IT Supply Chain

JULY 12, 2023

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Ways Technology Can Enhance Your Business Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 13, 2023

Does it resemble hip-hop? Jazz? A cha-cha? The slide? No one knows, but in my discussions, business leaders agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and the projected impact on supply chain technology looms large sending the industry into very different gyrations. How fast will it transform work, no one knows, but excitement reigns. Traditionally, supply chain technology providers evolve slowly, and business leaders move at an even-slower pace (glacier speed) to revise work practices.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2023

Executives are also interested in bringing their supply chains closer to home, with 43% of CEOs with a resiliency problem saying they are either already on-shoring or considering it.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a well written perspective on Generative AI and its eventual use in supply chain business process and decision making areas. Background Supply Chain Matters has been providing our readers with added market education, viewpoints and perspectives focused on Generative AI and Chat GPT technologies and their application in specific areas of supply chain business processes and decision making.

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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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Logility

JULY 10, 2023

Think you don’t understand supply chain?  Believe it or not, you do it all the time! If you’re not in the supply chain industry, you might not think about supply chain planning daily, or ever. Steve Ungar, vice president with Logility’s Product Management group, shares his thoughts on supply chain in everyday life. When I talk about my job to my friends, I mention the importance of managing a good supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 14, 2023

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Guest Author The post How to Improve Your Supply Chain and Distribution appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tecsys

JULY 11, 2023

To help clear up some of the confusion, let’s define healthcare supply chain metrics, why they are important.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Looking for a deeper discussion on Dynamic Fulfillment? Register for our upcoming webinar here and get an in-depth view from the experts. Managing omnichannel fulfillment is complicated. And the larger your network, the more complicated it becomes. Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. You not only need to manage an ever-increasing lot of centralized distribution centers, but hundreds of stores on top of it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey Apirian and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment vs. micro-fulfillment. Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. About Corey Apirian Corey Apirian is the CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment. With over 15 years of senior management experience, Corey is an accomplished Supply Chain and Operations Leader.

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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

JULY 14, 2023

And just like that, it’s gone? “Inflation is sticky. Once it makes it way into the minds of consumers it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.” I have been hearing this from high-profile and well-respected economists for two years. I even heard one prominent just three days ago state that he believes the Federal Reserve has once again underestimated inflation.

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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

3PL Selection—don’t let your people be penny wise and pound foolish Are you looking at the big picture when you select a 3PL — do they fit with your supply chain strategy? Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse. Supply chain organizations often find themselves comparing price differences of 1–2% in service offerings, and they are missing the opportunity to save 5–15% in real costs. 3PL selection is a supply chain decision and an optimization opportunity.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers can now supercharge their OMS with Dynamic Fulfillment’s advanced optimization logic that reduces markdowns and shipping costs, improves margins, and satisfies customer SLAs. BOSTON — July 13, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of Dynamic Fulfillment, a new addition to the JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle Henderson and Joe Lynch discuss real time container tracking, which is exactly what Kyle and his team do at Vizion. Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. economy. Brad Cook and Steve Hewitt , partners at Wipfli, report, “Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.”[1] They also note that the CPG sector has helped stave off what like looked like a certain deep recession. They note, “Shoppers buoyed the economy — or at least kept it from falling deeply into recession.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.

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CHAINalytics

JULY 10, 2023

Over the past 10 years, consumers have embraced the convenience of shopping. E-commerce sales in the US have grown from 5% to nearly 15% of total retail sales, which has led to a mass migration of labor from retail stores to warehouse floors. These developments continue to accelerate the adoption of warehouse automation technologies. The … The post 10 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Christian Piller and Joe Lynch discuss painless retail returns. Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. About Christian Piller Christian Piller is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen Technologies, Inc. ( ReturnsSuck.com ) where he is responsible for business development, fundraising, sales, an

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2023

Until recently, most companies simply haven’t been interested in offering deep supply chain transparency. Now, they are beginning to realize the urgent need to do so.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 13, 2023

By Daniel Hutley (pictured) Forum Director, The Open Group The post Businesses must adopt digital into their operations or risk being left behind appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Clear Spider

JULY 11, 2023

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Prepare your Supply Chain for the Back To School Season School’s out for summer! It’s time to kick back and relax on the beach…while you make back to school shopping lists using your notes app. As one of the biggest shopping events in the U.S., Amazon Prime Day (scheduled for July 11th and 12th this year!) marks the unofficial start to the back-to-school shopping season.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

Weber Logistics has been named to Inbound Logistics’ 2023 list of the top 100 3PL providers. Weber, a provider of integrated, agile supply chain solutions, was selected out of a pool of hundreds of US 3PL companies. This is the third time that Weber has received this honor in recent years.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2023

Industry research suggests only 6% of supply chain professionals claim to have full visibility into their supply chain, and only 17% claim to have partial visibility. But why are those numbers so low?

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2023

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Securing Financial Stability During Uncertain Times: The Importance of Life Insurance for Supply Chain Professionals appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Arkieva

JULY 10, 2023

Supply chain disruptions can have a higher impact on smaller manufacturers. How can you keep up with Fortune 1000 companies? How Can A $150MM Manufacturer Compete with Larger Players? was first posted on July 10, 2023 at 9:45 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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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, food manufacturers need to embrace the technology that is playing a crucial role in driving efficiency, enhancing productivity and enabling streamlined operations.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2023

Supply chain visibility is a major buzzword these days—helping to drive efficient operations, better decision-making, and higher customer satisfaction. But what does it actually mean?

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2023

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Security Teams Communication Strategies for Protecting Executives during Business Travel appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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John Galt

JULY 10, 2023

Discover the key benefits of supercharging your supply chain planning with advanced analytics, automation, machine learning, and other technologies.

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