Social media and social networking are two key trends are reshaping how businesses conduct their affairs, communicate with vendors and customers, and even their organizational structure. However, the logistics industry has largely been slow in adopting these technologies and strategies, despite many studies indicating that supply chain managers acknowledge the importance of doing so.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is over thirty years old. I have been studying it as a researcher for fifteen years. With the rise of the global multi-national, S&OP increased in importance as a way to align and drive organizational balance. In parallel, as shown in the attached infographic, challenges to do it well increased.
Adam Robinson from Cerasis reveals interesting data, best practices, and tips related to the supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution and 3PLs industries.
New UPS research has revealed that 78% of small- to mid-size industrial machinery companies believe their customers’ expectations for aftersales service are rising, but only 12% of those manufacturers indicate replacement parts and service are top differentiators for their business.
Be skeptical of the “truth” was one message at the June 2015 Eye For Transport Summit at the beautiful Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel near Chicago’s north loop. Over three days, the conference featured four Forum tracks, with over 70 presentations, workshops, and panel discussions. And a definite exhibitor’s evolution was evident.
System simplifies large scale management of networked devices and objects, and provides business insights more quickly via a data analytics platform at the network's edge.
Using digital consignment notes (CMR’s) can make the transport of goods more efficient. Even now, carriers and shippers are still producing paper consignment notes by the billions each year. But while digital data will enable many new innovations, that doesn't mean that carriers should simply start sharing their transport data with just anyone. That's a lot more complicated than you might think.
Just over a month remains until this year’s 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum – Brazil & Latin America. The 2015 event unites executives of the highest calibre from key logistics providers, as well as senior supply chain executive representatives from leading retailers and manufacturers.