Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. For example, pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America for 3 years. It also did not make for a reliable supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

The complexities associated with an enterprise resource planning system’s available-to-promise functionality can lead an ERP system to be unable to process an order, requiring time-consuming human intervention before an accurate promise can be relayed to customers. This writer has been covering supply chain management for over 25 years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. So let’s plan for it. A “planful” way forward. It’s all about plowing through the next wave.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. Stuff happens.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities. Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. DHL Supply Chain has instituted a well-defined process for vetting and adopting warehouse technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

It occurred to me that many of you are also responsible for navigating this dynamic environment of post-pandemic demand shifts, inflationary pressures, supply shortages, rising interest rates, and a potential economic downturn. For example, interest rate hikes tend to deter lower priority investments and those that require debt financing.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. Just review and build on our three fundamental pillars of great supply chain management. For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders. The Importance of Alignment.

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AIMMS

JULY 15, 2019

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. The post Sales & Operations Planning Is Changing At An Accelerated Pace appeared first on AIMMS.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. Firefighting is the norm.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Fully 70% of companies say their supply chain is either very or extremely complex and only 6% of companies have full visibility within their supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains. Bailey exclaimed.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. University Courses. 1) Logistics and supply chain management faculty at Florida International University. 2) Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management at Western Washington University.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. billion after a funding round.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2022

Of course, change is always occurring. But it has certainly been more pronounced recently within the supply chain world. This is evident from the widespread global supply chain disruptions that we all read about daily. Brian provided some specific omni-channel examples with easy to envision benefits.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning to benchmark your supply chain or simply trying to improve how you measure its performance, it makes sense to know a little about the most commonly used KPIs for each supply chain component. A lot will depend on the nature of your industry and the categories of supplies that you receive.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. With demand forecasting being complex, it is easy to lose supply chain visibility. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution. Demand forecasting is hard.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Delivery volumes have never been higher, and supply chains are feeling the strain. Packages are getting delayed, shipping carriers have raised prices, and businesses – whether suppliers, wholesalers, or retailers – all feel the burden on their end of the supply chain process. What is supply chain optimization? .

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. This promises to be a very eventful year.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. How hard can that be?” I hear you ask.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality. What is the Role of the Supply Chain Worker?

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. With that said, how can you keep your supply chain running as smoothly as possible in the meantime? The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Top 10 Countries supplying seafarers. Top 10 Countries supplying seafarers. By Deadweight Capacity. Officer Rank.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning. Let’s begin with a look at network planning, because whether your company requires one warehouse or five, your service, efficiency, and costs will be influenced heavily by your choice of location and capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. The right WMS can help your business manage your supply chain effectively and surpass your competitors. Below are some tips for presenting your request to your supervisor.

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Turvo

JUNE 3, 2020

Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. That’s where the crossroads of a tech-driven approach to solving the challenges of supply chain risk management lie.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2020

2019’s over, but there’s plenty of technology to look back on over the course of the year to see what affects it had on supply chains. Supply chains looked to a number of other technologies to elevate the running of their operations last year. The move by companies towards digitization grew more pronounced in 2019.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mark Morley, Senior Director, Product Marketing at OpenText , provides his supply chain trend forecast for the year ahead. Embracing conversational AI across tomorrow’s supply chains: Companies have been embarking on a journey of digitizing their supply chains for many years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

A customer can of course buy goods in a store. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location. Constraint logic involves the physical capabilities of a supply chain. This is not always the case.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation. Perfect Order.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. With all of the regular disruptors, it’s best to be as proactive as you can in your planning. Which means that, as it does every year at this time, space is about to get very tight. Final Thoughts.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2019

A critical component of supply chain management is planning around risks that can compromise the chain, and few risks are more disruptive than extreme weather. In a time when the ill-effects of climate change are being felt around the world more than ever, supply chains have to mitigate for those effects to function year-round.

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