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Supply Chains After COVID – 5 Tips for Resilient Planning

Logility

Flexibility, a holistic approach, and the right software platform and services are important factors for resilient supply chain planning. If 2020 has taught businesses nothing else, it’s taught the importance of resilient planning for supply chains. The supply shock that started in China in February, followed by the demand shock when the global economy shut down, laid bare vulnerabilities in both the production plans and supply chains of businesses all over the world.

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A Story of Throwing the Baby Out With The Bathwater in Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

” Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater “ is an idiomatic expression for an avoidable error where something good is eliminated when trying to get rid of something bad, or in other words, rejecting the favorable along with the unfavorable. (Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language rooted in meaning that is different from the literal definitions of the words used in the expression. ).

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Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members)

Talking Logistics

A few weeks ago, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community, “Based on your experience and lessons learned, what advice would you give to young professionals (or students) interested in a supply chain / logistics career? What will be important for them to succeed?” “Logistics and Supply Chain expertise must be learned. Read more Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members).

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7 Building Blocks of FMCG Supply Chain Excellence – Raw Material to Consumer

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House is a simple and easy to understand reference model providing a clearly defined and proven understanding of your supply chain status and future potential.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Oregon Businesses to Collaborate on Supply Chain Transparency Initiative

Supply Chain Brain

A group of Oregon companies, business associations, and academic institutions today announced the formation of the Oregon Transparency Initiative (OTI), a public-private collaboration created to boost the transparency of Oregon’s supply chains.

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Why Satellite Solutions are a Game Changer for the Maritime Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security: The Weakest Link is Your Biggest Risk! Satellite solutions article and permission to publish here provided by Chiyako Ikeda. For all those in the shipping industry, satellite solutions can significantly assist in all areas of coordination. No matter what sector of the merchant shipping industry you are a part of – dry cargo to tankers, container shipping to smaller coastal tonnage or specialised units – satcom

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Microsoft 365 Anniversary – Expert Insights

IT Supply Chain

By Curtis Johnstone (pictured). Distinguished Engineer & Microsoft Office Apps & Services MVP, Quest. The post Microsoft 365 Anniversary – Expert Insights appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What You Should Know Before Taking Out a Business Loan

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Getting a business loan article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Stark. Many people dream of owning their own business or expanding their existing business, but few follow through with those dreams. The biggest obstacle people have is coming up with the cash to get a building, inventory, and more.

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UPS Announces New Surcharges Effective July 4, 2021

iDrive Logistics

Effective July 4, 2021, peak surcharges for UPS packages will change. The highest surcharge amounts will apply from October 3, 2021 – January 15, 2022. Here is a breakdown: Additional handling: $3.50/package until October 3rd (up from $3.00), then $6.00/package from October 3rd – January 15th Large packages: $40/package until October 3rd (up from $31.45), The post UPS Announces New Surcharges Effective July 4, 2021 appeared first on iDrive Logistics.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Conquering the world with shoes

Cathy Roberson

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." —Marilyn Monroe That is if she can find them. Current inventories are not able to keep up with the pent-up demand that is driving the desire for the latest shoe fashion as consumers return to work, shopping in stores, and to social activities such as concerts, parties, and travel. Year-to-date through April, footwear store sales are up 62.4% according to data from the US Census Bureau.

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3 Supply Chain & Technology Trends Driving Business Success in the New Normal

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

From a certain angle, it can be said that everything has changed; it could also be said that everything is as it always has been. We have simply changed. The supply chain and technology trends explored below have not appeared out of the blue. Like a kind of white noise, globalization and the growth of the cloud and new sales channels were budding in the background, alongside the quiet hum of climate activism and gentle reminders to recycle.

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Supply Chain News on FedEx with Lots in the News Last Week

Supply Chain Digest

Company Suspended some Shipper Accounts, See Big Profits, but Stock Price False on Costs

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Marketing and Artificial Intelligence

Enterra Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having the same kind of impact in the marketing sector as it is in other economic sectors. In fact, the staff at CIO Review asserts, “Digital marketing is one the central applications of AI, and it holds exceptional future opportunities in the field.”[1] The staff continues, “AI promises predictive analytics, better customer experiences, and targeted marketing that will undoubtedly offer businesses higher ROI.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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FMCG Distributor Development – Drive Excellence in Planning and Logistics

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

I recently shared our step-by-step approach to drive and develop distributor performance. We call this the Distributor Partner (DP) Development Programme.

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Why (carbon) net zero starts in procurement- Insights from Ikea

ivalua

The post Why (carbon) net zero starts in procurement- Insights from Ikea appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Next Normal: A New Way of Thinking About Direct Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Direct procurement has long been viewed as merely tactical, but a new business environment is forcing companies to reevaluate their strategic possibilities.

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Ivalua Payments Datasheet

ivalua

The post Ivalua Payments Datasheet appeared first on Ivalua.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Tarsus Distribution: Where we are now? Watch part 4 of 4

SCJunction

In the final part of this four part series, Tim shares where Tarsus is now, what they have managed to achieve, and how it's helped them through challenging times, creating new opportunities along the way.

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Watch: What to Do About the Vaccine Surplus in the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Suresh Acharya, Professor of Practice in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, addresses the excess of COVID-19 vaccine doses in the U.S., and what to do about it.

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Tarsus Distribution: Our journey to optimisation. Watch part 3 of 4

SCJunction

In the third of this four-part series, Michael Badwi and Tim Proome talk about the journey to optimisation. Tim shares how issues were identified and prioritised, and talks about the impact on the performance of the business by solving them.

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How Trade Compliance is Critical to Success

Supply Chain Brain

Why a well-executed trade compliance program brings peace of mind, controllable and predictable outcomes, and significantly reduces risk of violating regulations & facing major penalties or other sanctions.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

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. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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How Does ePOD (Electronic Proof of Delivery) Exactly Work?

Loginext

In the current age of same day and instant deliveries, the importance of route planning and transportation management systems has radically increased. For a seamless digital logistics management system, the ePOD feature (electronic proof of delivery) is critical.

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U.S. Job Market Begins a ‘Weird Summer,’ With Choppy Recovery

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. labor market is entering one of its strangest summers ever, with a powerful economic rebound generating record demand for workers just as roadblocks distort employment and wage levels.

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E-commerce fulfillment- Definition, Types, and More

Shipsy

As per an online report, 38 percent of the consumers abandon their shopping carts because the delivery time was longer than a week. Another report revealed that 73.6% of the consumers say that delivery contributes the most to their online shopping experience. There are many other reports to justify this statement that timely delivery is one of the major factors that delights customers and brings customer satisfaction.

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Luxury Brands Try Virtual Shopping, With Mixed Results

Supply Chain Brain

For luxury brands weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, the staunch refusal to allow discounting might turn out to be a luxury they can’t afford.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Almost Two Thirds of European Suppliers Say Late Payments Put Them at Financial Risk

ivalua

Financial impact of COVID-19 has delayed payments and kept focus on cost, but research shows this is adversely affecting supplier relationships and access to innovation. London, UK – 29 th June 2021 – Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed almost two thirds (65%) of suppliers feel late payments are putting their company at financial risk.

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Overcoming the 5 Supply Chain Barriers that Threaten the Growth of Renewable Energy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Renewables are expected to account for 90% of new power generation globally through 2022. But the world’s demand for clean energy is running up against some hard realities in the global supply chain and one of the most erratic transportation markets in history. Here are the five key project logistics challenges we’re seeing in renewable energy and how to overcome them.

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RFID, AIDC, and IoT News Round Up for June 29, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

IoT Security Flaw for Leading Camera Maker.More Bar Code Retail Thievery.