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Yards Are Hard

Logistics Viewpoints

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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Unlocking the Potential of Laser Cutters: A Comprehensive Guide

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking the Potential of Laser Cutters: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Adaptation: The Key to Growing Sales with Supply Chain Uncertainty

QAD

I bought a new car without test-driving it, waited a month for it to be delivered, and it’s still missing a component – it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Who else would have scoffed at this statement a few years ago? We all know that a multitude of factors have contributed to continued supply chain issues. In 2019, I would have been highly skeptical of the scenario described above but it’s my true story in 2024.

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The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis

SCM Research

I am pleased to announce that our new book, The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis , co-edited with Stefan Gold, is now available. It contains very insightful chapters by fantastic colleagues. Our book highlights the multifaceted challenges facing modern supply chains. It examines the concept of a globalized economy, juxtaposing the promise of prosperity with the acute reality of worker exploitation and environmental harm.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Happening Now: Tracking Maritime Cargo Trends

West Coast and California Logistics

Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.

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Tesla’s Q1-2024 Financial Performance- Calling an Audible

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides key highlights and added supply chain and production perspectives on Tesla ’s recent report of Q1-2024 financial performance. Dismal Quarterly Performance After reporting rather disappointing electric vehicle deliveries and production performance during the first quarter , this week’s report on financial performance was equally concerning.

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CPG earnings report: Data technology tackles headwinds, helps meet demand

crisp

Supply chain efficiency and cost controls are top priorities in CPG earnings discussions as brands combat inflationary pressures and aim to maximize margins. How did 2023 look from the CPG C-suite? And what’s in store for 2024? The most recent set of earnings calls from leaders in the CPG sector reflect a number of common themes, including a general sense of cautious optimism.

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S&OP – Increasing Profits Under Constrained Capacity

Demand Driven Technologies

A company seeks to satisfy the demand of its market – and therefore to ensure the availability of the goods and services it provides. A company faces capacity constraints – machines, people, skills, materials. To remain sustainable, a company must generate profitability – i.e. cash flow in excess of expenditure. Balancing availability, capacity, and profitability is therefore at the heart of day-to-day operations, and this balance must be assured for the future.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Top 10 US 3PLs

Supply Chain Digest

Amazon Tops the List in First Year of Eligibilty

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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How next-generation data solutions are elevating category management

crisp

In today’s fast-paced, omnichannel retail environment, category managers need accessible, real-time data to make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth. At this year’s Category Management Association (CMA) SIMA conference , the power of data-driven insights in the modern retail landscape was a central theme. From keynote presentations on navigating economic trends to breakout sessions on innovative analytics tools – plus an increase in attendance by IT teams – the emphasis on data

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