Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

Various speakers discussed important topics that are top of mind for every executive, such as supply chain resiliency, digitalization, and sustainability. Various speakers discussed important topics that are top of mind for every executive, such as supply chain resiliency, digitalization, and sustainability.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This topic was highlighted during a recent webcast sponsored by Blue Yonder called “Fast Tracking ROI: Agile Logistics Through Automation, AI and Optimization.” We’re really trying to help our human workforce be more efficient, be more engaged with their jobs and, quite frankly, be happier with what they’re doing,” said Montgomery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The topic of how leaders can accelerate cultural change is a large part of the report. ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. The report identified the leaders and highlighted best practices. Digital leaders learn from others.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The event highlighted that future supply chains are essential for ensuring business continuity, growth, and future competitiveness. The predictions by IDC Manufacturing Insights focus on three prominent trends. The predictions by IDC Manufacturing Insights focus on three prominent trends.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 14, 2022

The most natural part of life is finding like-minded people to connect with. As a result, we develop communities to feed that desire––to feel like we’re a part of something greater than ourselves, in an environment built on trust and similar interests, and to reach collective goals.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Despite the challenges, we’re proud of the collaboration from our employees, valued agents and carrier network, working alongside our customers to find creative solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings by Dr. Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Supply chain resilience has become a crucial topic of discussion in our interconnected and globalised world.

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QAD

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Change may be constant, but I, along with the other Auto Supply Chain Prophets, are committed to helping people see and prepare for the future with data-driven insights. Our industry is stronger, and more resilient, when we all come together, and we feel beyond fortunate to be your window in the future of our industry.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During a recent “How Warehouse Execution System Increases Warehouse Throughput & Utilization” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Joe Kozenski, Director of Product Management at Blue Yonder, about automation trends and advanced topics like task prioritization, predictive work assignments, and seamless robotics on-boarding.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 8, 2017

Over the years we have discussed this topic at length on our blog. I used to see plenty of industry news articles, webcasts, conference sessions dedicated to the importance of diversity in supply chain, but today’s hot topics are IoT, machine learning, augmented reality and the like. I’m not so sure.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From unraveling its importance to addressing challenges and glimpsing into future innovations, the episode paints a picture of how EDI is shaping the future of the automotive supply chain. In the dynamic landscape of the automotive industry, staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy, but a necessity.

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QAD

MAY 12, 2020

The webinar will address key manufacturing topics to consider for resuming operations after a complete or partial shutdown in the current COVID-19 environment. The webinar will address key manufacturing topics to consider for resuming operations after a complete or partial shutdown in the current COVID-19 environment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. Acting for People.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

Unlike retail, office, or residential locations, a manufacturer must also consider various environmental regulations , workforce issues, and raw material availability, among other things. Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 20, 2016

Titled Human Capital Trends 2016 , the survey solicited 7000 responses from executives at 130 countries about a vast array of workforce topics including organizational design, hiring, leadership, and other issues, with the goal of assessing how the 21st-century workplace is evolving.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The 3-day conference included thought leadership speakers, exchange forums and Tech Talks addressing a broad range of supply chain management and talent related topics. From the advanced technology perspective, speakers addressed future technology trends, specifically their impacts on jobs and workers.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

That’s because Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I never miss a beat when it comes to breaking down the auto supply chain with actionable insights that will help your business prepare for the next season, fiscal year or 10 years into the future.

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QAD

JULY 12, 2022

All participants agreed that these topics represent the key areas of concern regarding supplier delivery performance issues. The key to future automotive supply chain success is to identify and manage the essential processes for sustainable delivery performance. Thus, delivery performance issues continually repeat.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

To Invest In Resilience, Invest In Suppliers by Sarah Scudder , Marketing Maven at SourceDay Supply chain disruptions. They’re here to stay. Disruptions are often unpredictable and can come from just about anywhere: port closures, transport delays, war, political strife, or a worldwide invisible crisis. You’ll probably want to bookmark this page.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Why we liked it: “Interesting topic – one every company can relate to. As another year comes to a close, we want to say a big thank you to all our readers for another great year on the Quintiq blog. To end on a high note, we’ve decided to break convention and have our team pick the posts they liked most this year. Conclusion?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2022

The new workforce is no longer accepting this as the status quo. The new workforce is no longer accepting this as the status quo. Furthermore, 95% of those who spoke up about all topics said they would recommend their company as a great place to work. Unleash Your Employees’ Ideas to Truly Change the Game!

