All Things Supply Chain

JULY 22, 2018

Today is my last day of writing content for All Things Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 26, 2018

The data is not news to anyone involved in transportation logistics. Business logistics and transportation costs are rising at a quickening pace, especially for motor freight. The reasons are many – a driver shortage, the ELD mandate, the hot economy, trade wars and rising fuel costs. No matter what the reason, shippers must find ways to bend the cost curve for transportation logistics back downward amidst a very challenging environment.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

To be most effective, S&OP requires a positive, growth-oriented, mentally tough mindset as well as constructive behaviours. It is unlikely that a critical mass of effective behaviours is present in every company that implements S&OP. On top of this, S&OP practitioners indicate that behaviours are not addressed enough in S&OP implementations.

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Supply Chain Minded

JULY 15, 2018

Digitization has changed everything. It’s changed not only how we interact but how we make decisions with readily available information. This accessibility to information and organizations has flattened the playing field for every organization as they look to market and sell their wares.

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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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EazyStock

JULY 10, 2018

?. A product life cycle is a business management technique that defines a list of stages in the lifespan of commercial or consumer products. Product Life cycles are used for determining the lifespan of these products; such as the normal phases through which a product goes over its lifespan. Every manufacturer and distributor of after market parts needs to have a pulse on the different stages of their product life cycle to ensure inventory levels are being accurately forecasted and replenishment

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Claritum

JULY 31, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Introduction. This article focuses on effective supplier management. The article is orientated towards indirect spend , however many of the principles apply to all spend categories. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management. Supplier Lifecycle Management.

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The Network Effect

JULY 25, 2018

After analyzing data for 1.75 million retail DC appointments on One Network’s Real Time Value Network, it became clear… the. The post Fixing Grocery Retail’s $10 Billion Problem appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

To be most effective, S&OP requires a positive, growth-oriented, mentally tough mindset as well as constructive behaviours. It is unlikely that a critical mass of effective behaviours is present in every company that implements S&OP. On top of this, S&OP practitioners indicate that behaviours are not addressed enough in S&OP implementations.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 24, 2018

In this article, we will compare 2 best books on time management, namely, Getting Things Done vs Eat That Frog. The result is the best time management book. Time Management Basics Time management is about how to implement and control various activities effectively. Ineffective time management will usually lead to the loss of productivity and valuable business opportunities.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2018

The Global Slavery Index, published last week by Walk Free Foundation, describes modern slavery as a complex and often hidden crime that crosses borders, sectors and jurisdictions. The U.S. number, the study estimates, is almost one hundredth of the estimated 40.3 million global total number of people it defines as being enslaved. “The United States is one of the most advanced countries in the world yet has more than 400,000 modern slaves working under forced labor conditions,” said the group’s

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Supply Chain Minded

JULY 15, 2018

In an ever-connected world, the availability of data along with the use of algorithms to make sense of it has become commonplace. This article explores the necessary steps to use data effectively, along with potential applications in the transportation and logistics industry.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 1, 2018

My grandma has always been a huge part of my life; growing up with her, literally, a 5-minute drive around the corner, ready to lend a helping hand usually with…

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The Network Effect

JULY 23, 2018

The New Madrid Fault Zone stretches across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. A. The post What if the United States broke in half? Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 22, 2018

PREVIEW In their three-part Foresight series entitled “Misconceptions, Missteps, and Bad Practices in S&OP,” ( Foresight issues 46, 47, 48) Chris Gray and John Dougherty expose a baker’s dozen of blunders blocking the road to an effective S&OP process. . S&OP Is the New Name for ERP. To Make S&OP Work, We’ll Need New Software. For Our Company, S&OP Is Operations (O) and Inventory without Involving Sales (S)!

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

Here we evaluate 2 books, namely, "Getting to Yes" and "Influence" based on 3 main criteria and will show you which one is the best negotiation book of all time. Background In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation approaches, namely, law school approach and psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 18, 2018

The little white cloud looks and feels like a polystyrene packing peanut, but, Kavanaugh assures me, “it tastes exactly like a communion wafer.” After a wary nibble, I pop the whole thing in and notch it up as a snack. Kavanaugh’s packaging is made not of plastic but corn starch. If eating it feels like an act of faith, it is because there is a growing fervour in this Cornish seaside town.

