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Global Supply Chains Amplify Costs of Extreme Heat Risk

SCM Research

An impressive new study by Sun et al., Global Supply Chains Amplify Economic Costs of Future Extreme Heat Risk , just published in Nature , reveals a worrying escalation in global heatwaves, posing significant health and economic risks through increased mortality, reduced labor productivity, and widespread economic disruptions in supply chains. By integrating climate science, epidemiology, and economic modeling, the study predicts a substantial increase in annual global GDP losses, potentially r

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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, and consumers are doing more than just wearing green – they are spending lots of green as well. According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion — or an average of $44.40 per person — on the holiday this year and, perhaps unsurprisingly, their top spending categories are food and beverages.

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Digital RtM & Supply Chain – 4 Data Points That Will Transform FMCG

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Explore the transformative potential of integrating technology into the distribution network, from producer to point of sale.

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The Payment Problem with Haley Evans

The Logistics of Logistics

Haley Evans and Joe Lynch discuss the payment problem. Haley is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay , the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. About Haley Evans Haley Evans is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay. She is at the forefront of spearheading initiatives that enhance the capabilities of the TriumphPay Payments Network for brokers and shippers.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Blessed and grateful. That’s how I feel today, thanks to the many messages of love and support I have received from friends and colleagues in the industry following my surgery. Those messages have been a source of strength and inspiration for me during my recovery. Thank you for thinking of me and reaching out. I. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Eight Smart Ways To Cut Costs from Your Supply Chain

Stord

Stord’s experts share the best practices & lessons learned they have leveraged to reduce the operational costs of high volume e-commerce, DTC & B2B brands.

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Empowering Women in the Supply Chain: Bridging Gaps and Fostering a Supportive Community

Supply Chain Brain

The path to gender parity is about spanning bridges across persistent gaps, and cultivating a supportive community that empowers women to thrive.

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Shattering the Glass Ladder This Women’s History Month

BlueYonder

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. It began as a week celebration in 1981 and then transitioned to a month in 1987. The month is meant to recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. In honor of the month and this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspiring Inclusion,” Blue Yonder associate Celeste White shares her thoughts on how we can all help to chip away at the glass ladder that holds s

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How to Improve Forecast Accuracy

Arkieva

Forecast accuracy is at the top of the list of things that help a business plan better for the future. This blog previews how to improve forecast accuracy. How to Improve Forecast Accuracy was first posted on March 12, 2024 at 8:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Are You Sure Digital Yuan, Environmentally Friendly?

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Are You Sure Digital Yuan, Environmentally Friendly? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Future of Contactless Delivery: Integrating AI with Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Explore how AI enhances dock scheduling for efficient, contactless delivery in logistics, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction

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Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability in the Fashion Sector

Supply Chain Brain

To meet changing consumer expectations and comply with new sustainability laws, traceability in the fashion and apparel supply chain is key.

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Why Retailers Need To Become Omni-Channel Jedis — and How To Do It

BlueYonder

Here are two facts you can’t ignore if you’re in retail: Fact #1: The top 10% of retailers now control 70% of the market — and their share keeps growing. Fact #2: Those industry giants are getting more advanced, leaving competitors further behind. As the Harvard Business Review puts it, “Even as Walmart, Amazon, and a few other leading retailers operate at the leading edge of the analytics frontier, . . . most of their competitors still use very basic tools that are far better able at tracking w

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Transloading in Savannah

NFI

Reading Time: < 1 minute NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, shares the life of a container through the Port of Savannah, leveraging our state-of-the-art transload facility.

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Immutability: A Boost to Your Security Backup

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Sanderson (pictured) Product Manager, 11:11 Systems The post Immutability: A Boost to Your Security Backup appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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8 Best SRM Software Providers: Comparing SRM Solutions

Kodiak Hub

Every business understands the critical importance of a reliable supply chain to fulfill demands promptly, ensure quality standards, and maintain a competitive edge. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) software serves as the conduit for fostering closer ties with suppliers, monitoring performance, enhancing accountability, and preemptively addressing potential issues before they escalate.

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Making the Case for TMS: Driving Supply Chain ROI

Supply Chain Brain

When building a business case for the investment in a new TMS, it is important to provide information on the ROI. This whitepaper helps uncover the key areas that consistently deliver savings, value and continuous improvement in your supply chain and across your business to support your business case.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Integrated Demand and Supply Planning: The Key to Success for CPG, F&B and Life Sciences Manufacturers

BlueYonder

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Product sales figures are on the rise, with the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector realizing 10% growth in 2023. But much of this growth can be attributed to price increases. Consumer companies also need to achieve volume growth.

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The Impact of Electric Trucks in the European Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

Ever since the horse and cart was replaced by its motorised successor, the humble diesel truck has evolved each year to become an increasingly efficient machine, capable of carrying heavier…

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The Interplay of Internet Governance and Technological Advancements

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Interplay of Internet Governance and Technological Advancements appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 46-50

QAD

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. I have the biggest smile on my face as I write this because I’m pleased to announce that we recently hit 7,000 downloads. Wow!

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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GenAI Could Make Up a Quarter of All Logistics KPI Reporting Within Next 4 Years

Supply Chain Brain

Half of supply chain leaders surveyed say they’re already working on plans to implement GenAI in the next 12 months.

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How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide

ThroughPut

Over the past few years, the relentless disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural calamities, geopolitical tensions and economic instability have exposed glaring vulnerabilities in supply chains across the globe. As a result, executives and boards of directors everywhere are upping the pressure on supply chain leaders to de-risk the supply chains.

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Break Down Silos in Your Retail Supply Chain To Unlock Hidden Value

BlueYonder

It may come as an unpleasant surprise that competing KPIs are destroying value across the supply chain. However, the short-sighted fixation on resolving specific, isolated challenges leaves retailers blind to the reality that approaching supply chain challenges with a synchronized “end-to-end” strategy unlocks unseen potential for company KPIs more efficiently and powerfully than the “my-end-to-your-end” view that many solutions providers currently privilege.

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The food sector must face its fears over warehouse automation

IT Supply Chain

By Dan Migliozzi (pictured) Sales & Marketing Director, Invar Group The post The food sector must face its fears over warehouse automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Performance in Electric Vehicle Production- BMW

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters draws reader attention to a published report profiling luxury auto maker BMW ’s strides in electrical vehicle production. Performance in Electric Vehicle Production The New York Times published report, BMW Is a Surprise in Electric Vehicles (Paid subscription or metered view) is a noteworthy and insightful read. The report highlights the luxury automaker’s production approach where electronic powered model vehicles not only have the same appearance of gasoline powered mod

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Planning for Natural Disasters: A Growing Priority in Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.

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How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide

ThroughPut

Over the past few years, the relentless disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural calamities, geopolitical tensions and economic instability have exposed glaring vulnerabilities in supply chains across the globe. As a result, executives and boards of directors everywhere are upping the pressure on supply chain leaders to de-risk the supply chains.