Tue.Oct 01, 2024

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The Journey Towards the Autonomous Digital Enterprise

Enterra Insights

The business landscape is changing at a dizzying pace. As a result, businesses are looking to accelerate their innovation efforts and deploy new technologies that can help create competitive advantages. As I noted elsewhere, “These efforts will be largely focused on the agility gained by reinventing their organizations around the principles of autonomy and intelligence.

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Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics with Rob Painter and Jack Kennedy

The Logistics of Logistics

Rob Painter , Jack Kennedy , and Joe Lynch discuss Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics. Rob Painter is President and CEO of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. Jack Kennedy is the Co-founder and CEO of Platform Science , a connected vehicle platform that provides software and hardware solutions to help commercial fleets imp

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The Role of Order Pickers and Other Heavy Equipment in Improving Productivity in Logistics

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Order Pickers and Other Heavy Equipment in Improving Productivity in Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Trucking Regulations in 2025: Updates and What to Expect

MercuryGate

The trucking industry is poised for substantial regulatory changes in 2025, with far-reaching implications for U.S. supply chains. The regulations will focus on critical areas such as sustainability initiatives, enhanced safety protocols, and the integration of advanced technologies. The post Trucking Regulations in 2025: Updates and What to Expect appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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The Competitive Edge of Logistics Visibility

Loginext

In today's global market, logistics visibility is essential for success. Learn how comprehensive inbound and outbound tracking improves supply chain agility, reduces costs, and boosts customer satisfaction. The post The Competitive Edge of Logistics Visibility appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Watch: Where Are Order Management Systems Falling Short?

Supply Chain Brain

Deanna Kaufman, vice president of product management with Körber Supply Chain Software, argues that every order management system (OMS) today must be “borderless.

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Ports Strike is a Risk to Medical Supplies

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Making Machines Learn Like Humans in Planning Supply Chains

Adexa

Making Machines Learn Like Humans in Planning Supply Chains Machines can learn by imitation or observation like humans do. In other words, looking at many instances of occurrence of an event and then relating that occurrence to some other patterns of data exposed to the machine. For example, the ice cream sales are low in winter can be detected by its correlation to lower temperatures, increase in sugar prices, or the scarcity of milk.

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IFPA Trade Show 2024 Attendance Announcement

Americold

Today’s complex logistics demand more innovative solutions. With Americold, produce importers, growers, and retailers have new options to streamline efficiencies and protect the value of your product throughout the supply chain.

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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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Boeing Labor Strike and Added Aircraft Safety Concern

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with our latest update on commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s ongoing labor strike. We further highlight reports of a potential aircraft safety concern involving components installed on certain 737 aircraft rudder control systems. Background After Boeing and major labor union representatives announced a tentative four year labor contract deal on September 12, labor union workers overwhelmingly voted to go on strike.

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Longshoremen Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports

Exiger Perspectives

East and Gulf Coasts' Longshoremen Strike Client Alert A strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) dockworkers at dozens of ports along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts began on Oct. 1, 2024, disrupting operations among more than half of U.S. port capacity. Using Exiger’s proprietary AI and advanced analytics, our team of experts ran scenarios and identified possible outcomes and supply chain risks stemming from the strike.

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Strike at U.S. Ports Brings Debate Over Automation Front and Center

Supply Chain Brain

Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.

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Industry Impacts from Hurricane Helene

Exiger Perspectives

Industry Impacts from Hurricane Helene Client Alert Hurricane Helene is expected to have significant effects on several industries, particularly those related to agriculture, energy, logistics, and manufacturing. Using Exiger’s proprietary AI and advanced analytics, our team of experts ran scenarios and identified possible industry outcomes and supply chain risks stemming from the hurricane.

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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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U.S. Imposes Duties on Solar Panels From Southeast Asia

Supply Chain Brain

The determination marks an early victory for domestic panel makers, who say cheap imports are harming their operations.

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Sustainable Shipping for E-Commerce: How Right-Sized Packaging Reduces Waste and Costs

Supply Chain 24/7

Right-sized packaging offers e-commerce businesses a sustainable shipping solution that reduces waste, cuts costs, and lowers carbon emissions while aligning with evolving environmental regulations and consumer demand for eco-friendly practices.

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ILA Workers Strike for First Time in 47 Years

Supply Chain Brain

The strike affects ports with the combined capacity to handle as much as half of all U.S. trade volumes.

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Warehouse Capacity – How to Increase It and Avoid Moving

Logistics Bureau

So the topic for this week is warehouse capacity. Why? A lot of people seem to be struggling. They’re running out of space. So let me give you a few tips this week which will hopefully help you avoid moving or building a new warehouse. Make the most of your current warehouse using the tips in the video below.  Understanding Warehouse Capacity Challenges So it seems to be a particular challenge at the moment, people running out of warehouse capacity and we’ve been seeing this trend i

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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ILA 'Muddying Waters' with Claims of $30K Freight Rates

Supply Chain Brain

The union recently claimed that carriers "are gouging their customers," alleging that it now costs $30,000 to ship a single container. Not so, says freight rate analytics company, Xeneta.

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Stord Partners with Arrive Logistics to Deliver Best-in-Class Fulfillment and Freight Experience

Stord

Strategic partnership with leading North American Truckload Brokerage expands coverage and service for full truckload offering. ATLANTA, October 1st, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and commerce enablement technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced a strategic partnership with Arrive Logistics to deliver best-in-class capabilities for their customers with FTL shipping needs.

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Explosive-Packed Drone Boat Slams Into Oil Tanker in Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

The 900-foot ship was hit by an uncrewed surface vessel 64 nautical miles northwest of the rebel-held port city of Hodeidah.

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US Dockworkers Launch Strike After Labor Contract Expires

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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Shippers, Carriers Scramble to Deal with U.S. Port Workers’ Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Alternative East Coast ports — including Montreal, where half of the terminals are shut down by a strike — will not be able to handle large scale diversions.

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October 1, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home October 1, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Autonomous Sourcing: The Key to AI-Enhanced, Efficient Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Autonomous sourcing platforms, driven by artificial intelligence, are achieving significant returns on investment, according to a new report by research firm HFS.