Fri.Feb 02, 2024

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Today is Groundhog Day, a day that lets us know if we will endure six more weeks of winter or enjoy an early spring. In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. During the “ceremony,” which begins well before the winter sunrise, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his temporary home on Gobbler’s Knob, and according to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six

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Happy Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

On February 2, in a small town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Gobbler’s Knob, an unsuspecting furry Groundhog is plucked from a burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter. When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. In contrast, if the groundhog does not see his shadow, the forecasts is for an early spring.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 2, 2024)

Talking Logistics

There is a butterfly in my neck.It’s been keeping me up at night, feeding off me, and making me anxious. It’s the beginning of a poem, or a horror story, or perhaps a romantic comedy. I don’t know where it’s going yet, what words will come next, but that’s what makes writing so interesting, so. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 2, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Blind Spots of Visibility with Andrew Wimer

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Wimer and Joe Lynch discuss the blind spots of visibility. Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. About Andrew Wimer Andrew Wimer is Director, Operations – North America – Activations for Descartes , a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses.

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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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On-premise vs. Cloud-based TMS? Why Cloud-based TMS Wins Every Time

IT Supply Chain

By Walter Mitchell (pictured) CEO, Tai Software The post On-premise vs. Cloud-based TMS? Why Cloud-based TMS Wins Every Time appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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UPS fights for volumes

Cathy Roberson

(Photo 58159433 | Packages © Daniel Kaesler | Dreamstime.com ) The success of UPS’ ‘Better and Bolder’ strategy is in doubt as the company faces lower volumes and higher costs. The “Better and Bolder” strategy is the next phase of UPS’ “Better not Bigger” framework, which focuses on modernizing and maximizing profits.

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Harnessing Digital Innovation: FAP Empowers Efficiency in Pharma Logistics

IT Supply Chain

By Steve Beda (pictured) Executive Vice President, Customer Success, Trax Technologies The post Harnessing Digital Innovation: FAP Empowers Efficiency in Pharma Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Beyond the Hype: 12 Real Challenges of AI in Supply Chain

ThroughPut

The whole wide world is excited about Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the realm of supply chain management, AI is being heralded as a transformative force, capable of streamlining operations, slashing costs, and enhancing overall efficiency. There really is no doubt about the potential of AI. If there’s any concern at all, it is surrounding the implementation and adoption of this technology in supply chain operations.

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Boeing’s Financial Performance- External Pressures Increase

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of Boeing ’s latest report of 2023 financial performance along with added and growing implications from the latest 737 MAX 9 aircraft door plug blowout incident. Latest Financial Performance Report U.S. based commercial aircraft designer and producer Boeing reported both Q4 and full year 2023 financial performance this week.

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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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Navigating the Future: How Advanced Supply Chain Analytics is Transforming the Industry

ThroughPut

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. Amidst this ongoing turmoil, one thing that a lot of supply chain professionals have been falling back on (with confidence!) is advanced supply chain analytics.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. And when it comes to managing your logistics and transportation operations, having a cutting-edge Transportation Management System (TMS) is the key to success. However, simply having a TMS in place is not enough to ensure that your logistics remain agile, efficient, and competitive.

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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for October, 2023 Contest

Supply Chain Digest

Brent Ruth of Caterpillar and Rita Parsons of Bowling Green, KY Take Home the Prize with a Great Captions!

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Easy Analysis and Debugging with AIMMS Math Program Inspector

AIMMS

AIMMS Math Program Inspector presents a visual and streamlined approach, empowering developers to comprehend and traverse models with ease.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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BYD, Raízen to Build EV Charging Network in Brazil

Supply Chain Brain

The charging points will be installed over the next three years in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and six other major cities under the Shell Recharge brand.

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Moving Beyond Price-Centric Models for Effective Carrier Partnerships

Freight Plus

The approach to selecting carrier partners has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days when the primary focus was solely on securing the lowest price for freight services. Today, successful transportation programs demand a more nuanced and strategic approach—one that prioritizes service quality, reliability, and carrier capabilities beyond mere pricing.

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Livestock Ship Stranded at Sea for Weeks Returns to Australia

Supply Chain Brain

The ship remained at sea for several weeks awaiting a decision from Australia as to whether or not the livestock could be offloaded due to biosecurity risks, officials said.

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How To | Build Customer Loyalty

Saleswarp

 Want to turn first-time buyers into loyal customers? Watch our latest video to discover proven strategies. Learn more about maximizing Customer Lifetime Value in our blog. Have questions about customer management ? Contact us The post How To | Build Customer Loyalty appeared first on SalesWarp.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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How to grow your e-commerce business in Southeast Asia in 2024

Vinculum

Ecommerce revenue in Southeast Asia (see Fig.1) is expected to grow significantly in Southeast Asia with ecommerce leader in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, forecasted to grow from $37.48 billion in 2023 to $60.63 billion in 2024. The ecommerce revenue growth trends of Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia over the period till 2028 all show a growth of over 60%.

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How To | Win Amazon Featured Offer

Saleswarp

 Amazon Featured Offer is an opportunity to make your products stand out. Watch the video to learn more about Featured Offer. Want help selling on Amazon? Learn more HERE Have questions? Contact us The post How To | Win Amazon Featured Offer appeared first on SalesWarp.

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A guide for bringing cloud-based software to your warehouse

Lucas

Cloud-based software deployment is essentially the process of delivering software applications, services and infrastructure over the internet. Cloud computing has gained popularity recently due to its cost-efficiency and scalability, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. The post A guide for bringing cloud-based software to your warehouse appeared first on Lucas Systems.

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Is Last-Mile Delivery Sustainable?

Saleswarp

 Discover the future of retail logistics as we answer the burning question: Is last-mile delivery a sustainable solution for retailers in the long term? Read more about Last-Mile Delivery. Want to enable Last-Mile Delivery? Contact us to schedule a free demo! The post Is Last-Mile Delivery Sustainable? appeared first on SalesWarp.

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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.