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Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too with Nils Alstad

The Logistics of Logistics

Nils Alstad and Joe Lynch discuss how drivers can drive remotely. Nils is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto , a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button. About Nils Alstad Nils Alstad is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto, a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button.

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Barbie’s Creator Was Supply Chain Innovator Too

Talking Logistics

Have you seen the new Barbie movie? According to Comscrore, this past weekend the movie brought in an estimated $155 million in ticket sales in the United States and an additional $182 million overseas. I haven’t seen the movie yet, and I’m not sure if/when I will. I’m more of an Oppenheimer guy, which I’m. Read more The post Barbie’s Creator Was Supply Chain Innovator Too appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The State of Just-in-time Supply Chains

Arkieva

Prior to Covid-19, a lean, just-in-time global supply chain model was ideal. Fast-forward and you may be wondering - how did the JIT supply chain model fare? The State of Just-in-time Supply Chains was first posted on July 26, 2023 at 7:51 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Modular working in R&D labs

IT Supply Chain

By Christof Franzke (pictured) Senior Technical Consultant Key Accounts, COPA-DATA The post Modular working in R&D labs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

SCMDOJO

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. However, mastering this art can be tough and perplexing. Thankfully, in our digital age, we have access to an array of mediums for training and communication that can aid us on this journey of honing our negotiation prowess.

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5 Ways Data Modeling Can Improve Your Telecoms Business

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Ways Data Modeling Can Improve Your Telecoms Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Restoring Control Over Strategic Sourcing and Inventory Management

Supply Chain Brain

To be able to respond quickly to future supply chain disruptions, companies need to embrace strategic sourcing and inventory management.

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Veterans Bring Key Skills to the Workforce

BlueYonder

National Hire a Veteran Day is celebrated each year on July 25 in the U.S. This year, Kristi Corbett, Director, Talent Acquisition at Blue Yonder and a member of the Associate Resource Group (ARG) Veterans of Blue Yonder, shares her insights into what strengths veterans bring to your company. As a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and as a Recruiting Leader, National Hire a Veteran Day holds a very special place in my heart.

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How to Choose the Right Courses for You: Tips That Work

SCMDOJO

Choosing a course is not easy, not when there are so many options available. The course you pick will take a portion of your time and require that you put in the effort to complete it. Most people are limited with time, so making a bad choice is not a good option. If you want to pick a course that will help your academic or professional success, or bring you true personal growth, you need to be picky.

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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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Driving resilience in IT services

Proxima

The Proxima Supply Chain Barometer surveyed 2000 Chief Executive Officers and found that 89.9% identified problems with the resiliency of supply chains. It also found that the organizations that they led were deploying a mix of strategies to deliver greater resiliency of supply, including adding additional oversight (45%), moving some supply arrangements in their entirety (45%), and setting up new supply arrangements to run alongside existing (44%).

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Tentative Deal Reached in UPS Labor Contract

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of an announced tentative labor contract agreement between UPS and the Teamsters union, along with some implications. Tentative Deal Reached This morning, industry supply chain teams across the U.S. will foster a large sigh of relief because of the news that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union has tentatively agreed to a new five year labor agreement with parcel carrier UPS.

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Managing risks to the supply chain with enhanced resilience

IT Supply Chain

By Gary Lynam (pictured) Director of Advisory & Customer Success, Protecht The post Managing risks to the supply chain with enhanced resilience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Discover the Hidden Benefits of Robots in Your Warehouse

Locus Robotics

By Mary Hart In the rapidly evolving world of warehousing and supply chain management, staying ahead of the competition requires innovation, adaptability, flexibility, and efficiency. How can you keep up with the highs and lows of order volumes while also improving the productivity of your warehouse? Automation in the form of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provides benefits that go beyond the traditional financial return on investment (ROI) for your warehouse.

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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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A Few Legit Ways to Make Money Online, Offline, and at Home

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post A Few Legit Ways to Make Money Online, Offline, and at Home appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Unleashing Manufacturing Efficiency: BoM Tools | StockTrim

StockTrim

From the complex networks of the manufacturing and software supply chain to the rigorous needs of inventory optimization, every business in today's fast-paced market needs a robust tool for streamlining processes and ensuring efficiency. The Bill of Materials (BoM) tools stand at the heart of this, empowering businesses to transition from manual struggles to operational excellence.

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The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Market Continues to Grow – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Logistics Viewpoints

I am placing the finishing touches on ARC Advisory Group’s research on the warehouse management systems (WMS) market ( [link] ). ARC has been publishing structured research on the global WMS market for over 20 years and this history provides us with valuable context for understanding the changes that occur and serves as an anchor to our five-year market forecast.

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July 26, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 26, 2023 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. Judah Levine July 26, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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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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Supply Chain Graphic of the WeekonThe Sad but True Tale of Yellow Freight Stock

Supply Chain Digest

Now a Buck per Share as Bankruptcy Looms

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Pentagon Seeks Supply of Chip-Mineral Gallium After China Curbs Exports

Supply Chain Brain

China announced restrictions on gallium and another mineral, germanium, in a move seen as part of the country’s tit-for-tat trade war on technology with the U.S. and Europe.

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Choosing a Global Freight Forwarder

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest blog post by Mike Greco, Senior Vice President at NFI Global Within the dynamic global freight market, importers and exporters alike are constrained by the expense, risk, urgencies, and complexities of international shipping.

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General Motors Blames Supplier for Slow EV Production Rates

Supply Chain Brain

GM's CEO said she was disappointed with the supplier and that the company has been surprised by the minimal progress made by the unnamed organization.

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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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Accelerate Time-to-Market: The Power of BoM Technology | StockTrim

StockTrim

Bill of Materials (BoM) technology stands as a keystone in modern inventory planning, acting as the spine of manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operations. With the digital revolution reshaping business ecosystems, it is imperative for companies, particularly small businesses, to pivot from traditional, manual inventory management methods to tech-enabled operational excellence.

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Germany Will Rely Heavily on Hydrogen Imports in Light of Updated Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Germany will need to import between 50% and 70% of its hydrogen to meet the demands mapped out in the updated National Hydrogen Strategy.

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Maximise Accuracy With Bill of Materials Innovation | StockTrim

StockTrim

Bill of Materials (BOM) isn't just a list of parts used to manufacture a product. In today's digitized world, BOM signifies an essential tool for organizations to manage their production more efficiently. For manufacturing, wholesale, e-commerce, and retail businesses that deal with inventory, BOM innovation could mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.

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Fostering Inclusivity in Transportation by Heeding the Voices of Female Drivers

Supply Chain Brain

Trucking companies need to build a more inclusive environment by addressing the distinctive experiences and issues of female drivers.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Bill of Materials Approaches for Efficiency | StockTrim

StockTrim

Understanding the Bill of Materials: The Bill of Materials (BoM) is an integral component of inventory planning and management in the manufacturing, wholesale, ecommerce, and retail sectors. It is a comprehensive list that details all the components, raw materials, sub-assemblies, and quantities needed to manufacture a finished product.

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Salvage Operations Underway Following Deadly Cargo Ship Fire Near Ameland

Supply Chain Brain

A spokesperson for the Dutch Coastguard said the fire was likely caused by one of the 25 electric vehicles being transported by the vessel.

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Porsche Looking for Investors, New Site for Cellforce Factory

Supply Chain Brain

Porsche executives are in talks with advisors and investors to help raise between €2 billion and €3 billion for the factory.

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