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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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Executing an event in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging. One of the goals of the conference was to challenge the audience to redefine work. To accomplish this goal, I invited people doing the work (planners and truck drivers) to share their perspectives. Allyson Hatfield, demand planner at MARS Petcare presented.

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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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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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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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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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Leveraging Digital Freight Tools to Build Carrier Loyalty

Talking Logistics

It’s no secret that the pandemic and its aftermath have created a very constrained transportation environment. There are about seven to eight loads for every truck available. So, what does it take to secure reliable and consistent capacity in today’s market? How do you build carrier loyalty? What is the role of TMS, freight matching. Read more Leveraging Digital Freight Tools to Build Carrier Loyalty.

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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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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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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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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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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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Delivery Vehicle Accidents Things to Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The New Mission for Employee Health and Safety! Delivery vehicle accidents article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The rise in the demand for goods being shopped online has also brought about a new phenomenon of more and more delivery vehicle trucks and drivers on the road.

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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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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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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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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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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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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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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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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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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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