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How Shippers can Navigate the Supply Chain Talent Shortage

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Prior to the pandemic, supply chains were already growing in complexity due to increased globalization, data sources, and customer demands. Disruptions from COVID-19 accelerated these challenges, requiring supply chains to be more agile and resilient than ever—something that isn’t possible if don’t have the right technology and talent in place. In this dynamic environment of frequent disruptions, spikes in demand, and tight capacity, the ability to quickly scale your talent and technology is a s

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Straw Pallets – A Game Changer?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Rising sea levels, deforestation, melting of the polar ice caps are all familiar words and phrases used in relation to our environment. For years scientists and activists have been lobbying the need to reduce our carbon footprint. Whilst there has been progress in terms of changing consumer demands and mindset, much remains to be done. Pallets have been around since early 1910s, but the reliance of pallets only grew rapidly during World War II.

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Here’s How to Measure Inventory Health

ToolsGroup

Looking for a relatively quick way to measure inventory health? “It all starts with a demand-driven approach,” says Gerrott Faulkingham, director of solution engineering at ToolsGroup. “Even though we’re talking about inventory, we first have to understand customer buying behavior—and how that then translates into inventory requirements.” As a reminder, the key to measuring inventory health is to assess inventory holdings relative to expected future customer demand according to service level (pr

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. Even more complex, some 3PLs may offer different degrees of service, such as a 4PL model that blends a shipper’s existing network and fleets with a 3PL’s technology and solution, as discussed in this third-party versus fourth-party value articl

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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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“Transitory” Inflation and Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

The phrases “transitory inflation” and “supply chain disruption” have been frequently used in the general and business news media this summer. And they have at times been used together to describe the general economic environment. Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. Furthermore, there is much discussion about the word “transitory,” as used by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to describe what he believes is like a short-term phase of

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3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks

The Logistics of Logistics

3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks. Sarah Banks and Joe Lynch discuss three priorities for future success in logistics. Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. About Sarah Banks. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture.

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Inflation Across the Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

If you do a Google search on “inflation,” you get back more than 46 million hits, with many news items published in just the last few weeks. Simply put, many economists, business leaders, and consumers are concerned about rising inflation. Supply chain leaders are concerned too. In June, we asked our Indago supply chain research. Read more Inflation Across the Supply Chain.

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A Multibillion-Dollar Supply Chain Market Growing at a Double Digit Rate that Nobody Knows About

Logistics Viewpoints

SCCN is a Network Solution. There is a multibillion-dollar supply chain software market that grew at double digit rates during the pandemic, and will continue to grow fast, that very few supply chain executives have heard of. How can this be? What is this Market? The solution is called a supply chain collaboration network (SCCN). Gartner calls this solution a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Business Network.

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Transforming Operating and Communication Protocols in the Supply Chain with Business Rugged Devices

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

PREAMBLE: The supply chain and logistics sector is undergoing seismic transformation due to accelerated digitalisation of global trade and commerce. Companies now need to be communicating in real-time, while meeting higher demands and increase in volume of transactions. Having a built-for-purpose enterprise device is critical in such instances. Supply chains are now at the fore of many businesses.

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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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How Forecastable is Your Data?

Arkieva

Having access to an accurate forecast is very beneficial for businesses. If used correctly, it can provide better margins, increase market shares, and many other positive results. At a more tactical level, it can help reduce the costs associated with meeting the customer demand and make the supply chain more efficient. How Forecastable is Your Data?

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 20, 2021)

Talking Logistics

I was in a fog most of last week. Literally, in a fog. It descended on DownEast Maine like a blanket on Tuesday and lifted itself off slowly, patch by patch, on Thursday afternoon. It was nice, just focusing on the near and now, completely disconnected from what was happening beyond the fog. No email. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 20, 2021).

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Editor’s Choice: When to Switch From In-House to Managed Logistics Transportation Services

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past.

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Towards Successful Digital Transformation – Separating the hype from reality

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Futuristic road transportation technology with digital data transfer graphic showing concept of traffic big data analytic and internet of things. Logistics and supply chains are integral parts of business operations in any industry, especially during an economic downturn. The transport and logistics industry, has seen several changes in business models in the last few years.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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What is Autonomous Supply Chain Planning (and Why Does Your Business Need It)?

