Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2021

Most successful companies complete annual strategic business plans in order to identify and execute upon growth opportunities. Likewise, many growth-oriented companies employ supply chain planning (SCP) software to facilitate their growth and improve efficiency and customer service. However, few fully integrate their SCP strategies into their strategic planning.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. The research firm asked more than 400 respondents across Europe, the Middle East and Africa 12 questions related to some key themes: What are the strategic priorities of purchasing departments in the region?

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 130

Enterra Insights

MAY 11, 2021

By now you’ve probably heard about the ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline — a 5,500-mile-long pipeline that carries approximately 45% of gasoline and diesel fuel from the South to the U.S. East Coast. Journalists Collin Eaton ( @CollinEatonHC ) and Dustin Volz ( @dnvolz ) report, “It wasn’t clear whether the attack was perpetrated by a nation-state actor or criminal actor.

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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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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. has selected Ivalua’s platform to drive its Procurement digital transformation journey with PwC as implementation partner. Arkad S.p.A. is a world leading energy services group focused on delivering excellence in the oil and gas sector.

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Optimal Sourcing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 130

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

The post Digitizing The End-To-End Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 11, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Decades ago a customer could call their local grocery store and order the goods they wanted, for either pick up at the store or for home delivery. This option for order fulfillment had been adopted by some in the intervening decades.

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Tecsys

MAY 11, 2021

Improving supply management, utilization management and standardization doesn’t happen without technology. Clinical and supply chain… The post 5 Top Measures to Optimize Utilization Management in Healthcare appeared first on Tecsys.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 11, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. All You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Small business risks article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. As Bitcoin’s dramatic increase to over $50,000 a coin sparked a massive explosion in digital currencies and pervasive curiosity in blockchain-based technology, cryptocurrency exploded into the mainstream.

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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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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MAY 11, 2021

Renovotec, the UK-based rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies, is launching a rental campaign for the latest Epson Colorworks C6000 and C6500 Series custom label printers, targeting manufacturing and logistics users.

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Prophetic Technology

MAY 11, 2021

How many barrels to produce, how many ships to sail or how to ship in advance? Demand for Shipping containers is hard to predict ahead of time. Just consider the lack of demand visibility and pricing fluctuations being the cause of China-USA ocean freight rates doubling since last June when they needed to do it through the West Coast, and rates and profits fall.

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Resilinc

MAY 11, 2021

The problem with most supplier risk assessments is that they’re focused on the highest-volume direct suppliers. This leaves companies blind to major risks in the lower tiers of their supply chains. Resilinc’s analyses of supply chain disruptions—based on our 10 plus years of EventWatch supply chain monitoring data—shows that about 80% of disruptions occur in the lower tiers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 11, 2021

It's not enough to know where your inventory has been, or even where it is right now; you need to know where it's going to be and when.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

By Venu Lambu (pictured). President of Global Markets, Mindtree. The post Government skills ‘revolution’ is letting tech companies off the hook appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

The ongoing disruptions due initially to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are firmly at the forefront of everyone’s mind. It’s hardly surprising then that the ‘Evergiven Incident’ has not only exasperated an already critical situation but should also serve as a timely reminder of the ongoing battles global supply chains are facing.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

By Miles Tappin (pictured). VP of EMEA at ThreatConnect. The post Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack Exposed Major Weakness in National Cyber Strategy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Vanguard Software

MAY 11, 2021

As the world starts to settle into a new normal, there is a boom in customer demand with more than 50% of US consumers expected to splurge on themselves due to being pandemic-fatigued. Over the past year, all retail categories have seen an increase in online penetration with retail-oriented credit card spending increasing 35% from January 2020 to 2021.

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

By Kristian Torode (pictured). Director & Co-Founder of Crystaline. The post What does IoT mean for your business? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Hybrent

MAY 11, 2021

American SurgiSite is a leader in ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center consulting, accreditation, value-added services and management. Located in New Jersey, American SurgiSite supports 8 ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Centers nationwide. Katie Negron, Purchasing Department Manager, oversees American SurgiSite’s purchasing department. Her team is responsible for supply chain management across all health centers within their organization.

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20Cube Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

If you are new to the shipping industry, terms like FCL, COD, DM and DT will sound gibberish. But for a sea freight forwarder t hese are everyday communication terms. If you are part of this international freight industry, you are expected to know these terms as these are extremely important when transporting goods across the globe. Here is a quick reference guide whenever you fall short of your memory.

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Tive

MAY 11, 2021

Leading in-transit visibility provider Tive® and Everstream Analytics ® , a global supply chain risk analytics company, today announced a partnership to provide the Open Visibility Network (OVN) with the power of predictive analytics. By integrating data and insights beyond shipment location and condition, the new partnership will provide mutual customers with insights to increase resiliency and agility for a better end-customer experience.

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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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Intelligent Audit

MAY 11, 2021

Unlocking increased value in the transportation network sounds simple enough, but it’s growing more complex in today’s disruption-filled world. As noted by Rhys Thomas of Supply Chain Digital, “COVID-19 threw even the most detail-oriented roadmaps for a loop. Long-term plans to improve efficiencies alongside the steady growth in consumer e-commerce deliveries were found to be too slow, as millions of people confined to their homes turned to online retail for their necessities and entertainment.

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Vanguard Software

MAY 11, 2021

As the world starts to settle into a new normal, there is a boom in customer demand with more than 50% of US consumers expected to splurge on themselves as a result of being pandemic-fatigued. Over the past year, all retail categories have seen an increase in online penetration, with retail-oriented credit-card spend increasing 35% from January 2020 to 2021.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Freight rates continue to remain elevated in year-over-year comparisons. So why is that the case? There are many factors contributing to above-previously-established rate norms. We have documented several micro trends that are buoying rates above shippers’ accustomed levels. This week we will zero in on produce season and its effects on the market. Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

By Venu Lambu (pictured). President of Global Markets, Mindtree. The post UK businesses should be proactive in reducing digital skills gap appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

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,

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

Technology future-proofs supply chains using real time actionable insights to optimize processes, enable informed decision making, and reduce costs.

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Jaggaer

MAY 11, 2021

The post JAGGAER Becomes the Latest Corporate Enterprise Member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals appeared first on JAGGAER.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 11, 2021

Today I am excited to announce the release of our 2020 Sustainability Report , which highlights the work we are doing on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics that are most critical to our business and to our stakeholders. In a year that brought challenges across the globe, we are proud of the advancements we made and the role we play in creating a more sustainable future for our people, our customers, our contract carriers, and our communities.

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