ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2022

The dreaded labor shortage. Whatever industry you’re in, you’re probably facing a swell of attrition, as 41% of the global workforce considers quitting. That thought keeping you up at night? Wondering what you can do about it? I’ve got you covered. Here are four tactics with actionable steps to secure good talent, increase employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and develop a thriving workforce.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

As we watch Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfold, the real cost of this war is plain: lost lives, families that are forever altered, and destroyed communities. In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. And what a race it was. In the professional women’s division, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Ababel Yeshaneh of Ethiopia dropped the majority of the pack during a record-setting 11-mile stretch from mile 6-16.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

The Looming Supply Chain Threat with Felix Asare. Felix Asare and Joe Lynch discuss the looming supply chain threat. Felix is a cyber-security consultant and Founder of Premier Choice Consulting. Key Takeaways. Felix Asare is a cyber-security consultant and Founder of Premier Choice Consulting. In the podcast interview, Felix explains why cyber-hacking and cyber-terrorism is a looming supply chain threat.

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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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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

What happens when engineers and Oreo cookies meet? You get the Oreometer — “a simple device that firmly grasps an Oreo cookie and uses pennies and rubber bands to control the twisting force that progressively twists the cookie open.” Ever wonder why when you twist an Oreo cookie apart the cream tends to stick to. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Ecommerce has been on a roll for the last two years. This level of consumer activity has translated into record volumes of home deliveries. But, let’s face it: since the pandemic started, home delivery performance has not been great. Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 20, 2022

Urgent – The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The situation in the Ukraine grows more desperate every minute and the need for humanitarian aid is enormous and growing. People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. To assist the people of the Ukraine in their time of greatest need, The Ukraine Logistics Coalition was formed by Ben Gordon and leaders from some of the top logistics and supply chain companies in the wo

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2022

Historically, supply chain professionals have focused their efforts on reducing costs and improving efficiency while meeting customer service expectations. Today, however, it is becoming important for companies to balance cost and efficiency with something else — that is, supply chain resilience. Why is supply chain resilience becoming a high priority today?

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2022

We’re all aware of the disruptions that the pandemic created in our lives. We are also aware that the repercussions of the pandemic spread far beyond health concerns. Several years before the pandemic erupted, Roei Ganzarski ( @RoeiGanzarski ), currently CEO of Alitheon, asked, “What will our cities look like in 2025?”[1] As he looked to future, he wrote, “The ‘smart city’ will only become a reality when the backbone of the city — the infrastructure and moreov

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains. When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. Warehouse labor shortages will continue to be the main growth driver for autonomous mobile robots. But there are other use cases where autonomous mobile robots are gaining traction.

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ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

We’re BACK! 5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together. After almost 3 years, we are thrilled and more than ready to welcome our guests back to Ivalua NOW in Washington D.C! We cannot wait to connect with procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues in our beautiful nation’s capital! . This year, we’re centering our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities.

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SCM Research

APRIL 19, 2022

Experiments have exerted a growing methodological influence on the SCM discipline in recent years. In their recently published article on this subject, entitled Experiments in Strategy Research: A Critical Review and Future Research Opportunities , Bolinger et al. (2021) examine and categorize experiments by “[identifying] topic areas in which experiments have been effectively deployed as well as several literature streams that have a limited amount of prior experimental research.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 19, 2022

As far as revolutions go, we remain in the infancy of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0). A 2021 survey conducted by PTC found that the Industry 4.0 journey has been completed by fewer than half of the polled organizations.[1] However, the survey also found, “92% of industrial companies are on a [digital transformation] journey” even though less than half (41%) have achieved a full-scale, enterprise-wide rollout of digital technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2022

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. This article is from GEP and look at the impact of the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal. With so much current focus on sustainability and climate change, it should not come as a surprise that a U.S. regulatory agency is proposing to require companies to report on their climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 20, 2022

An iconic international beverage brand needed to improve warehouse layouts in their direct-to-store distribution operation. They partnered with Chainalytics to improve efficiency in their 50 U.S. DCs. The reconfiguration effort was crucial considering that many of their distribution centers have small footprints (around 25,000 sq. ft.). These force strict limits on the number of pallet … The post Global Beverage Brand Revamps Warehouse Design for Faster Distribution appeared first on Chain

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 19, 2022

Supply chain professionals have never had more tools at their disposal, nor a more prominent stage to engage with their corporate leadership teams on risk mitigation and business continuity planning.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2022

When most people hear the term “blockchain,” they think finance not food. The truth is, however, that just as many lives are likely to be affected by how blockchain is used in the supply chain as how it is used in the financial sector. Journalist Bob Sperber ( @BobSperber ) explains, “Blockchain technology, having outgrown early fears of supporting shady cryptocurrency deals, is coming to a boardroom, supply chain, loading dock, and perhaps production facility near you.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. These ongoing disruptions mean manufacturers and distributors must navigate challenges while rapidly addressing the needs of their people, customers, and suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

A well-written logistics resume that satisfies the needs of potential employers increases your chances of being recruited and securing the job of your dreams. Warehousing and transferring items to and from clients is part of your job description as a Logistician. You can improve your resume with logistics if you want to be noticed by recruiters. This resource includes a logistic resume writing guide to help you get the job you desire!

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 19, 2022

The last two years have seen a major shift in the technology available to manufacturers, supply chain and logistics professionals. Yet 3D models remain underutilized by those sectors.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a revealing survey published this week regarding viewpoints relative to business sustainability and ESG actions which reflect both a call to action and a perspective of advanced technology enablement. . Background. There are mixed views in business and supply chain management settings as to whether customers would be willing to both maintain brand loyalty or pay extra for products that are deemed to be sourced and produced from sustainable sources and so

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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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Arkieva

APRIL 19, 2022

Successful demand planning requires a stable and sustainable planning process that is continuously reviewed and improved. What is the ‘Secret Sauce’ to Improve Demand Planning? was first posted on April 19, 2022 at 8:13 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

Automation in various industries has replaced the need for a human force. Now, this modern-day automation such has a ton of benefits to talk about. But out of all those, the safety benefits are something that really grabs the attention. After all, safety is most valued and should be valued at any work site. In this post, we will discuss some of the major benefits of increasing worker safety through automation.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 19, 2022

A new artificial intelligence risk detection tool is helping users surface, understand and mitigate threats to their supplier networks within hours.

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Prophetic Technology

APRIL 20, 2022

When we talk about greener energy, the Pharmaceutical industry has to make crucial changes; many large pharma companies have determined carbon reduction goals, moving away from fossil fuels and greener, renewable energy resources.

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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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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 19, 2022

By Flick March (pictured). UKI Security & Resiliency Practice Leader, Kyndryl. The post Why Resilience Can Not Remain a Specialist’s Problem appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. But what exactly is supply chain resilience, and how do you build it into an organisation? We answer these questions in detail, and offer 13 strategies recommended by experts for building supply chain resilience and weathering upcoming risks and shocks.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2022

A major industrial conglomerate has resorted to buying washing machines and tearing out the semiconductors inside for use in its own chip modules, according to the CEO of a company central to the chipmaking supply chain.

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