Transform Your Supply Chain Decision-Making to Handle Complexity and Uncertainty
John Galt
AUGUST 30, 2023
Explore why decision-making needs to be reassessed to embrace a better data-driven approach, and how companies can ignite the process.
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Solving the New Imperatives for Freight Forwarders
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2023
Everyone remembers back in 2020 when the pandemic hit. It was a scary time for the entire world but incredibly overwhelming for those working hard to keep global supply chains running. Not only were factories shut down, but ocean ports were congested, vessels sat offshore for weeks waiting to unload, capacity on ships and planes. Read more The post Solving the New Imperatives for Freight Forwarders appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Defense Supply Chain Network for Naval Operations
The Network Effect
AUGUST 30, 2023
How the US Navy's NOSS (Naval Operational Supply System) solution will be more agile, responsive, and effective using a network approach.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 9
Arkieva
AUGUST 30, 2023
This blog continues the safety stock discussion between Kate and Jane as they evaluate historical sales and lead time data. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 9 was first posted on August 30, 2023 at 7:54 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Supply Chain Planning In Excel: A Perilous Path
Logility
AUGUST 30, 2023
Supply chain planning plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall success. However, relying solely on Microsoft Excel for supply chain planning can expose businesses to a myriad of risks and limitations. Let’s explore the dangers of using Excel as the primary tool for supply chain planning and discuss the importance of adopting more advanced and specialized solutions.
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DIVE In Blog Series Wins Award of Excellence
BlueYonder
AUGUST 30, 2023
As humans, we connect through stories, sharing ourselves so others might learn from a different lens. Our DIVE In blog series does just that, it builds connection and empathy, to normalize conversation across all areas. In August 2020, we transitioned our weekly Wednesdays for Women blog to focus on a more broad, diverse, and inclusive journey of sharing our associates stories to support our DIVE (diversity, inclusion, value and equity) imperative.
Australia Launches Review of National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2023
The review, which was originally scheduled for 2024, will take place this year to ensure strong and resilient Australian supply chains.
Transloading: Cracking the Code of Efficient Freight Management
NFI
AUGUST 30, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes For many shippers, transloading has become a critical link to connect their international and domestic supply chains. Transloading, the process of transferring freight from one mode of transportation to another, helps to reduce costs while increasing inventory flow and supply chain flexibility.
Watch: Value Chain Leadership for the Supply Chain Executive
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2023
The difference between a value chain and a supply chain is that the first includes more of a feedback loop from the end consumer, according to Elsy Ocejo, vice president of supply chain at Illes Foods.
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.
The Limitations of Forecasts and Plans on Decision Making
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 30, 2023
Forecasters and planners are involved in decision making, but make limited decisions with direct business impact themselves. A forecast is an insight or a foresight, a plan is an intent. A decision is only made when resources are irrevocably allocated to the execution of the decision. Without this, multiple forecast and planning options – as advanced as they may be – remain calculations, maybe insights or, at best, recommendations.
Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk
Resilinc
AUGUST 30, 2023
What’s happening in the Panama Canal 2023? The Panama Canal, a crucial 50-mile waterway that six percent of all global trade passes through, faced major traffic jams this month due to a historic drought. Two weeks ago, 160 ships were stuck waiting to pass through the canal, carrying everything from auto parts, Barbie dolls, and diabetes test kits, according to Reuters.
Supply Chain by the Numbers for Aug. 31, 2023
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 30, 2023
LTL Carriers Scramble for Yellow Freight Volume. Amazon Raises NonPrime Minimum. Delays at Panama Canal.
Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech August 30 2023
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 30, 2023
In this August 30, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. In this addition, we highlight announcements involving Redwood Materials and ConverSight. Redwood Materials $1 Billion Series D Funding Battery and EV materials startup Redwood Materials has announced the completion of more than $1 billion in Series D shares.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
What’s the Value of Demand Forecasting?
