Mapping the Knowledge Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 13, 2017
When I write about supply chains, I think readers naturally envision product and/or material supply chains.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 13, 2017
When I write about supply chains, I think readers naturally envision product and/or material supply chains.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 19, 2017
S&OP has the potential to transform an organisation. S&OP can do more than create a rolling forecast, contribute to improved strategy execution and company performance. By driving and nurturing effective values and behaviours through the S&OP cycle, it can influence company culture and employee engagement, well-being and performance. Once S&OP is influencing company culture for the better and achieves these type of employee benefits, I consider S&OP transformational.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 18, 2017
Bank of America Merrill Lynch strategists Michael Hartnett and Jared Woodward are sounding an alarm for US equities markets. They’re saying the markets are girding for a fall, coining the amusing phrase, “Humpty Dumpty Watch” referring to the expectation among investors of an imminent “great fall” in the markets. In times of economic peril, it is exceptionally important for businesses to have a plan to adapt to swift and dramatic changes in supply and demand.
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
AUGUST 30, 2017
The 2018 SPLC Summit will bring together over 400 purchasing and sustainability professionals, suppliers, and NGO experts from diverse sectors and regions in order to share, simplify, and spread the best sustainable purchasing practices across the whole economy. We’re pleased to have Minneapolis-based Ecolab as the 2018 Summit’s Presenting Sponsor.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 11, 2017
Retailers today are in a poor position to compete against a vertically integrated and fully digitized online giants like Amazon. The post Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 6, 2017
We rank top lean manufacturing books based on lean tools, popularity, industry awards and endorsements from business leaders to find best lean books to read. Background Lean thinking concept has been adopted by companies of all sizes in virtually all industries. Because it focuses on improving quality, how information and materials flow and it provides principles to create value and a roadmap for organizational transformation.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 9, 2017
The low-hanging fruit has all been harvested by shippers using TMS and other logistics IT solutions increase efficiency and save costs in transportation. Better visibility into rates, routes, equipment availability and such has helped those shippers using TMS to exert much greater control over spend. However, all leading indicators point toward a very tough environment ahead.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 11, 2017
In InboundLogistics.com, Bernard Goor discusses the disruption about to hit grocery retailers, and how they can hold their market share. The post Why Grocery Retailers Need to Embrace Digitization Now appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 7, 2017
Restaurants have been under increasing pressure to meeting changing consumer demand, lower costs, and minimize waste. Consumer-driven, digital business networks. The post Video: Digital Transformation for Restaurants appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 25, 2017
With the rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been a huge interest in how it can help run. The post 8 AI Mistakes Almost Everybody is Making… appeared first on The Network Effect.
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
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
AUGUST 24, 2017
This summer, SPLC is running a Thought Leadership Interview Series in order to recognize and learn from some of the individuals involved in our work. Today we’re pleased to share our interview with Bill Hall; Head of Sustainability for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In this role, Hall is responsible for developing and implementing FCA’s corporate sustainability vision and direction, encompassing the three aspects of economic success, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 23, 2017
With the news that Whole Foods stockholders have okayed the Amazon deal, the pressure on Grocers ratchets up as they. The post What Grocers Are Doing to Attract Shoppers? appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 11, 2017
It’s common knowledge that retail is under tremendous pressure from ecommerce and changing consumer buying habits. But how bad is. The post Fixing the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 2, 2017
One of the principle aims of supply chain management is managing uncertainty. And no function is more at the forefront of that endeavor than demand forecasting. The challenge of effective supply chain management is to deliver on ever-increasing customer demands for excellent service while simultaneously managing costs. Agility and responsiveness, aligned with cost effectiveness, is the aim.
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
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