Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. Breaking it down In the U.S. alone, colleges and universities awarded 83,263 bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 2012, a 37% increase over the 60,605 degrees conferred in 2002. 1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical enginee

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales. Unlike other goods and services, a passenger on an airplane, cruise ship, or train cannot simply go somewhere else if you don’t have the soda or the meal that they want.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2023

Business prospects are inextricably tied to local, national, and global economies. Nevertheless, macrotrends do not necessarily determine how well a business performs. Business leaders planning strategies for the weeks, months, and years ahead must take numerous factors into account. Those considerations include: Where is the business is located? What business sector does it operate in?

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 4, 2023

One of the world’s largest nutrition companies and a leader in both human and animal nutrition asked Chainalytics to examine its food flavoring supply chain and identify opportunities for reducing cost, improving service, and increasing network flexibility and resilience. One subsidiary of the worldwide concern produces and distributes a variety of food flavoring ingredients for … The post Global Nutrition Company Partners With Chainalytics to Identify $20MM in Annual Supply Chain Savings

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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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Arkieva

APRIL 4, 2023

Now is the time to ask “what if” we enhanced our forecasting with technology that can work with or replace Excel? Asking “What if?” was first posted on April 4, 2023 at 8:24 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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2023

Data out April 4 showed U.S. supply-chain activity fell to the lowest in at least 6 ½ years in March, with low transport prices for goods driving the decline in the Logistics Managers’ Index.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 4, 2023

By Kevin Harrison (pictured) Managing Director, Good Travel Management The post New hand luggage rules from today to greatly improve experience for business travellers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the release of QAD Adaptive ERP 2023, the latest version of QAD’s next-generation ERP solution that includes the QAD Enterprise Platform. Furthermore, we are proud to reveal updates to our QAD Adaptive Applications solution portfolio. As businesses strive to improve their responsiveness and flexibility to navigate disruptions, this newest release enhances our customers’ ability to advance their business intelligence, innovation and agility, which are critical in today

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 4, 2023

By By Erik Kaminski (pictured) Feature Article Writer The post What are Mutations & Fragments in GraphQL, & how do they differ from Queries? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2023

We are very excited to announce that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave : Order Management Systems, Q2 2023 Report. In this report, Forrester researched, analyzed and scored the eight top order management providers against 34 criteria across three categories — current offering, strategy, and market presence. In the current offering category, Blue Yonder received the highest scores possible in the criteria of enterprise inventory management, pre- and post-

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 4, 2023

By Lee Metters (pictured) Group Business Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences The post Fighting Food Waste in Retail with 2D codes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

As we began the first quarter of the new year, the market was softening and offering shippers relief. Heading into Q2, we are seeing more of the same. Economic Factors Inflation The U.S. inflation rate is sitting at 6% as of February 2023. It has been steadily declining since the peak of 9.1% we faced in June of 2022. Fuel Prices Fuel prices have also been steadily declining since the beginning of 2023.

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Freight Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 76

Resilinc

APRIL 4, 2023

Over the past year, Resilinc’s supply chain disruption monitoring platform EventWatch AI has sent out 242 alerts on sanctions against Russia. Of these, 87% were classified as having high disruption potential due to the sanction’s overall supply chain impact (when alerts are sent to customers, EventWatch AI ranks each event from low, medium, and high to estimate the severity of the potential disruption).

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 4, 2023

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Digital buyers want it all, & now – uncovering the biggest challenges businesses will face in 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2023

Jan-Willem Jannick, managing director and global sustainable value chain lead with Accenture, details the findings of a recent survey of CEOs about their sustainability efforts.

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2023

Machine learning is changing nearly every aspect of the supply chain and how we deliver goods to customers. Its impact is set to become increasingly more influential as the technology improves. In this article, we explore the potential of machine learning in supply chain management and the different types and uses of the technology. We also break down several case studies of companies currently using machine learning in their supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. As noted in our February highlights, such a state can imply a breather, a turning point, or pending shifts.

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Valogix

APRIL 4, 2023

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a rude awakening of the potential fragility of the banking system. Banks are a critical supply chain that both individuals and companies rely on heavily. This failure was followed by Signature bank which failed, several others did as well. Then there are serious problems which arose at First Republic Bank and Credit Suisse.

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o9 Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

DALLAS, 4 April, 2023 – o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that Perfetti Van Melle has selected the o9 Digital Brain platform to transform its supply chain planning capabilities and accelerate its digital transformation journey. Perfetti Van Melle is a global confectionery and chewing gum manufacturer and distributor with iconic global brands in its portfolio, such as Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruit-tella, Sm

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Nearshoring to Mexico is gaining traction among shippers at a rapid rate. To keep up with the demand, Mexico will open 25 new industrial parks by the end of 2023, spurred by the $35 billion in total foreign direct investment from 2022. On top of that, 88% of US-based small and medium-sized businesses are reshuffling. Read more The post Nearshoring to Mexico is Booming: What Shippers Need to Know to Keep Up appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2023

The grace period is gone; consumers will find what they want elsewhere if a retailer can’t deliver the product(s) and experience they’re looking for.

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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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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2023

Trent Morris is back! This time discussing Performance Management. Is supplier performance management all about KPI? Let’s find out!

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Maine Pointe

APRIL 4, 2023

These days oil and natural gas energy suppliers are making a profit: Shell and BP, for example, reported profit increases of over 200% and investments in green energy reached an all-time high of over $1 trillion.

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TrackVia

APRIL 4, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, sales teams hold the key to expanding a company’s customer base. Their success hinges on their ability to efficiently manage and nurture leads throughout the entire journey – from the first interaction to making the sale. Enter sales lead tracking, the secret ingredient to staying ahead of the race and driving business growth in a smart, systematic way.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2023

Fast Retailing had originally performed compliance checks only on plants operated by primary and secondary suppliers. Now, Uniqlo will handle compliance checks for third-tier cotton spinning mills.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 4, 2023

Cargo thefts increased 15% across the United States and Canada in 2022 for an estimated $223 million in stolen goods. As the frequency of cargo theft continues to rise, autonomous logistics offers the opportunity to improve operational efficiency and tackle the challenges created by escalating cargo theft claims. The post Managing Cargo Theft Claims with Autonomous Logistics appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2023

The trick to making batteries with more silicon content is figuring out how to prevent expansion by encapsulating the silicon particles in some kind of binding structure.

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3AG Systems

APRIL 4, 2023

Niccolò Machiavelli's classic work, The Prince, is known for its valuable insights into power dynamics and effective leadership strategies. While written in the early 16th century, many of its lessons remain relevant, especially when considering the challenges of digital transformation within the manufacturing industry. This article presents a series of thought-provoking questions based on key Machiavellian principles, designed to guide manufacturing leaders as they navigate the complexities of

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