ToolsGroup

MAY 9, 2024

Imagine strolling into your favorite store, only to find yourself in a sea of “SALE!” signs and “50% OFF!” banners. It’s a common scenario. Retailers rely heavily on promotions, which can account for between 10% and 45% of their total revenues, according to research from Boston Consulting Group. In today’s dynamic retail landscape, promotions are undeniably a potent tool for driving sales and customer engagement.

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Tecsys

MAY 9, 2024

Discover how Tecsys has been recognized as a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, showcasing its innovative solutions for supply chain management.

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Gartner Warehousing System Report 89

BlueYonder

MAY 9, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, technology continues to play a pivotal role in shaping competitive advantage. However, the journey of any digital transformation, and the selection of strategic investments can be a complex and challenging endeavor for any organization. Drawing upon the insights from the “Gartner® Predicts 2024: Supply Chain Technology” report 1 , I’d like to share some reflections on the key areas of focus. 1.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

Maersk says the new gateway will support the North American export market to Latin America and the Asian market that serves the Latin American supply chain via cost-competitive U.S. routes.

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Resilinc

MAY 9, 2024

From antifragile supply chains to predictive AI and the need for more multi-value supply chains—the annual Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference left attendees and key C-Suite decision makers discussing trends and technology innovations contributing to the modernization of global supply chains. Held May 5-8 at the Walt Disney World® Swan Resort near Orlando, the event brought together over 4,000 attendees who networked, knowledge shared, and gained exclusive Gartner insights and the late

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Global Business Translation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

Theft in the supply chain is a massive, costly problem that is only getting worse.

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

Measuring and improving manufacturing efficiency is a great way to trim down production costs. However, it can also assist with increasing workplace productivity and overall product quality. Put simply: the more efficiently you manufacture goods, the more profitable your business becomes. With the right systems in place – and continuous monitoring – you can improve manufacturing efficiency across all your key workflows.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

North America needs a domestic supply chain for electric vehicle batteries — but it has to be sustainable and ethical.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives of Amazon’s recently reported Q1-2024 financial performance. Q1-2024 Quarterly Financial Performance Once again, Amazon exceeded Wall Street and investor expectations in delivering stellar financial performance for the recent Q1 reporting period. Headlines included: Net Sales increased 13 percent to $143.3 billion, noted as an all-time high for the Q1 period.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2024

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Key Benefits of Pursuing a Career in Cybersecurity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 9, 2024

Amazon Rolling Out Electric Big Rigs. Shoplifting Bust in NYC. Penn State Gets Rare Earth Grant.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

Descartes estimates that China was responsible for roughly 34% of U.S. container imports in April, primarily driven by "consumer-oriented" goods.

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In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 9, 2024

New Construct involves Getting to Supply Chain Drive

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

Lisa Walker, managing director and global industrial practice leader at DHR Global, describes the plight of manufacturers who are facing a shortage of workers in the years ahead, and offers some solutions to the problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2024

In our everyday lives, we often navigate uncertainty using a probabilistic approach without even realizing it. Take weather-dependent activities, for instance. When planning your weekend, you might check a 5-day weather forecast, which provides probabilities of rain, sunshine, or cloudy skies. Armed with this information, you make decisions like whether to have a picnic, garden or stay indoors.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

The Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute creates criminal liability for the negligence of mariners and vessel owners or operators that results in the loss of life on the waters of United States

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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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Valogix

MAY 9, 2024

Discover the benefits of using a dedicated inventory optimization and forecasting software to streamline your business operations, minimize stockouts, and maximize profits.

Forecasting 59

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

Ancora had sought to switch Norfolk Southern to a leaner operating model that would have cut back on the number of workers, locomotives, and railcars at the railroad.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 9, 2024

According to science writer Max G. Levy , “Right now, 325 million people are acutely hungry. 35 million Americans don’t know where their next meal will come from. The world’s food systems are uneven, fragile, and only becoming more fragile with the climate crisis.”[1] Levy isn’t alone in his concerns. With more mouths to feed each and every day, global food security remains a serious challenge.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

The U.S. has the potential to reclaim its throne as one of the world's manufacturing powerhouses — but not in the ways other countries have achieved this mission.

America 79

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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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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 9, 2024

Ryder Study Finds Big Cost Advantage for Traditional Diesel

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Freight Study 51

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2024

Paredes further alleged that it was "just a matter of time before something bad happened," referencing a blown-out door plug aboard a 737 Max 9 in January.

Just-in-Time 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2024

Demand planning software is here to stay. Every major supply chain company has demand planners’ toolkits containing it. However, with numerous features and tools available, supply chain planners and managers often wonder which functionalities are truly essential for their operations. This uncertainty can lead to significant challenges, as the wrong choice may not only hinder the ability to generate accurate demand forecasts but also complicate data integration and employee training process

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QAD

MAY 9, 2024

The healthcare industry is renowned for innovation. Medical device firms and pharmaceutical firms spend billions of dollars on research and development. They are constantly faced with new health challenges and expiring patents, so I think it is safe to say they are learning organizations. The byproduct of billion-dollar R&D budgets, is life-saving medical treatments for the rich or well-insured.

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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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ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2024

Supply chains across industries are now more vulnerable to failures than ever before. This isn’t the end of the problem, though! Mounting supplier and consumer demands, rapidly climbing prices, and unexpected bottlenecks are causing reduced capacities and network changes. Natural disasters and sudden political changes worldwide add to these challenges.

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