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September 20, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home September 20, 2023 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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The New Way Forward with AI in Demand Planning

Logility

Even the most seasoned demand planners have struggled against unprecedented challenges in recent years. An increasingly accessible global supply chain, massive increases in the availability of consumer data, and other continued complications have brought rapid change to the process of delivering products to consumers. To meet the changing demands and continue to thrive, organizations need to find a way to align themselves with the permanent changes in the world and acquire the capability to tran

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Spy Planes to Shipping Rates: Developing the Next Generation When Nothing Is Really Broken

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Spy Planes to Shipping Rates: Developing the Next Generation When Nothing Is Really Broken Eytan Buchman September 20, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge. Visit our Resource Center A few weeks ago, I listened to an incredible deep-dive into the history of Lockheed Martin which, of course, read as a history of technology during the Cold War.

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6 Key Considerations to Beat Supply Chain Disruptions in 2024 and Beyond

John Galt

Explore these key considerations to help shape an effective course of action and build supply chain resilience in the years to come.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Supply Chain Resilience: The Crucial Intersection of Visibility and Trade Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

Today, CFOs, CIOs and general counsels are facing a reality that demands the fusion of two crucial elements: visibility to maintain the smooth flow of the supply chain, and compliance with stringent regulations.

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Supply Chain Secrets – Subscriber Thank You + Giveaway

Logistics Bureau

As we approach the remarkable milestone of 70,000 subscribers here on Supply Chain Secrets, I wanted to express my deep appreciation for your consistent and steadfast support. As we embark on this new chapter, our commitment is to provide even more insightful topics. Therefore, we would greatly value your involvement in our survey. Furthermore, to amplify the excitement surrounding this significant achievement, we’re hosting an enticing giveaway!

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British Smaller Companies VCTs launch £90 million fundraise

IT Supply Chain

By Nicholas Hyett (pictured) Investment Manager, Wealth Club The post British Smaller Companies VCTs launch £90 million fundraise appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Appointment of Hershey’s First CTO

Supply Chain Matters

One of the areas that the Supply Chain Matters blog has focused on since our inception is bringing visibility to how a background in the many functional areas that make-up supply chain management can lead to other senior business leadership roles. We have highlighted CEO and other C-Suite appointments involving many corporations such as Apple, BMW, Dow Chemical, General Motors , McCormack Foods , among others.

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PIILOPUOTI shutdown

IT Supply Chain

By Tim West (pictured) Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence, WithSecure The post PIILOPUOTI shutdown appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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What value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?

Kanban Logistics

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. In this article, we’ll identify and define the most common value-added warehousing services that a 3PL provider may perform.

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MOQ Meaning: Minimum Order Quantity Explained

Unleashed

MOQ, or minimum order quantity, is the smallest amount of goods a business is willing to sell to a customer while maintaining revenue efficiencies and cost margins. This article explores what MOQ means, how to calculate the optimal MOQ for your products, and why it matters in different contexts. What does MOQ mean? MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity − the minimum number of units a supplier is willing to sell to a customer of a specific product. while retaining efficiencies and the ability to

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Mobile Robotics in the Warehouse: A Research Update

Logistics Viewpoints

My colleague Fox Chen and I just kicked-off the update to ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global mobile warehouse robotics market. Fox is located in Singapore, and I am in Boston. With a solid 12-hour time zone difference between him and me, together we should be able to speak with any robotics provider at virtually any time – we are the around-the-clock research team.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for September 21, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Amazon Bullish on Christmas Hiring. Tesla Semi Put to the Test. Freight Tonnage Falls again in August.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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The Broker-Carrier Summit with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss the Broker-Carrier Summit which will be held on October 11 thru October 13 in Tampa, Florida. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit. Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry.

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Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality: Exploring the Differences

DELMIA Quintiq

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) often used interchangeably, yet they refer to two distinct technologies. While virtual reality is a complete simulation of an artificial environment, augmented reality superimposes virtual elements in the real world. In this article, I will explore the differences between these two technologies. Focus on Virtual Reality Virtual reality consists in creating an artificial environment in 3D that is fully immersive for the user.

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Is It Time to Decentralize Supply Chain Operations Decision Making

Supply Chain Digest

Faster, Better Decisions by those On the Shop Floor, Nestle and Kearney Say

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Three Trends to Watch During Peak Season 2023

Supply Chain Brain

For retailers, time is running out for peak-season planning. That’s why it’s important to study your existing peak-season data.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on A History of US Manufacturing Jobs

Supply Chain Digest

After a Long Decline in Jobs, US Reached a Bottom in 2010

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Kenya and Ukraine Planning “Grain Hub” to Combat African Food Insecurity

Supply Chain Brain

The leaders of Ukraine and Kenya did not provide any details on how the grain hub would be set up or how grain would be transported to Africa.

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Happening Now: Rising fuel prices leading to higher trucking costs

West Coast and California Logistics

According to the JOC, the price of diesel fuel has increased by 20% over the last three months. This increase in fuel prices is likely to impact trucking companies and their customers as we head into the new year.

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Watch: Omnichannel Fulfillment for Emerging Brands

Supply Chain Brain

New brands benefit by working with providers that can handle both consumer e-commerce and business-to-business fulfillment, says Austin Kreinz, founder and chief executive officer of Atomix Logistics.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supply chain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden? In "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom and High-Tech," GEP experts outline a four-pronged approach to getting contract management under cont

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Axway Business Network: Modern B2B VAN connectivity

Axway

Value-added networks (VANs) grew fast amid the rise of electronic data interchange (EDI). At first, these networks came with significant costs. Years later, more cost-effective internet protocols emerged as an alternative.

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GroceryShop 2023 Day 1 Highlights: Unified Shopping Experience and Generative AI Take Center Stage

Cognira

GroceryShop 2023 Day 1 Highlights: Unified Shopping Experience and Generative AI Take Center Stage September 20, 2023 Events Home The grand stage of GroceryShop 2023 is set, and the curtain has risen on a day filled with insights and innovation! As we embarked on this grocery adventure, the buzz in the air was unmistakable – AI was taking center stage in retail conversations.

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InFocus Webinar: Oasis of Opportunity: Tapping into the 3PL Potential of KSA

Locus

In the heart of the Arabian desert, Saudi Arabia is crafting a logistics revolution. As the crossroads of tradition meets modernization, 3PL in the Kingdom shines brightly. Welcome to the dynamic world of KSA’s 3PL sector, where innovation meets opportunity. In this week’s InFocus webinar series, we had the opportunity to gain key insights on 3PL and e-commerce in the Saudi Arabia region from Salah Taha.

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Blank Sailings Will Rise During China's Coming Holiday

Supply Chain Brain

Blank sailings peaked at 21% early on during the first few weeks of 2023 before eventually falling to 7% during weeks 36 through 40.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.