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7 Best Project Management Books Ever Written

Supply Chain Opz

We rank the leading books on project management on the market using the objective evaluation and the result are best project management books ever written. What Kind of Project Management Books Do You Need? While Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK Guide by Project Management Institute) is considered a gold standard, it's just a guide to getting you to know the project management process.

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Are We Facing the End of Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus at [link] , a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Disaster Strikes!!! Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? A new article in Harvard Business Review has been generating some automation-related controversy in the Supply Chain Community, as well as lots of buzz and interesting conversation.

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7 Books on Project Management for Beginners

Supply Chain Opz

We rank the leading project management books on the market using the objective evaluation and the result are best books on project management ever written. In Search of the Best Project Management Books While Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK Guide by Project Management Institute) is considered a gold standard, it's just a guide to getting you to know the project management process.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Directly or indirectly, you are affected. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Reverse Logistics and the Power of Your 3PL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Expak Logistics on [link] Permission to publish here provided by Morgan Dixon. For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations. Generally, reverse logistics is defined as “the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal.

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The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. When I was 11 years old everyone in Grade 6 was required to create and make a speech in front of the class. I wrote a speech on Air Pollution. It was an emerging issue in the news at that time. I talked about statistics on the levels of Air Pollution, the damage it was causing, and what we needed to do to curtail and fix the problem.

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5 Ways for SMEs to Overcome Order Fulfilment Challenges

Unleashed

Small businesses have often struggled with order fulfilment and with the current demands of today’s global shoppers, it is more challenging than ever to create an efficient and effective order fulfilment system. Order fulfilment challenges. Businesses face several challenges throughout the order fulfilment process, from demand planning and inventory control to logistics and supply chain optimisation.

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The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). Supply Chain 4.0 is the manifestation of the Digital Supply Chain of the future as enabled by many of the Disruptive Technologies that we all hear about every day. Everyone is impacted by the advancement of technology in both their personal and professional lives.

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Let’s Talk Supply Chain with Sarah Barnes, Serial Entrepreneur and Diversity Trailblazer – Part One

BlueYonder

Today, we bring you a Q&A with an inspiring leader in the logistics space, and founder of the Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast series , Sarah Barnes. A self-professed serial entrepreneur Sarah has worn many hats in her career. In part one of her two-part blog interview with us, she shares her thoughts on barriers to women’s leadership in supply chain, the leaders she most admires, and how she scored one of her favorite sought-after guests on her podcast (hint: persistence pays off!).

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Are You Prepared for the On-Shoring Migration to the U.S.?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. By Tony Giovaniello, President, Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County ( linkedin.com/in/giovaniello ). Check out Supply Chain Impacts of an Increasingly Protectionist World! The world is changing due to economic, monetary and politic resets. First, the economy in the US seems to be improving. We can see it our local businesses and the purchasing habits of our communities.

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Let’s Talk Supply Chain with Sarah Barnes, Serial Entrepreneur and Diversity Trailblazer – Part One

BlueYonder

Today, we bring you a Q&A with an inspiring leader in the logistics space, and founder of the Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast series , Sarah Barnes. A self-professed serial entrepreneur Sarah has worn many hats in her career. In part one of her two-part blog interview with us, she shares her thoughts on barriers to women’s leadership in supply chain, the leaders she most admires, and how she scored one of her favorite sought-after guests on her podcast (hint: persistence pays off!).

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Amazon by the Numbers! Time to find your place in an Amazon World! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Guest blog content provided by Jeff Ashcroft. Check out How to Sell on Amazon! The Complete Guide! Whether you love, hate or remain neutral on Amazon, one can only marvel and admire the numbers Amazon are already driving in 2017 which only appear to be accelerating. The infographic from Fortna in this post from Jeff Ashcroft provides a startling picture of where Amazon is at currently and how by 2021 they’re expected to handle over half of online e-commerce

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Smart Software and Visual Data Group Announce Strategic Partnership

The Smart Software

Smart Software announces the successful collaboration with Visual Data Group's Supply Chain Practice. The post Smart Software and Visual Data Group Announce Strategic Partnership appeared first on Smart Software.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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The Guinness Book of World Records for 3D Printing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by 3D Spectra, and permission to publish here provided by Rohan Kadam at [link]. Check out Amazing Examples of 3D Printing Technology! Technology and creations go hand-in-hand. The former is fundamental in building anything that can impact development, lifestyle, and economy. Take for instance, the 3D printing technology.

