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Self-Checkout Turns Customers into Employees and Employees into Security Guards

Enterra Insights

Everyone knows that customers dislike long checkout lines. That’s why self-checkout machines were first introduced nearly two score years ago — to reduce long checkout lines. Journalist Amanda Mull explains, “When self-checkout kiosks began to pop up in American grocery stores, the sales pitch to shoppers was impressive: Scan your stuff, plunk it in a bag, and you’re done.

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Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.

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Real-World Supply Chain Robotics

The Network Effect

The post Real-World Supply Chain Robotics appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Unlocking the Power of SEO with Our Melbourne Agency’s Team of Experts

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking the Power of SEO with Our Melbourne Agency’s Team of Experts appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business.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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Blue Yonder is a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader 13 Years in a Row

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Blue Yonder recently was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 13 th year 2 in a row.

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Imports: How AI Simplifies Product Classification

QAD

Introduction Let’s explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in progressing your global trade operations, with a specific focus on the process of Product Classification within international transactions. Over the past few years, AI has emerged as a pivotal technology, offering new opportunities to reshape our lives and business operations.

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Watch: Threats and Concerns for Global Shipping in 2024 and Beyond

Supply Chain Brain

Lee Smith, global trade attorney at Baker Donelson, reviews the top economic, regulatory and geopolitical concerns of supply chain executives for the coming year.

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Safeguarding the supply chain: Building strength, resilience and trust in a volatile world

IT Supply Chain

By Linn Storäng (pictured) Regional Director Northern Europe, Axis Communications The post Safeguarding the supply chain: Building strength, resilience and trust in a volatile world appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4 million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report.

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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.

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Tesla Reports Q1-2024 Vehicle Production and Deliveries

Supply Chain Matters

Electric auto maker Tesla reported Q1-2024 vehicle production and deliveries which is being headlined as the first quarterly decline in operational performance since 2020. According to the published release , the EV auto maker produced a total of 433,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, and delivered a total of 387,000 vehicles. This latest performance contrasts with the record Q4-2023 operational performance that included the production of approximately 495,000 vehicles and delivery of ov

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Savant Talks: Anna Young on how to focus on CX

Savant Events

Dive into the world of eCommerce and customer experience with Anna Young from & Other Stories. Anna shares her journey, experiences, and perspectives on enhancing customer experience, adapting to shifting preferences, and leveraging technology to stay ahead in the industry. Get ready to explore the evolving landscape of eCommerce and gain valuable insights from Anna’s expertise.

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Alibaba Expands U.S. Online Shipment Program

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports that Alibaba is expanding is U.S. online shipment delivery services. China based online retail marketing and platform provider Alibaba is expanding its U.S. package delivery services capability. Customers who place orders within the U.S. on the AliExpress platform can reportedly expect to receive their shipment in five days.

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April 2, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home April 2, 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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Theory as a Camera or Theory as an Engine

SCM Research

Is theory merely a camera through which we view the world, or can it be an engine that drives change within it? In our new Notes & Debates article in the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management , Theory as an Engine: Illuminating “White Space” of the SCM System of Knowledge Production , we (with Dane Pflueger and Christopher S. Chapman) argue that while much of the SCM literature has treated theory as a camera that tries to capture the world as it is, there is untapped potential in usin

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Panama Canal Will Need Rest of Year to Recover From Drought

Supply Chain Brain

La Niña is expected to usher in ample rains in a matter of weeks, providing relief after record dryness afflicted the key transit channel in 2023.

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Top 100 Recognition for Synergy Logistics

SnapFulfil

Synergy Logistics is sitting on cloud nine having been listed for the ninth consecutive year in the Top 100 IT Providers by leading industry title, Inbound Logistics.

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The Challenges of Small-Parcel Shipments for Distributors

Supply Chain Brain

The growth in e-commerce in recent years has led to a surge in small-parcel volumes. Distributors are struggling to keep up with the deluge of shipments to consumers and businesses.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Import Compliance Deep Dive: Tackling Tough Questions in Global Trade

MercuryGate

Importing and exporting are not without challenges, especially in terms of the complexity of import compliance regulations. The global trade environment is ripe with geopolitical tensions, varying stages of digitization, and a lack of automation. The post Import Compliance Deep Dive: Tackling Tough Questions in Global Trade appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Secondary Route Lets Small Vessels into Baltimore Port for First Time Since Bridge Collapse

Supply Chain Brain

A majority of the vessels permitted in the secondary channel will be ones helping with cleanup efforts for the collapsed Baltimore bridge.

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10 Signs You Need a Transportation Management System (TMS)

Freight Plus

10 Signs You Need a TMS Transportation Management Systems play a critical role in managing shipping programs, but it’s essential to recognize that they are just one piece of the larger transportation puzzle. While a TMS excels in managing transportation logistics, it operates within a broader ecosystem that includes various other components and systems.

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Manufacturing Delay Leads to Temporary Shortage for Pair of Eli Lily Insulin Offerings

Supply Chain Brain

The two insulin drugs will be temporarily out of stock through the beginning of April, according to Eli Lilly.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Product Manager Dani Cordsen Reveals How Customers Shape Arena’s Innovation Roadmap

Arena Solutions

For most companies, sustained success hinges on their ability to continually adapt, innovate, and deliver value to customers. Having the right people, technology, and resources has enabled PTC to do just that. In this interview, Arena’s Product Manager Dani Cordsen reveals her team’s approach to delivering PLM and QMS innovations that resonate with an ever-expanding global customer base.

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EPA Announces Strict New Rules for Truck Emissions

Supply Chain Digest

Trucking Group Vow to Fight Unrealistic Mandates

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What is MRO procurement?

Synovos

What is MRO procurement? Understand MRO procurement and your bottom line will benefit. MRO stands for maintenance, repair, and operations. The acronym refers to the materials required to keep your operation running, such as spare parts, engineering tools and test equipment. These items support business or manufacturing activity but are not incorporated directly into what you produce.

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Ships With 240 Tons of Aid Turned Back From Gaza After Airstrike Kills 7 Workers

Supply Chain Brain

The charity announced that it would be suspending its delivery of food aid on April 2, all while experts warn that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.

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Hybrid Automation – Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Automation in the Modern Warehouse

This report explores the transformative impact of automation, the evolving role of human workers on-site, and the critical imperative of achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in the digital age.