ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues. Much of the world is clamoring for finished products from their usual suppliers; but dwindling cargo space, skyrocketing transportation costs, and component delays make it difficult to keep she

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Logility

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Take the next steps in improving supply chain sustainability. Key Takeaways. Invest in your business by extending your commitment to improving supply chain sustainability Enable consistent, real-time visibility into your supply chain with machine learning Balance supply and demand with integrated business planning Optimize the life of your products from concept to retirement with product life cycle management solutions Develop, execute, and track sales and operational strategies around your fina

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. port operations. During the episode, there was plenty of finger-pointing by various stakeholders. Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Have you seen the video of an innovative way to pack a suit in a rolled-up cardboard tube ([link] rollor.com/) that’s been circling among the logistics crowd on LinkedIn? I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. In this particular video, the company offers a seemingly simple but sturdy method to ship a suit jacket wrinkle-free!

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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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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The post 4 Ways Supply Chain Disruptions Will Impact the Holiday Season appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For several years, pundits have been eulogizing the end (or irrelevance) of Black Friday sales. Their reasons have included: Many holiday sales are now starting after Halloween rather than after Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving has become a day of “door-buster specials”; and e-commerce sales continue to climb. This year, however, Black Friday may actually look more like traditional Black Fridays with shoppers headed back to physical stores.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Shelves are empty. Online orders take much longer to arrive. The media are warning of a Christmas devoid of presents. The supply chain has probably affected you firsthand in some way, the shock of expensive or absent products likely throwing your world out of whack and bringing mild panic. But there are several prominent myths circulating about the supply crunch and its causes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Surviving The LTL Market with Todd Trompeter. Todd Trompeter and Joe Lynch discuss surviving the LTL market. Todd is the Vice President of Logistics Operations for BlueGrace Logistics , a company that offers customizable transportation management solutions as a full-service Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider that helps businesses manage their freight spend through industry leading technology with a large network of established carriers to customers across the country.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

ToolsGroup will support Emma’s goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to fuel the company’s growth. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23. November 2021 — ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Emma – The Sleep Company to support its goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to accommodate the company’s rapid growth.

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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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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

For the second straight year, we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday under the pall of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are also confronting supply chain snarls, climate change, rising inflation, global tension, and political bickering. The state of the world might cause some of us to wonder what there is to be thankful for. As it turns out, it is in just these sorts of circumstances that having a thankful heart pays the greatest dividends.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

By its very nature, the supply chain is especially vulnerable to cyber attack, says Zac Rogers, assistant professor of supply chain management at Colorado State University.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch discuss demand planning in VUCA times. Ali is the Founder and CEO of Throughput , where he and his team help companies realize greater output and free cash flow. About Ali Raza. Ali Raza is the Founder and CEO of Throughput, Inc., an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Supply chains are a mess, inflation is on the rise, the pandemic lingers, natural disasters are intensifying, fraud is growing more prevalent, and global tensions are increasing. This is a big problem. James Johnston ( @JamesA_Johnston ), Regional Vice President at Cloudera, notes, “Supply chains can be considered the lifeblood of the global economy.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

By Brian Atkinson (pictured). Vice President & General Manager, Five9. The post Brands need to ensure transparency & great customer service appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Implementing an ERP project can be compared to climbing to the top of Mount Everest, you need to approach it one step at a time before reaching the peak. Also look at it this way: You wouldn’t climb Mount Everest without an experienced guide. An ERP system can help a business dramatically improve its processes and remain competitive, but it’s a journey that must be taken with important considerations.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Artificial intelligence, combined with other technologies and innovations, could bring about some long-lasting improvement across the entire supply chain, from the factory floor to the retail shelf. Here are some scenarios.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

By Mike Loukides (pictured). Vice President of Emerging Tech at O’Reilly. The post Black Friday is the time to have cloud strategies & investments in place appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on manufacturing companies, which have been forced to adapt to supply chain interruptions, market shifts and labor shortages. But with these challenges have come opportunities – to reconfigure work, transform operations and emerge with more resiliency and ingenuity than ever before. Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Margins are a nightmare in eCommerce – and Black Friday is when nightmares can come true. For most traders, Black Friday is a welcome shot in the arm; a time when consumers come hunting for deals, and can be enticed to spend up large. Yet lurking amidst the promise of higher sales volumes lies a serious risk. Without a razor-sharp view of your profit margins, you run the risk of Black Friday being all bang and no buck.

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Kodiak Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Some buyers and suppliers have relationships where one party, or both parties, genuinely believe that the other party doesn’t care about their business relationship. ??Responding to a tender last week, the project manager thanked me very graciously for my responsiveness and engagement during the process. I laughed, thanked her as well, and said, “Well, it’s my job to be responsive and engaging”.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

By Brett Beranek (pictured). Vice-President & General Manager, Nuance Communications. The post New Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on manufacturing companies, which have been forced to adapt to supply chain interruptions, market shifts and labor shortages. But with these challenges have come opportunities – to reconfigure work, transform operations and emerge with more resiliency and ingenuity than ever before. Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When you’re going on a road trip, you’re likely going to prepare for your journey with a detailed map to ensure you get where you’re going, don’t make any wrong turns, and arrive at your destination quickly and efficiently. The same goes for your business. Accurate analytics can be the roadmap to your business’s success. Knowing how your business is currently performing is critical for every ecommerce retailer.

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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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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In April of 2021, the number of workers who quit their job in a single month broke an all-time U.S. record. Then, it broke again in July and August, leading economists to label it the “Great Resignation.” As a result, job openings are now at an all-time high, and many are going unfilled for months. Meanwhile, the global supply chain is experiencing an abnormal number of bottlenecks.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post Black Friday: Shoppers want to spend more, but will there be the stock? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are big news right now. In April 2021 the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced the country will be establishing eight new freeports – and there are high expectations for the positive impact these will have on areas where they are located. So what is a freeport, how are they used around the world, and why is the UK keen to establish these special zones?

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