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Listening to the Voice of the Warehouse Worker –5 Factors Impacting Employee Attraction and Retention

Logistics Viewpoints

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. The goal was to capture the warehouse workers voice in terms of what they currently see, what they feel and believe, what they fear, and finally what they hope for.

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ToolsGroup Named a Leader in Quadrant Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

BOSTON – (August 25, 2022) ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been named a leader in the Quadrant Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization. ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99’s self-adaptive demand and inventory models define the optimal mix of inventory across the multi-echelon supply chain to achieve aggressive service level targets while right-sizing inventory.

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Why Master Data Management Is the Crux of Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

To help safeguard their supply chains against future unpredictable events, organizations can implement a master data management (MDM) strategy as a foundation for strong risk mitigation during times of crisis.

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Expert comment on latest Dominican Republic quantum ransomware attack

IT Supply Chain

By Sam Linford (pictured). VP EMEA Channels at Deep Instinct. The post Expert comment on latest Dominican Republic quantum ransomware attack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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How Employee Call-Out Systems Can Benefit Supply Chain Businesses!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Tricks to Maintaining Employee Happiness! A well-structured business would have a planned schedule for all its employees to ensure smooth operations. If an employee skips work or shows up late, some man-hours would be lost, and overall productivity would be affected without call-out systems.

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6 Benefits of Playing Free No Download Slot Machines!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online Casino Industry Game Changers! Nowadays, you may play any real money slot machines online for free and win a casino bonus, such as 50 free spins no deposit 2022 , without downloading it. Playing your favourite slot games for free is a great way to enjoy the experience without putting any money at risk!

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Inventory: the power and powerlessness of the CFO

Supply Chain Movement

These are uncertain times, with inflation and the war in Ukraine holding back economic growth. For many CFOs, the question is no longer whether there will be a recession, but when it will hit and how long it will last… and how it will affect inventory. For the past two years companies have been struggling with shortages of stock, components and raw materials, which in turn have led to shortages of finished products.

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Can You Get a Loan with a Bank Account?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What to do in a Financial Emergency! Perhaps you are in a financial crisis and wonder where you can get emergency help. Banks and your bank account tend to be the best option for getting a loan, mainly because they have reasonable interest rates and flexible repayment plans. This article will discuss the requirements of getting a loan from a bank and answer questions you might have, like if it is possible to get a loan with o

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Protected: New Tools Make Multi-Brand, Multi-Node Distribution Manageable

CHAINalytics

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: New Tools Make Multi-Brand, </br>Multi-Node Distribution Manageable appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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The Importance of Supply Chain Management

Elementum

Effective supply chain management (SCM) is the cornerstone of business success. As digital marketplaces and JIT stock control become more prevalent, supply chain solutions must evolve to meet customer expectations. Recent press reports around food supply chain issues have emphasized the essential nature of a solid, well-managed supply chain where managers can predict (and respond to) potential delays or scarcity.

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7 Tips for Selecting the Right Supply Chain Management Software

John Galt

Looking for the right supply chain management software? Here are 7 tips for choosing the right system for your needs.

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Supply Chain News on Walmart and Amazon by the Numbers 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Our Annual Review of the Two Most Important Retailers in the World

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World’s largest carbon capture project will use digital procurement for materials and services

Requis

The largest decarbonization project in Europe is following a sustainable approach. Drax, the leading UK provider of biomass-based electricity, submitted plans to construct the largest bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) operation at its North Yorkshire power station. Working with its engineering, procurement, and construction management partner (EPCM) Worley, Drax will build two BECCS units using the fully digital supply chain management platform from Requis.

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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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Temporarily Storing Inventory in Trailers- Pluses and Minuses

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters reflects on an all too familiar challenge when conditions of excess inventory exist in supply chain planning, execution and customer fulfillment processes. . Background. The Wall Street Journal Logistics Report recently published a published report that was titled: Retailers Scrambling to Stow Inventories Are Turning to Transport Equipment ( Paid subscription or metered view ).

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How to Get Greater ROI on Your AMR Investment

SVT Robotics

If you've attended industry tradeshows or have read recent articles about supply chain, you've likely heard how the rapid pace of change in today's marketplace means your company must be agile to compete. What does that mean to you? For most companies — as many as 79% according to Forbes.com — agility means investing in new automation technologies in the next year or so.

