Wed.Jul 28, 2021

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Your Demand Forecast Is Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It.

ToolsGroup

If you were still using a computer or a telephone from the 1960s today, you’d get some strange looks, to say the least. But many supply chain practitioners don’t realize that the most common approach to supply chain planning–using a demand-driven forecast as the primary input to future planning–is just as passé. According to Gartner’s report, Maverick* Research: ‘Demand-Driven’ Is Deadly to Your Supply Chain , 90% of supply chains will still be demand-driven by 2026.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. There are many working parts, network partners, and opportunities for things to go wrong that some are often overlooked. Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full.

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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce f

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5 Best Practices to Overcome Cross-Border Challenges

Talking Logistics

The cross-border supply chain in North America is the equivalent of a master orchestra as it involves the swift and refined coordination between different entities and parties touching a shipment, truck or container. Normally, a Mexico-US cross-border truckload move involves at least five touches: The Mexican carrier taking the load from the Mexican shipping location.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Top 5 'Summer 2021' Supply Chain Technology Blogs

C3 Solutions

This summer, our Dock Scheduling and Yard Management specialists have noticed a major correlation between the focus on ROI for companies shopping around for new tools and the associated cost some are experiencing for not pulling the trigger quick enough (aka the cost of inaction).

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Watch: How Will Automakers Make the Switch to Electric Vehicles?

Supply Chain Brain

Arun Kumar, managing director in the Automotive and Industrial Practice of AlixPartners LLP, lays out the challenges that automakers face in converting their factories and supply chains to the exclusive production of electric vehicles.

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Job Preparation for Supply Chain Students!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Minute Job Interview Tips for Success! Job preparation article and permission to publish here provided by Alisia Stren. Students start looking for a job early. They are still studying in university, but a part-time job would give them more financial freedom and they would not be dependent on their parents.

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Delivery Management Guide: Improve Your Delivery Management Systems

ShipBob

Want to know the secret to creating a memorable post-purchase experience? Fast, reliable, and consistent delivery. Here are the facts: 41% of consumers are willing to pay more for same-day delivery. 43% percent of online shoppers view fast and reliable delivery as the most important factor when shopping online. 70% of US customers will choose a brand over a competitor if they provide more delivery options.

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Is Bitcoin Good for Day Trading? Bitcoin Advantages

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured). Content Writer. The post Is Bitcoin Good for Day Trading? Bitcoin Advantages appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Gartner CEO survey reveals cost optimisation as top issue that chief supply chain officers should focus on in the near future

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A survey by Gartner, Inc. among 199 CEOs and senior business executives in supply-chain-intensive industries showed that 17% see cost optimisation as the No. 1 issue that chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should focus on in the near future, followed by supply chain resilience (16%).

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Give a little respect

IT Supply Chain

By Charlie Walker (pictured). Head of Marketing at Walker Logistics. The post Give a little respect appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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B-Connect Partners with Supply Chain Junction to Power Manhattan’s Solutions in Egypt

SCJunction

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with B-Connect and HO Group in Egypt.

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The three rules to ensure you avoid the pitfalls of data migration

IT Supply Chain

By Beth Peckover (pictured). VP Operations at Kallik. The post The three rules to ensure you avoid the pitfalls of data migration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Contest Starting July 28, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

Show us your supply chain wit

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ERP – mission control for the UK’s space industry

IT Supply Chain

By Sara Duff, (pictured). UK Country Manager at MRPeasy.com. The post ERP – mission control for the UK’s space industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain News on 10 Golden Rules for Radical Quality Improvement

Supply Chain Digest

The Rules Make such Sense.

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Big Data Analytics and the Future of Business

Enterra Insights

You read a lot about the Digital Age, digital transformation, and big data. The Digital Age has also been called the Information Age; however, there is a slight difference between the two depictions of the age in which we live. The Digital Age describes a world in which information is digitized. And digitized information is perhaps a company’s most valuable asset.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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How to Ensure Emergency Preparedness in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

One year after the pandemic hit, warehouses are still dealing with labor shortages, safety precautions and other disruptions associated with a disaster that can throw a wrench in normal operations.

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How Government Procurement Is Different Now

ivalua

The post How Government Procurement Is Different Now appeared first on Ivalua.

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Top Coffee, Sugar, Soy Ports Hunt Climate Clues to Stem Risks

Supply Chain Brain

As Brazil contends with its worst drought in almost 100 years, its ports and their regulator are intensifying efforts to quantify the risks of climate change for the nation’s sea hubs.

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SalesWarp Customer Management Creates Exceptional Customer Experiences

Saleswarp

[link]. SalesWarp’s seamless omni-channel customer management solutions. It’s estimated that digital customer interaction will increase 40% in 2021. With customers demanding quick answers they demand, shorter wait times and exceptional customer experiences. The post SalesWarp Customer Management Creates Exceptional Customer Experiences appeared first on SalesWarp.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Bosses at 3M, GE Expect Stubborn Inflation Throughout 2021

Supply Chain Brain

Mounting inflation will weigh on 3M Co. through year-end as spiking prices for everything from polypropylene, chemicals and other raw materials to logistics and labor show no signs of abating, Chief Executive Officer Mike Roman said.

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Encouraging women into tech roles should be a priority for business - according to new book from BCS

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Increasing the number of women in digital jobs is an urgent priority to ensure the diverse mix of skills the tech industry needs to benefit society and the economy - according to the latest book to be published by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

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The Value of a Global Digitized Health Community

Supply Chain Brain

Join Iain Barton, Rene Berger, Chad Davenport, Cobus Rossouw, and Greg Brady for an insightful discussion on current challenges and new technologies and processes that will improve the distribution of humanitarian aid and disaster relief globally.

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AI Suite 2.4 is two years old and still getting better [French translation provided]

Axway

AI Suite 2.4 has now been available to our customers for more than two years. As explained last year , we continue to implement our strategy by delivering new content regularly through Service Packs.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Dploy Solutions Launches Enhanced Cloud-Based Strategy Execution Software

Supply Chain Brain

Dploy Solutions, a digital manufacturing and industrial IoT technologies company, today launched its newly enhanced Strategy Execution software.

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GA Release of Titanium SDK 10.0.1

Axway

Today, we published the General Availability version of the Axway Titanium SDK. This release is a patch release; for a more detailed overview, known issues and closed tickets, see the release notes: Titanium SDK 10.0.1 GA Release Note.

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SAP Joins Open Manufacturing Platform to Assist Customers with Digital Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

SAP, a business enterprise software company, has joined the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) initiative.

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