Fri.Aug 11, 2023

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Spurious Correlations in Supply Chain Management - sneakier than you think!

Global Trade Management

The supply chain management landscape has undergone a massive transformation recently, rendering the traditional "fax" approach obsolete. In light of this, companies are gravitating towards digital solutions, which not only streamline the entire process but also help sustain market competitiveness. The old-school methods of communication channels were heavily reliant on paper, resulting in significant inefficiencies, errors, and time delays, which were avoided with the implementation of automate

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 11, 2023)

Talking Logistics

For the second birthday in a row, I ended up in Urgent Care. Last year, I woke up in the morning and the room was spinning. Vertigo. This year, the night before my birthday, I was playing in a championship softball game, and at my first at-bat, I put the ball in play, and the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 11, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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3 Trends Captivating Supply Chain Planning Leaders’ Attention

Logility

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Customer demand and expectations are persistently evolving and increasing in complexity and risk, creating challenges and disruptions unlike anything businesses have encountered before. And the stakes are intensifying. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 08/04/2023-08/10/2023

All Things Supply Chain

GM blames supplier for EV production delay General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra disclosed that issues with an automation equipment supplier have caused unforeseen delays in the company’s electric vehicle…

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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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Software supply chain: the new Eldorado for hackers

IT Supply Chain

By Romain Testu (pictured) Sales Engineering Manager, Lacework The post Software supply chain: the new Eldorado for hackers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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11 Essential Types of Infrastructure Projects Needed to Boost Economic Growth in the Philippines

IT Supply Chain

By Monica Mendoza (pictured) Content Writer & Marketing Professional The post 11 Essential Types of Infrastructure Projects Needed to Boost Economic Growth in the Philippines appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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TSMC Plans for First European Based Semiconductor Chip Plant

Supply Chain Matters

Global contract semiconductor chip producer TSMC announced this week plans for its first European based semiconductor facility as an extension of an evolving production regionalization strategy. Background In prior semiconductor supply network focused commentaries published on Supply Chain Matters , we have highlighted for readers that with geopolitical and global economic trade tensions abounding, coupled with critical shortages of materials that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic, governm

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UK economy leaps 0.5% in June, beating expectations

IT Supply Chain

By Jonathan Moyes (pictured) Head of Investment Research, Wealth Club The post UK economy leaps 0.5% in June, beating expectations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Yellow Corp. (YRC Freight) and Surge Transportation Leave The Stage

Freightera

The third largest US trucking company Yellow (YRC Freight) and Surge Transportation freight brokerage are closing operations: Here’s what it means for shippers and transporters with the commentary from Freightera CEO, Eric Beckwitt Recent developments have sent ripples through the entire freight industry. Yellow, a $5.245 billion freight giant that has been in operation for almost a century, and Surge Transportation, a digital freight brokerage with $200 million in revenue in 2022, have halted t

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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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How can UK businesses protect themselves from the growing threat of supply chain cyber-attacks?

IT Supply Chain

By Szilveszter Szebeni (pictured) Chief Data & Compliance Officer, Tresorit The post How can UK businesses protect themselves from the growing threat of supply chain cyber-attacks? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Denim Story with Shawn Story

The Logistics of Logistics

Shawn Vo and Joe Lynch discuss the Denim story. Shawn is Co-Founder & CTO at Denim , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. About Shawn Vo Shawn Vo is chief technology officer and co-founder of Denim , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Shawn spent seven years in financial technology, building software for fast-growing startups and consulting for the top 20 largest banks before sta

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This Week in Logistics News (August 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

Long live rock! At the beginning of this week, I took a “boy’s trip” with my son and my dad to Ohio to check out the Football Hall of Fame and the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Both venues were incredible, and it was an amazing bonding experience for the three of us. The Football Hall of Fame was especially fun as we were able to see old and new equipment up close, and my son got to try on a Joe Burrow game worn jersey.

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The Denim Story with Shawn Vo

The Logistics of Logistics

Shawn Vo and Joe Lynch discuss the Denim story. Shawn is Co-Founder & CTO at Denim , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. About Shawn Vo Shawn Vo is chief technology officer and co-founder of Denim , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Shawn spent seven years in financial technology, building software for fast-growing startups and consulting for the top 20 largest banks before sta

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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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Supply Chain News on Walmart and Amazon by the Numbers 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Our Annual Review of the Worlds Two Most Important Retailers

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Indonesia Extends Timeline for Carmakers to Qualify for EV Credits

Supply Chain Brain

Under the revised investment rules, automakers will need to commit to producing at least 40% of the content of EVs in Indonesia by 2026 to qualify for incentives.

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10 Must-Have Transportation Management Software Features for Smooth Logistics Operations

Loginext

This post provides you with the top ten must-have features of transportation management software. A TMS with these features will help you optimize your logistics operations and ensure smooth operations. The post 10 Must-Have Transportation Management Software Features for Smooth Logistics Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Understanding the Impact of Fuel Surcharges on LTL Shipping Costs

Freight Plus

How Are Fuel Surcharges Calculated? Fuel surcharges are typically calculated as a percentage of the base rate. The specific percentage often varies based on the carrier and prevailing fuel prices. Different types of fuel charges exist, ranging from standard fuel surcharges to advanced fuel surcharge models. These variations influence the final shipping rates and significantly […] The post Understanding the Impact of Fuel Surcharges on LTL Shipping Costs appeared first on FreightPlus.

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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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From Field Service Manager To Handling Global Client Operations, The Rise Of Harinath Sidh At Loginext

Loginext

From Field Service Manager To Handling Global Client Operations, The Rise Of Harinath Sidh At Loginext This article is a part of the #WeAreLogiNext series of articles where we focus on people’s journeys that power the company. Welcome back to yet another enthralling story of our team member Harinath Sidh at LogiNext. From starting […] The post From Field Service Manager To Handling Global Client Operations, The Rise Of Harinath Sidh At Loginext appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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3 Tips to Improve Inventory Accuracy

Saleswarp

Watch as we review three tips to improve your inventory accuracy! Want to learn more about inventory accuracy and visibility? Check out our blog on Achieving Seamless End-to-End Inventory Visibility         The post 3 Tips to Improve Inventory Accuracy appeared first on SalesWarp.

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Axway Intelligent MFT: Simplify B2B file transfer integration

Axway

Connectivity has always been a key component of B2B file transfer, or managed file transfer (MFT).

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Students hold conference to encourage professors to use AI

Operations and Supply Chain Management

From EddSurge 8/11/2023 AI is turning things upside down in education these days. One example: Students organized a conference last weekend for professors across the country that was designed to teach the educators about ChatGPT and other new tools, and to encourage them to use them this fall. That’s right, student volunteers put together this online conference to teach their future teachers.

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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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China Slams Biden for Tech Investment Executive Order

Supply Chain Brain

The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry said it was dissatisfied with the order and strongly opposed the U.S.’s new investment strategy in an August 10 statement.

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