Wed.Sep 22, 2021

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Gain a Leading Edge in Inventory Management through Digital Transformation

DELMIA Quintiq

An increasing lineup of advanced digital solutions have given manufacturers the edge to transform and achieve better inventory control. The manufacturing industry is constantly searching for new and inventive ways to improve inventory management. From Vilfredo Pareto’s 80-20 principle to just-in-time and pull-based manufacturing, minimizing excess inventory has been a continuous quest—spurred on by the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0.

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The Plant-Based Meat Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the years, sustainability has been increasingly embraced by consumers and brands alike. For many, this has caused them to re-examine the foods that they eat. In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in the plant-based meat market, with new entrants joining those that have been around for decades. The plant-based meat supply chain is taking advantage of hiccups in traditional food supply chains, especially during the Covid pandemic.

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Q&A With Women Making a Big Impact in Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

I’ve worked in enterprise supply chain technology for more than 20 years, and, especially in the earlier years, collaborated in teams where I was the only female in the room. Over time, I’ve been fortunate to work in groups where both men and women were well represented, and I’ve had excellent leaders who championed my career by giving me the freedom to chart my own path.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. About Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle serves Ruan as Chief Commercial Officer.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Technology Can Help Feed the World, Part 2

Enterra Insights

Most people have heard the term “Industry 4.0” used to describe the emerging fourth industrial revolution. Some experts are now referring to the technological revolution unfolding in agriculture as “Farming 4.0.” Lenore Newman ( @DrLenoreNewman ), the Canada Research Chair for Food Security and the Environment at the University of The Fraser Valley, and Evan Fraser ( @Feeding9Billion ), Director of the Arrell Food Institute and Professor in the Department of Geography, En

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Extending drivers’ hours is not the solution to the HGV driver shortage

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener (pictured). Head of Marketing, Descartes UK. The post Extending drivers’ hours is not the solution to the HGV driver shortage appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: How to Resolve Contract Disputes Between Suppliers and Buyers

Supply Chain Brain

Cristina Rodriguez, senior counsel with the law firm of Wolfe Pincavage LLP, offers guidance on how suppliers and buyers should prepare for the inevitable contract disputes that arise from issues such as supply chain shortages arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Coding Week: Closing the digital skills gap

IT Supply Chain

By Pieter Danhieux (pictured). Co-Founder & CEO of Secure Code Warrior. The post National Coding Week: Closing the digital skills gap appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Art of Verbal Hygiene

BlueYonder

Ruth Porat has been the CFO of Alphabet (the parent company of Google) since 2015. She is a role model, a glass-ceiling breaker, a change maker, a superb businesswoman. In 2016, during Alphabet’s annual stockholders meeting, one of the (male) stockholders referred to her as the ‘lady CFO’ of Alphabet. Why did this happen? A couple of years later in 2017, a group of (female) physicians from the Mayo Clinic had noticed that when speaking at conferences, they were more often introduced by their fir

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Berkshire Grey Launches Robotic Shuttle Put Wall to Meet E-Commerce Demand and Mitigate Labor Shortages

Supply Chain Brain

Berkshire Grey Inc., a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, announced the launch of its AI-powered Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) solution for e-commerce order fulfillment.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Sept. 23, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

Estimate of US 2021 GDP Revised Down. FedEx Incurs Giant Rise in Expenses Due to Labor Shortage. US Freight Tonnage Rose in August for First Time since March.

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FLOW 2021: 3 Noteworthy Sessions for eCommerce Businesses

6 River Systems

Massive e-commerce growth and lightning-speed shipping options forced many companies to consider how fulfillment operations can keep up. The Future of Logistics, Operations and Warehousing (FLOW) Conference will address these topics and others that are critical to running (and growing) an efficient and successful eCommerce business. Below you will find three sessions popular with eCommerce registrants that will arm you with ways to better tackle everyday operational challenges.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Container Wait Times Continue Rising at LA and Long Beach

Supply Chain Digest

Dwell Time Approaching Six Days on Average

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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.

