Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transform

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs Judah Levine July 24, 2024 Since early May, supply chains have faced significant disruptions due to congestion caused by Red Sea diversions and an early start to ocean freight’s peak season.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2024

Nearly three decades ago, the world experienced what became known as the dotcom bubble. Many of the start-ups that popped up during that time raised significant amounts of capital, spent it lavishly, and went bust. Economic sociologist Adam Hayes explains, “The dotcom bubble, also known as the Internet bubble, grew out of a combination of the presence of speculative or fad-based investing, the abundance of venture capital funding for startups, and the failure of dotcoms to turn a profit.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2024

It’s been a very eventful, to put it mildly, couple of weeks in U.S. politics. We had the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump (who is now officially the Republican candidate for President), and over the weekend, President Biden announced that he was exiting the race due to mounting pressure from many in the. Read more The post A Presidential Debate on Supply Chain Issues appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logility

JULY 25, 2024

Generative AI has taken the world by storm, and the supply chain industry is a perfect candidate to benefit, with opportunities for integration of generative AI from strategic planning to execution processes. Yet, the question remains: Is your supply chain mature enough to integrate Generative AI effectively? Visualize the following supply chain scenario: data on forecasting are confined to spreadsheets, updates on transportation are trapped in emails, and inventory levels are locked in database

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. I attended MODEX in March and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 23, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

There are no shortages of startups in the supply chain and logistics industry, but there is none bigger than Google at the moment. I wrote that back in March 2022 in a post titled, “Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain And Logistics.” Here’s more of what I wrote at the time: The company is placing. Read more The post Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logility

JULY 22, 2024

The consumer products giant, Reynolds Consumer Products is helping keep food fresh longer and kitchen safe. With approximately 95% of American households relying on products like recyclable aluminum foil, self-sealing wax, freezer paper, disposable bakeware, trash liners, and more, this organization strives for continuous improvement in their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2024

The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

A key message coming out of Sapphire is “keep the core clean!” One key message emerging from Sapphire was “keep the core clean.” SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3rd through the 5th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2024

My academic life is intertwined with the supply chain profession. I have done research covering the entire field, from strategic supply chain choices to detailed production planning. The world of korfball has largely dominated my private life; I have been a player and a coach, but mostly active as a committee member. This sport has its roots in the Netherlands, but is now played in more than 80 countries.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2024

“Thank you for your service.” I have to admit, I never used to say that to active duty military men and women at the airport, or to veterans at the coffee shop, or anywhere else where I might see them. It’s only been in my graying years that I have gotten in the habit of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 26, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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John Galt

JULY 24, 2024

Inspired by Breaking's debut in the Olympic Games, we draw parallels with supply chains and explore strategies for successful NPIs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2024

Supply chain attacks are becoming more widespread, with cybercriminals infiltrating or compromising the least-secure aspects of a company’s increasingly broad digital ecosystem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. Without sufficient data, AI models can’t uncover meaningful patterns, make accurate predictions, or provide valuable insights for informed decision-making in complex and dy

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 22, 2024

According to Supply Chain Dive , The Port of Long Beach achieved a record-breaking June by processing 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41% year-over-year increase. This surge, attributed to high consumer demand, potential tariff hikes, and labor contract concerns for East and Gulf Coast ports, surpassed the previous record set in June 2022.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JULY 22, 2024

By Colin Redbond (pictured) Global SVP for Product & Strategy, SS&C Blue Prism The post Don’t Believe the CAO Hype appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 25, 2024

The automotive industry finds itself in a time of turbulent transition, as the shift from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles continues apace. Even though the majority of consumers are still sticking with gasoline-powered cars in 2024, it feels inevitable that the future will shift to more sustainable and, what are perceived to be, environmentally-friendly technologies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), discusses the challenge of achieving true end-to-end visibility across global, multi-tier supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Even though a few soccer and rugby matched have already taken place, the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off today, as Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis. With 10,500 athletes representing 205 National Olympic Committees, there are a few athletes and storylines that I will be keeping a close eye on. Simone Biles, who has won every all-around competition she has entered in more than a decade, is back on the Olympic stage after taking a two-year break afte

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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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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2024

Learn the supply chain risk management maturity model stages from Supplier Risk Management to antifragility. The way that businesses talk about (and manage) supply chains is changing rapidly. Following the wake-up call that was the pandemic, companies started to better reprioritize supply chain management functions—pushing the topic of supply chain risk mitigation into the global spotlight.

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BlueYonder

JULY 22, 2024

To cope with rising return rates and shrinking costs, many retailers have opted to start charging for returns. In 2023, the number of retailers charging for returns rose by 31% to 40% in the U.S. Our data shows that 53% of merchants charge for returns, while in the UK, there is nearly an even split of free versus paid returns, with 48% of retailers charging for returns.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 23, 2024

Machine downtime is a thorn in the side of your business, and it unfortunately happens more than you think. Did you know that over 83% of businesses experienced unplanned downtime in the last year? Machine downtime inconveniently halts production, causes stress, and can be avoided with proper planning. Keep reading as we discuss how you can avoid and reduce machine downtime to ensure no unexpected and stressful hiccups in your manufacturing process.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2024

Why is the supply chain historically more siloed than other functions? And what can be done about it? Ashutosh Dekhne, Americas supply chain and operations practice leader with EY, offers guidance.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2024

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Precision and Reliability: Leading the Way in Component Manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 23, 2024

QAD Transform Europe — our all new customer conference — is being held in the city of Brussels on 24-25 September 2024. Why Brussels, you might ask? There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the city has excellent transport links to and from just about everywhere. It takes less than two hours to reach Brussels by train from London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne.

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BlueYonder

JULY 24, 2024

July 25 is National Intern Day. At Blue Yonder, we offer a rewarding, immersive program that enables students to gain valuable professional skills and industry knowledge, as well as hands-on experience in supply chain management and technology solutions. Their unique perspectives and contributions to real-world business challenges and customer projects have a meaningful impact on our company’s operations and strategy and help us build the next generation of Blue Yonder associates.

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