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Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024 Judah Levine The sessions at this year’s TPM, the preeminent North American ocean freight conference, was more focused on the role of technology in ocean logistics than ever.

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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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National Ag Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Although much attention is given to the fact that we live in a technological, industrial world, agriculture remains a critical economic sector. It is a sector that copes with persistent tension between growers and consumers (i.e., growers want to earn as much as possible from their labors and consumers want to keep food prices low). Adding complexity to this conundrum is the fact that success often relies on factors outside of the agricultural community’s control, like weather, and, when g

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Time for Chief Supply Chain Officers to Get Serious About Third-Party Risks

Supply Chain Brain

Geopolitical risks are disrupting global supply chains and compelling business leaders to take third-party risk management more seriously.

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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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How to increase revenues with same-day delivery

C3 Solutions

Discover the transformative potential of same-day delivery for your fulfillment operation. Uncover insights and leverage digital tools like dock scheduling to streamline processes and maximize success with a 80% revenue boost.

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Navigating AS9100: Achieving Product Excellence in Aerospace and Defense

Arena Solutions

In aerospace and defense (A&D) there’s little room for error. Whether it’s an aircraft that’s used to execute a critical mission or a defense system that’s deployed in combat—precision, reliability, and safety are paramount. Today’s A&D products are more sophisticated than ever, incorporating intricate electronics, materials, and digitized systems.

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Unlocking Insights with Life Cycle Inventory Analysis

SCMDOJO

In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, understanding the environmental impact of our actions is paramount. This is where the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) comes into play. A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices.

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5 Benefits of Digitizing Import Management

QAD

Manufacturers and distributors that rely on sourcing raw materials or goods have significant compliance obligations. Global trade and supply chains run on documentation and paperwork. A report from Deloitte found that many companies face challenges in developing their global trade management programs. The most pressing issue was lack of staff with import compliance.

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How to improve seasonal delivery performance with the ideal delivery routing software?

Loginext

Seasonal deliveries are the biggest headaches for logistics and supply chain managers. Each season presents a unique set of obstacles that can strain even the most robust supply chains. Delivery routing software helps managers intelligently allocate resources, minimize travel time, and optimize delivery schedules which helps them overcome seasonal delivery challenges efficiently.

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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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Topo Offers Task Management Solution for Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Brain

The Task Manager, a supply chain-focused project management tool, offers a product- and supplier-centric approach.

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Elevating Supply Chain Visibility through Effective Marketing

SCMDOJO

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. When customers have transparency into product availability, delivery timelines, and order status, they are more likely to complete purchases and continue shopping with a business.

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Accelerating Plans From Orchestration to Execution

BlueYonder

In 2023, the major trends that impacted supply chain planning ranged from geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures, a recessionary environment, and extreme weather patterns associated with climate change. Last year demonstrated the sheer range and complexity of the macro forces impacting toplines, increasing costs, and eroding bottom lines at a greater pace than ever before.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth. But how exactly can businesses achieve this level of efficiency?

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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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Watch: Supply Chain Visibility: More Important Than Ever

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain visibility will remain top of mind for shippers, says Peter Weis, chief information officer and senior vice president of supply chain at ITS Logistics.

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Supply Chain Visibility Software for Navigating Disruptions

MercuryGate

If you've been in the supply chain game since before the pandemic, you know disruptions aren't new to the industry. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, the role of supply chain visibility software emerges as a robust solution, empowering businesses to navigate through these turbulent times with confidence and agility. The post Supply Chain Visibility Software for Navigating Disruptions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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NS (Dutch Railways) reduces costs and lead times for spare parts with DiManEx

DiManEx

About NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands.The organization is responsible for managing, operating and developing more than 400 stations and station areas in the busiest rail network in Europe. NS also has an operations department that provides a complete package of services to maintain and refurbish the organization’s coaches (rolling stock).

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Requirements for Manufacturing Software

My Office Apps

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Production A. Efficiency and Productivity Pain Points: Long lead times, production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, high defect rates, inefficient use of materials. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Stabilising supply chains and reduced lead times have resulted in improved performance for the global manufacturing sector, based on an analysis of 2,600 organisations.

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Changes in IT Development and Support- Implications to Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a perspective of Generative AI ’s timeline on supply chain business processes and the importance of continuing business systems support during that transitionary period. The Quest for Generative AI Skills This week a published report from The Wall Street Journal titled: Tech Job Seekers Without AI Skills Face A new Reality (Paid subscription), captured our Supply Chain Matters attention.

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AI the focus for Lucas Systems at IntraLogisteX 2024

Lucas

A first-of-its-kind exhibition dedicated to sustainable practices and processes in the supply chain and logistics industry.

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March 19, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 19, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Needs Assessment for Manufacturer

My Office Apps

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Production A. Efficiency and Productivity Pain Points: Long lead times, production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, high defect rates, inefficient use of materials. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control.

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What are the Critical Success Factors for FMCG Market Entry?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

What does Market Entry Mean? Market entry can take many forms, and often a company (e.g. FMCG Co.) will see its own brands present in a market (e.g. Market X), and then look at planning an official ‘Market ‘Entry’.

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Supply Chain News on Walmart makes Cloud TMS Available to External Freight Shippers

Supply Chain Digest

Track Record of Regular Companies Entering Supply Chain Software Market it Not Good

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Unlocking Track and Trace for FSMA 204 Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

While two years may seem like ample time to prepare, the reality is that it takes careful planning and multiple steps to implement advanced track and trace technology.

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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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What’d You Miss at MODEX 2024

Stord

We share the trends from MODEX - warehouse technology & automation equipment (racking, forklifts, robots, WMS software, integrators, conveyor, AS/RS) and more

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Room for Improvement in E-Commerce: Consumer Survey

Supply Chain Brain

The research identified that more than half of consumers surveyed globally (56%) are dissatisfied with their retail digital commerce experiences.

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Improve Cash Flow with Better Inventory Planning

Valogix

In this article, we will explore how better inventory planning and optimization can directly and significantly improve your cash flow.