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Blowback Directed at Ocean Container Carriers Visibly Grows

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a rather insightful published Bloomberg opinion commentary, Shipping’s $500 Billion Profit Can Take on Amazon. (Paid subscription or metered view). The essence of this commentary is that with global container shipping lines expected to generate $500 billion in profits this year, on top of the $190 billion of annual profits and upwards of $130 billion of free cash generated in 2021, their “ once in a lifetime haul ” is being splurged on stock dividen

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Modern Ways Technology Provides Transportation Management & Freight Spend Visibility

Intelligent Audit

It has always been essential to have visibility into freight spending. Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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How to Leverage Warehouse Robots for Data Collection

RFgen

Overview. Companies are noticing a rise in the potential of warehouse robots to streamline operations. Warehouse robotics integrated into a company’s technology landscape helps to achieve maximum data collection capability. Choose areas of your warehouse that can strategically benefit from warehouse robotics and data collection. The use of autonomous warehouse robot transportation is transforming modern warehouses.

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Why is logistics training so important to Supply Chains?

Procurement Academy

As an integral part of supply chain management, logistics plays an important role to keep the supply chain strong by planning, implementing, and controling the flow and storage of goods and services to meet customer’s requirements. Logistics management cannot be overlooked as it contributes to the success of operations and has a direct impact on the bottom line.

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Supply Chain Trends and Solutions to Watch in 2H 2022 and Beyond

MercuryGate

So far, 2022 has presented more than its fair share of supply chain trends and challenges for transportation managers. Port congestion, supply shortages, and rising transportation costs are just a few of the alarming trends that have persisted over the year. With peak season dawning, these challenges are placing even more pressure on organizations to optimize their supply chains for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

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3G’s Leadership team recognized as Top Women Moving the Transportation Industry Forward

3GTMS

Featured: The Women Achiever Magazine, August 2022 Issue According to a recent Forbes article, organizations with women holding at least 30% of leadership roles are 1.4 times more likely to have sustained, profitable growth. Jen Holtvluwer serves as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Shauna Coleman as Chief Human Resource Office (CHRO), and Stephanie Richelieu Stagger, is […] The post 3G’s Leadership team recognized as Top Women Moving the Transportation Industry Forward appeared first on 3GTM

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Smart Cities Should Focus on Helping People

Enterra Insights

Some smart city efforts have been derailed over the past couple of years as a result of concerns about privacy and the creation of a surveillance society. Truly smart cities work to help (not just surveil) their citizens. As a report by McKinsey & Company analysts concluded, “Becoming a smart city is not a goal but a means to an end. The point is to respond more effectively and dynamically to the needs and desires of residents.”[1] The report also noted, “Cities are the wor

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3G’s Leadership team recognized as Top Women Moving the Transportation Industry Forward

3GTMS

Featured: The Women Achiever Magazine, August 2022 Issue According to a recent Forbes article, organizations with women holding at least 30% of leadership roles are 1.4 times more likely to have sustained, profitable growth. Jen Holtvluwer serves as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Shauna Coleman as Chief Human Resource Office (CHRO), and Stephanie Richelieu Stagger, is […].

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Smart Cities Should Focus on Helping People

Enterra Insights

Some smart city efforts have been derailed over the past couple of years as a result of concerns about privacy and the creation of a surveillance society. Truly smart cities work to help (not just surveil) their citizens. As a report by McKinsey & Company analysts concluded, “Becoming a smart city is not a goal but a means to an end. The point is to respond more effectively and dynamically to the needs and desires of residents.”[1] The report also noted, “Cities are the wor

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Watch: Do Customers Really Care About Sustainable Shipping?

Supply Chain Brain

The answer is yes: Customers are increasingly demonstrating a commitment to sustainable shipping, even if that means waiting a bit longer for their orders to arrive, says TJ Roberts. vice president of enterprise accounts with Sifted.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Lessons for Manufacturers in the Wake of Google Halting Cloud IoT

QAD

Google just announced the phase-out of its Cloud IoT service. If you just read these headlines then you might be missing out on what this means to you, as a manufacturer. So, what does it mean? In my opinion, this indicates that one of the world’s technology leaders could not make a commercially viable IoT hosting platform. I’m intentionally saying “ commercially viable ” because Google has the talent and cash to do just about anything.

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How Visibility Can Ease the Pain of Long Chassis Return Times

Supply Chain Brain

The trucking industry is still far from solving some of its deepest challenges since the pandemic, such as the shortage of intermodal chassis in circulation. .

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Transportation’s tech adoption

Axway

So far in the Transform It Forward podcast series, we’ve heard from experts from a wide variety of industries including events, technology, and real estate.