Logility

Here’s how autonomous supply chain planning helps businesses make faster and more informed decisions than ever before. Supply chain data may be readily available, but there is no guarantee it can help your business. Consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chain planning. We’ve seen many businesses forced to temporarily shut down; other companies have needed to shift their operations on the fly from selling products in brick-and-mortar stores to selling them online. .

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'Phygital' Fitness: Melding Physical and Digital to Improve Supply Chain Outcomes

Supply Chain Brain

There's a growing expectation among customers across the industrial landscape that their suppliers deliver a smoother and more reliable “phygital” experience.

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Editor’s Choice: Ocean Trends for 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021. 2020 was a tumultuous year for supply chains, and 2021 has certainly followed suit. With summer winding down, we take a look back at the major trends that occurred in ocean shipping in the first half of 2021 and reflect on what your organization can do to proactivel

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A Chat with Katie Kinraid

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. It is with particular pleasure to chat-up with Katie Kinraid, of BluJay Asia Pacific. Katie describes herself as “ passionate about driving efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain through technology” – a quality that is very relevant to face-up to the many supply chain challenges in our path !

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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The show must go on! New high-capacity Covid mobile testing lab ensures the cameras keep rolling

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks (pictured). Media consultant. The post The show must go on! New high-capacity Covid mobile testing lab ensures the cameras keep rolling appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Partner with Impact-Led Social Enterprises in Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Companies across industries are looking for ways to make their supply chains more sustainable, resilient, and socially responsible. Social enterprises can be valuable partners in achieving these goals.

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How to Improve Industrial Process Efficiencies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Signs You Should Reboot Your Lean Program! Industrial process efficiencies article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Smith. Industrial efficiency is defined as a manufacturer’s ability to produce a product at the lowest possible cost that will allow them to make a profit.

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Custom Build or Off-the-Shelf or a mix?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

My conversation with an experienced user… I met a distributor online recently. She explained that she owned a Warehouse Management System, purchased a Proof of Delivery Software as a Service, implemented a licensed-to-use Accounting & Distribution System, deployed a customised online Order Management System and that she is struggling with fragmented data and documents across these systems.

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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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Global chip shortage: As Toyota slash car production, industry must consider ERP innovation

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Kiersey (pictured). CTO, Boomi. The post Global chip shortage: As Toyota slash car production, industry must consider ERP innovation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Escalating U.S.-China Solar Rift Threatens Biden Clean-Energy Goals

Supply Chain Brain

The first big test of Biden’s lofty clean-power ambitions may not be congressional approval of sweeping climate legislation, but managing a solar supply chain that’s being shaken by the seizure of imported Chinese panels.

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Ways to Avoid International Supply Chain Disruptions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! International Supply Chain disruptions article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Smith. In today’s world, most commerce depends on an international supply chain one way or another. Whether it’s contracting the manufacture of goods or simply ordering parts from another country, few products are sold that are totally made in the USA.

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Deploys AWS IOT for Supply Chain Tracking

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A Customer challenge…… “A reputable and leading logistics company in Singapore dealing in Freight Logistics, Warehouse Logistics and Customs Brokerage was facing a unique challenge. It had over 2000 devices distributed across geographies. They were looking to Replace traditional PCLM approaches with modern workforce. Manage new user onboarding workflows & integrate all existing IDP providers”.

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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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Eliminating false positives & securing the supply chain with automation

IT Supply Chain

By Chuck Everette (pictured). Director of Cybersecurity Advocacy, Deep Instinct. The post Eliminating false positives & securing the supply chain with automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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E2open Releases Third-Quarter Technology Enhancements for Improved Resiliency and Agility

Supply Chain Brain

E2open LLC, a provider of cloud-based supply chain management software, announced the release of its third-quarter technology update for the year, with a wide range of enhancements to help clients leverage E2open’s multi-enterprise network to make more connected business decisions.

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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. Rather than letting returns harm their business, manufacturers and retailers who are innovative and have efficient processes in place can benefit from reverse logistics.