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Embracing the Supply Chain as A Complex Non-linear System

Supply Chain Shaman

Working on it over the holiday break, allowed me to spend more time to think about the trends that I am seeing in the data. My reply to my friend is that “The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. I think that the circular pattern we see is a system out of control.” Smaller Focused Companies Win.

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the average company struggles to integrate robots from multiple vendors with their existing systems and processes, as well as divide and orchestrate work across humans and machines. Enter the Warehouse Execution System Fortunately, this purpose-built solution already exists, and it’s called a warehouse execution system (WES).

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How to Hurdle the Biggest Barrier to Supply Chain Transparency: Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Let’s just come right out and say it – without the ability to capture, aggregate, and understand your supply chain data, you have gray area within your organization. The data locked in black boxes across your operating network causes you, and your network, to operate ineffectually. Your “story” is in your data.

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Data Privacy Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Data privacy is a big deal. We sit on the cusp of a new business era driven by artificial intelligence (AI); however, without data AI doesn’t work. That’s why there is a growing tension between data availability and data protection. Two years later, Data Privacy Day was observed in the United States.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly.

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The Value of Continuous Availability for ERP Systems in Offline Data Collection

RFgen

If your business uses an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for inventory operations, then you know system uptime is crucial. Continuity of these inventory operations relies on connectivity to various enterprise software systems, including the ERP.

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Editor’s Choice: Reducing Lead Times with Real-Time Data

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. The post Editor’s Choice: Reducing Lead Times with Real-Time Data appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Reaching Unreachable Candidates

Speaker: Patrick Dempsey and Andrew Erpelding of ZoomInfo

Find and connect with the right talent to fill roles fast with these tools: More data! Export results: Easily export candidate data (including contact info) to Excel, shared with colleagues to review or upload in bulk to a recruiter's applicant tracking system. What is ZoomInfo for Recruiters?

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

Today’s question becomes: How do you leverage data to automate and optimize across the full order lifecycle? The "TMS+" approach is more than a standalone Transportation Management System (TMS).

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!

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How Data Science and Modeling Can Supercharge Your Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Ken Fordyce, Solutions Director, Supply Chain and Advanced Analytics at Arkieva

Creating a successful plan demands a thoughtful combination of data science and computational models to anticipate structural weak points. In this Webinar, you will learn: The core components and flow of a supply chain management system. How to avoid data-driven disasters.

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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How to Transform Your Supply Chain: Digitization for Decision-Making

Speaker: Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit

It’s common to run into data overload throughout this process, leading to disparate systems, information silos, and the inability to navigate external challenges. The future of the supply chain industry will take the emotion out of decision-making by leveraging innovative technology to transform raw data into actionable intelligence.

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Mission Critical: Leveraging Learning Engineering to Drive Digital Transformation

Speaker: Trish Uhl, Founder of Owl's Ledge LLC and the Talent & Learning Analytics Leadership Forum

Join Trish Uhl, creator of the Learning Systems Engineering Framework™, as she shares secrets from the playbook she crafted to address these challenges while consulting on a global supply chain standardization and digitalization traceability project for the world's third largest food manufacturer.