Fri.Dec 09, 2022

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Maersk Innovation with Erez Agmoni

The Logistics of Logistics

Dr. Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 9, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Today’s post was written by ChatGPT. Okay, it wasn’t. But it could have been. Maybe. Or maybe not. But I did ask ChatGPT to write a poem about supply chain management and here’s what it wrote in about 6 seconds: I’ve moved up in the “Seven Stages of Robot Replacement,” which Kevin Kelly wrote about. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 9, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Advanced Services: The Business Case for Sustainable Productivity

IT Supply Chain

By Adem Kulauzovic (pictured). Director of Automation, Domino Printing Sciences. The post Advanced Services: The Business Case for Sustainable Productivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/12/2022-08/12/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Apple consider transfer of iPhone production to India or Vietnam after protests in China Apple are reportedly considering moving the means of production of the iPhone amid the workers’ continued…

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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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2023 will be a ‘learning curve’ for AI

IT Supply Chain

By Adonis Celestine (pictured). Director of Automation, Applause. The post 2023 will be a ‘learning curve’ for AI appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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7 Challenges ERP Helps Electronics Manufacturers Overcome

OptiProERP

The electronics industry changes at a fast pace with constant innovations. Electronics are used in consumers’ everyday lives, both at work and at home. Electronics manufacturers have many revenue opportunities, but also many challenges to overcome to be competitive. Electronics manufacturers must adapt to many emerging trends. They need to be nimble and keep their operations optimized.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Had Stated Concerns Related to China’s Covid Measures

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on two other published reports that provide backdrop to the ongoing impacts that China ’s zero tolerance Covid policies have had on Foxconn and Apple , two rather influential enterprises. . Background. The ongoing developments directly or indirectly related to Apple ’s reported intentions to now source the company’s hardware component and assembly production to other countries beyond its current concentration within China continue to unfold. .

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Freight Brokers Must Prioritize Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. Since then, the worst of the global chip shortage has likely passed but the recovery is trudging along slowly and unevenly.

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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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First Attempt Delivery Rate: The Metric for CEP & Retail Success

Locus

The retail industry around the globe is in a state of flux. Retailers and CEP (Courier, Express and Parcel) businesses are trying hard to find a balance between customer expectations and profitability. To satisfy the increasing customer demand and enhance their competitiveness, they are under constant pressure to improve their First Attempt Delivery Rate (FADR).

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Guide to the Most Common Shipping Documents for Domestic, International, and Hazardous Shipping

ShipBob

Shipping is one of the most important yet complicated aspects of running an online business. Not only do you have to consider the costs and logistics of sending out orders to your customers, but you also have to make sure that those orders are accompanied by the right paperwork. Otherwise, you could end up with serious delays or even the dreaded “ Package Stuck in Customs ” notification for international shipments.

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The Change Equation.

SCJunction

“Another system? It’s all too hard!” Are you standing in the way of your own success?

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More Stores Do Double Duty as Distribution Centers for Online Orders – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. More Stores Do Double Duty as Distribution Centers for Online Orders. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.

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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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Human Rights Day 2022

Enterra Insights

Many people are unaware that the United Nations (UN) has been celebrating Human Rights Day for nearly three-quarters of a century. The Day will be officially celebrated tomorrow. The UN notes, “Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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Scope 3 emissions: how has the business landscape shifted after COP27?

Proxima

It’s been almost a month since COP27 drew to a close on what was arguably a disappointing note. Leaders gathered in Sharm-el-Sheikh to cement the world’s confidence that the commitments made in Paris and Glasgow were still achievable, yet the 1.5 o C target seems to now be hanging by a thread. For businesses, however, real change was arguably happening elsewhere, as the US and EU announced legislative proposals that would mandate a huge number of businesses to improve transparency around their e