Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Back in 2017, I wrote a post highlighting four things supply chain and logistics professionals should stop doing in the new year. Since those things still apply today, I am resharing them again below. I also added a couple of more things to stop doing in 2024 and beyond. Recommendations from 2017 that still apply. Read more The post Supply Chain New Year’s Resolutions: Things to STOP Doing in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 18, 2024

In a world of perpetual disruption, your organization will need optionality – multiple sourcing for key products, parts and raw materials.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

As a child, I was mesmerized by beauty pageants, especially Miss World, where women from all around the world strutted in gorgeous fashion. I vividly remember the moments when the top winners declared their lofty goals for humanity: solving world hunger! Since the emergence of AI as the shiny object of our times, we see similar grandiosity: that AI will solve world hunger.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons Eytan Buchman January 16, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Intro: Playing Dice with the High Seas In 2021 and 2022, supply chains regularly made the headlines, as supplies of basic necessiti

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

What defines a high-performing supply chain? Depending on who you ask, the answer can be anything from low costs and efficiency to a delicate balance between profitability and customer service. However, this year promises a significant paradigm shift where traditional performance metrics are replaced by technology-driven frameworks, as recent breakthroughs with Generative AI in supply chains have demonstrated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

5G promises high bandwidth, low latency, and massive IoT device connectivity. For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G” is the 5th generation mobile network.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 9, 2024

Supply Chains to Admire 2023 - Report v4.0 Abstract Supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. The Supply Chains to Admire methodology is a data-driven evaluation to attempt to define excellence. The analysis compares companies to industry performance in each sector for 2013-2023. Now in its tenth year, the Supply Chains to Admire analysis studies improvement, performance, and value on reported financials for over 500 public companies.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

Navigating the $5 trillion North American apparel market requires precision, especially when dealing with the intricate complexities of forecasting and inventory management. This blog cuts through the complexity, presenting how supply chain AI strategy and machine learning, especially through the power of generative AI and InventoryAI+, are essential in crafting a smarter, more responsive retail supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

Few technologies stir human emotions as much as artificial intelligence (AI). Some people anticipate great things happening thanks to AI, while others feel only deep anxiety about humanity’s future. Regardless of your feelings, 2023 was a breakout year for AI. Anders Billesø Beck , Vice President of innovation and strategy at Universal Robots, explains, “2023 was an exciting year for innovation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2024

On this podcast interview, Tom Moore and Joe Lynch discuss load building and optimization. Tom is the CEO and Founder of ProvisionAi, a technology that automatically gets the right products on the right number of trucks at the right time to increase service levels and maximize network efficiency. About Tom Moore Thomas A. (Tom) Moore is the CEO and Founder of ProvisionAi and AutoSchedulerAI.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2024

We got our first snow of the season last Sunday. Not too much, about 4 inches. Two days later, more than 2 inches of rain fell, as the temperature climbed above 50F. Snow is all gone, just mud and puddles left behind. Winters in Boston are not what they used to be. — Moving on, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 12, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

This was a very interesting week as we saw a number of long-lasting partnerships come to an end. As a New England Patriots fan, this season was certainly disappointing, as everything seemed to go wrong, except for landing a top-3 draft pick in 2024. In a move that was not surprising, but still seems so wrong, the Patriots and legendary coach Bill Belichick mutually agreed to part ways.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 3, 2024

SCI Outside-In Report v3.0 Abstract Today’s supply chain planning processes are inside-out. The focus is on using enterprise data. The use of channel, logistics, and supplier data is an opportunity to reduce process and data latency. In this report, we share insights based on testing and work with business and technology leaders to redefine planning to be outside-in to maximize the use of market data.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 6, 2024

The post The 4 Top Challenges in Deploying AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 16, 2024

This blog continues the journey of Kate and Jane as they navigate the concepts of safety stocks at Jane's company. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 10 was first posted on January 16, 2024 at 7:52 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beth Potratz and Joe Lynch discuss The Right Fit for Drivers. Beth is the Founder and CEO of Drive My Way , a unique, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences. About Beth Potratz Beth Potratz , Co-Founder and CEO for Drive My Way, has over 20 years of experience.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Transportation Pulse Report 2024 – Prepare for Dark Clouds on the Horizon.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, highlights several supply chain and logistics trends that will impact and transform the industry in the years ahead and why.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was.

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John Galt

JANUARY 22, 2024

A strategic IBP process is increasingly important as changes accelerate in the global supply chain landscape, marked by risk and uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the last few years, the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence has brought unprecedented levels of precision, efficiency and innovation to supply chain management.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 3, 2024

From insightful industry analyses to practical how-to guides, our blog demonstrates the diverse range of supply chain-related topics we cover. Top Reads of 2023: Unveiling Our Most Popular Blog Posts was first posted on January 3, 2024 at 7:45 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to The Loadstar , US West Coast ports are anticipating a surge in imports due to a combination of supply chain and geopolitical disruptions. These disruptions include transit difficulties through the Panama and Suez canals, and concerns at East Coast ports related to ongoing labor contract negotiations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. This year’s list remains a work in progress; therefore, please check the event websites for the latest updates. Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not. Read more The post Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome 2024! This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Industry association events are being held in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JANUARY 10, 2024

In this blog post, Pivotree will explore the importance of aligning your omnichannel commerce operations with your supply chain and outline six key transformative benefits. This will help with supply chain optimization by having e-commerce incorporate supply chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2024

The combination of low latency, high bandwidth, massive device connectivity, reliability, and other factors makes 5G technology well-suited for various automation and virtual-enabled technologies across industries.

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 23 JANUARY 2024 – RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain management services company, announced it has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member as part of its commitment to growing a diverse supplier base. Founded in 2006, MSDUK is the UK’s leading supplier diversity advocacy organization working for inclusion of non-white ethnic minorities in corporate supply chains.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2024

A recent article from Supply Chain Digest was written in conjunction with the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI). The article focuses on the Lean transformation recently undertaken by aerospace manufacturer, Re:Build Cutting Dynamics – a transformation which has already yielded impressive results.

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