ivalua

JULY 15, 2021

“ Companies that fail to adapt to climate change will go bankrupt without question. “ -Mark Carney, Bank of England Governor. Those are some very forceful words from Mark Carney, Bank of England Governor, but he’s not entirely incorrect. The world continues to change and evolve, and supply chains are not excluded from that process. In fact, currently 80% of the carbon footprint comes from the global supply chain. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

The global cold chain market is rapidly growing, primarily driven by an evolving shift in consumer habits and the changing perceptions of frozen food. Valued at nearly $210.49 billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research.

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River Logic

JULY 15, 2021

A key issue is the need to determine the optimal supply chain strategy for the organization over a 3-to-15-year period considering factors like:

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2021

The New Retail Paradigm with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch talk about the new retail paradigm. Ali is a theory of constraints (TOC) practitioner who founded a company to help supply chains to improve throughput. About Ali Raza. Ali Raza is the Founder and CEO of Throughput, Inc., an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2021

Debbie Altham, senior director of the technology team with Sikich LLP, reveals the findings of a new survey of manufacturers and their supply chains, conducted by the firm in partnership with Industry Week.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions. Even worse, certain parts of the network, like cold chain transport, can have a “run” on capacity during times of high disruption or demand. .

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 15, 2021

By Steve Ritter (pictured). CTO at Mitek. The post Technology has a big role to play in protecting consumers from scams appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 15, 2021

Every industry faced major disruption and change due to the pandemic , but since the crisis was in healthcare, the life sciences industry may have been hit hardest. Given the demand for critical care equipment like ventilators, personal protective equipment, and key medicines, life sciences companies were left scrambling to produce and in some cases source these important life sustaining products at an unprecedented rate.

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BlueYonder

JULY 15, 2021

I’m a cyclist. But I have a confession to make. I’m a fair-weather cyclist. While riding my bike helps keep me healthy and gives me time to think, when I get caught in a rain shower, I know I’ll be spending a significant chunk of my afternoon cleaning mud and gunk off my bike. And so, based on my willingness to accept risk that day, I make a judgement call.

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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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Shipsta

JULY 15, 2021

Peak shipping season is just around the corner! But with supply chains still reeling from the unrest of Covid-19, repeated bottle necks , strained shipping capacity and all-time high freight prices, it’s looking to be a tough season.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JULY 15, 2021

Industry Challenge In the US, the wholesale industry traded $5.4 trillion in 2015, almost twice the size of the retail industry. Yet the state of the industry is languishing. Operationally, profit margins have been stubbornly flat and supply chain performance measured in inventory performance has been worsening over the last five yearsii. Strategically, the shifting … Continue reading "Big Data Analytics for Wholesalers and Distributors".

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MercuryGate

JULY 15, 2021

Matching carriers and shippers as efficiently as possible is the goal of logistics managers and supply chain directors across the board. To better adapt to the changing market and shifting consumer demands, the popularity of digital freight matching platforms has risen dramatically. These digital freight marketplaces make up a large segment of the transportation network […].

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JULY 15, 2021

See How Solvoyo Leaves the Competition in the Dust! Solvoyo’s comprehensive digital supply chain planning and optimization platform is head-and-shoulders above other platforms out there, including the best-known industry leaders. That’s because our approach and advanced mathematics blur the line between planning and execution – with the result of measurably better business results.

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3PL Insights

JULY 15, 2021

U.S. Jobless Claims, Benefits Payments Fall to Pandemic Lows Unemployment payments ease, as recovery accelerates and states end extra pandemic-related aid early. By: Sarah Chaney Cambon, Wall Street Journal Published: July 15, 2021. Applications for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low last week, as the labor market continued to heal from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JULY 15, 2021

Decision-making at the Speed of Business The commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and flatter, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Consumers are ever more conscious of value, sensitive to health and environmental issues, each demanding more options for his/her … Continue reading "Top 5 Digital Supply Chain Challenges for CPG".

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2021

From Economic Growth to Freight Volumes and Rates to What Happened in ecommerce, We Have It All

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JULY 15, 2021

Defining Business Needs Supply chain planning used to be a lot easier, but with today’s world of global sourcing and an almost infinite array of paths from the source to the customer, the complexity is daunting. That’s why today’s supply chain planning systems cover everything from production, transportation, sales and operations (S&OP), to replenishment planning … Continue reading "Selecting a Supply Chain Planning Platform".

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ToolsGroup

JULY 15, 2021

BOSTON (July 15, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning software , and Supply Chain Process Improvement, Inc. (SCPI), a provider of supply chain planning, coaching, consulting, and analytical services, are extending their partnership to offer planning BPO (business process outsourcing) services. The combination of ToolsGroup’s cloud-based Service Optimizer 99+ planning software and SCPI’s focused, personalized BPO offering gives more companies a clear path to improve plann

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 15, 2021

Managing the production and distribution of marketing literature is a bit like juggling in that a momentary lapse in attention can cause you to drop the ball. That’s never a good thing in any business. But managing pharmaceutical literature comes with the added challenge of regulatory compliance.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2021

Container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. and Europe increased to new record levels over the past week, ensuring transportation costs will stay elevated for companies heading into a peak season for rebuilding inventories.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

Yesterday, I attended a wake for a friend and former colleague. For the first time in eighteen months, I hugged people outside my inner circle. Hesitant and mentally programmed with COVID-19 precautions, I tried the elbow bump and shuddered as I extended my arms to feel the warmth of long-held friends. I must admit that it felt soooooo good. I so want the pandemic to be over.

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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 Brain

JULY 15, 2021

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the launch of new, integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for their Food and Beverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 15, 2021

If you’re looking to catch up on all things container shipping in 2021, a recent article in Freight Waves has got you covered. The article looks, month-by-month, at all of the “stranger than fiction” events in the shipping world in the first six months of this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2021

Fujifilm Holdings Corp.’s tough decision to accept the demise of its film and digital photography businesses and embrace the health care and semiconductor sectors was validated last year.

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Unleashed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s not every cafe owner that starts a systems & solutions company… but not every cafe owner was as bothered by their stock going stale as Nigel Grant. He and wife Nuala ran a vintage-style tearoom but their approach to software solutions is anything but vintage. Their business was born from a necessity to keep costs low and produce fresh and with that an influx of attention from contacts in the hospitality industry asking for advice.

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Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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crisp

JULY 15, 2021

When you work in grocery retail, you have a lot on your plate. When I was on the Vendor Performance team at Target, I oversaw hundreds of suppliers, and was responsible for making sure POs arrived On-Time and In-Full to maintain in-stock rates, sales velocity, and profit margins. If your job is anything like this, there isn’t much time to spend digging into every brand’s data for missed opportunities or new ideas.

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Axway

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the Griffin Spotlight of the month! In our Meet the Griffin Series , Axway presents an outstanding employee we feel embodies Axway’s culture and is an excellent example of commitment, achievement, journey, motivation, and work ethic.

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Bulk Connection

JULY 15, 2021

Trucks and drivers are hard to come by; we all know that. And, if you’re a shipper of bulk hazmat products, you know that tanker trucks and drivers are even harder to come by. With such scarcity, you can’t afford to choose the wrong transportation provider. In this article, we’ll look at what hazmat tanker trucking companies can do for your business, and how you can find the right one for your operation.

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