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It’s a sensitive topic. Automotive manufacturers looking at retraining, retaining and redeploying their workforce will require strategic planning and an honest understanding of the staffing requirements for the production of electric vehicles. The Automotive Labor Pool. Vertical Integration of the Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

But it is not just a technical revolution that arises with the increasing application of robotics in warehouses; it is also a basis for deeper reflection on desirable human job prospects and the roles of robots and humans in future productivity. The Rise of Warehouse Robotics: Revolution or Evolution?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 10, 2023

Leveraging technology and investing in future capabilities is really what’s going to improve agility and the resilience needed to help the retailer’s core strategy. And at the end of the day, nobody has the crystal ball on what a best-in-class shopper experience should look like in the future.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Tech journalist Zach Cooper insists, “Whatever a company’s vision for the future, it must include digital transformation in order to grow.”[1] “Workforce engagement is a hot topic,” Cooper writes, “especially when dealing with a dispersed workforce that may never fully return to the office.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 26, 2016

At Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2016, attendees were encouraged to think about the past, present and future of their businesses from a fresh perspective as they gained insights into the latest analytics and optimization technology. Covering wide ground on manufacturing.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 5, 2016

At a recent dinner with friends, the topic of our conversation moved to the invincibility of autonomous vehicles and the unfortunate encounter between the bus and the Google car. I am only interested in this event, because it shows us the future, or limitations, of an automated container terminal. Can we predict the unpredictable?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 9, 2020

Today, ears are no longer deaf to the topic of supply chain risk management. For years I’ve been writing about the importance of supply chain risk management and how it’s often given short shrift in business discussions. Supply chain vulnerability shouldn’t have been hard to spot. But hindsight is always 20/20.”[1]

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Oracle SCM

JUNE 18, 2020

Using historical data as a predictor for future supply chain plans will have limitations. Oracle Cloud EPM allows the finance manager to model labor costs, operational expense planning, workforce planning, financial statement, reporting budgeting, and re-forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. Railroads focus on stabilizing workforce after strike is averted. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. Since then, the worst of the global chip shortage has likely passed but the recovery is trudging along slowly and unevenly.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Over the past year, at least a dozen large companies in Australia that we frequently talk with have tendered for replacement planning systems – workforce, production, logistics and multi-resource – for a variety of reasons. What future-proofing criteria should you consider when either buying or replacing a decision support system?

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 16, 2021

Role-based training allows a company to reduce learning time, maintain employee retention for training topics, access valuable resources, boost collaboration, and learn in a risk-free environment. Role-based training allows you to synchronize your employees with their current and future goals. That way, you can make them feel valued.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As we welcome the industry thought leaders, practitioners, educators and more, I started to think about the conference’s theme, Imagine 2030, and a topic on the minds of many supply chain executives: talent. Couple that with more universities offering supply chain degrees and we have the ingredients for a bright supply chain future.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As a result, despite all the conferences on the topic, modeling efforts, and media coverage, neither companies nor governments can take the decisive actions called for by sustainability advocates (in the book, I argued for technological solutions, first and foremost, nuclear power). LinkedIn published my 100th Influencer article last month.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In this Q&A, Chaturvedi shares his views on rebuilding American manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, and other topics of the moment in supply chains. In this Q&A, Chaturvedi shares his views on rebuilding American manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, and other topics of the moment in supply chains.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Manufacturers are looking at better ways to mitigate future supply chain shock. . Greater automation in manufacturing to coincide with a sizable remote workforce. As the new year unfolds, manufacturers are continuing to learn lessons from 2020’s pandemic and looking for 2021 manufacturing trends. Global trade challenges.

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