Tue.Feb 06, 2024

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Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network? 

Talking Logistics

There was a time when a business person’s Rolodex® was considered a treasure. Salesmen, PR agents, and many other professionals recorded names, addresses, phone numbers, and maybe fax numbers on 2 ¼” x 4” cards that were filed alphabetically on the wheel-shaped roll. For readers too young to know about this tool, it was first. Read more The post Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network?

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How Costly are Supply Chain Disruptions and How to Mitigate Them?

AIMMS

Learn how much revenue could a global supply chain lose and how can a supply chain leader adapt to prevent their impact.

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Happening Now: The Supply Chain Agreement goes into effect this month

West Coast and California Logistics

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Supply Chain Agreement, part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, will come into effect on February 24, 2024, marking a significant milestone. The agreement, involving 14 partners including the U.S., Australia, and Japan, aims to enhance coordination in building resilient, efficient, and inclusive supply chains, addressing challenges like those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Weak January for retailers, how can they do better?

IT Supply Chain

By Steve Ponting (pictured) Director, Software AG The post Weak January for retailers, how can they do better? 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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Introducing Vision 2030: How LSPs Can Capitalize on the Client-Centric Future of Logistics

BlueYonder

In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture. The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Blue Yonder, in collaboration with Incisiv, delves into these transformations in our recent e-book, “ Logistics 2030: Pivoting to a Client-Centric Future.” This comprehensive guide not only maps out the future of logistics

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Healthcare 2024: How AI and Collaboration Will Drive Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

The healthcare industry's digital transformation will have a profound impact on the supply chain in 2024. Adoption of modern technologies will lead to increased automation and efficiency.

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Top 7 Methods to Avoid Stock Discrepancy in 2024 in eCommerce

SCMDOJO

The fast-evolving business trends and technologies bring new challenges to every organization. One of these issues is making sure that the amount of products they have matches what they’re supposed to have, also known as stock discrepancy. To mitigate the issues of the end-to-end supply chain and cope with customer expectations, organizations are constantly focusing on reducing the delivery lead time.

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The Key for Logistics & Transportation Businesses alike to Meet their Sustainability Goals in 2024

IT Supply Chain

By Serge Schamschula (pictured) Head of Ecosystem, Transporeon The post The Key for Logistics & Transportation Businesses alike to Meet their Sustainability Goals in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales

MercuryGate

A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers significant value for wholesalers and the wholesale distribution industry. This transportation software for wholesale distribution streamlines logistics processes, optimizes delivery routes, and enhances supply chain efficiency. The post Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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 To Achieve Maximum Value With Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Academy

Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. When implemented and managed correctly, it’s a strategy that can lead to large-scale operational improvements, cost optimization, and reduced risks across the supply chain. The entire concept of supplier relationship management aims to help organizations shift their mindset around dealing with vendors from a merely transactional

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Procon Pumps Uses Smart Demand Planner to Keep Business Flowing

The Smart Software

Jeff Wolter, CEO of ImpressArt, explains why forecasting is so important, how he came to select Smart Inventory Planning and Optimization as Impress Art’s forecasting and demand planning system, and how better forecasts are helping their business. The post Procon Pumps Uses Smart Demand Planner to Keep Business Flowing appeared first on Smart Software.

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Driving Sustainable Supply Chain: Strategies for Enhanced ESG Performance

Procurement Academy

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become a vital component for modern businesses, with increasing scrutiny on companies to achieve goals related to sustainability and ethical business practices. Your organization’s supply chain can be the bedrock of a robust ESG strategy that will drive positive change and contribute to long-term sustainability.

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Product Carbon Footprint Assessment

SupplyShift

STANDARD ASSESSMENT Product Carbon Footprint Assessment Navigating the complexities of Scope 3 reporting? Transition from rudimentary spend-based emissions factors to value-driven strategies for actionable change using the Product Carbon Footprint Assessment– designed to engage your suppliers for product-level carbon footprint insights. Redefining Supplier Engagement on Scope 3 SupplyShift unveils the Product Carbon Footprint Assessment.

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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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Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry

Synovos

Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. With access to accurate data, progress in all three areas can accelerate – and the benefits for customers accrue Artificial Intelligence and integrated supply When The Economist makes Chat GPT its word of the year for 2023 you know that Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been in the news a lot.

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New York Fed Found Supply Chain Pressures Rose in January

Supply Chain Brain

The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose from -0.15 in December 2023 to -0.11 in January 2024.

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Supply Chain News on Uber Freight Releases New Integration Approach it Says will Enable more Load Sharing Automation

Supply Chain Digest

Will TMS Integrations finally become Standardized

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Manifest Partners With SupplyChainBrain for Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit

Supply Chain Brain

The partnership brings to the Global Supply Chain Management Summit Manifest’s unmatched expertise in the inner workings of supply chain management

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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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Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor

Locus Robotics

Home February 06, 2024 Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor Fouad Khalil , Senior Director of Compliance As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust security measures, especially in sectors as vital as wareho

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Manifest Partners With SupplyChainBrain for Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit

Supply Chain Brain

The partnership brings Manifest’s unmatched expertise in the inner workings of supply chain management to Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.

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Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor

Locus Robotics

Home February 06, 2024 Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor Fouad Khalil , Senior Director of Compliance As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust security measures, especially in sectors as vital as wareho

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Macron Calls for More Farmer Protections During Supply Chain Talks

Supply Chain Brain

Protecting farmers’ incomes has been a major demand of the farmers’ protests that have popped up all across the EU in recent weeks.

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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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How to Reconcile your Order, Inventory and Returns

Vinculum

Omnichannel retailing is a strategy that offers a seamless shopping experience from the first touch point to the point of buying and continued engagement after that. This is no longer an idealistic option for retailers and has become a basic customer expectation. Customers today demand a choice of where they can order from, and from where they can pick up their orders, and they want their experience to be seamless.

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Cut Carbon in 2024 by ‘Marketing’ to Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

One challenge stalling manufacturers' ability to cut carbon emissions is a lack of data, with supplier information notoriously hard to obtain. Solving this problem is a top priority.

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Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor

Locus Robotics

By Fouad Khalil, Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Risk, and Compliance As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust security measures, especially in sectors as vital as warehousing and logistics.

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Chinese Ships Get Cheaper Insurance to Navigate Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

While the overall picture is mixed, some Chinese-linked vessels have to pay as little as 0.35% of their hull and machinery value to obtain insurance for transit.

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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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Warehouse Gamification Boosting Employee Engagement, Productivity

Lucas

Treating the workplace like a game is driving engagement in the warehouse, as employee retention and attraction continue to be a top priority for warehouse managers nationwide. The post Warehouse Gamification Boosting Employee Engagement, Productivity appeared first on Lucas Systems.

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Tesla Recalling Almost All Vehicles Sold in the U.S. Due to Warning Light Issue

Supply Chain Brain

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of almost 2.2 million Tesla vehicles sold in the U.S. February 2.

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The EVP of a 25-year-old warehouse tech company wants to talk AI

Lucas

Lucas Systems is using artificial intelligence to make operations run more efficiently. Exec Scott Mullins discusses how the Wexford company is thinking about new technology, plus gamification for worker engagement, ahead of his Beyond Big Data panel. The post The EVP of a 25-year-old warehouse tech company wants to talk AI appeared first on Lucas Systems.