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5 Ways to Improve Safety in The Construction Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

Transportation and shipping jobs rank second on the list of positions with the most significant number of workplace injuries.

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Last Mile Delivery Grows Up with Ron Richardson

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron Richardson and Joe Lynch discuss last mile delivery grows up. Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation.

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Transforming Manufacturing Operations with Supply Chain Technology: 3 Key Areas to Invest In

Logility

As a manufacturing leader, you’re faced with constant disruptions, labor shortages, and the threat of job loss — time is of the essence. The time is now to take action and invest in technology to optimize your operations, streamline your workflows, and enhance supply chain efficiency across the board. An expert in the Gartner® Manufacturing Operations Primer for 2022 sighted optimizing operations within the manufacturing industry as one of the top technology investments needed, along with

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What Supply Chain Disruption Means for Retail Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers should review their overall cybersecurity posture and follow some best practices to limit their supply chain attack risk.

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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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Earth Day: Working Towards Supply Chain Sustainability

John Galt

To mark Earth Day, we reflect on supply chain sustainability and highlight key areas where supply chain planning technology helps make a difference.

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Hackers steal data from charities & community organisations

IT Supply Chain

By Adam Brady (pictured) Director of Systems Engineering, Illumio The post Hackers steal data from charities & community organisations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Forecast Spare Parts with Low Usage

The Smart Software

What do you do when you are forecasting an intermittently demanded item, such as a spare part, with an average demand of less than one unit per month? Most of the time, the demand is zero, but the part is significant in a business sense; it can’t be ignored and must be forecasted to be sure you have adequate stock. The post How to Forecast Spare Parts with Low Usage appeared first on Smart Software.

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FDA to Hold “Healthy” Food to a Higher Standard

IT Supply Chain

By Jim Bresler (pictured) Director of Food & Beverage, Rockwell Automation The post FDA to Hold “Healthy” Food to a Higher Standard appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Role of the JIT Delivery System in Manufacturing Logistics

Kanban Logistics

During periods of growth, manufacturers of all sizes tend to come to the same realization: they’ve run out of space for equipment and people and need to expand. Enter the Just in Time (JIT) delivery system. When too much of your existing space is dedicated to storing and staging materials – not making products – and you’re not looking for physical expansion, JIT delivery is an ideal solution.

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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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Four Simple Sustainability Tips For Your Business

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Four Simple Sustainability Tips For Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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[Infographic] Plan the Road Ahead: Seven Game-Changing Supply Chain Trends of 2023

ThroughPut

Trends in supply chain 2023 (infographic) In the last three years, uncertainty has shown up, time and again, as an uninvited guest at supply chain leaders’ doors. Constant chaos, rude shocks, and a general lack of control had become the norm for almost everyone in this space. So if you’re hoping for some normalcy this year, that’s quite understandable.

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Tim Cook Inaugurates First Apple Store in India

Supply Chain Brain

India is also rising as a manufacturing base for the iPhone as Apple diversifies its supply chains away from China.

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How Supply Chain Technology is Improving the Customer Journey

USC Consulting Group

Supply chain technology has come a long way in the past few years. Improvements in AI technology and deep learning programs can help supply chain managers accurately predict shortages , adapt to current conditions, and operate more efficiently. Supply chain technology can also be used to improve the customer journey. Effective supply chain management leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) to give consumers greater control over their orders.

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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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Green Transportation May Well Depend on the Success of Deep-Sea Mining

Logistics Viewpoints

It is now understood that fossil fuels cause environmental harm. Many consumers are transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs are an important part of the transition to a green transportation system. A total of 10.5 million new electric vehicles were delivered during 2022, an increase of 55 % compared to 2021. To reach carbon neutrality by 2050 a transition to green transportation is necessary.

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Supply Chain News on The Battle to Power Zero Emissions Heavy Duty Trucks

Supply Chain Digest

Hydrogen Fuels Cells versus Electric Battery

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Circular Recycling in the Manufacturing Sector

Supply Chain Brain

Investment in circular recycling isn’t just essential from an environmental standpoint; it can also be a smart business decision.

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Supply Chain News on A History of Lean

Supply Chain Digest

The Five Lean Principles

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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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Synergy Logistics expands warehouse management market into UAE

SnapFulfil

WMS technology innovator, Synergy Logistics, is expanding its global operations having secured its first customer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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How to find the best bulk freight brokers

Bulk Connection

When you partner with the right bulk freight brokerage company, you add an established network of reliable carriers to your transportation toolbox. Align with the wrong broker, however, and your seemingly reliable network can quickly turn into a shipping nightmare. Worse yet, this nightmare may not reveal itself until months after your loads are delivered – when a carrier comes calling for payment the broker should have handled.

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Watch: Cintas & LogistiVIEW: A Case Study

Supply Chain Brain

Seth Patin, CEO and founder of LogistiVIEW, and David Meyn, senior director of distribution at Cintas, discuss optimizing labor visibility and productivity at the uniform company.

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Amazon MWS Discontinued: Sellers Must Migrate to SP-API

Saleswarp

The roots of Amazon Marketplace Web Service (MWS) date back to 2002 when developers began using it to connect with external software and applications, but the future for Amazon sellers will rely on SP-API. Amazon has announced that all apps and scripts will need to switch to the latest SP API. Sellers who do not switch will begin losing access to seller features, with the first deadline slated for September 2023.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Crisp Team Spotlight: Eric Takemoto

crisp

Since joining Crisp two years ago, Eric Takemoto has worked on multiple engineering projects, helping to build the data platform that hundreds of CPG customers use and enjoy today. Meet Eric Role : Software Engineer Lives in: Salem, Oregon Favorite grocery store product: Lay’s BBQ potato chips Starting up at Crisp Eric Takemoto grew up in Hawaii and attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he studied computer engineering.

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Navigating the Warehouse Labyrinth: Unraveling the Mystery of Mispicks and Crafting Foolproof Solutions

RFgen

Anyone who handles inventory is familiar with the dreaded “mispick.” Mispicks, a common issue in warehouses and distribution centers, occur when an incorrect item is picked from inventory during the order fulfillment process. Often, this is attributed to human error. These simple mistakes can lead to financial losses and dissatisfaction among customers.

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Apple Plans to Use 100% Recycled Cobalt in its Batteries by 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Apple plans to use 100% recycled cobalt, completely recycled rare Earth elements, 100% recycled tin soldering and 100% recycled gold plating in its products by 2025.

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Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. These advancements in public procurement processes have driven a critical yet growing demand for procurement software solutions that support efficient planning, execution, management – ultimately result

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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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Amazon Vow to Stop Seller Squeeze Was Fake, California Says

Supply Chain Brain

The 2022 suit came after reports that the company would bury their products in search results if they offered lower prices elsewhere.

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Coffee Shipping 101: Costs, Challenges, & How-to Ship

ShipBob

As the coffee industry evolves, more and more consumers are turning to online shopping for their favorite brews. Shopping online provides a convenient alternative to visiting physical stores as it allows you to browse a wider variety of blends, roasts, or decaf options all from the comfort of your home. And with delivery times steadily improving over the years, many US consumers receive their online orders in just two to three business days.

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FedEx Pilots to Hold Strike Authorization Vote

Supply Chain Brain

The Authorization would allow workers to withdraw their services from the company when permitted by the National Mediation Board.

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