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The Critical New CSR Challenge: Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk

EcoVadis

The specter of cybersecurity-related incidents in the supply chain has risen from a marginal concern to a top issue for many companies. BCI’s most recent Supply Chain Resilience Report listed cyber attacks and data breaches as the second leading cause of supply chain disruptions — outdone only by unplanned IT or telecommunications outages. This year’s EcoVadis’ Global CSR Risk and Performance Index shows the only global average CSR theme score that improved in 2017 was Business Ethics, whi

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The French Duty of Vigilance Law as a trend

ChainPoint

In February 2017 the French government passed the Duty of Vigilance Law, known in France by its full name “Devoir de vigilance des entreprises donneuses d'ordre”. The law requires large companies to assess and reduce human rights infringements and environmental risks in their supply chains. One year later, French companies published their first vigilance plans as part of their financial statements.

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US LTL Carriers’ Deficit Rating Impact on LTL Shipping

GlobalTranz

Demand for more capacity has never been higher in the shipping industry. E-commerce is pushing parcel and full truckload carriers to their breaking points, and LTL shipping is poised to reduce the impact and costs. Unfortunately, US LTL carriers suffer from a psychosis, a deficit rating standard. They’re actively losing money by focusing on giving shippers a better rate, and while this may be great for shippers, it carries a severe, long-term outlook.

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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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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Incredible Growth of Amazon Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Digest

From One Facility in 1997 to More than 30 Just in the Northeast Region

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Mastering inventory management: The 3 pillars

TradeGecko

As we’ve previously discussed, nailing inventory management is critical to keeping up with the explosive growth of the eCommerce market and providing an exceptional customer experience – yet it remains one of the biggest blind spots for businesses.

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Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a TMS Partner for Your 3PL Business

Talking Logistics

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are primarily used by two types of companies: shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). But 3PLs have unique requirements compared to shippers, so there are some additional factors they need to consider when evaluating and selecting a TMS solution and partner. What are those key factors, and what should other 3PLs and shippers look for?

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The Best Negotiation Book Ever Written

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we evaluate 2 books, namely, "Getting to Yes" and "Influence" based on 3 criteria and will show you which one is the best negotiation book. In Search of the Best Negotiation Book In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation approaches, namely, law school approach and psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Robotic Process Automation and the Intelligent Enterprise

Enterra Insights

Whether you call this the Information Age or the Digital Age, it is characterized by the unrelenting generation of massive amounts of data (aka Big Data). Companies often struggle to deal with all the data they are generating, collecting, and analyzing as well as some of the processes involved. One of the capabilities companies are employing to deal with tedious data entry processes is Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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7 Best Team Building Books for Managers

Supply Chain Opz

Are you trying to build a dream team? We will show books that inspire CEOs and business leaders which are considered to be the best team building books to read. Why do you need a Team Building Book? Team building has become an integral part of the company's success. To build strong products and services, you need a great team who understands the customer's requirement , execute the process flawlessly and solve after-sales issues timely.

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Cost To Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability

Logistics Bureau

Supply chains are complex entities. Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. While customer satisfaction is a hugely important criterion by which supply chain success is judged, so is supply chain profitability.

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What is the Best Book On Negotiation?

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we evaluate 2 books, namely, "Getting to Yes" and "Influence" based on 3 criteria and will show you which one is the best book on negotiation. Negotiation Approach In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation approaches, namely, law school approach and psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals.

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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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4 Reasons Why Security Seals are Essential for the Aviation Industry

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The aviation industry is vital to the health of world trade and logistics. Manufacturers rely on airlines daily to get their products and people where they need to be. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant shift in the use of security seals on aircrafts.

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What is the Best Book on Time Management?

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we'll systematically evaluate and compare 2 time management books based on 6 criteria to show you best book on time management of all time. Time Management Basics Time management is about how to implement and control various activities effectively. Ineffective time management will usually lead to the loss of productivity and valuable business opportunities.

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A tale of three AIs, chapter 3: artificial intelligence that actually delivers results

Xeeva

In the first two chapters of our tale, we explained how to differentiate AI from the buzzword and explored how the state of AI is currently only at a basic level. But not all artificial intelligence is created alike. More advanced AI, the kind that can deliver real results for your organization, is more than just a fairy tale. Going beyond helpful. Of course, any kind of AI is capable of helping you.