Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The Role of Digital Technology in Logistics Digital technology emerged with the first commercial computers in the mid-20th century. Other developments like transistors, integrated circuits, and personal computers paved the way for the rapid advancement of technology.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? to avoid significant supply chain disruption.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 5, 2018

The age of digital transformation is now fully upon us and from a business perspective one of the most active areas of change, impact and opportunity is in supply chain management. percent per year, over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea for a total of 23 million tonnes of cargo traveling by ship every day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2022

Eric is the Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves, the leading FreightIntel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. Eric Kulisch is the Supply Chain and Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves. Russia sanctions cut both ways for air cargo. FreightWaves.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

A March 11 analysis by trading platform Forex.com claimed that nearly 75% of all companies had already reported supply-chain disruptions, with more than 80% believing that at some point they would experience impacts as a result of COVID-19 disruptions. So, when its supply chain broke, the ripple effects came about quickly.

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Gravity Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Gravity’s technology helps mitigate risk. Real time predictive analytics ensure offshore and nearshore sourcing decisions take place with certainty. The post Sourcing And The Value Chain – Why Digital Platforms Matter appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

The importance of supply chain management What to watch while consumers are panic buying How to implement supply chain management Supply chain management and Walmart. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a systematic and controlled procurement operation. Why Supply Chain Management is Important.

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Savi

JUNE 14, 2019

From there, it can move horizontally to deliver cargo and packages for others and compete with other logistics service providers. However, you do need the right tools for the job. Your business can also have those tools to fine-tune your supply chain. Not necessarily.

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Gravity Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Roambee

MARCH 6, 2020

As simple as it may seem, air cargo isn’t just about moving boxes in planes. In short, your air cargo does more waiting than flying. Although it pretty much does the job, Cargo iQ still relies on data inputs from external sources, sources that may not be real-time or reliable enough to base important decisions on.

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Global Trade Management

JULY 20, 2023

Let's apply this analogy to today's supply chain industry. Similar to war, effective decision-making is crucial for optimizing supply chain operations. Supply chain disruption exceeding 40% is considered the number one business risk and requires significant attention.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. The third-party logistics (3PL) industry — those that help businesses efficiently manage logistics across their supply chains (from 3PLs to truckers to warehouse managers) — represents an $800 billion industry on its own.” Logistics helps to create value.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. Source: project44 Monthly report. in March, while the average delay for late vessel arrivals decreased once again to 7.26

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics. Having a tool for accurate demand forecasting and capacity planning allows companies to be more proactive. That may seem like a cliché, or hype, or buzz, but it is true. billion by the end of 2021.

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GTG Technology Group

JULY 13, 2016

There is no denying that logistical operations within supply chains are exceedingly complicated. The result has been a push toward high-tech Transportation Management Software (TMS) and cloud-based IT. TMS solutions allow for automated reading and tracking as well as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Sources: [link].

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

In a world where Amazon is the new storefront and everyone and their uncle suddenly loves to play SimCity with their supply chain, understanding the nuts and bolts of truckload types is as crucial as getting the latest iPhone before it sells out. However, with supply chain challenges mounting, a legacy solution might not cut it.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more. For us at Resilinc, strengthening the supply chains that power our lives is more than a business model—it is a core value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain. Every aspect of supply chain shipping and tracking relies on implementing sound last-mile retail delivery services. Finding last-mile retail delivery solutions continues to be a priority for managers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” Like Ariza, Bowman believes technology will play a crucial role in improving last mile processes.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” Like Ariza, Bowman believes technology will play a crucial role in improving last mile processes.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The term “supply chain” was coined because it denoted key linkages from raw resources to finished products. Connecting those links has been the essence of supply chain operations since trading first began. Through the centuries there has also been a focus on making supply chains more efficient.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Vinculum

MARCH 18, 2021

Warehouse digitalization is the most critical change to not just warehouse operations but achieves the efficiency levels needed for an intelligent and automated warehouse. Warehousing is a key element of supply chain management that can push enterprises towards digital transformation.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

With a sudden large intake of truck or rail transportation, society moves on with their lives, understanding only a fraction of the supply chain in its entirety. With so much money moving across the country and globe, supply chain professionals must prioritize a proficient freight invoice and payment processing system. .

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Oracle SCM

MAY 3, 2017

During my time as a p rofessional cyclist, I learned that the more information and technology I could leverage, the faster I rode. As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance. Drive Innovation with Data Analytics. Increase Production with Data Analytics.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Written by: Stefan Reidy End-to-end supply chain visibility empowers supply chain and logistics managers to make educated decisions. It helps companies to decrease the impact of disruptions on the supply chain by providing actionable data.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ.

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Gravity Supply Chain

APRIL 1, 2021

Image source: wikimedia commons. The Ever Given is moved to the Great Bitter Lake section of the Suez for damage assessment, but this doesn’t mean the canal is back to normal or that global supply chains can breathe a sigh of relief. Ongoing Delays. Congestion, Congestion, CONGESTION. The answer is pretty simple!

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

In the tradition of David Letterman, (in no particular order) let’s hit the Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2012. Supply chain risk will not go away. At the start of 2011, I wrote a blog (Supply Chain Risk and Charles Darwin) that highlighted 2010 as the worst on record for supply chain disruptions.

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Global Trade Management

MAY 25, 2023

You finally got your supply chain visibility (see.it.all), but the positive effect still needs to be added. Why don't we compare a "rich person" in the classical sense to a "new data-rich supply chain manager" and see how they got rich and stayed wealthy? What if you could use data from any source?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

As a participant in managing all or part of your company’s supply chain, you may know the pain of answering sometimes difficult questions. Are we a good supply chain partner or customer? Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Sourcing uses P.O. Where is my order?

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2016

Can people really trust information produced from a system under high stress, high risk, supply chain disruption situations? This problem was indirectly explored by a group of researchers from NC State University’s Laboratory for Analytic Science. But what happens when information is presented by human and automated sources?

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The rapid proliferation of digital technology in recent years has disrupted global trade and supply chains. In traditional frameworks, supply chains were primarily viewed as linear processes that involved physical components. A holistic perspective reveals that finance is pivotal in the supply chain ecosystem.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

An up-close look at the the young people who embody the best traits of the new Supply Chain Generation. While the ratio of male-to-female managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing. 30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2016.

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