Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2024

It is 2:00 AM. I cannot sleep. The thoughts for this blog post are rolling around in my brain. So, here I am facing darkness while reaching for my keyboard to slowly type. With Pandora playing in the background and my feet slowly tapping to the beat, my fingers find the comfort of the rhythm of typing on the keyboard. This morning, I want to tell you the story of a supply chain leader’s journey from focusing on cost to understanding value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Karl Swensen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the $1.8 trillion distortion inventory problem. Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 Trillion Inventory Distortion Problem In this podcast, Karl Swensen, CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic, discusses how their AI-enabled technology helps retailers, brands, and m

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

Christian Klein, SAP’s CEO, Speaking at Sapphire SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3 rd through the 5 th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications. The German software colossus has 27,000 customers and 300 million users that rely on their software.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2024

On May 30, Amazon announced that “the FAA has given Prime Air additional permissions that allow us to operate our drones beyond visual line of sight, enabling us to now serve more customers via drone and effectively expand and scale our drone delivery operations.” Here are some excerpts from the blog post: To obtain this. Read more The post How Much Would You Pay for Drone Delivery?

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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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ToolsGroup

JUNE 13, 2024

Promotions are a critical part of the retail strategy, yet many fail to deliver the expected results. The key to success lies not just in the execution but in a strategic approach to planning, optimizing, and learning from each promotion. Over the last several weeks, we’ve explored discounting in a promo-saturated market, highlighted the importance of aligning pricing and discounting strategies, unraveled the complexities of markdowns versus promotions, and delved into the role of allocati

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The main drivers for growth in autonomous supply chains are the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chain operations, the rapid advancement of technologies including cloud computing and 5G, and the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of traditional supply chains that w

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Chris Camacho and Joe Lynch discuss the Phoenix factor: how Arizona became a logistics hub. Chris is President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) , an organization working to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. Summary: The Phoenix Factor: How Arizona Became a Logistics Hub In this podcast, Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, discusses how Phoenix has become a thriving logistics hub and a prime location for bu

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

I called my father Papi. My kids call me Papi too. Well, not all the time. Sometime ago, one of them (I don’t remember who), started calling me A-Dwee-An. This quickly morphed into just Dwee (which they spell DWI, to my dismay). “Dwi,” they call out to me. “Papi!” I remind them. It doesn’t matter, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 14, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 10, 2024

Learn how to properly implement generative AI in supply chain management, to realize optimal efficiency, productivity, agility, and resilience

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2024

In a February interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged, “People are experiencing high prices. If you think about the basic necessities, things like, you know, bread and milk and eggs and meats of various kinds, if you look back, prices are substantially higher than they were before the pandemic.

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John Galt

JUNE 13, 2024

Agile supply chain planning strategies are crucial to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and shifting demand. Learn key actions to take.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2024

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss recruiting and retaining top performers in logistics. Charlie is Founder and CEO of CS Recruiting , a recruitment company that specializes in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain verticals. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is a recruiting and retention expert, a female entrepreneur, and a TEDx speaker with a passion for sharing ideas around human leadership, talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement, and company culture.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 13, 2024

In April 2023, one of our Indago members — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles. However, ownership, energy sources, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure.

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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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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

The global economy runs on efficient supply chains. But with ever-increasing complexity, skilled professionals are more in demand than ever. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. It’s your one-stop shop for a complete supply chain management pathway.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 11, 2024

Not everyone is buying a new car or new clothes; however, everyone is buying food. As a result, they know when their pocketbooks are being pinched by grocery bills. Even when the overall inflation rate started to decline back in 2022, grocery prices continued to rise. In July 2022, grocery journalist Sam Silverstein reported, “Food-at-home prices spiked 13.1% in July on a year-over-year basis, a pace that exceeded the level logged in June even as the overall rate of inflation lost steam. &

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 12, 2024

Managing big yards is resource-intensive and challenging. It is frequently plagued with inefficiencies, and much time is lost on manual tasks. Conventional vehicle access control (VAC) and yard management methods barely manage vehicle flow and yard security. This frequently introduces bottlenecks , operational delays, and security lapses. The sheer complexity and magnitude of coordinating hundreds of vehicles, along with all the paperwork and maintaining stringent security, can be overwhelming.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Weber Logistics has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award. The award is presented by Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain. The award recognizes leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 13, 2024

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Smart Contracts & Blockchain: Enhancing Transparency & Efficiency with Digital Currency Platforms appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2024

It's not just Brexit that's driving the trend. U.K. companies are increasingly eager to boost risk management, control over products, sustainability credentials and staffing.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2024

June 3 is World Bicycle Day , and it is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more people to try it! Blue Yonder associate Dr. Christian Haag shares his story of how he picked up the activity and has never turned back. My role has always centered around Data Science Consulting in Pre-Sales, initially focusing on retail and later expanding to manufacturing.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2024

My co-host, Jan Griffiths, and I were excited to have Shiv Tailor, the VP of Enterprise Technology for Volta Trucks, join us on our podcast to hear about Volta 2.0. Volta is making a comeback and Shiv joined us to share his insights into their journey, lessons learned and strategies for success. Shiv candidly discussed the challenges faced leading to the bankruptcy, emphasizing the importance of focus and value alignment.

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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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SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2024

Are you ready to excel in logistics management? The SCMDOJO Logistics Management Track is your ultimate logistics training pathway. It’s designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the logistics industry. Let’s explore why our logistics training is unique, what’s included in our logistics pathway, and how you can get started today.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 10, 2024

By Serge Marques (pictured) Business Development Manager, Trimble The post The Impact of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris on Local Transport in the UK appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 14, 2024

Supply chain and procurement leaders often find themselves pressured by cost reduction, ever-changing legislation and the transitory talent market.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2024

How to account for finite capacity in demand forecasting training and evaluation Summary In retail forecasting, the quantity of interest is the customers’ demand for a certain product, e.g., how many baskets of strawberries are being requested. In practice, one observes a slightly but significantly different quantity, namely the registered sales. Sales reflect the demand, but are constrained by the capacity, that is, by the stocks level: When 20 baskets are in demand, but 12 are available, only

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers indications that ocean container shipping spot rates involving routings from China and Asian ports to the U.S. are exploding. We further call attention to a published report indicating that container freight rates might surpass $20,000 per 40 foot container by 2025. Ongoing Situation Readers who have been following the U.S. based Logistics Managers Index likely noticed that this index reading for the month of May increased 2.7 percentage points from th

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Loginext

JUNE 13, 2024

LogiNext's Transportation Management Software revolutionizes CPG supply chains by optimizing routes, improving load utilization, and enabling real-time tracking. This technology reduces emissions, enhances sustainability, and meets consumer demand for eco-friendly practices, ensuring long-term business success. The post Reducing Environmental Impact in CPG Supply Chains with Smart Transportation Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 10, 2024

By Sylvain Cortes (pictured) VP Strategy, Hackuity The post New York Times source code stolen using exposed Github token appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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