Tue.Nov 28, 2023

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How AI Saves Your S&OP Planning Process

Logility

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) has been a longstanding practice for businesses across nearly every industry. However, this critical supply chain process has been under enormous stress lately from departmental silos, complex trading partner networks, and geopolitical turmoil. Meanwhile, planners skilled to handle these challenges are in short supply – especially as supply chain leaders retire in record numbers.

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The Progression from Traditional S&OP to a Strategic IBP Process

John Galt

Explore why evolving traditional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to a strategic IBP process is critical for today’s supply chains.

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Bringing Cutting Edge Innovation to Supply Chain Technologies

Tecsys

Transforming supply chain technologies with cutting-edge innovation, Tecsys brings AI integration to optimize operations, forecast demands, and drive market leadership. Discover the strategic potential of AI.

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Biden Administration Holds First Supply Chain Council Meeting

Supply Chain Brain

Biden used the meeting to announce 30 actions that will provide Americans with access to medicine and the economic data needed to track the production and shipment of certain goods.

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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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Everything You Need to Know About WLP’s Global Freight Summit

IT Supply Chain

By Alice Johnson (pictured) Full-Time Professional Blogger The post Everything You Need to Know About WLP’s Global Freight Summit appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Asset Tracking Technology Can Improve Visibility and Control in Logistics

IT Supply Chain

By Ellie Yantsan (pictured) Digital Marketer The post How Asset Tracking Technology Can Improve Visibility and Control in Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tecsys Launches WMS Tool for Healthcare Sector

Supply Chain Brain

The new system will help companies ensure they are compliant with regulations laid out in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which was passed into law earlier in November.

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Five-Year Study Showcases the Benefits of US Foreign-Trade Zones

QAD

The US FTZ program has been in place since 1934, yet many companies are still unsure about the details of the program. As such, they’re hesitant to embark on the process. However, the effectiveness of FTZs just got a lot clearer as the US released a five-year study on the operations and impact of the US FTZ program and similar FTZ-type programs in Canada and Mexico.

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Impact of Logistics Management Software in the Food and Beverage Industry

Loginext

This White Paper will provide you detailed insights into the numerous challenges faced by the food and beverage industry and how LogiNext's Logistics Management Software helps overcome these challenges and significantly improve ROI. The post Impact of Logistics Management Software in the Food and Beverage Industry appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Consumer Behaviors and New Tech Trends Reshaping 2024 eCommerce Supply Chains

NFI

Reading Time: 2 minutes A guest blog by Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom The outlook for the 2024 eCommerce supply chain predicts both challenges and opportunities shaped by economic trends, consumer behaviors, and technological change. As the Federal Reserve sustains its inflation fight through interest rate hikes, discretionary consumer spending will face headwinds.

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The Big Six in Logistics in 2023

Logistics Bureau

I spoke about the trends we are seeing in Logistics in 2023, and I narrowed it down to the Big Six. These relate to the areas of Logistics that we are being asked to help with the most. As we conduct about 200 Logistics Consulting assignments each year, it’s not a bad indicator of what are seen as the major challenges right now.

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Great Bay Home Selects Stord as its Sole Fulfillment Partner

Stord

Great Bay Home to leverage Stord’s nationwide, omnichannel fulfillment network; inventory and order management system (OMS); and transportation services to provide an exceptional customer delivery experience. Dover, NH and Atlanta, GA, November 28, 2023 – Great Bay Home , a retailer of high quality bedding, towels, slipcovers and more, selected Stord , a leader in high-volume B2B and DTC fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, as its sole fulfillmen

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Top 5 Best Transportation Management Software In The Market

Loginext

Transportation management systems play a vital role in supply chain management and seamless delivery. Reliability and efficiency are expected from the best transportation management software for seamless movement of freight from source to destination. Get insights into the best transportation management software and the benefits of using LogiNext's Transportation Management System.

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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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The Evolution of Integrated Supply: From Piece Price to Total Cost of Ownership

Synovos

The Evolution of Integrated Supply: From Piece Price to Total Cost of Ownership The phrase “integrated supply” has been in use since the early 1990s to describe management of the supply chain from a centralized perspective rather than individual departments, plants, or projects within an organization. This approach provides organizations, particularly manufacturers, the opportunity to make supply chain decisions that offer shared benefits.

