Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

The market literature, currently dripping with Artificial Intelligence, primarily focuses on discussions to build better engines to drive insights. This leads me to the question, “If the car’s frame is broken, can a better engine help?” I don’t think so. The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, a

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business. For my son, he loved seeing how the Air Jordan prototype was created, and he considers himself a bit of a sneakerhead.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

​​Every Friday on Talking Logistics I share news headlines related to supply chain and logistics. What if I fed those news headlines into a generative AI engine to create images? What would they look like? For the past two weeks, SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has been using AI and a human artist “to turn. Read more The post Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. Hannah is Founder and CEO of ALOM, a leading global supply chain management services and solutions provider, offering comprehensive services to Fortune 500 clients in various industries.

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Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create

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ToolsGroup

MAY 23, 2023

ToolsGroup customer, illycaffè, will share how probabilistic forecasting supports a customer-centric planning process, helps guarantee product availability, and successfully navigates uncertainty. MILAN and BOSTON – May 23, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, June 5-7.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

In October 2022, Craig Federighi, SVP of software engineering at Apple, said this about Apple’s requirement for workers to return to the office: “We’re better, and we’re happier, when we’re together [in person]. As we were in the pandemic, we’d all talk about depression and the mental health crisis and how our kids were devastated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

“Our rules of thumb are no longer up to the challenge.” This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. The tumult of our times has accelerated interest in artificial intelligence (AI) for help more advanced than rules, and ChatGPT’s release has rocketed this already-explosive growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

Matt Hertz and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide. Matt is the Co-founder of Second Marathon , a logistics consulting firm that helps brands find outsourced fulfillment providers tailored to their business needs. About Matt Hertz Matt Hertz , the Co-Founder of Second Marathon, established the ecommerce logistics consulting firm after a successful career building and scaling intricate supply chain operations.

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AIMMS

MAY 26, 2023

The post Sustainable Supply Chains: You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure appeared first on AIMMS.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global market, the secret to maintaining a competitive edge lies in a key area—robust inventory control techniques. It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. Inventory control is the act of managing and organizing stock to meet customer demand without surplus or deficiency.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

It’s been a busy two weeks of traveling, learning, and networking. Last week I was at the SAP Sapphire conference, and this week I was at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum 2023 conference. I’ll share my takeaways from both events in upcoming posts. (Sneak peak: AI and sustainability were big topics at both.) I’m looking forward to. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 26, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2023

Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest mattress and furniture retailer, is a family-run company with a strong corporate culture. A core tenet of its culture is a focus on providing a positive customer experience and ensuring everyone’s furniture and home décor needs are met. Part of this positive experience is supported by high product availability and rapid white-glove delivery.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

Mike Newman and Joe Lynch discuss sustainability and reusable packaging. Mike is the CEO of Returnity Innovations, a triple bottom line company dedicated to supporting its investors, the community, and the planet. About Mike Newman Mike Newman , the CEO of Returnity Innovations, is a recognized authority in the field of transformational logistics platforms, specializing in shifting from single-use to circularity through reusable packaging solutions for companies and organizations.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 25, 2023

Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex and, as a result, supply chain professionals are constantly facing information overload. Fortunately, cognitive computing solutions can help professionals deal with both information overload and complexity. When IBM coined the term “cognitive computing,” the company had information overload in mind.v, former CEO of IBM, explained, “The idea was to help you and I make better decisions amid cognitive overload. … If I considered the initia

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The Network Effect

MAY 26, 2023

The post 6 Truths to Clarify and Empower Your Digital Supply Chain Strategy appeared first on The Network Effect.

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John Galt

MAY 25, 2023

What is decision-centric planning? Learn about what this concept means in the context of supply chain planning and what actions you can take to embrace it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. I attend this conference every year, but this time, strolling the exhibition floor and surveying the 110+ technology providers’ latest wares, I was struck by a dichotomy. On the one hand, technology has undeniably helped the supply chain industry solve a multitude of previously intractable problems, making supply chains significantly less fragile in the proc

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Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 24, 2023

A major benefit of using smart contracts is that they can be drawn up in minutes rather than hours or days, as with traditional contracts.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 23, 2023

According to Sheldon H. Jacobson , a Founder Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), “We live in a data-centric world, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the engine that increasingly drives decision-making.”[1] He adds, “Companies and government agencies all seek to make smarter decisions, often working with incomplete data, to gain competitive advantages. … Data-driven decision-making is the catchphrase of government and industry lea

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 25, 2023

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post The Transformation of Supply Chain Finance in the Era of Digitalisation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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crisp

MAY 22, 2023

Sales Engineer Kelvin Brown Sr. leverages hi s hard-won CPG data expertise to solve unique challenges for brands – and makes it fun along the way. We spoke with Kelvin about how his industry background fuels his passion for sharing knowledge and positively improving lives. Meet Kelvin Role : Sales Engineer Lives in: New Orleans, LA Favorite grocery store product: The Good Crisp potato chips Kelvin is widely regarded at Crisp for his infectious enthusiasm.

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Advertiser: Sifted

Sifted surveyed 500 consumers to understand their attitudes toward sustainable shipping practices. Their report outlines how important it is to them, how price impacts that importance, and what sacrifices they're willing to make for greener shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

A Supply Chain Design Solution from Coupa Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. The company is willing to relocate you thousands of miles away from home and your family is in full support. The interview process is over, but more challenges are ahead. Which school are your children going to attend? Are you going to rent a house or an apartment?

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ShipBob

MAY 22, 2023

Shipping labels may seem like a tiny piece of the ecommerce puzzle, but they are critical to both inbound and outbound logistics and are vital to your online store’s success and customer satisfaction. Shipping labels share important information with your supply chain, helping technology and people alike understand the origins and destination of your package.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 22, 2023

As an ISO-9001 certified supply chain management, warehousing services , and 3rd-Party logistics (3PL) provider, BR Williams of Oxford, Alabama, understands the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and maintaining a sustainable business. Minimizing fuel usage and continually lowering emissions through several initiatives have earned BR Williams the coveted Smartway Eco Certification designation each year since 2005.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 22, 2023

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Navigating the World of NFT Gaming: A Comprehensive Guide to Spotting Scam Projects appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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