The Amazing Supply Chain of a Vinyl Record
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
From 80’s gaming controls to Polaroid cameras, retro is all the rage.
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Hurricane Florence, Disaster Recovery Logistics Planning and TMS Solutions
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
TMS solutions and associated logistics IT tools are a critical part of any successful volume shipper’s supply chain risk management plan. Hurricane Florence is presently testing the mettle of the logistics management technologies used by shippers at the epicenter of natural disaster recovery – food/beverage shippers, building materials shippers, energy shippers and others.
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6 Ways AI is Impacting the Supply Chain
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Artificial Intelligence is already enhancing our lives as consumers, now it is picking up momentum in supply chain management and. The post 6 Ways AI is Impacting the Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Returns – A Threat to the Bottom Line or an Opportunity to Cut Costs?
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The notion of reverse logistics isn’t new, of course. The function has been around since the Phoenicians began shipping amphorae of wine to Rome in 1,500 BC. Processes have moved on since then but reverse logistics is the conundrum that every company will face at one time or another and how it deals with this issue will determine whether it is an opportunity or threat to the business.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Does Your Demand Planning Process Include a “Quantitative Sanity Range Evaluation”?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
There is a process that should be part of both your demand planning and your sales and operations planning. The concept is simple – how do you find the critical few forecasts that require attention, so that planner brainpower is expended on making a difference and not hunting for a place to make a difference? I have heard this process called a “Forecast Reality Check” and a “Forecast Reasonability Check” Just to be difficult, I’ll call it a Quantitative Sanity
Finding the Best Negotiation Book
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Do you need to improve negotiation skills but don't know how to start? In this article, we compare 2 books and tell you which one is the best negotiation book. Do You Need Negotiation Book? In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation strategies, namely, the law school approach and the psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals and academics to improve negotiation skills.
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Don’t Get Hooked on Free TMS
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
You know who gives valuable product away for free at the beginning of a relationship? Drug dealers and app developers working in basements and garages. “First one’s free kid” and then, once the hooks are in, the customer must pay to keep building on the early, easily captured gains. The “high” experienced capturing the low-hanging fruit of first-time process automation quickly gives way to the frustration of needing more to achieve the same baseline result.
Supply Chain Resilience: Surviving Hurricanes, Typhoons, Flooding and Heat Waves
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
How a Network can be Your Best Defense in the Face of Mother Nature’s Fury Hurricane Florence is currently bearing. The post Supply Chain Resilience: Surviving Hurricanes, Typhoons, Flooding and Heat Waves appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Impact of Maintenance Operations On Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
We all know how delays in any part of the supply chain can cause significant problems and incur additional delays among the rest of the supply chain. One thing that is often overlooked but plays a major role in keeping the supply chain from crumbling down is maintenance management. In one way or another, you can connect maintenance activities with every stop in your supply chain.
Part 4 (Final) – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In Part 3 I explored the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries). In this final Part 4 , I’ll explore what the 3-D Cycle looks like in terms of specific examples and architecture.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
13 Amazing Logistics & Supply Chain Mobile Applications
EazyStock
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
*This post was originally published June 2015; it was updated September 2018*. In today’s competitive business environment, getting the correct products to the right place at the right time via the most cost-effective manner is paramount for your business’ success. To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence.
7 ways to transform eProcurement adoption
Claritum
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. Introduction. 1. Ease of Use. 2. System usefulness. 3. System reliability. 4. Customized training. 5. User involvement. 6. Senior management support. 7. Support received from the vendor. 1 Introduction. Effective eProcurement can shift transaction processing to the end users who actually use the purchased goods or services, freeing up supply management personnel for strategic value-creation work and ensuring users see purchasing efficiency gains.
UltraShipTMS Named to 100 Great Supply Chain Partners List
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
SupplyChainBrain’s Annual List of Leading Supply Chain Providers Includes UltraShipTMS Again. Fair Lawn, NJ – September 19, 2018 – UltraShipTMS continues to be recognized by major supply chain and logistics industry media for being an innovative leader in the development and delivery of leading transportation logistics technologies. Yet again, UltraShipTMS makes the SupplyChainBrain’s list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners in 2018 and will appear in the 2018 October issue of the well-known mag
Fixing the 5 Big Problems in the Food Supply Chain
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The food supply chain continues to grow rapidly, with consumers now expecting exotic foods, fresh on their plates, year round. The post Fixing the 5 Big Problems in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Data Integration Made Sexy
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Time and again, software buyers make purchasing decisions based on features offered, but often overlook how data will be integrated only to find out that it won’t be easy. However, there is a way to avoid this headache. Learn why modern enterprises are making data integration a priority instead of an afterthought.
Part 4 (Final) – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In Part 3 I explored the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries). In this final Part 4 , I’ll explore what the 3-D Cycle looks like in terms of specific examples and architecture.
Foodborne Illness Can Cost a Food Shipper MILLIONS! Unless…
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
A top US food safety law firm has won judgments in excess of $650 million for clients stricken by foodborne illnesses like Salmonella against giant brands like Cargill, ConAgra, Taco Bell, Subway, Walmart and others. And that is just one law firm! The amount of money you could be liable to cough up as a food shipper when the finger of blame is pointed at you will make you sick too!
The 4 Supply Chain Metrics
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Metrics are a way to measure performance; and, in turn, communicate that information to key executives in the company. Their value is how supply chain management is supporting the direction and strategy of the business. It is important that they present a strategic and tactical understanding of what is happening and how well it is happening. KPIs (key performance indicators) must be measurable.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Transform Your Supply Chain For Omnichannel
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The world is in the early stages of a global supply chain revolution. The Amazon Effect. The Internet of Things. Platform Businesses. The new supply chain will grow beyond omnichannel. It will cross into other industries and markets and will incorporate supply chains of products, information, and finance. All the elements of the New Supply Chain tie together.
Robot Trucks or Autonomous Vehicles Will Revolutionize the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Most supply chain professionals do not completely understand the disruption and upgrades that autonomous vehicles, specifically what I call robot trucks, will create. Most cannot get past the pitfalls and possible barriers to robot trucks. I define robot trucks with a much broader perspective. I include trucks of all sizes and even internal plant material handling equipment like fork-lifts and automatic guided vehicles (AVGs).
6 Tips for Maximizing Efficiency and Productivity of Warehouse Operations
Supply Chain Minded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
As a warehouse manager, you would understand that handling warehouse operations are a massive task. One small mistake may affect the efficiency and productivity of the warehouse. You must continually implement measures to optimize various warehouse processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the operations involved. Apart from minimizing downtime and increasing productivity, it is essential to improve your supply chain.
Video: A Guide to Supply Chain Control Towers
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
How can supply chain control towers help manage complex global supply chains? I recently discussed the topic of supply chain. The post Video: A Guide to Supply Chain Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Bedrock of Business Transformation
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Certainly there are many aspects to successful business transformation, but in today’s fast-paced world, technology is key enabler of success. . The post Bedrock of Business Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Customs Warehouse: Smoothing the Global Supply Chain
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Customs warehouses provide valuable services to companies managing global supply chains, adding flexibility and capacity and they can help ensure. The post The Customs Warehouse: Smoothing the Global Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Part 3 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In this post, Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
Part 3 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail. In this post, Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Detect Problems, Diagnose Causes, and Direct Next Best Actions Before Negative Business Impact
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Part 1 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Part 2 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
Part 2 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
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