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Intelligent IBP – The Rise of Autonomous

Supply Chain Trend

Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In a series of short blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.

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[Video] The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It

Talking Logistics

In a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in October 2021, we asked our members, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Not surprising, ocean ports ranked first, but labor was a close second. Simply put, the demand for labor across all. Read more [Video] The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It.

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Walking Ramp in Air

20Cube Logistics

Fashion industry is associated with a lot of glitz and glamor. What one wears, how one wears becomes an extension of an individual’s personality. Many times it has been seen that clothes become a tool through which a person expresses himself/herself. However, what goes unnoticed is the fact that beneath the razzmatazz that the fashion brands and labels exude, there is an extremely complex supply-demand paradigm and even more complex supply chain that needs to be addressed.

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Consumers Prefer Delivery Reliability Over Speed, Retail Report Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Major grocery retailers serving dense urban areas such as New York, London and Paris are under increasing pressure to get product to consumers in the shortest possible time, as little as 15 minutes, and often for free. But there are downsides to the trend.

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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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What is a Blanket Purchase Order and How it Works

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Blanket Purchase Order Definition. A blanket purchase order is a simple way for many buying and finance directors to streamline the procurement process and enhance operational efficiency. Simply said, blanket purchase orders allow procurement managers to take advantage of preset costs while also reducing responsibilities. A blanket purchase order, also defined as a standing purchase order, is a long-term agreement between a company and a supplier to offer items or services at a certain price ove

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UN Plastic Pledge Is Bright Spot for Global Climate Diplomacy

Supply Chain Brain

As countries buffeted by high energy prices and political infighting at home backslide on climate promises made at the COP26 summit in November, a glimmer of hope for green progress came out of Kenya last week.

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Why $100 a Barrel Oil Could Be Bad for the Energy Transition

Supply Chain Brain

With oil costing more than $100 a barrel, and Russia’s war in Ukraine underscoring the risk of relying on fossil fuel, it would seem like a great time to speed up the transition away from the polluting fuel. The reality isn’t so simple.

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Learn How to Thrive Not Just Survive Chemical Supply Challenges With Microsoft

Supply Chain Brain

In today’s highly competitive and complex chemical industry, companies that don’t modernize are likely to experience declining productivity.