August, 2023

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5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Chief supply chain officers feel overwhelmed navigating the intense digital fog surrounding AI in supply chain, so I offer five principles for navigation. For sure, the opportunity for AI in supply chains is massive.

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Supply Chain Growing Pains with Anya Skomorokhova

The Logistics of Logistics

Anya Skomorokhova and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain growing pains. Anya is Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of PorterLogic, a low-code supply chain operations platform that replaces all the spreadsheets typically used to manage warehouses and inventory.

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ToolsGroup and River Logic Join Forces, Leveraging Digital Twins for Powerful, End-to-End Supply Chain Benefits

ToolsGroup

At ToolsGroup, we’re thrilled to bring value to customers around the world in collaboration with our extensive partner network. That’s why we’re excited to be adding River Logic, a global innovator in advanced analytics for planning and decision support to our partner family. River Logic offers both a platform for customer solutions as well as network optimization and production planning & scheduling applications.

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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part One

Enterra Insights

“Plan all you want,” writes Cyrus Hadavi , CEO of Adexa, “but disruptions are the supply chain’s real problem.”[1] Why? Because global supply chains are constantly facing crises. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), these crises are seldom distinctive events. In the latest WEF Global Risks Report , the authors note, “Present and future risks can interact with each other to form a ‘polycrisis’ — a cluster of related global risks with compounding effects, such

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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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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Efficiently managing these processes is vital for companies to meet customer demands, minimize costs, and maintain a competitive edge.

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Sarah Bertram and Joe Lynch discuss navigating market uncertainty. Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. About Sarah Bertram Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT. She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools.

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The Race for Artificially Intelligent Robots

DELMIA Quintiq

Where are Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Heading? We live in times when not long after imagining a certain robot, it becomes a reality. We are witnessing incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), in Robotics and in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into Robotics. These emerging domains are radically changing the way we work, collaborate, and organize our lives.

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Enhancing the Practical Relevance of SCM Research

SCM Research

One hundred years ago, practitioners were the lead researchers seeking to improve production processes. Iconic developments such as the Toyota Production System emerged from the real-world challenges faced by these early scientists. Fast forward to today, and there is a growing concern that our research is losing touch with real-world practice. Toffel’s (2016) article, Enhancing the Practical Relevance of Research , provides an insightful critique of the current state of operations (and su

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Solving the New Imperatives for Freight Forwarders

Talking Logistics

Everyone remembers back in 2020 when the pandemic hit. It was a scary time for the entire world but incredibly overwhelming for those working hard to keep global supply chains running. Not only were factories shut down, but ocean ports were congested, vessels sat offshore for weeks waiting to unload, capacity on ships and planes. Read more The post Solving the New Imperatives for Freight Forwarders appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change

Freightos

The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked – of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. This teased a future that could make energy cheaper, levitate trains and solve algebra problems. I dove in too. X, the platform formally known as Twitter, became instantly charged.

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Consumer Credit, Generation Z, and the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector

Enterra Insights

Nothing is more central to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector than supply and demand — and few things affect supply and demand like economic trends. During the pandemic, when going out in public worried many consumers, savings increased and buying patterns changed. For example, spending on clothing and cosmetics dropped while spending on home goods and staples rose.

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Defense Supply Chain Network for Naval Operations

The Network Effect

How the US Navy's NOSS (Naval Operational Supply System) solution will be more agile, responsive, and effective using a network approach.

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Increasing Service Part Market Revenue with Better Customer Service

Logility

Just think about the last time you brought your car to the service or asked a service for your dishwasher only to hear, that the part required to fix the problem was not available and had to be ordered from the central warehouse and it would take a few days. What did you think about that? These things happen and they are not so uncommon. The result is, of course, an unhappy customer and the likelihood that for the next incident, they will be looking for another service provider or third party.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Editor’s Choice: Warehouse Distribution Errors and How to Fix Them

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 18, 2023)

Talking Logistics

It’s that time of the year again: when we move our kids back to college. This year I will have two kids in college again: my oldest son who will begin his senior year at Cornell (Computer Science Engineering with a minor in Math; if anyone has a job opportunity for him to consider, feel. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 18, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. About Mike Jarrett Mike Jarrett , President, and CEO of Jarrett, founded the company in 1999. Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services).

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Sustainable Procurement: What it is and its Importance

SCMDOJO

Discover the power of sustainable procurement in enhancing supply chain resilience and brand reputation and learn about its importance.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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7 Supply Chain Strategies for Pharmaceutical Brands to Compete Against Generics

The Network Effect

The post 7 Supply Chain Strategies for Pharmaceutical Brands to Compete Against Generics appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Selection: What they Won’t Tell You

Logility

(but we will!) Selecting a new enterprise technology or supply chain planning software provider can be wrought with challenge and risk. Specifically: people have lost their jobs over poor technology selections and failed implementation projects. This is especially true in supply chain planning & management platforms. Selection cycles can span months and implementations can take much longer.

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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. According to the United Nations, climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

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Keeping Your CEO & CFO Informed of Supply Chain Performance

Talking Logistics

With supply chains experiencing ongoing risks and disruptions, keeping your CEO and CFO informed of what is happening is more important than ever. How frequently do you update your CEO/CFO on supply chain performance and developments? What information are they most interested in? We asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who.

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Your Supply Chain Challenges, Solved!: 5 Guides

Download these 5 comprehensive guides designed to solve the toughest challenges facing supply chains today. After helping 1,200+ of the world’s most recognized brands to enhance and optimize their supply chains, FourKites has crafted step-by-step guides to help you solve your business’s most pressing challenges. The guides include: reducing transportation costs, improving customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, increasing workforce efficiency, and achieving sustainability and ESG

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The Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain with Jim Saponaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim Saponaro and Joe Lynch discuss the life sciences and healthcare supply chain. Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. Jim joined DHL Supply Chain in 2011 and over the last decade, his leadership responsibilities have grown alongside the LSHC sector’s growth.

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Food Waste: How Supply Chains Can Do Better?

C3 Solutions

Our world produces a plentiful bounty of food each year. However, a shocking amount of it never makes it to our plates. Out of all food produced globally, a staggering 2.5 billion tons is lost or wasted annually. This wastage constitutes over a third of the entire food production, a shocking statistic considering the number of people around the world who go to bed hungry.

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How to Fix Food Safety Issues in the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Fixing food safety in the supply chain is a critical issue. One food-borne illness can impact a brand and undermine customer loyalty.

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5 Steps Supply Chain Planning Solutions Implementation Success

Logility

When it comes to implementing supply chain planning and operations solutions, success relies heavily upon an organization’s ability to identify and document its desired value measures and outcomes, and to align those with its solutions provider. Here are five critical practices that supply chain and business leaders should incorporate in the process of developing project goals – and avoid a painful implementation. 1 Co-develop a business case with vendors.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op