Preparing for Peak Season Precision
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
By Johannes Panzer (pictured) Head of Industry Solutions for Ecommerce, Descartes The post Preparing for Peak Season Precision appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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“Social Loafing” in Human-Robot Teams
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Does social loafing, defined as reduced individual effort on a task performed in a team compared to a task performed alone, occur in human–robot teams? Researchers from the Technical University of Berlin explored that question in a recent study. Here’s the introduction to their research paper published in October 2023 in Frontiers in Robotics and. Read more The post “Social Loafing” in Human-Robot Teams appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Bridging Supply Chain Silos with Pawan Joshi
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Pawan Joshi and Joe Lynch discuss bridging supply chain silos. Pawan is the Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy at E2Open , a supply chain platform that is helping the world’s largest companies transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. About Pawan Joshi Pawan Joshi joined E2open in 2003 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy.
Blue Yonder Associate’s Hope To Bring Awareness to Pancreatic Cancer
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
If you had asked me eight years ago if I knew what pancreatic cancer was or that November was Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month , I would have said “no.” However, that all changed when in August 2016, my world was shattered – my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. What started as an appendicitis attack, or so we thought, turned into a lengthy hospital visit that ended with a diagnosis no one wanted or expected.
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
Amazon Launches Four New AWS Supply Chain Tools
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The new tools include AWS Supply Chain Planning, AWS Supply Chain N-Tier Visibility, AWS Supply Chain Sustainability and Amazon Q.
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NFI eCom and Beyond: 4 Reasons to Partner With Us
NFI
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ecommerce brands know that how their products get delivered can set them apart from their competition. NFI eCom, a division of NFI, offers omnichannel solutions to a diverse customer base.
Report Indicates Added Foxconn iPhone Production in India
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. According to this published report , the CMS provider announced earlier this week in a securities filing the intent to build a production facility to meet “ operational needs ” without detailing the exact facility location.
The Hidden Costs of Ghost Inventory: What You Need to Know
ShipBob
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The stock list says that you have 100 units of an SKU. But just a couple of hours ago, two units were damaged during order picking. And two days ago a few units were reported stolen. These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory.
Further Senior Management Changes at Spirit AeroSystems
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Major commercial aircraft fuselage and structural components supplier Spirit AeroSystems announced this week the departure of this supplier’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Sam Marnick had been a key member of Spirit’s leadership team for a number of years serving across multiple executive roles and events including senior supply chain management officer.
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.
Big Data Trends and Impacts
American Global Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The big data field is rapidly evolving with new technologies and capabilities. As analytics practices grow more advanced, so do their potential applications and business impacts. This article highlights key innovations in big data. It also advises shippers on selecting a 3PL analytics partner. We will explore the important trends in real-time data, analytics, AI and machine learning, and big data impacts in IoT engineering.
Putting individuals back in charge of their own identities
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
By Mike Tuchen (pictured) CEO at Onfido The post Putting individuals back in charge of their own identities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Leadership Series VI: Pam Heminger, Senior Vice President of Procurement & Planning, Caterpillar
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Driving Transformation in a Global Organization Pam Heminger knows a thing or two about transformation. During her 24 years at Honda of America, she helped implement many of the supply chain best practices that have now become renowned, including cost modeling, supplier development, supplier quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and many others, which evolved under the original North America leadership of Dave Nelson.
Supply Chain by the Numbers for November 30, 2023
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Amazon is again Number One in Parcels. Biden 30 Point Supply Chain Plan. Lineage Logistics may be Planning Big IPO.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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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.
Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rear-view mirror and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. That means that the holiday shipping season is in full swing too. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4 percent and 6 percent in 2023, meaning sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year.
Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Cost of Electricity by Fuel Type
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Two Renewable Sources Deliver the Lowest Global Costs, Bloomberg Finds
New Capability in the PO Module: Augment Your Purchasing With the Service Order Feature
Precoro
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Living in the age of continuous improvement is like being on a never-ending adventure. At Precoro we’re all in for the ride! And thanks to this, we’re pleased to reveal that our PO module is evolving. From now on, the purchasing of utilities and software will be even more convenient in Precoro thanks to our new Service Order feature. With it, you’ll be able to create service orders without adding irrelevant documents, and you can even spread out payments.
Florida Producer Growers, Brokerages Included in ReposiTrak Expansion
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Some of the new users include a Longwood, Florida-based watermelon grower, processor and brokerage as well as an Immokalee, Florida-based green bean, eggplant, squash and pepper grower.
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.
Navigating the Thanksgiving Warehouse Rush with Automated Dock Scheduling
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Master the Thanksgiving warehouse rush using automated dock scheduling. Dive into a seamless logistics experience, ensuring timely deliveries with C3 Solutions.
B2B Buying Behavior Now Aligned with Consumer Buying Habits
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Ninety percent of responders said that the demand for digital B2B buying experiences has increased either somewhat or substantially over the last two years.
Happening Now: Guarding Against Cyber Risk is a Key Logistics Focus
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
According to Inbound Logistics , “about half (51%) of transportation companies worry about the potential for compromise, theft, and/or loss of customer/client records due to theft.” The article then goes into detail about what transportation and logistics companies can do to be better equipped to combat threats.
Transatlantic Flight Powered by Alternative Fuels Lands in U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Of the two types of alternative fuels used for the flight, 88% were derived from waste fats while the remaining 12% came from U.S.-based corn production waste.
Monetizing Analytics Features
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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.
Treasurer’s top of mind: Navigating the ESG landscape
Taulia
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Expert Advice A treasurer’s guide to receivables finance McKinsey partner Jakob Ruden and Taulia's Ade Omisore, head of structuring receivables finance at Taulia, look at how receivables finance… The post Treasurer’s top of mind: Navigating the ESG landscape appeared first on Taulia.
How to Reduce Warehouse Picking Errors
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Picking errors are common at the best of times, but they can be a particular issue when it comes to recruiting new and inexperienced workers.
XERO Roadshow Singapore 2023
EMERGE App
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
As the XERO app partner, the EMERGE team recently attended Xero Roadshow 2023 in Singapore as a valued warehouse management system partner. It was pretty awesome as we got to meet many accountants, consultants & business outsourcing services that were interested in reselling for the EMERGE inventory management app. Being selected to exhibit shows the trust, accreditation, importance and support that XERO’s team put in us as a partner app to add value to their existing customers.
Walmart Increasing Imports to the U.S. from India
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Walmart shipped 25% of its U.S. imports from India between January 2023 and August 2023, up from just 2% in 2018.
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.
Transforming Pharmaceutical Manufacturing- The Crucial Role of Supplier Management
HICX Solutions
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Procurement professionals in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry face unique challenges. Just as their counterparts in other sectors, they must deliver digital transformation, while ensuring investment in existing technologies is maximized, but also they face additional hurdles relating to the regulatory environment, the complexity of supplier relationships, the particularly high levels of scrutiny, and managing the subsequent amount of data and information that are required in this contex
Three Ways Technology Can Stop Greenwashing in its Tracks
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Mitigating the legal, financial and reputational risks of greenwashing is complex, but it has also never been more important.
The Rise of Remote Work: Tips and Tools
TrackVia
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The concept of remote work has rapidly transitioned from an occasional perk to a fundamental component of the modern business landscape. This seismic shift, propelled by technological advancements and recent global events, has particularly impacted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Adapting to this change is crucial for businesses seeking to stay ahead in a world where flexibility and agility are key to success.
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