the organization. Customers and other internal functions viewed Supply Chain as a dysfunctional organization as evidenced by the poor Supply Chain performance metrics. And there was a lack of inspired leadership.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

The 5G rollout began in 2018 with a global initiative known as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3FPP) that defined a new set of standards to steer the design of devices and applications for use on 5G networks.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

We formally stood up our AI Ethics Board in 2018 to ensure that AI systems created at IBM are developed and deployed ethically. In the same year, IBM published its own principles of trust and transparency and offers them as a roadmap to others working with and implementing artificial intelligence.

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