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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Podcast | The Plight of the Drayage Driver: When Will It Get Better?

Supply Chain Brain

The life of the drayage trucker in “normal” times is a difficult one. And these times are anything but. Drew Herpich, chief commercial officer with Transportation Insight and Nolan Transportation Group. He discusses the pressures that are weighing on drivers today, and the prospects for relief.

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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.

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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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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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Top 50 Best Sellers Alibaba [August 2022]

DocShipper Sourcing

Because certain products sell better or worse than others in terms of quality and pricing, it is crucial to choose your items carefully. DocShipper has created a list of 50 products each month to show you the top-selling items on Alibaba in August 2022. By using our top 50 when you're looking for the ideal … The post Top 50 Best Sellers Alibaba [August 2022] appeared first on ?

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Hong Kong Exports Drop More Than Expected as Global Demand Cools

Supply Chain Brain

Hong Kong's exports plummeted 8.9% in July, compared to a year earlier, missing economists’ predictions for a 4.8% fall and was making it the worst export performance since March, when COVID-19 lockdowns in China hurt the flow of goods.