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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Claritum
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Samurai expands into Europe. Samurai has expanded their operations into France and the Netherlands, with the Claritum solution supporting this expansion. “With the Claritum system being easily accessible from the Cloud, Samurai is able to readily extend our offer to additional geographies.” said David Woodward, Global Account Manager at Samurai. “Samurai is always seeking to innovate and develop the methods we can use to help our clients be
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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