Fri.Nov 10, 2023

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 10, 2023)

Talking Logistics

With Veteran’s Day being observed today, we will keep it short and simple. Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifices! Have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Nothing Matters” by The Last Dinner Party The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 10, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

People will steal just about anything these days. I saw an article this week about criminals in the Mediterranean that are stealing olives due to the surging price of olive oil. Warehouse break-ins, accounting scams, and oil tampering are on the rise in the olive growing regions of Greece, Spain, and Italy. But thieves are also raiding unprotected groves and cutting off branches or even cutting down whole trees.

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RS Group Achieves Back-to-Back Ecovadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence

Synovos

RS Group achieves back-to-back Ecovadis platinum medal for sustainability excellence RS Group receives platinum medal for notable leadership in the fields of environment, ethics, sustainable procurement, and labour and human rights LONDON, UK , 9 November 2023 – RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, today announced it has been awarded a platinum medal for the second year in a row by EcoVadis , the independent provider of global sust

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Putting the “AI” in Availability: 5 Ways To Bridge the Supply-Demand Gap in Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing

BlueYonder

The wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) landscape is entering a new era. B2B customers increasingly expect a commerce-like experience. Self-service and flexible, omni-channel fulfillment are the new gold standards. Erosion of regional restrictions means whoever has the product on hand gets the deal, and e-commerce distributors and marketplaces are muscling in.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Expectations for the holiday season

Cathy Roberson

Photo 27846324 | Holiday Retail Season © Jackbluee | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. An air of caution is extending across the holiday season as retailers’ commentaries from recent earnings announcements suggest a season of later shopping and promotions focused on selling events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Agile Methodology in Procurement: A Paradigm Shift in Supply Chain Management

ProcurePort

Agile Procurement involves a new way of thinking. It promotes flexible sourcing and working closely with suppliers. It also involves adapting plans and constantly improving through feedback. Successful examples show that being flexible in procurement brings better responsiveness, smoother processes, and strong supplier relationships. This helps organizations succeed in today’s ever-changing business world.

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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

Tim Higham and Joe Lynch discuss the free TMS, which is of course AscendTMS. Tim is the CEO of AscendTMS, the world’s most popular TMS software, with over 56,197 customers in over 30 countries. About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. (AscendTMS).

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What is the importance of risk management to procurement?

ProcurePort

Holistic Risk Management Approach: Proactive Identification: Implementing proactive measures to identify and assess diverse risks, ranging from supply chain disruptions to market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and operational inefficiencies. Strategic mitigation involves using advanced technologies, strong supplier relationships, and considering globalization, ESG factors, and post-pandemic changes.

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State of the 3PL Union 2024 Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

Supply Chain Digest is the industry's best publication and web site for supply chain management and logistics practioners to find information, news, insight, education, opinion and tools. We cover supply chain, logistics management, distribution, RFID, material handling, transportation, supply chain software, manufacturing, supply chain strategy and much more.

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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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Biden Signs Executive Order Regulating Artificial Intelligence

Enterra Insights

In late October, much to the surprise of many in the AI industry, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) containing sweeping regulations concerning the development of artificial intelligence.[1] As explained below in the description of some of what the EO will regulate, numerous agencies will be involved in its enforcement. Although it is an Executive Order, Biden made it clear that he plans on working with Congress on bipartisan legislation to help with innovation in the field of AI

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Checkpoints: Connecting the Dots of Long Haul Operations

Loginext

This blog explores the importance of checkpoints in the secure transport of high value cargo. It also highlights the role of checkpoints in enhancing real-time visibility, offering better fleet tracking, route planning, and reduce risk of cargo theft. Thus helping businesses avoid significant financial losses and scale the brand name. The post Checkpoints: Connecting the Dots of Long Haul Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Boost Productivity: The 5 Must-Have Barcoding Tools Revealed

AB&R

The Top 5 Essential Products for Barcoding Systems By AB&R Starting a barcoding system requires a few essential products to ensure a smooth and effective implementation. Here are five key products you need to kickstart your barcoding initiative: 1. Barcode Labels: Design and print barcode labels to attach to materials, finished goods, or inventory items.

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State of the 3PL Union 2023 Part 3

Supply Chain Digest

A Look at Sections on Reverse Logistics,Talent Management and Resilience

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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.