All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In terms of conducting business regularly, 2020 has been a transformative year for numerous industries.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published yesterday, “Creating Resilience Amid Disruption: 2020 Supply Chain Market Research.” This third annual research study, conducted by Adelante SCM and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to gain insight on.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Even though this year will be very different than other years, the Thanksgiving logistics headaches will continue. The turkey supply chain remains a complex balancing act between supply and demand, especially at the fresh turkey level. Smaller gatherings could have an impact on demand for smaller birds, which can throw an added complexity into the mix.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Having a vision of the future is important to help coordinate SCM initiatives towards the “global good” – but having a vision is worthless without effective work in the trenches. In fact, a far better vision is “sense and respond” SAR which moves an organization from a big bang paradigm periodic driven approach that currently dominates SCM even in best in class organizations to an “as needed” basis.

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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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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

By Eric Carter (pictured). Solutions Architect, Indigo Software. The post Packaging industry can modernise with warehouse automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Overview. Many inventory management challenges are caused by outdated manual processes. If simply ignored, inventory management problems can snowball, leading to high overhead costs, poor throughput, demand planning, inflexibility, lost business and more. For ERP users, the answer to solving these challenges may lie in automation technologies like mobile barcoding.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

By Ranjit Rebello (pictured). Engagement Director, Tata Consultancy Services. The post How should organizations deal with supply chain disruptions? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The 2020 peak holiday shopping season promises to break all records for order volumes, especially for e-commerce. The outlook has brought renewed focus on the supply-chain resources needed to accommodate the spike in demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The global pandemic is forcing everyone to reassess their inventory management processes. A recent bulletin from the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers’ Association (CHSA) has called on medical supply businesses to urgently address their supply chains and plan for shortages. Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the cleaning and hygiene sector, it cited the fragility of […].

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

By Ian Blake (pictured). Head of Information Technology, Port of Tyne. The post How Covid-19 is shaping the maritime tech trends of tomorrow appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Times are tough, which means that it may be time to start looking at how you can cut costs. Here's one you may not have considered: container density. If your logistics personnel aren't packing shipping and air freight containers effectively, then you're going to pay high shipping rates for nothing more than air. Here a few tips to help you out. Consolidate Your Packaging.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Overview. Many inventory management challenges are caused by outdated manual processes. If simply ignored, inventory management problems can snowball, leading to high overhead costs, poor throughput, demand planning, inflexibility, lost business and more. For ERP users, the answer to solving these challenges may lie in automation technologies like mobile barcoding.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Where Governments Fall Short in Combating Forced Labor in Supply Chains ?—?And How They Can Improve Media reports detailing abuses suffered by the Uyghur people in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China cast a spotlight on society’s long-running failure to eradicate the use of forced labor from supply chains. Companies’ efforts to tackle the problem through improved supply chain visibility and the introduction of audit programs are laudable and have deterred some bad actors.

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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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Herlitz Inventory Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management to Manage Daily Forecasting and Purchasing Solutions for its 4,500 Retail Partners in 34 States. Pet Food Experts signed with Herlitz Inventory Management to deliver more efficient and more profitable solutions for its forecasting and purchasing process. November 19, 2020, Cambridge, MA – Herlitz Inventory Management , leading innovator in scientific demand forecasting, replenishment, and optimization, announced Pet Food Expe

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

It Started With Retail. When you go about your daily supply chain tasks, you likely aren’t paying much attention to the barcode on your items. You might not even remember a day when this technology wasn’t in your warehouses, improving efficiency within your business. 2021 will mark 70 years since barcoding technology was invented; for nearly 50 of which, barcodes have been used in commercial applications.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Veterans Day is a day set aside to honor those who have served the country in war or peace, acknowledging and thanking them for their service. This year, in honor of Veterans Day, we share four Blue Yonder perspectives. The third this week is from our own James Cross. Thank you to our Blue Yonder military veterans and all those who have served. We are grateful for your service.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Supply chain optimization consultant, author, and podcaster Marcia Williams has been working in supply chain since 2004. Today, as the founder and managing partner of USM Supply Chain Consultants she has put her expertise in supply chain, procurement, finance and project management to work to help her clients achieve greater profitability. On episode 18 of Supply Chain Next, Marcia talks with host Richard Donaldson about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to digital transformation. ?.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Renovotec, the UK-based rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies is launching a seasonal November 2020 to end February 2021 campaign featuring rental and purchase discounts on leading handheld and vehicle-mounted mobile warehouse devices, as well as a special offer on Renovotec’s remote network monitoring service.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

[link] Automated notifications and communications breathe new life into supply-chain processes. Unfortunately, shippers still overlook the low-hanging fruit in automated communications. So, Let’s Give You 5 Things To Target In Automated Notifications And Communications, Real Fast! The post 5 Things to Target in Automated Notifications/Communications | VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Walmart eCommerce, Profits Soar, Smaller Carriers Losing Billions across the Globe, Slow Recovery of US Manufacturing, Ocean Container Shipping Rates Spiking

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Most people have watched or heard of the 1999 science fiction film “The Matrix.” The premise of the movie is that humans unknowingly become the energy source for sentient machines. To keep humans docile donors, the machines tap into human minds and generate a simulated reality in which they live. Sound farfetched? Over the years, a number of articles and talks have been given on the subject.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

From Ensuring there is Real Competition to Understanding Supplier Incentives, Smart Steps to Keep Procurement On Track

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Uncertainty abounds as we begin to look forward to the New Year. As we have seen in 2020, freight patterns and rate levels can shift suddenly, so it pays to have a strong awareness of factors that can affect the marketplace when bidding on future freight.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Photo Evidence Buyers overwhelming Store Replenishment across the US

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Agenda. Day 1. PRACTITIONER LESSONS. DAY 2. INNOVATION DAY. DAY 3. CUSTOMERS ONLY. 2:00pm. Welcome. 2:05pm. CEO Keynote. 2:25pm. Celebrity Keynote. 3:05pm. Customer Keynote #1. 3:05pm. Inspiring Keynote. 3:25pm. Networking time in Lobby. 3:55pm. Breakout Session 3. Breakout Session 2. Breakout Session 1. 4:25pm. Networking time in Lobby. 4:35pm. Breakout Session 6.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

As competition for temporary workers intensifies, employers are boosting wages and perks, and promoting more opportunities for full-time jobs.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

With Amazon Business, organizations of any size can simplify buying and drive toward their next stage of growth. Visit Amazon Business’ site. The post Amazon Business appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The chief executive officer of the world’s biggest container shipping company says trade relations between Europe and the U.S. will probably become more “collaborative” under the presidency of Joe Biden.

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