Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

As I highlighted last week in “Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study,” despite all the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), relatively few companies are using AI in their supply chain or logistics operations today. Simply put, we’re still in the very early adopter stage. When it comes to adopting AI in supply. Read more The post Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain Management (Lessons from the Past) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logility

MAY 11, 2023

Companies with more agile supply chain practices had service levels that were 7% higher and inventory levels that were 23 days lower than their less agile peers. So, how can agile practices help supply chains navigate the increasingly volatile global environment? Forward-thinking supply chain leaders have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to future-proof their supply chain networks.

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The Network Effect

MAY 9, 2023

The post How Digitization is Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. The process is not a panacea for the lack of organizational alignment or clarity on strategy. Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. The good news is that we can attend conferences again. The bad news is that most discussions are based on opinions, not facts.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities.

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Supply Chain Insights

MAY 12, 2023

2023 Reset Report v3.0 Abstract The past three years of disruption is a great time for reflection on what works and what does not in traditional supply chain thinking. This is the goal of this report by Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights. In Lora’s quantitative research from 2022 followed by qualitative interviews in 2023, she finds that current processes are supply-centric and focused on an enterprise response.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2023

By Alex Laurie (pictured) SVP of Global Sales Engineering, ForgeRock The post EU Vote Against Facial Recognition Amplifies Trust Debate appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 9, 2023

The Dutch province of North Brabant recently decided to temporarily suspend the construction of new large-scale distribution centres in most of its locations, and dozens of counties have imposed similar moratoriums in the USA. In the case of urban distribution, research increasingly shows that vans and other delivery vehicles spend the majority of their time standing still.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane Hanson and Joe Lynch discuss 5 reasons to leave your 3PL. Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2023

Which musical act have you seen the most in concert? For me, you can probably guess the answer if you’re a long-time follower of Talking Logistics. Yes, it’s Depeche Mode, and I’m seeing them again in October. But number two on the list is Seal. The first time I saw Seal in concert was with. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 12, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

I’ve often wondered what happens to clothes that can’t be sold. And I’ve covered this before when thinking about the “Championship” clothing of a team that lost. But it turns out, unfortunately, that there is so much more material waste in this world that we never think about. A mountain of discarded clothing, including Christmas sweaters and ski boots, cuts a strange sight in Chile’s Atacama, the driest desert in the world, which is increasingly suffering from pollution created by fast fashion.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2023

The innovation-focused cosmetics and aesthetic medicine laboratory teams up with ToolsGroup to advance supply chain processes, sustaining growth while maintaining high service standards. BOSTON – May 11, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by mesoestetic, a global leader in the medical cosmetics and aesthetic medicine sector, to support the company’s massive business expansion while maintainin

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen and Joe Lynch discuss why China is moving to Mexico. Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations i

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2023

Like its sibling Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Control Towers continue to garner a lot of interest and discussion in the industry. As new technologies and capabilities are introduced, such as AI and machine learning, are we evolving toward a new type of solution, what some are calling Cognitive Command Centers? What is a Cognitive. Read more The post [Video] Beyond Control Tower: How Cognitive Command Centers Are Revolutionizing Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adri

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon. In its ideal form, supply chain planning should help leaders balance customer service with profits and even cash flow.

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John Galt

MAY 12, 2023

Read the insights from the keynote delivered by Carla Harris at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 8, 2023

Warehouse automation has rapidly grown around the world over the past few years. Yet globally, only 20-30% of warehouses and distribution centers have any means of automation. So, you can expect the rapid growth to continue. Despite headwinds from Amazon’s pullback in their warehouse expansion efforts and tighter spending by many corporate buyers, longer-term annual … The post 10 Reasons to Bring a Consultant With You on Your Warehouse Automation Journey appeared first on Chainalytics.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, organizations are increasingly relying on technology to streamline their operations and stay competitive. One such technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

I spent the better part of last week in Las Vegas, NV attending the Blue Yonder ICON customer conference. This was the first time I have attended a Blue Yonder conference in person since 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. The conference certainly did not disappoint, as there were hundreds of sessions, interesting keynotes, and a private concert with Mr.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 8, 2023

For artificial intelligence to work in the supply chain, there must be targeted use cases that are focused on critical business workflows.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2023

By Ellis Reed (pictured) Solutions Architect, Integrity360 The post Toyota Data Leak – Cloud misconfigurations are proving to be an increased challenge appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2023

As supply chain operations continue to evolve rapidly, organisations continuously seek ways to leverage deep consumer insights by incorporating a wide range of variables in their demand planning process. In the previous post, we discussed how organisations have been utilizing additional tools to maintain effectiveness in their demand planning process.

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QAD

MAY 11, 2023

The supply chain is a complex network of products, materials and interconnected activities that span multiple organizations, systems and geographies. There is a massive amount of information that needs to be disseminated to get the supply chain to operate efficiently. The cost of supply chain problems is often underestimated or ignored, and cross functional costs are not totaled.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 10, 2023

The priorities of supply chain managers are changing. The ultimate goal today is customer centricity.

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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

MAY 9, 2023

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post Proven Strategies to Boost Your Building Company’s Online Visibility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2023

What Chat GPT competitor Google’s Bard Can Do Google’s announcement of its new operating system for its in-house chatbot, Bard, at its recent developer conference.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2023

Welcome to May, which is National Meditation Month. This month is dedicated to focusing on your body, mind, and soul through the practice of meditation. In honor of the month, Blue Yonder hosted a webinar for its associates with Headspace, one of the many benefits afforded to associates. If you are not familiar with Headspace they offer science-based mindfulness and meditation tools.

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