Talking Logistics
JULY 11, 2024
We’ve all experienced it: we order a small item online, like a pen, and it arrives in a box large enough to fit a toaster oven. Not only is this a waste of packaging material, it’s also a waste of space on trucks. Companies are effectively paying for shipping air. In late June 2024, the. Read more The post Shipping A Pen in a Giant Box appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Enterra Insights
JULY 11, 2024
Supply chain risk managers have a dilemma. Journalist Thor Benson reports that tuning out bad news might be good for their mental health; however, risk managers know tuning out bad news wouldn’t be good for business. Benson writes, “You’re reading about the horrors of the Israel-Hamas war, and then you’re reading about the horrors of the war between Ukraine and Russia.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Organizations are struggling to secure the labor, knowledge workers and leaders they need to thrive — and logistics and supply chain-focused businesses have been hit particularly hard.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 11, 2024
By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO of Linnworks The post Streamlining Business Operations through Warehouse Optimisation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Verdantix predicts a $7 billion market for supply chain sustainability software by 2029, with EU manufacturing and retail firms expected to drive the bulk of that spending.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EMERGE App
JULY 11, 2024
Fast to grow – Fast to fail, do you agree with this point of view? It is a judgment for those who are losing control over their business. However, If you have already passed the stage of growth and have a certain position in the market, as long as you have a foreseen for your business and are skilled in management, the risks associated with rapid growth can be mitigated.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 11, 2024
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of Airbus and Boeing Q2-2024 commercial aircraft delivery and order booking performance. The commercial aircraft industry and its associated supply networks continue to address a variety of ongoing challenges, with both Airbus and Boeing being challenged from different dimensions. Airbus Q2-2024 Commercial Aircraft Delivery and Booked Orders Performance Aircraft Deliveries European based commercial aircraft producer Airbus reported Q2-2024 commercial ai
EMERGE App
JULY 11, 2024
Fast to grow – Fast to fail, do you agree with this point of view? It is a judgment for those who are losing control over their business. However, If you have already passed the stage of growth and have a certain position in the market, as long as you have a foreseen for your business and are skilled in management, the risks associated with rapid growth can be mitigated.
Locus
JULY 11, 2024
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, efficient logistics management is crucial for success, especially in a rapidly growing market like Saudi Arabia. The decision of businesses to invest in a retail logistics tech solution determines the efficiency of deliveries , quality of customer experience, and sustained business growth. This blog explores the top five retail logistics software companies in Saudi Arabia, highlighting their unique features, capabilities, and how they are transform
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.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 11, 2024
Amazon Celebrates Birthday. Air Cargo Rates Soaring. Making Bikes in the US Again.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 11, 2024
A little bit of fun this week after the dreary focus on the UK General Election and England performances.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 11, 2024
Research Followed 22 BEV Trucks
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Several USB sticks with malware have been found plugged into computers on freight vessels in Norway, Greece and the Netherlands dating back to January.
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
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 11, 2024
According to FreightWaves , California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule is likely to impact Mexico cross-border trucking operators. Many fleet owners are not ready to comply with this rule, which takes effect in January 2025.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
We haven’t stopped the importation of cotton produced in China with the use of forced labor.
ShipBob
JULY 11, 2024
Table of Contents ** Minutes What is a product description? 5 tips for writing the best product description Examples of great product descriptions Product description templates to write your own product descriptions Conclusion Learn More Creating product descriptions for your ecommerce online store is a balancing act. You want to provide enough information to shoppers to answer any potential questions they might have, but you also need to keep in mind the idea of attention economics : human atte
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Storms near the African coastline are playing havoc with the key route that vessels have been using to avoid attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Loginext
JULY 11, 2024
Urban last mile delivery faces challenges like traffic congestion and parking issues. Learn how advanced last mile delivery software like LogiNext can optimize routes, track drivers in real-time, and improve efficiency. The post Urban Last Mile Delivery: Strategies to Overcome Traffic Congestion and Parking Challenges appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Ed Meyette, federal tax consulting services partner with Crowe, explains how a proposed tax bill would benefit U.S. manufacturers by speeding up the depreciation of business expense.
QAD
JULY 11, 2024
Ask any manufacturer what the most likely short term plan is for their aging ERP solution. The most likely answer is not an upgrade or a purchase from a major software supplier. It’s the dreaded “no decision” of living with the status quo. Many companies put off moving forward due to the fear of change and the perception of it as an overwhelming effort.
Herlitz Inventory Management
JULY 11, 2024
When ordering from smaller vendors, the longer lead times and increased transportation costs can be avoided by using Super Vendors.
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.
Precoro
JULY 11, 2024
Precoro presents our latest series of product updates. Please feel free to explore at your leisure or navigate directly to the updates that most interest you: New PunchOut integration with Home Depot New approval review feature for documents that skip approval workflows Enhanced document preview for attachments Automatic substitute assignment for contract emails Improved item editing in purchase requisitions New admin notification for editing users in the approval workflow Improved working logic
HICX Solutions
JULY 11, 2024
HICX has released its 2024 Voice of the Supplier Survey , building upon its 2021 predecessor, which revealed significant challenges faced by suppliers in working with some of the world’s largest businesses. Seeking to understand the current landscape, HICX conducted a new study to gauge the state of supplier experience today. Read also: Squeezing Suppliers Must Not Replace Shrinkflation The survey included responses from 1,000 suppliers serving large multinationals, typically with revenues excee
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
Each facility will be twice the size of a traditional distribution center, with automated retrieval systems that move them to dense pallets that are then delivered to stores.
BlueYonder
JULY 11, 2024
This article first appeared in Logistics Viewpoints. As we kick off the summer of 2024, three years past the emergence of COVID-19, we are still seeing the effects of the pandemic on the world’s supply chains. As supply chain professionals, COVID-19 made us recognize that disruption is a given. From production shutdowns and material shortages to blocked shipping lanes, we now accept supply chain uncertainty as an everyday fact.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2024
The White House has decided to revisit Mexico's tariff exemption, as it was suspected of being used to bypass taxes on imports that originate in China and elsewhere.
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