Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Looking Back- Themes and Perspectives in 2023 In our published predictions for 2023 published in January, our overall theme for industry and global supply chains was stated as a: Year of Adaptation, Realignment and Response to Economic and Geopolitical Forces.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Most corporate survival strategies are crafted to help businesses withstand any number of unanticipated supply chain disruptions. But how many are poised to profit from times of adversity?

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By Florian Haarhaus (pictured) International General Manager at NAVEX The post You’re only as strong as the weakest link in your network appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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AIMMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The post How can the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) trigger a redesign of your supply chain network? appeared first on AIMMS.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the publishing of our latest recorded podcast episode: Assessing the Business Value of LLMs and Chat GPT- What Should Businesses and Supply Chains Anticipate in 2024 and Beyond. Our invited thought leader guest for this episode is Fred Laluyaux, a thought leader on the future of work and the CEO of Aera Technology , a technology provider transforming the future of work leveraging Decision Intelligence.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Everyone knows, during the holiday season, that the Christmas tree is the undisputed king of festive greenery. Nevertheless, walk into any store selling live or artificial plants during the holiday season and you’ll soon recognize that the poinsettia is the queen of festive plants. People seldom think about the supply chains that make those items available.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Mark Morley (pictured) Senior Director, Product Marketing, OpenText The post Business Network & Supply Chain Trend Predictions for 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 18, 2023

More than 100 supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and procurement professionals gathered in Houston to discuss the challenges and opportunities in today’s post-pandemic landscape.

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2023

BOSTON – December 20, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, and NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, have announced a new global partnership that will expand opportunities for organizations to make smart, efficient supply chain digital transformation decisions, supported by leading AI-driven technology and industry expertise.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The retail sector continues to endure tectonic shifts as business landscapes and consumer behaviors change. First, there was the so-called “retail apocalypse,” then came the pandemic, which was followed by inventory challenges, inflation, and an economic slowdown. Supply chain journalist Helen Atkinson observes that all of these changes are going to separate winners from losers.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As supply chains go digital, bad actors are evolving their fraudulent tactics. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work and digital transformation across industries — driving efficiencies but also leaving vulnerabilities. In logistics, those vulnerabilities are particularly glaring given how quickly the industry had to transition to online processes.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 19, 2023

ToolsGroup’s sprawling partner network celebrates a history of collaboration and innovation while springboarding into the next generation of AI-powered supply chain transformations. BOSTON – December 19, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, welcomed members of its partner ecosystem to the ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 in Vienna, Austria.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Art Nichol (pictured) Chief Technology Officer at Windstream The post As Business Risks Escalate, the Case for IT Managed Services Strengthens appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The transportation and logistics industry is still lagging far behind other sectors in taking basic steps toward automation of manual processes.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The concept of a “supply chain” was born out of the creation of the assembly line, dating back to the early 20 th century. Each function, from planning to delivery, had its place. And if everyone did their part, just like a well-oiled machine, you could expect high margins and growth. It worked so well that as we modernized our supply chain management, introducing technology and automation to help us move faster and smarter, the foundation was still tied to the original linear, siloed, rigid app

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Effective demand planning positively impacts everything from production to inventory, distribution to marketing—and all steps in between. 8 Things that Should be on Every Demand Planning Wish List was first posted on December 19, 2023 at 7:51 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 17, 2023

By Tom Moore (pictured) CEO & Founder of Transportation | Warehouse Optimization The post Good companies plan—great companies execute the plan appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The survey aims to identify how American companies are sourcing legacy chips as the country looks to award almost $40 billion in subsidies for semiconductor chip manufacturing.

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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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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Inventory management is a tough task, especially when you’re starting out. Though having practical knowledge is great, but sometimes theoretical knowledge can come handy. There are lots of inventory management books available which can help you understand basics, but I am here with the list of best books in the market. Inventory management books really help us in establishing the basics, concepts, and visualization of the inventory management , and give insight to the common problems and their s

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

London-based Supply Chain Digital editor Sean Ashcroft covers the launch of Amazon’s AWS Supply Chain and quotes a number of experts, including New Horizon’s Chao-Ming Ying. The post LinkedIn Reacts to AWS Supply Chain: Too Narrow in Scope? appeared first on New Horizon.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2023

By Steve Beda (pictured) Executive Vice President, Trax Technologies The post Shippers: Don’t Forget Scope 3 Compliance in Your Peak Season Transportation Spend appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains continue to find themselves dealing with both labor shortages and external pressures due to global disruptions.

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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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QAD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amidst the joyous buzz of the holiday season, we bring you a whimsical yet imaginary case study that peeks into Santa’s Workshop. Join us as we envision how Santa Claus can harness QAD Import Management, using cutting-edge technology to transform the legendary workshop’s operations and help bring holiday cheer! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Pole — December 21, 2023 — In a groundbreaking announcement, Santa Claus, the beloved figure of holiday cheer, has revealed that he’s added a touch

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Order Orchestration and Fulfillment Applications for Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49615623, December 2023). The report is aimed at “provide[ing] an entry point in a company’s due diligence in looking for the application or suite of solutions that best suit their specific needs as they move toward this goal.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By Yossi Rachman (pictured) Director, Security Research, Semperis The post Offensive cyber capabilities are being used to strike back at Hamas & countries that sympathise with them appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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