March, 2024

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Do We Have Enough Electricity to Power the Future of Supply Chains?

Talking Logistics

The future of supply chains will be enabled by Artificial Intelligence, electric trucks, robots, and other technologies. But only if we have enough electricity to power it all, which is a big question mark (and risk) at the moment. According to research conducted by The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), published in December 2022, “Domestic.

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. My job was redesigning work to improve effectiveness. The plant was 24 acres under one roof. The concept was a factory with many factories in a common facility. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team.

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5 Models of AI for Supply Chain Risk Management—And Why They Matter

Resilinc

Welcome to part three of our AI in Supply Chain blog series. In this blog, we explore the different types of predictive AI models for supply chain risk management. In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI. Currently, Resilinc uses several predictive AI models in tracking purchase orders (POs) and commodities, autonomous mapping, risk-scoring models, and simulators.

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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

SCM Research

A few days ago, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). It mandates that companies “should take appropriate steps to set up and carry out due diligence measures, with respect to their own operations, those of their subsidiaries, as well as their direct and indirect business partners throughout their chains of activities”.

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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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Collaboration vs. Cooperation in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

In an April 2015 Harvard Business Review article titled “There’s a Difference Between Cooperation and Collaboration,” Ron Ashkenas writes, “Having worked with hundreds of managers over the years, I’ve seen that very few admit to being poor collaborators, mostly because they mistake their cooperativeness for being collaborative.” What’s the difference between the two?

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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. About Kendra Phillips Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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Driving the Future of Automotive — Connected, Autonomous, Electric, Configure to Order

BlueYonder

For over a century, the global automotive industry has been focused on one central technology: the internal combustion engine. But now, the digitalization of the modern car is revolutionizing the industry, with enormous repercussions for the end-to-end supply chain. As cars become more connected, autonomous, electric and configured to order, automotive manufacturers are increasingly becoming software companies.

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Digital RtM & Supply Chain – 4 Data Points That Will Transform FMCG

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Explore the transformative potential of integrating technology into the distribution network, from producer to point of sale.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024)

Talking Logistics

“For all of you Stanford students, I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering.” Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, offered that wish to students at his alma mater last week. “Greatness is not intelligence,” Huang said. “Greatness comes from character. And character isn’t formed out of smart people, it’s formed out of people who. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logility President Allan Dow and VP Business Development, Diane Ngabire named Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2024 Pro’s to Know

Logility

Dow and Ngabire have committed their time and talents to positively influence the supply chain profession. ATLANTA – March 11, 2024 – Logility, Inc., the leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, announced Logility employees, VP of Business Development, Diane Ngabire and President, Allan Dow, were named as winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.

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The Ecommerce Fulfillment Blind Spot with Kyle Bertin

The Logistics of Logistics

Kyle Bertin and Joe Lynch discuss the ecommerce fulfillment blind spot. Kyle is the CEO and co-founder of Two Boxes , a returns company that develops technology that enables 3PLs and merchants to improve in-warehouse return operations. About Kyle Bertin Kyle Bertin is the CEO and co-founder of Two Boxes. In 2022, Kyle and his Co-founder Evan Stalter started the company because of their interest and passion for using technology to build more efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long span. The collapse sent vehicles and people plunging into the water. According to a Coast Guard memo, a harbor pilot and an assistant aboard the cargo ship reported the power issues that prompted multiple alarms on the bridge of the vessel and loss of propulsion.

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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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Planning for Natural Disasters: A Growing Priority in Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.

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How Mobile Workflow Solutions are Shaping Industries

TrackVia

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up in the business world? Like everyone else has figured out some secret formula for success, and you’re still trying to crack the code? Well, buckle up because we’re about to let you in on a little secret weapon that’s been hiding in plain sight: mobile workflow solutions.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 29, 2024)

Talking Logistics

It’s a quiet and rainy Friday morning here in Boston. I’ve been staring at the blinking cursor on my computer screen for some time, but very few words are coming to me. (more blinking) Ok, enough. Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Since many people are out of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 29, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Tecsys’ Corinna Hoag and Vee Srithayakumar Named 2024 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Tecsys

Award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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The Payment Problem with Haley Evans

The Logistics of Logistics

Haley Evans and Joe Lynch discuss the payment problem. Haley is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay , the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. About Haley Evans Haley Evans is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay. She is at the forefront of spearheading initiatives that enhance the capabilities of the TriumphPay Payments Network for brokers and shippers.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

AutoStore in action at a Medline Distribution Center AutoStore has a lot of buzz surrounding it. This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. And their revenues don’t include services – they work through system integration partners.

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With Suppliers Running at Near-Capacity, Is the ‘COVID Effect’ Finally Fading?

Supply Chain Brain

Are global supply chains finally shaking off the after-effects of the pandemic? The latest findings from GEP’s Global Supply Chain Volatility Index suggest that might be the case.

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Clean up Historical Data using Intuiflow

Demand Driven Technologies

Cleaning up demand histories is a classic discipline for any forecaster in the supply chain. When generating a statistical forecast, you must first ensure that the historical data has been cleaned of outliers. Otherwise, beware of GIGO! (Garbage In, Garbage Out). This historical clean-up is generally carried out on monthly buckets, sometimes on weekly buckets.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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[Video] Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?

Talking Logistics

Labor shortages were among the top of supply chain challenges companies faced during the Covid pandemic. In fact, back in January 2022, we had Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes on the program to discuss this problem in an episode titled, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.” Here we. Read more The post [Video] Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?

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BR Williams Trucking, Inc Achieves Historic Victory in Alabama Trucking Association

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

BR Williams secures first place in three key divisions of the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) Fleet Safety Banquet, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to highway and workplace safety. Oxford, AL – BR Williams Trucking, Inc., a leading player in the trucking and transportation industry, has achieved a historic victory by placing first in the General Commodities Local Division, General Commodities Linehaul Division, and General Commodities Combined Division at the Alabama Truck

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The $440 Billion Logistics Problem with Ilya Preston

The Logistics of Logistics

Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss the $440 billion logistics problem. Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE , a company that provides an autonomous AI-enabled decision support system for quality, transportation & supply chain leaders to exhibit resiliency and automation from their visibility investments. About Ilya Preston Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE.

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Siemens EcoTech: Driving Sustainable Transformation of Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Aside from creating products that have sustainable benefits, Siemens has increased the value of their offerings by focusing on the traceability and data verification of their products. Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Nearshoring Is Booming in Mexico. Here Are Five Numbers to Prove It

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and even South America have been bringing their supply chains closer to the consumer — that is, nearshoring — and Mexico has been the beneficiary.

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4 Key Takeaways From MODEX 2024

Tecsys

Each year during the ides of March, the supply chain community gathers in either chilly Chicago for ProMat — and deep-dish pizza and beef sandwiches — or sunny Atlanta for MODEX , soul food and southern hospitality. ProMat and MODEX alternate years, and 2024 was MODEX’s turn. I attended ProMat in 2023, but this was my first time at MODEX.

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Shoptalk 2024 Recap: Trends and Insights

BlueYonder

What a great week at Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas! The vibe at Shoptalk was festive with a crowd of 27,000+ people at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Overall, the event was a big success. Shoptalk is one of the more enjoyable conferences in the retail world. It has the feeling of a big large show (which it is!), but all of the conversations make it feel small and intimate at the same time.