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 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.
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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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 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.
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.
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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.
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 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 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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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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