New Horizon Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 30, 2023
Introduction I was recently in a conversation about forecasting with a client team, and one individual, whose background was not in supply chain, asked what the value of demand forecasting is. The answer may seem obvious to supply chain professionals, but it’s worth taking a step back and thinking about how to answer this. Of all the most common metrics used to measure supply chain performance, forecast accuracy is the most difficult for colleagues outside of the supply chain function to relate
Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 30, 2023
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. Background As the month of August comes to a close, we wanted to revisit one of our 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year.
How to save money through suppliers without sacrificing the value they bring
HICX Solutions
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX With inflation hampering product sales and price rises, manufacturers have profits to protect. Many will react, as the sector has done for decades, by beating down suppliers on price. All this does though is bounce the problem around the supply chain. It drains suppliers of the resources they need to deliver vital enhancements – including supplies, information, and ideas – without which, brands are less competitive.
4 Ways to Achieve Supplier Transparency – and Why it Matters
EC Sourcing Group
AUGUST 30, 2023
Achieving supplier transparency in procurement is often challenging, but it’s a crucial step toward ensuring that your supply chain operates ethically and sustainably. In a world where consumers and stakeholders increasingly demand responsible practices, supplier transparency has become paramount. Here’s why it matters and what you can do to achieve it.
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
Warehouse Track and Trace
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Jay Kim (pictured) Managing Director, BIXOLON Europe GmbH The post Warehouse Track and Trace appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Responding without the ability to Predict is Ineffective
Adexa
AUGUST 30, 2023
Responding without the ability to Predict is Ineffective Supply chain leaders deploy prediction strategies to respond better and faster. For example, extra inventory is kept in case an unexpected order from a high priority customer arrives. Without that inventory, your response would be very limited or perhaps none at all. The reality is that the better you predict the less you need to “respond.
Understanding Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
QAD
AUGUST 30, 2023
What is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)? Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. It is a “boundary spanning” activity that, in order to be effective, requires active engagement with cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, supplier management and business management.
Improving Supply Chain Management: What Are the Top Solutions?
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Improving Supply Chain Management: What Are the Top Solutions? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
A Carrier-Centric TMS with Nick Darman
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2023
Nick Darman and Joe Lynch discuss a carrier-centric TMS, which is exactly what Nick and the Alvys team have built. Nick is the CEO and Founder of Alvys, a transformative TMS for carrier, broker and hybrid operations. About Nick Darman Nick Darman iis the CEO and Founder of Alvys, a transformative TMS for carrier, broker and hybrid operations. During college, Nick began dispatching for his dad’s family-owned trucking business.
Top TMS Providers
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 30, 2023
A transportation management system ( TMS ) helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. The primary reason companies buy a TMS is for freight savings. These freight savings can be attributed to simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization.
Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Import Container Volumes Down
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 30, 2023
Long Queues of Ships Awaiting a Berth are Long Gone
MSC Signs Second Vessel-Sharing Agreement with ZIM
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2023
The agreement will involve five vessels of 6,700 TEUs each, with MSC managing three of the ships.
Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now
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.
How to Quickly Fulfill Peak Season Orders with Warehouse Robots
Locus Robotics
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Mary Hart It’s that time of year again – no, I’m not talking about not pumpkin spice latte season, although it is also that. Peak season is ramping up as shoppers start to buy gifts for the holidays, and warehousing managers like you are bracing for an uptick in order volumes. According to market research firm, Insider Intelligence , holiday season retail sales are expected to grow 4.5% YoY to $1.328 trillion for the 2023 season, with retail ecommerce expected to make up 19.6% of those sales.
Bottoming Out: Freight Rate Rebound Poses Risk for Shippers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2023
While they still have some operating leverage, shippers should start preparing for the market turn.
Bridging the digital divide: how APIs are transforming businesses and why you can’t afford to ignore them
Axway
AUGUST 30, 2023
In the bustling streets of our digital world, there’s a hidden force at work, orchestrating the seamless interactions we engage in every day. It’s something most of us take for granted, yet it’s integral to our modern lives.
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