Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 4, 2024
In the quest for a good night’s sleep, many turn to remedies ranging from herbal teas to meditation. Recently, my remedy of choice has been a tart cherry juice “mocktail.” This sleep-enhancing hack has gained recent popularity thanks to health and wellness accounts on social media, which have shed light on its melatonin-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 4, 2024
The importance of critical infrastructure in maintaining economic stability and mitigating supply chain disruptions is highlighted every time a part of that infrastructure fails — such as the collapse of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. That disaster was manmade. Many such failures result from natural events like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and ice storms.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 30, 2024
The future lies in getting more conversions and building customer trust with the power of AI-driven estimated delivery dates. Parcel tracking has evolved from a differentiating feature to a baseline expectation. Customers rightfully demand visibility into the whereabouts of their orders. But that’s already old news. Today, the real transformative power of logistics data lies.
ToolsGroup
MAY 30, 2024
Promotions are, without a doubt, a vital tool in the retail arsenal. However, all too often, promotions fall flat, failing to deliver the expected lift in sales or even damaging brand perception in the process. Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored the problems retailers face with promotions, examining diminishing returns in a promo-saturated market , misaligned pricing and discounting strategies and confusing markdown problems and promo problems.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 3, 2024
Ron Crabtree and Joe Lynch discuss Supply Chain 2030. Ron is the Founder and CEO of MetaOps & MetaExperts , a global network of operational excellence rockstars ready to tackle your toughest challenges. They’ll diagnose your problems and get you back on track, fast. Summary: Supply Chain 2030 In this podcast, Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree delve into the critical challenges and trends shaping the future of the supply chain industry.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 3, 2024
The famous author and speaker Simon Sinek tells us that we should always start by asking “Why?” So, why implement a Yard Management System? In a Talking Logistics video series we conducted a few years ago titled “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence,” we interviewed several supply chain and logistics executives whose companies are leading the.
AIMMS
MAY 31, 2024
Learn how advanced constraints can optimize your supply chain by constraining elements like warehouses and suppliers and improving efficiency
C3 Solutions
MAY 29, 2024
Considering the volatility of supply chain markets, stakeholders across the world are increasingly coming to terms with the impact of optimizing their value chains on their bottom and top lines. This has led to the enormous popularity of the supply chain management community.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 29, 2024
With supply chains facing increasing complexities and risks, a “China Plus One” sourcing strategy has emerged as crucial for businesses operating on a worldwide scale.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2024
Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. The announcement came on May 15th at the company’s annual user conference, Momentum.
Talking Logistics
MAY 29, 2024
Saying you have zero tolerance for forced labor and child labor is easy; making sure they don’t exist in your supply chain is much more difficult. “[While] luxury perfume brands claim to have zero tolerance on child labour, a BBC investigation into last summer’s perfume supply chains found jasmine used by Lancôme and Aerin Beauty’s. Read more The post The Scent of Child Labor in Your Perfume appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 4, 2024
By Eric Linxwiler (pictured) Senior Vice President, TradeBeyond The post Traceability is Key to Protecting Human Rights in Supply Chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
C3 Solutions
JUNE 4, 2024
If you have been looking at electric trucks for your operation, whether it’s an owned fleet of over the road vehicles or yard shunt trucks, you’re not alone. EVs are a hot topic at the moment, with electrification mandates and carbon emissions reduction targets becoming part of daily business considerations in many places.
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
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 30, 2024
Supply chain disruption continues to be a challenge for retailers across the globe. Nevertheless, there are some proactive measures that retailers can take to mitigate risk.
Stord
MAY 29, 2024
If you work in the fast-paced world of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, you rarely have a moment to breathe, let alone think. It can feel like you are constantly ping-ponging from one problem to the next. So the idea of taking the time to travel and visit your 3PL fulfillment partner is rarely, if ever, an option. But I am here to tell you, you need to make the time.
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2024
Jonah. That is what we call our Thule cargo box that we put on top of our car. We only use it when we go on vacation, like last week when we went to our son’s college graduation and needed it to move his stuff back home. I almost killed Jonah a few years ago. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 31, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 29, 2024
By Adem Kulauzovic (pictured) Director of Automation, Domino Printing Sciences The post Beyond the Food Safety Modernization Act: Aligning Compliance with GS1 Integration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
BlueYonder
MAY 30, 2024
For over a century, the global automotive industry has centered around one primary technology: the internal combustion engine. However, the digitalization of modern cars is now transforming the industry, with significant implications for the entire supply chain. As vehicles become more connected, autonomous, electric, and customizable, automotive manufacturers are increasingly evolving into technology companies.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 29, 2024
Tom Plotkin, special counsel with Covington & Burling LLP, outlines the challenges that companies face in complying with a wide range of laws and regulations, old and new, prohibiting the use of forced labor in supply chains.
The Smart Software
JUNE 3, 2024
We believe the leading edge of supply chain analytics to be the development of digital twins of inventory systems. These twins take the form of discrete event models that use Monte Carlo simulation to generate and optimize over the full range of operational risks. We also assert that we and our colleagues at Smart Software have played an outsized role in forging that leading edge.
SCMDOJO
MAY 30, 2024
The logistics department is the unsung hero of the modern world, ensuring products reach their destination promptly and securely. But who are the key players behind the scenes? In this article, we will provide an insightful breakdown of the logistics department and the various professionals that make up this crucial team. From the warehouse manager to the transportation coordinator, each role in the logistics department contributes to the smooth flow of deliveries.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 29, 2024
By Christine Barnhart (pictured) Chief Marketing & Industry Officer, Nulogy The post How to Achieve Virtual Vertical Integration in External Manufacturing Networks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
JUNE 3, 2024
My previous blog post highlighted the complex real-world challenges that are leading companies to embrace automated execution. It also explored the significant benefits businesses can realize by digitally connecting their logistics operations to drive intelligent, autonomous decision-making, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 29, 2024
The bill would establish a program to map and model U.S. supply chains, and look for potential gaps in manufacturing and distribution.
QAD
JUNE 4, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry, the integration of sustainability and profitability has emerged as a critical focus area. The Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast recently delved into the topic of sustainability in the automotive supply chain, providing valuable insights from industry experts Terry Onica (QAD), Cathy Fisher (Quistem), and Alexis Scipio (The Thrive Point).
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
ThroughPut
JUNE 4, 2024
Effectively Managing inventory is a common challenge for many supply chain and manufacturing professionals. Without proper inventory management, businesses can face stockouts, overstocking, and increased operational costs, which can impact profitability and customer satisfaction. This guide covers everything you need to know about effective inventory management, from understanding its importance and key components to leveraging advanced software and best practices.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 30, 2024
By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Bitcoin: Catalyzing Transformation in Traditional Banking Models appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
MAY 29, 2024
May is Military Appreciation Month and also Memorial Day, when we honor those lost in action. Blue Yonder associate JR Fuller, Vice President, Sales, shares his experience with the military and how it changed his life – and continues to influence him. I was 17 when I enlisted, with the signature of my parents of course, in the Army. I went directly from high school to Army basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
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