December, 2016

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Ensuring a Holly, Jolly Supply Chain Christmas

All Things Supply Chain

What makes a holly, jolly Christmas? Giving presents, spending time with family, eating more food than is humanly possible or watching our favorite Christmas films…. For the supply chain industry, a perfect Christmas consists of precise planning and effort to guarantee everything goes to plan without any disastrous mistakes. Without this, people may not g. read more >>.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #7

Supply Chain Trend

Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

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UltraShipTMS Makes 2016 Food Logistics’ FL100

Supply Chain Collaborator

Leading B2B Publication Releases Annual List of Notable Software & Technology Providers. December 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Extending the series of wins in 2016 both in terms of new business and industry recognition, UltraShipTMS is once again to be included in Food Logistics magazine’s list of top software and technology companies. For the 12 th consecutive year, Food Logistics surveyed software and technology companies that specialize in the unique challenges of the food and beverage sup

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5 Facts that Explain Why the Future is Network Platforms

The Network Effect

Network Marketplace Platforms are driving disruptive innovation in business across every industry today. The reason is simple. Network platforms eliminate. The post 5 Facts that Explain Why the Future is Network Platforms appeared first on The Network Effect.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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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Best PMP Exam Prep for Accidental Project Managers

Supply Chain Opz

Planning for PMP exam and looking for best PMP exam prep? We will compare 4 majors PMP books on the market and show you which one is the best PMP exam prep. Comparison of Some Best PMP Exam Prep Books There are at least 3 ways to prepare yourself for PMP exam, namely, online training, on-site training and PMP book. In our opinion, you should consider PMP books first so you can familiarize yourself with terms, method and process.

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The Supply Chain Manager’s Christmas Wish List – Revisited

All Things Supply Chain

Thanks to the supply chain manager´s Christmas wish list compiled by Karolina Maziliauskaite in 2014, supply chain managers finally had a wish list that could help them tackle the main supply chain management issues at that time. Alt. read more >>.

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The Supply Chain Manager’s Christmas Wish List – Revisited

All Things Supply Chain

Thanks to the supply chain manager´s Christmas wish list compiled by Karolina Maziliauskaite in 2014, supply chain managers finally had a wish list that could help them tackle the main…

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #8

Supply Chain Trend

Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

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UltraShipTMS adds Castellini Group of Companies to “Blossoming” List of Food Shipping Customers

Supply Chain Collaborator

One of the Largest Distributors of Fresh Produce in the US Implements TMS, Optimizer and Private Fleet Modules – Expanding Footprint of the NJ-Based Logistics IT Provider among Leading US Food Shippers. December 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS proudly announces the latest addition to its bumper crop of food shipping customers – Castellini Group of Companies.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #6

Supply Chain Trend

Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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 Innovation or Chaos?

The Network Effect

Jim Kittridge once said, “Complexity is the sand that grinds all innovation to a halt.” Supply Chain Innovation or Chaos. The post Supply Chain Innovation or Chaos? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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What is aPaaS? A Way to Supercharge Your App Development

The Network Effect

What is aPaaS? aPaaS is an acronym for application Platform-as-a-Service. According to Gartner, aPaaS is a cloud service that offers. The post What is aPaaS? A Way to Supercharge Your App Development appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Digital Disruption: Supply Chain Planning in the Digital Era

The Network Effect

by Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International Digital disruption is sweeping through the business landscape. Supply chain planners need. The post Digital Disruption: Supply Chain Planning in the Digital Era appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Dealing with DDoS Attacks

The Network Effect

As recent news demonstrates, it only takes a single, small lapse in security to open the door to hackers and. The post Dealing with DDoS Attacks appeared first on The Network Effect.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Best PMP Exam Prep: Rita vs Head First vs Crowe vs Heldman

Supply Chain Opz

Planning for PMP exam and looking for best PMP exam prep? We will compare 4 majors PMP books on the market and show you which one is the best PMP exam prep. Comparison of Major PMP Exam Prep Books There are at least 3 ways to prepare yourself for PMP exam, namely, online training, on-site training and PMP book. In our opinion, you should consider PMP books first so you can familiarize yourself with terms, method and process.

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PMP Test Prep: Rita PMP, Crowe PMP or Head First PMP?

Supply Chain Opz

Are you a new project manager looking for best PMP test prep? Today we will show you the best PMP test prep that helps you ace the PMP examination quickly. Why is PMP Certificate Important? Project management is one of the most important business management practice today. It is used widely by any types of business and function. From retailing to coal mining and from construction management to new product introduction and development.

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aPaaS: Supercharge Your App Development

The Network Effect

What is aPaaS? aPaaS is an acronym for application Platform-as-a-Service. According to Gartner, aPaaS is a cloud service that offers. The post aPaaS: Supercharge Your App Development appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Will Trump Do Away With the ELD Mandate?

Supply Chain Collaborator

President-Elect Donald Trump. whose unexpected victory in the election stunned the world, ran on a platform of promises to upend the status quo in all areas of government. His campaign routinely railed against what he characterized as oppressive governmental regulations. In fact, the very first bullet point listed under the heading “Donald J Trump’s Vision ” on the “Regulations” page of the Trump/Pence website reads, “Ask all Department heads to submit a list of every wasteful and unnecessary

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?