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2022 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year

Volume: 26
Edition: 4

We highlight myriad supply chain innovators, including the winner and finalists of The Supply Chain Innovator of the Year  Award — a 17-year partnership between SupplyChainBrain and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. 

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Bob Bowman

Rethinking the Modern Supply Chain: From Adversity Comes Innovation

November 17, 2022
Robert J. Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

Being human, we strive to make the best of a bad situation, and such efforts often yield positive results that might otherwise have never been realized.


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Case Studies

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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR

Holcim’s Three-Pronged Approach to Supply Chain Innovation in the Pandemic

November 17, 2022
SupplyChainBrain

The global manufacturer of “green” cement, winner of this year’s Supply Chain Innovation Award, unleashes a comprehensive program of digitization and data analytics to address uncertainties and disruptions caused by COVID-19.


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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR

Rethinking for an Improved Fulfillment and Transportation Network

November 17, 2022
SupplyChainBrain


Specialty retailer American Eagle Outfitters set out to optimize its supply chain and ultimately build a shared network, delivering measurable results amid unprecedented disruption.


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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR

Uncovering Risk in Sub-Tier Supplier Networks

November 17, 2022
SupplyChainBrain


Everstream Analytics, a provider of supply chain risk insights and advanced analytics, launched Everstream Discover – a solution powered by proprietary data, AI and graph technologies, to give users visibility into risks in their supply chains and help ameliorate the impact of disruptions. 


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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR

Omni-Channel Supply Chain Network and Inventory Planning Optimization

November 17, 2022
SupplyChainBrain


International shoe retailer FLO wanted to meet the omni-channel customer demand while maximizing profitability by creating an end-to-end omni-channel network and inventory planning system. It employed technology from Invent Analytics to run what-if scenarios and rethink its entire network.


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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR

Smoothing Out the Volatility in Load Volume and Freight Rates with AI

November 17, 2022
SupplyChainBrain

In order to keep transportation and distribution costs down while keeping inventory levels at just the right point to meet customer service needs, Kimberly-Clark launches its home-grown “EARL” (Early Tendering and Leveling) system, with impressive results.


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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR

How a Major Chemicals Shipper Gained Control of Its Railcar Fleet

November 17, 2022
SupplyChainBrain


Roambee, a provider of supply-chain visibility technology, helps a British multinational chemicals company to improve both the utilization of its large railcar fleet and its record of safe transportation and unloading of product.


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Using Predictive Analytics for Inventory Cycle Counting: An Advanced Approach

October 14, 2022
Geodis

Challenge: A medical supply manufacturer faced challenges related to inventory and shipping accuracy KPIs.


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Foodservice supplier saves 25% on data loggers while increasing visibility

September 2, 2022
Parsyl

Challenge: Client distribution of perishable products across approximately 150 retail stores in 35 states was creating challenges for receiving teams, who struggled to find and download data loggers when unloading trucks.  Compliance failures resulted. For recovered devices, a time-consuming download process followed which also required outdated software.


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Without a Minute to Spare: Time-Sensitive Deliveries Just Got Faster

September 1, 2022
HERE Technologies
Challenge: An international building solutions provider needed a better way to deliver concrete to building sites. Avoiding delays and interruptions was essential as concrete is highly perishable with a shelf life of just 90 minutes.
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Client Retools Inventory Strategy and Reaps Profits Across Categories

October 6, 2022
4R
Challenge: 105-location hardware store retailer identified $5 million in excess inventory and $2 million in missed sales.
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Technology

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Introducing Pivotree Warehouse Management System

September 16, 2022
SupplyChainBrain

Jim Brochu, general manager of supply chain with Pivotree, details the benefits of the company's new warehouse management system.


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VIDEO

Watch: 4R Introduces Vendor Order Optimization

September 29, 2022
SupplyChainBrain

Mark Garland, president and chief executive officer of 4R Systems, describes the company's Vendor Order Optimization (VOO) product, which optimizes and prioritizes retailer orders from vendors.


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GEODIS Unveils New Cross-Border Delivery Service

October 6, 2022
SupplyChainBrain

Michael Lamia, senior vice president of GEODIS MyParcel, introduces the company's new direct-to-consumer cross-border delivery service to 28 countries.


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Think Tank

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THINK TANK

What Makes Supply Chain Workers Stay

November 18, 2022
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Respect. Empathy. Flexibility. If you are in charge of securing and managing workers in warehouses, distribution centers, trucks and delivery vans, it might be an idea to view these three words as a mantra.


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Bridging the Semiconductor Production Gap

October 19, 2022
Sachi Thompson, SCB Contributor

The semiconductor shortage is forecasted to extend into late 2023 or early 2024. 


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MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

The Trouble with Enforcing Forced Labor Laws

October 13, 2022
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Until recently, international trade’s great big dirty secrets regarding forced labor remained mostly hidden beneath layers and layers of supply chain complexity. Now, some governments are attempting to hold companies more accountable.


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Why China Is Winning the Race for Dominance in EV Production

October 24, 2022
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the U.S., Tesla grabs most of the headlines about electric vehicle sales, followed by the major American automakers. But it’s China that’s racking up dominance in EV production globally.


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MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

The Reality, Promise and Limits of Artificial Intelligence

October 3, 2022
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Just what is artificial intelligence, anyway? In its ultimate form, will it model, augment or replace human thought?


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MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

Can Blockchain Cut Its Ties to Cryptocurrency?

August 29, 2022
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Does blockchain truly hold promise for creating a more efficient supply chain, or will it be dragged down by the lead weight known as Bitcoin? 


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Executive Opinion

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What Does Supply-Chain Visibility Actually Mean?
EXECUTIVE OPINION

Closing the Logistics Technology Gap for Small and Midsized Shippers

August 11, 2022
Brian Work, SCB Contributor

Most platforms cater to the large enterprise market, but a new breed of transportation management system is changing the competitive landscape.


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Special Reports

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

Direct Sourcing: Where Is It Now and Where Is It Going?

A quick lesson in solutions basics, and what to look for in the future.
October 24, 2022
Sponsored by S2S Global

Presenting he case for an integrated procurement strategy that supports greater transparency and service.


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SPECIAL REPORT

How Digitalized Training Platforms Optimize the Workforce

October 4, 2022
Sponsored by Lean Solutions Group and SymTrain

Employee training has typically been handled manually, in a traditional classroom setting, but new artificial intelligence-based digitized training platforms are revolutionizing human capital management.


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A TEAM OF PEOPLE RECEIVES DIGITAL TRAINING IN AN OFFICE
SPECIAL REPORT

Using Digital Deflation to Prepare Manufacturers for Change

October 13, 2022
Sponsored by Alithya


The first instinct of many a chief financial officer in an environment of compromised corporate earnings is to look for areas to scale back spending, but increasing technology spending could help companies reduce costs and increase competitiveness.


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SPECIAL REPORT

Navigating Supply Chain Turmoil with Cutting-Edge Planning

November 9, 2022
Sponsored by Anaplan

Connecting planning activities increase agility for faster decisions and far-greater resilience than traditional approaches. 


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