BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Almost a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce continues to boom, according to the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report. Retailers and manufacturers now expect their 3PL partners to deliver better, faster and cheaper services while providing additional value-added services. Competitive Edge.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. In 2021 it is an entirely new game. Going Digital to Interact with Your Ecosystem.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Seldom, if ever, has the global supply chain received so much attention as it did in 2021. Some critics have called for a complete overhaul of the global supply chain, insisting current operations can’t be fixed. One of the inflationary trends driving up 2021 end-of-year prices was the cost of logistics.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 21, 2021

Shanghai, 21 June 2021 – o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider for the enterprise, and vTradEx, the leading brand of intelligent, mobile internet and hybrid cloud solutions in supply chain execution, have successfully jointly entered the Chinese market.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The software and managed services of this provider were augmented with the acquisition of New South Wales based Pegasus in 2021. As part of the acquisition, Spinnaker SCA will reportedly enable Publicis Sapient to strengthen its capabilities further in agile digital supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Four basic logistics services can be outsourced: transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and information technology (IT) support. Many factors must be considered before choosing an outsourcing provider; this article focuses on transportation and warehousing activities commonly outsourced by manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Taking Advantage of Transportation and Logistics Market Dynamics. As we approach the final month of 2022, the realities of a far different picture of global-wide transportation and logistics demand levels are bringing sober awareness to carriers and services providers. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over time, B2B Supply Chain Networks have been implemented to provide what are sometimes termed as supply chain control tower focused capabilities that address enhanced supplier intelligence and risk management, or industry specific transactional and business process collaboration.

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Alpharetta, GA and Union City, CA – January 05, 2021 – Lazer Spot , the largest provider of critical outsourced yard management services, and PINC , the number one digital yard™ management solution provider, today announced a partnership to bring enterprise visibility and operational excellence to facilities across North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

In February of this year, the company’s Founder , John Foley, was replaced by media executive Barry McCarthy whose background includes roles as CFO for Netflix and Spotify. Reportedly McCarthy’s goal is to transform the company “ primarily into a subscription-based company rather than an equipment manufacturer.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

In that effort, enterprises should seek innovative technologies with the potential to disrupt and transform the current supply chain operating models and bring in a more competitive edge. Manufacturers with a global supply chain network took the brunt of suspended operations during the pandemic. electronics).

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making. Adding to the already high-pressure reality of retail supply chain management, ?the

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. companies have been increasingly moving supply chain closer to home.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Chain Store Age ). Supply Chain Dive).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2021

While organizations construct their cybersecurity fortresses, there are many weaknesses at contact with manufacturers, suppliers, worldwide partners, and other service providers to consider. Cyber security in the supply chain cannot be considered an IT issue alone. The post Cyber Security Options for Supply Chain!

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In line with prevailing economic forecasting, readers should anticipate continued uncertainty of global markets and the actual likelihood of various regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions in the coming year. Anticipated Supply Chain Business Process and Technology Enablement. Global Economic Themes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Prediction Implications.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. In 2021 it is an entirely new game. Going Digital to Interact with Your Ecosystem.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. ” What are the benefits of supply chain resilience? ” What are the benefits of supply chain resilience?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

announced this week that they will begin preparation for listing on the stock exchange of their supply chain management business which will be anchored by supply chain planning and execution technology provider Blue Yonder (previously known as JDA Software ). Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Panasonic Connect Co.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And it’s a far cry from the panicked, on-the fly decisions many logistics professionals were making in 2020 and 2021 — which, unfortunately, were not always profitable. Real-time access to carriers via a single platform helps this retailer maximize agility and further optimize its transportation spend. With nearly $21.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. Plan and Execute for Success.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Headquartered in Germany , flexis provides what is described as a hybrid modular architecture of supply chain modules that enable intelligent ways to optimize supply chain planning for wide range of industries with national or international networks. while securing a $5.4

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Certainly, no company could have foreseen the shutdown of the global economy in the early months of 2020 — or the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as port closures, throughout 2021. It’s certainly no secret that the global logistics industry, like many other industries, is closing out 2021 in the midst of a true labor crisis.

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BlueYonder

MAY 25, 2021

Our recently launched 2021 Logistics Executive Survey aims to seek out the “New Normal of Logistics.” Reducing service costs for transportation, warehousing, and labor (25%) and improving resiliency toward disruption (18%) are the second and third priorities. This is Part 1 of two blogs that will look at the survey results.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

” The CSCO of a midsize food manufacturer put things bluntly when he told me “employee turnover is bleeding us dry.” ” I’ve been in supply chain for almost 20 years now, and I’ve never seen such stiff headwinds facing almost every single sector.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 10, 2021

Customer centricity, e-commerce, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), and the risk of financial peril are propelling shippers (manufacturers and retailers) and logistics service providers (LSPs) to digitally transform. 2020 and the first half of 2021 saw an acceleration in many emerging digital trends pre-dating the pandemic. E-Commerce.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In their 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report, as mentioned in part 1, Blue Yonder and Reuters Events found that 63% of retailers and manufacturers have been affected by the availability of labor over the past year. Grounds for labor shortage concerns are increasing. And with good reason. .

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Planning synchronization involves both in-house planning and value-chain planning. As I noted in a recent article, “Planning and optimizations are done in many departments within a business, such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, transportation, budget, labor, and so on. Footnotes. [1] 4] Gonzalez, op.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges. Certainly no company could have foreseen the shutdown of the global economy in the early months of 2020 — or the continuing effects of COVID-19, such as port closures, throughout 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

percent, the highest since 2021. Senior executives acknowledged that growth in the AWS unit has slowed in recent quarters which was attributed to ongoing “ cost optimization ” from IT focused customers. The online retailer’s operating margin in the latest quarter was reported as 7.8

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2022

To answer those and other hot topics, Blue Yonder partnered with a third-party provider to conduct a survey of 150 C-suite and senior executives across manufacturing, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), transportation, and warehousing, with responsibility for logistics and manufacturing operations in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

billion was the largest quarterly profit performance since Q4 of 2021. Net profit was reported as $835 million compared to $183 million in the year-earlier period when transportation and logistics costs were far higher. Overall revenues rose 11 percent to $134.2 billion while net profits of $6.75 billion in the year-earlier quarter.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

West Coast ports in most of 2021, have led to constant backlogs and dwell times for loaded containers reaching port facilities and inland rail distribution and transfer yards. Last week, we updated Supply Chain Matters readers with new reports of widespread Covid-19 lockdowns again impacting manufacturing regions in China.

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