Status Check on AI in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 12, 2024
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 12, 2024)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
April showers bring May flowers. If it rains any more, though, we’ll be drowning in daisies soon. “The sun’ll come out tomorrow,” Annie promises. I hope she’s right because I’m betting my bottom dollar on it. — While it rains outside, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Necessity. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 12, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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SAP’s Adoption Revolution: When Expectations & Outcomes for Cloud Transformation Meet
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 12, 2024
By Thomas Saueressig (pictured) Member of the Executive Board of SAP The post SAP’s Adoption Revolution: When Expectations & Outcomes for Cloud Transformation Meet appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Your Guide to Understanding & Minimizing Inventory Costs (with Formula)
RFgen
APRIL 12, 2024
Managing inventory costs is a constant struggle. Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. Managing inventory costs is important because high inventory costs can erode the bottom line. On the other hand, optimized inventory levels can enhance it.
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
How Diverse Power Sources Shape Our World
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 12, 2024
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How Diverse Power Sources Shape Our World appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Best Programming Languages for Backend Development in 2024
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APRIL 12, 2024
By Ellie Yantsan (pictured) Digital Marketer The post Best Programming Languages for Backend Development in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Airbus Weighs In on Potential Sprit AeroSystems Takeover
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 12, 2024
Boeing’s plans to take over fuselage and airframe structures key supplier Spirit AeroSystems may have run into an additional obstacle, namely the one other key customer. According to an exclusive report from Reuters published this week , Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury directly indicated that “ it is “not unlikely” that the European plane maker takes control of two U.S. and UK plants run by Spirit AeroSystems if Boeing goes ahead with plans to buy one of the industry’s key suppliers. ” Faury addition
Making Drivers Happy with Elisabeth Barna
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
Elisabeth Barna and Joe Lynch discuss making drivers happy. Elisabeth is the Founder of EAB Strategies, a company that provides communications and marketing expertise to transportation and logistics companies, as well as program development for companies seeking to grow their brand and image. About Elisabeth Barna Elisabeth Barna is a seasoned veteran in the trucking industry with 34 years of experience.
5 Distribution Methods Streamlined Using Logistics Management Software
Loginext
APRIL 12, 2024
Effective distribution management is crucial for ensuring timely deliveries, minimizing costs, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Logistics management software plays a pivotal role in streamlining various distribution methods. Let's understand how LMS helps optimize for the five major distribution channels. The post 5 Distribution Methods Streamlined Using Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Choosing the Perfect Trucking Freight Partner for Your Business
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APRIL 12, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, selecting the right trucking freight partner is more than just a logistical decision […]
Five ways to team up and deter supplier fraud
HICX Solutions
APRIL 12, 2024
Finance leaders can struggle to combat criminals posing as suppliers. Costas Xyloyiannis tells Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) how teams can work together to beat the fraudsters Supplier fraud remains a key area of exposure and one that finance teams could stop by using accurate supplier information. In practice, though, this information is notoriously outdated.
Choosing the Perfect Trucking Freight Partner for Your Business
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
APRIL 12, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, selecting the right trucking freight partner is more than just a logistical decision […]
Optimizing Your Business with Advanced Work Order Management
TrackVia
APRIL 12, 2024
Work order management (WOM) is a pivotal system in streamlining maintenance tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and optimizing resources within an organization. It revolves around a systematic approach for controlling every aspect of maintenance tasks from their initiation to completion, ensuring minimal downtime, extended asset life, and adherence to safety and industry standards.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
China Asks Telecom Carriers to Drop Foreign Chips, WSJ Says
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2024
Beijing is accelerating a campaign to eradicate American technology, in part to circumvent a growing thicket of U.S, sanctions.
This Week in Logistics News (April 6 – 12)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2024
The Masters: a tradition unlike any other. And a golfer unlike any other is looking to make history this weekend at the annual golf tournament played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: Tiger Woods. Actually, Woods is looking at 2 records this weekend, one of which is more attainable than the other. Woods has made 23 consecutive cuts at the Masters, tied with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest streak of all-time.
Senate Panel Urges Biden Urged to Ban China-Made EVs
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2024
In February, the White House said it was opening an investigation into whether Chinese cars pose a national security risk.
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