DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In recent years, the steel industry has seen creative solutions to long-standing challenges, emerging technologies, and niche market explorations – all of which are changing this traditionally conservative industry. Here, he talked about key trends and challenges that are shaping the industry today.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Along their journey they provide feedback, which with industry and technological advancements, backs our ongoing innovation strategy. Sources: 1 Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems,” Brock Johns, Oscar Sanchez Duran, Carly West, Manav Jain, 27 March 2024.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

When that stopped, the industry found itself in a crunch and within just months, prices took off by some 400%. When trying to book a specific slot on a container ship (yes, the ones that can handle the equivalent of 20,000 containers), prices have exceeded $16,000 (!). And it’s not just ocean freight. Credit: Lufthansa ). The answer?

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth. Recently, Ive found the new book called " Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth ". Then, this post will explain how this book help to solve my question. Author of the Book. The question got 4-5 followers but there is still no reply.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 13, 2013

Book Review - Supply Chain Transformation: Building and Executing an Integrated Supply Chain Strategy. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the book " Supply Chain Transformation: Building and Executing an Integrated Supply Chain Strategy " and explain how it can help you to create sustainable supply chain excellence.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Empty miles are about 1.5%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

The other factor I love about a career in Supply Chain (or in my case IT) is the fact that these skills are transferrable to many different industries as evident from my career path, High tech to gold mining to the movie industry. Keep current on what is happening throughout the industry and learn from others from their experiences.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to changes in consumer behavior, but rising food prices have brought about new challenges—pushing manufacturers to search for new ways to adapt and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. Solutions to overcome challenges in: 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Last week, after booking an additional $1B in unexpected supplier costs in the third quarter, the CFO led the company’s focus on restructuring to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components and internal development of key technologies and capabilities.” COVID impacts also continue. Don’t Be Like Ford.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many companies will reconfigure their supply chains to a much more regional approach, whereby production and sourcing are relocated closer to the final consumption markets, i.e. more local and less global. Digitalization Digital disruption is impacting most industries and people.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

So in January, as players across the global freight industry were discussing how to navigate higher freight rates, delays, and capacity shortages , Freightos.com, a global freight booking platform and part of the Freightos Group, reached out to our customers to find out how logistics disruptions are impacting them. Start shipping now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Agriculture, oil and gas operations are major sources of methane emissions. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Podcast Perspective Multi-industry supply chain management teams are now turning their attention to plans for the year 2024. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Radu is the co-author of the published book: From Source to Sold, Stories of Leadership in Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). Using the same footprints, the industry moved client/server to the cloud and started the processes of consolidation. To create a standard electronic booking system for the ocean freight industry. The industry does not have the answers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. Airlines have began to fuel with SAF blended fuels, but the industry is really waiting for production to catch up, and it is slow to do so. Now if only other nations could take a couple pages from their play book.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Empty miles are about 1.5%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. Advanced digital technologies, like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and IoT, are playing a big role in making the industry more agile and resilient. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Michael is the Chief Commercial Officer of Highway , a freight-tech company that identifies who’s really hauling your freight to reduce fraud and supercharge your digital bookings. About Highway Highway is a technology company focused on solving the digital identity problem in the trucking industry.

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

For a freight brokerage powered by Parade, the alliance with AI Fleet enables a broker to communicate, bid, and directly book full truckloads quickly. “We Integrating AI Fleet with Parade enables us to book freight without friction.”. This is an issue the entire industry must solve. Parade connects us with high-quality brokers.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 20, 2023

The energy sector faces several unique procurement challenges, such as complex supply chains, volatile commodity prices, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. Book a demo with us today to see firsthand how Simfoni’s best in class solution can supercharge your procurement function!

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. And the place to source for most, if not all, of your products is in China. Introduction. Watch Your Geography.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

The F&B industry added 1.4 We specialize in creating candles with scents inspired by books and literature – a niche we proudly pioneered.” This approach has not only helped in building a loyal customer base, but also in fostering a strong brand identity centred around the love for books and cosy reading moments.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

He provides a wide array of educational content for supply chain practitioners, including the Supply Chain Secrets channel on YouTube and a number of books, including his latest, Supply Chain Secrets. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In this blog, I review the new book “Sustainable Luxury” by Gardetti and Torres. This books brings together a series of thought pieces, empirical research studies, and theoretical arguments that provide a broad platform for thinking about sustainable luxury. Luxury, sustainability, and consumption.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The problem is that there is no clear supply chain leader in the pharmaceutical industry. The industry, with a typical operating margin of more than 20%, lags the distribution capabilities of other industries. The industry planning team expertise lags the consumer goods, and hi-tech industries. Recommendation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing. Current State of Visibility.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Sustainability and CSR Negotiation: Negotiating terms related to sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and ethical sourcing. Alternative Sourcing Negotiation: This negotiation explores alternative sourcing options when necessary. E-Sourcing Platforms: E-sourcing platforms exist to ease the negotiation process.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2023

About Tai Software Tai Software (TMS) has been actively helping freight brokers grow their business for over 15 years, with a core team of software developers and industry experts. Tai’s TMS provides freight brokers with an all-in-one platform for quoting, booking, and tracking shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Their cutting-edge platform tackles the industry’s biggest pain points: carrier sourcing, booking automation, and winning more business. Automated Bookings: Ditch the manual paperwork. Parade seamlessly integrates with brokerages’ systems, automating bookings and reducing errors.

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Vinculum

APRIL 15, 2020

To answer the question, top industries which have shown an increase in sales are: Food and beverage. Other industries include religious accessories, CBD products and several others. What’s working for the industries? What about the industries which are facing decreased or no impact on sales? Beauty and cosmetics.

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Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

An Industry On The Verge Of Change. In many respects, this should be a good time for the logistics industry. There’s unprecedented volumes of global shipments , growing international trade, more flexible supply chains, and easier sourcing than ever before (Alibaba, anyone?). Make global trade frictionless.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Twill’s experimentation with getting rebates for agreeing to roll containers or the potential for small businesses to secure faster booking, are proofs of this potential. With direct shipper booking from carriers, shippers have more options and could make the best free-market choice, between forwarders and carriers.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. Output has fallen back into decline after a brief respite in July amid an increasingly steep deterioration in order books. The Manufacturing ISM Report on Business® reported an August value of 47.6

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

While this blog provides an overview of our key findings, the complete results are summarized in our new e-book, “Distribution Executives Agree: It’s Time to Up the Ante on Order Management.” As you review our new e-book that highlights Blue Yonder’s survey results , ask yourself, “Where is my organization on the adoption curve?”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, Professor Sheffi shares highlights and research from his latest book: The Magic Conveyor Belt, Supply Chains, A.I. and the Future of Work.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

We will show books that inspire CEOs and business leaders which are considered to be the best team building books to read. Why do you need a Team Building Book? In Search of the Best Team Building Books Team building tries to enhance various skills such as target setting, effective communication and collective decision-making.

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