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Global Supply Chains Amplify Costs of Extreme Heat Risk

SCM Research

An impressive new study by Sun et al., Global Supply Chains Amplify Economic Costs of Future Extreme Heat Risk , just published in Nature , reveals a worrying escalation in global heatwaves, posing significant health and economic risks through increased mortality, reduced labor productivity, and widespread economic disruptions in supply chains. By integrating climate science, epidemiology, and economic modeling, the study predicts a substantial increase in annual global GDP losses, potentially r

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This Week in Logistics News (March 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, and consumers are doing more than just wearing green – they are spending lots of green as well. According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion — or an average of $44.40 per person — on the holiday this year and, perhaps unsurprisingly, their top spending categories are food and beverages.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

AutoStore in action at a Medline Distribution Center AutoStore has a lot of buzz surrounding it. This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. And their revenues don’t include services – they work through system integration partners.

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Digital RtM & Supply Chain – 4 Data Points That Will Transform FMCG

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Explore the transformative potential of integrating technology into the distribution network, from producer to point of sale.

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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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The Payment Problem with Haley Evans

The Logistics of Logistics

Haley Evans and Joe Lynch discuss the payment problem. Haley is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay , the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. About Haley Evans Haley Evans is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay. She is at the forefront of spearheading initiatives that enhance the capabilities of the TriumphPay Payments Network for brokers and shippers.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Blessed and grateful. That’s how I feel today, thanks to the many messages of love and support I have received from friends and colleagues in the industry following my surgery. Those messages have been a source of strength and inspiration for me during my recovery. Thank you for thinking of me and reaching out. I. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Trends to Watch

The Network Effect

What the supply chain experts think we should expect in 2024 and the coming years.

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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss trucking though trouble. Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs.

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Eight Smart Ways To Cut Costs from Your Supply Chain

Stord

Stord’s experts share the best practices & lessons learned they have leveraged to reduce the operational costs of high volume e-commerce, DTC & B2B brands.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Does your Supply Chain need IVR and Call Number Masking Support?

Loginext

This article provides an overview of IVR and call number masking. It discusses the benefits of integrating these technologies into your supply chain, as well as the benefits of adopting them to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. The post Does your Supply Chain need IVR and Call Number Masking Support? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Empowering Women in the Supply Chain: Bridging Gaps and Fostering a Supportive Community

Supply Chain Brain

The path to gender parity is about spanning bridges across persistent gaps, and cultivating a supportive community that empowers women to thrive.

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Truepill Selects Tecsys' Elite™ WMS for Healthcare Distribution to Support Its Growing Mail Order Pharmacy Operations

Tecsys

Three Tecsys recipients recognized with award that honors outstanding executives whose accomplishments leverage supply chains for competitive advantage.

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Shattering the Glass Ladder This Women’s History Month

BlueYonder

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. It began as a week celebration in 1981 and then transitioned to a month in 1987. The month is meant to recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. In honor of the month and this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspiring Inclusion,” Blue Yonder associate Celeste White shares her thoughts on how we can all help to chip away at the glass ladder that holds s

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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How to Improve Forecast Accuracy

Arkieva

Forecast accuracy is at the top of the list of things that help a business plan better for the future. This blog previews how to improve forecast accuracy. How to Improve Forecast Accuracy was first posted on March 12, 2024 at 8:19 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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Are You Sure Digital Yuan, Environmentally Friendly?

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Are You Sure Digital Yuan, Environmentally Friendly? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Navigating 2024: Supply Chain and Tech in the Distribution Industry

Supply Chain Brain

In 2024, the distribution industry stands at a crossroads, shaped by rapid technological advances and evolving supply chain dynamics.

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The Three Types of Supply Chain Analytics

The Smart Software

In this video blog, we explore the critical roles of Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics in inventory management, highlighting their essential contributions to driving supply chain optimization through strategic foresight and insightful data analysis. The post The Three Types of Supply Chain Analytics appeared first on Smart Software.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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The Future of Contactless Delivery: Integrating AI with Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Explore how AI enhances dock scheduling for efficient, contactless delivery in logistics, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction

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Balancing Tech and Touch: Humanizing the Hybrid Retail Experience

BlueYonder

In our exploration of end-to-end retail integration, we’ve laid out a sensible grocery retail roadmap for getting there, what it looks like in other verticals when done right, and errors to avoid when making the transition. We’ve also explored how a “microservice” approach to achieving end-to-end retail integration can gradually augment and level up, rather than replace, supply chain architecture, mitigating countless challenges.

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Cracking the Code: Achieving Real-Time Observability in K8s

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Cracking the Code: Achieving Real-Time Observability in K8s appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Making the Case for TMS: Driving Supply Chain ROI

Supply Chain Brain

When building a business case for the investment in a new TMS, it is important to provide information on the ROI. This whitepaper helps uncover the key areas that consistently deliver savings, value and continuous improvement in your supply chain and across your business to support your business case.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Transloading in Savannah

NFI

Reading Time: < 1 minute NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, shares the life of a container through the Port of Savannah, leveraging our state-of-the-art transload facility.

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Why Is Supply Chain Visibility Critical for Effective Decision-Making?

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain visibility is about knowing where things are at all times, from their sources to their final destinations. Various technologies can track goods in real time.

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Why Retailers Need To Become Omni-Channel Jedis — and How To Do It

BlueYonder

Here are two facts you can’t ignore if you’re in retail: Fact #1: The top 10% of retailers now control 70% of the market — and their share keeps growing. Fact #2: Those industry giants are getting more advanced, leaving competitors further behind. As the Harvard Business Review puts it, “Even as Walmart, Amazon, and a few other leading retailers operate at the leading edge of the analytics frontier, . . . most of their competitors still use very basic tools that are far better able at tracking w

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The Anatomy of a Zero Trust Supply Chain

IT Supply Chain

By Jacques de la Riviere (pictured) CEO of Gatewatcher The post The Anatomy of a Zero Trust Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Planning for Natural Disasters: A Growing Priority in Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.

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8 Best SRM Software Providers: Comparing SRM Solutions

Kodiak Hub

Every business understands the critical importance of a reliable supply chain to fulfill demands promptly, ensure quality standards, and maintain a competitive edge. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) software serves as the conduit for fostering closer ties with suppliers, monitoring performance, enhancing accountability, and preemptively addressing potential issues before they escalate.

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The Impact of Electric Trucks in the European Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

Ever since the horse and cart was replaced by its motorised successor, the humble diesel truck has evolved each year to become an increasingly efficient machine, capable of carrying heavier…