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Companies Using ERP: Case Studies

QAD

ERP software has the ability to connect and transform every aspect of an enterprise. Today’s Software-as-a-Service model provides businesses with a level of efficiency that helps them work smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. Because of ERP’s many measurable benefits, organizations across a wide range of industries have adopted it to help them improve their operations and bottom line.

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Smart Software to Preview New Gen2 Forecasting Models at Microsoft Community Summit 2021

The Smart Software

Smart Software, Inc., today announced that will participate at the Microsoft Community Summit North America 2021 and preview it’s soon to be released Gen2 forecasting algorithms.1. The post Smart Software to Preview New Gen2 Forecasting Models at Microsoft Community Summit 2021 appeared first on Smart Software.

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UK troubles exposes risks of modern supply chains

ChainPoint

Whether it’s Covid, Brexit or some combination of the two, empty shelves are popping up in large portions of the United Kingdom. Mostly an inconvenience, replenishment of the most important goods is not in question. Still, empty shelves are unfamiliar sight in any advanced economy. Will it be a temporary sight as well? And how can technology aid in the resolve of the current supply chain crisis?

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How to Select a Supply Chain Planning Tool

DynaSys

How to Select a Supply Chain Planning Tool. So you’ve finally had enough! You’ve just been chewed out by the Head of Accounts because she was forced to ship an order to a major customer two weeks late…and it’s your fault. This is not a unique conversation in your organization because your on time delivery is only about 75%… even among your A customers it’s barely 80%.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Nulogy launches free trial of production scheduling solution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Nulogy has announced the free trial release of its standalone Production Scheduling Solution for all contract manufacturers and co-packers in the supply chain industry.

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2021 and Beyond: The Outlook for Logistics and Supply Chain Management

American Global Logistics

What Shippers Can Expect in the Next 18 – 24 Months Key takeaways Supply chain disruptions will continue to challenge daily global operations. Market uncertainty and volatility will remain high for the foreseeable future. Strategic planning and Supply Chain Risk Management will take on greater significance. Adopting new technologies requires a more-highly-skilled and trained workforce. […].

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FourKites names 60+ customers as Innovation Partners to accelerate supply chain innovation and increase business value

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

FourKites, the real-time supply chain visibility platform, has welcomed more than 60 customers into its formal Innovation Partner program, designed to accelerate customer-driven innovation and shape the future of digital supply chains.

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Connecting the Dots Between ESG Objectives and Source-to-Pay Processes

ivalua

The post Connecting the Dots Between ESG Objectives and Source-to-Pay Processes appeared first on Ivalua.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Conexiom Announces Launch of the Conexiom Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Conexiom Inc., a provider of cloud-based automation solutions, introduced the Conexiom Platform, a cloud solution for automating trade documents within business-to-business transactions.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 5: The steps in ERP implementation

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

When an organization implements an ERP system , the role of the executive decision-maker is critical in the way the project runs. If you have been involved with several ERP projects, you can tell a well-run project. There is a sense of excitement and optimism, people have a positive outlook about the new system, there is active participation in discussions, and as decisions are made by the decision-makers, people quickly move on to the next topic on the list.

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Solving Your Operational Headaches with Warehouse Resource Optimization Webinar

Tecsys

Live Webinar with SupplyChainBrain Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m. ET… The post Solving Your Operational Headaches with Warehouse Resource Optimization Webinar appeared first on Tecsys.

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How to make a splash at September trade shows

crisp

Split Nutrition's Sales Director shares tips on building buzz for new products and standing out on the trade show floor.

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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

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FedEx Partners With Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora in Texas

Supply Chain Brain

Aurora Innovation Inc. will help move cargo for FedEx Corp. in a pilot project in Texas that uses the startup’s technology in a self-driving Paccar Inc. truck.

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Groupe AGRICA frees IT to focus on innovation with Axway Managed File Transfer solution 

Axway

Groupe AGRICA , headquartered in Paris, France, is the axis point for the agricultural world and pensioners.

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Four Ways AMRs Help to Meet Consumer Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Autonomous mobile robots enable manufacturers and distributors to avoid operational disruptions and quickly adapt to the unknown. Here’s how.

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