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Claritum

JULY 23, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Introduction. Diversity in the supply chain has increasingly become important and reflects a growing concern that disadvantaged groups are not being given access to supply chains. There are positive outcomes associated with supply diversity, including for example innovation through the entrance of new products, services, and solutions; access to multiple channels from which to procure goods and services; and it drives competition (on price and service levels)

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 18, 2018

And now this compression point is sending waves of pain through the supply chain from distributors and wholesalers to retailers and consumers in the form of fast-rising shipping costs. Even Amazon and its Prime members are feeling the pinch. This predicament was a long time coming. An aging driver population that continues to dwindle owing to retirement — combined with a lack of younger workers coming into the industry — is a problem that has been festering for 15 years.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2018

Metallic glass is essentially an alloy of the future. Normally, a few metals can be mixed together so that the ideal properties of each metal are ‘added’ together to make a ‘super-metal.’ Alloys tend to behave and look like metals and their atomic structure consists of rigid geometric patterns. Metallic glass, on the other hand, does not have a rigid geometric pattern, but instead, atomic structure which is disordered much like that of glass.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2018

Eighty-six percent of the A&D companies queried in the Accenture research say they expect to integrate blockchain into their corporate systems within three years. As part of an annual effort, Accenture surveyed 30 A&D companies, encompassing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as tier 1 and 2 suppliers. They were part of a larger report, Accenture Technology Vision 2018 , which covered 18 industries.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

We evaluate books related to customer service based on sales rank, reviews/endorsement by leading business leaders and show you the best customer service books. Finding Best Customer Service Books When we talk about customer service, people will usually think about the hotel and tourism business or banking business where products are less physically or tangible.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

We will show you best customer service book by objective evaluation based on sales rank, reviews, citation counts and endorsement by leading business leaders. Background When we talk about customer service, people will usually think about the hotel and tourism business or banking business where products are less physically or tangible. However, customer service is actually a lifeline of any business, for example, - In some industries such as steel, chemicals and other heavy industries, products

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2018

Financial executives are stereotypically viewed as individuals with a passion for numbers, lacking the ability to communicate and collaborate with the rest of the organization. And, by the way, they’re overwhelmingly male. Today, though, that image is being undermined by dramatic changes in the role of corporate finance. On this episode, we meet Lisa Wu, chief financial officer of Haven , a provider of global trade management software.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 12, 2018

The reason behind the gap relates to demographics; an oversized generation — baby boomers — is starting to retire, and not enough of the next three generations are interested in taking their place. Most people think this deficit is concentrated in skilled labor categories, and there’s no doubt that finding candidates with the right training for certain jobs is part of the problem.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2018

Only three containers of frozen produce including prime rib and pork loin came through before the new levy slapped as much as 500,000 yuan ($75,000) on each of the remaining half-dozen crates, according to Gong Peng, the importer’s general manager. “We have no choice. We have to eat the costs,” Gong said in an interview. “We are guaranteed to dramatically lower our purchases of meat from American ranchers.

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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. Stuart Whiting, who today serves as Schneider Electric’s senior vice president for logistics and network design, arrived at the company five years ago.

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The Network Effect

JULY 9, 2018

Here’s is part 2 of our Most Popular Posts of 2018. If you missed it, here’s Most Popular Posts of. The post Most Popular Supply Chain Posts of 2018 So Far (Part 2) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 3, 2018

If anything, the cover was a tad understated. It’s now clear Michael Dell stands to make a fortune from Dell’s privatization, turnaround and inevitable return to public stock markets. So much so, here’s an update on what it meant to be the victor: While Carl Icahn made a small profit challenging Dell for greenmail before ultimately ceding defeat, Michael Dell has accrued a paper fortune from the deal that is in itself greater than the net worth of his onetime foe, Icahn.

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The Network Effect

JULY 2, 2018

With the mid-year upon us, it’s time to review what people are reading. Next week we’ll reveal the top five. The post Most Popular Supply Chain Posts of 2018 So Far (Part 1) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2018

Just about every major manufacturer has a supplier code of conduct to ensure that workers are treated humanely. Too often, however, those documents fail to prevent unacceptable working conditions. In a typical global supply chain, involving multiple tiers of production, the chances of failure are alarmingly high. The solution lies in adequate training at the most important level — the workers themselves.

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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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