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Navigating Returns: Five Strategies for Shippers to Reduce Return to Origin

Locus

Returns is an integral component of logistics and supply chain management. For shippers, effectively managing returns is crucial, as it directly impacts customer satisfaction and a company’s bottom line. In e-commerce, where returns are inherently frequent, developing a streamlined and efficient returns process is vital. What are Returns in logistics?

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What is “Integrated Supply” And How Can It Help Your Organization?

Synovos

What is “Integrated Supply” AND HOW CAN IT HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION? The phrase “integrated supply” has been in use since the early 1990s to describe management of the supply chain from a centralized perspective rather than individual departments, plants, or projects within an organization. This approach provides organizations, particularly manufacturers, the opportunity to make supply chain decisions that offer shared benefits.

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Ask These Four Questions for a Customer-Focused Supply Chain

FLEXE

Begin with the customer’s worldview.

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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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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

Stord

With the right OMS you can easily set up actionable workflows to handle low stock or out-of-stock inventory appropriately for each individual order.

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Lessons From the First Wave of Warehouse Automation

Supply Chain Brain

There’s likely to be a “second wave” of automating warehouses as retailers adapt to the new world of e-commerce, along with the latest technology. What are the lessons learned?

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Robotics & Automation Award Win for Synergy Logistics' SnapControl

SnapFulfil

Synergy’s groundbreaking multi-agent orchestration platform, SnapControl, has won the coveted Industry 4.0 category in the inaugural Robotics & Automation Awards 2023, which targets global industries seeking to optimise their facilities and drive efficiency and productivity.

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Rolls-Royce to Sell Electric Flight Division

Supply Chain Brain

The British luxury car manufacturer wants to record operating profits between $3.17 billion and $3.55 billion a year, the company said in its plan announced November 28.

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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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A Guide to Shipping Personal Effects to Ireland in a Shipping Container

I.C.E. Transport

Ireland is renowned for its vibrant culture, varied landscape, and legendary local pubs. It's also a popular destination for expatriates. As the fastest-growing economy in the Eurozone , Ireland pairs its robust, pro-business environment with a harmonious balance between work and life. Whether you're moving for business, pleasure, or a bit of both, shipping your personal effects to Ireland in a shipping container is a detailed task for which you likely have little experience.

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Maritime Emissions Trend Downwards, Report Says

Supply Chain Brain

The report's authors say it not only celebrates the progress made in certain areas but also highlights the ongoing challenges, underscoring the urgency for continued action and innovation.

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National Association of Manufacturers says Proposed SEC Rules on CO2 Reporting Will not Work

Supply Chain Digest

Trade Group offers a Number of Suggestions to make Controversial Rules Workable for Manufacturers

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Watch: How to Know If You're Ready to Automate Your Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

Automating a warehouse can take up to three years, so it’s good to take into account all the many factors involved and how long they will take to implement, says Michael Fiorito, senior sales executive at Exotec.

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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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Retailers guide to win holiday promotions

Cognira

Retailers guide to win holiday promotions November 28, 2023 Promotions Home As the holiday season approaches, retailers take preparatory measurements and tailor their holiday promotions for the most action-packed time of the year. With spending anticipated to hit $1.56 Trillion this year, the holiday season represents an ample opportunity for businesses to capitalize on due to its huge impact on boosting sales and driving revenue.

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U.S. Sales of Toys and Games Down Through 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Toy and game imports have fallen sharply in 2023 while sales at toy stores, department stores and other gift outlets were down in October.

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Optimize Your Logistics, From the First Mile to the Last

BlueYonder

Today’s logistics teams face enormous challenges. Fluctuating demand, coupled with an omni-channel selling environment, has driven higher volumes of smaller orders — as well as a great deal of day-to-day uncertainty. The “Amazon effect” continues to increase customer expectations for fast, low-cost delivery. Labor shortages are only getting worse. Fuel prices and other operating costs are increasing.