Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Even before the pandemic, businesses have struggled to keep pace with rising customer demand and provide on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries faster and at lower costs. As consumers and B2B customers increasingly expect more for less, businesses are challenged with offering faster shipping options, broader product assortments, and lower prices. If keeping pace consistently and profitably.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This is part two of our blog series, “Dynamic Fulfillment 101.” Haven’t read part one? Click here ! Welcome back to Dynamic Fulfillment 101! Last week, we reviewed the challenges facing the retail industry and standard tech stacks in regard to expanding networks and the increasing fulfillment complexity – from proliferating fulfillment centers and rapidly shifting market conditions to built-in OMS logic designed for a different economic age.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With the new Backhaul feature, supply chain teams can actively reduce mileage, carbon emissions, and costs, while optimizing reverse flows.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Thanks to human fascination with dinosaurs and movies like Jurassic Park , most people are familiar with geological periods like the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. The latter period is the current geological epoch, which, according to Wikipedia , represents “the last 66 million years of Earth’s history. It is characterized by the dominance of mammals, birds, conifers and flowering plants, a cooling and drying climate, and the current configuration of continents.

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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Key observations from the Edge Conference for Supply Chain, including the impact of generative AI and the gap in skills that is an outcome of this trend. Seen and Heard at CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference 2023 was first posted on October 10, 2023 at 8:25 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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QAD

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As the warm embrace of summer gives way to the crisp and invigorating air of autumn, nature’s grand spectacle of transformation unfolds. The leaves of trees, once vibrant green, now burst forth in an array of warm hues, painting the landscape with shades of red, orange and gold. This annual metamorphosis mirrors a different kind of transformation taking place in the world of international trade and commerce – the rise and proliferation of Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) with exports from FTZs g

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Pradeep Desai (pictured) Chief Technology Officer, DP World The post Meta Quest 3’s impact on Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight various indications of increased labor activism involving major manufacturers or supply chain services providers. While some industry observers can view EV automaker Tesla as having an existing labor cost advantage in shunning organized labor across its factories, or in the automation of such factories, one report would indicate a brewing challenge.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Benefits of Having a Virtual Assistant appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Proxima

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supply chain risk and resilience is a topic that is in vogue. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the link between risk and return, with many businesses experiencing pain as they struggled to show resilience when supply and demand were in flux. The impact has echoed right to the top of the business chain, with nine in ten CEOs reporting to our Supply Chain Barometer that the desire for greater supply chain resilience had driven them to make some form of change to their business.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Deanna Kaufman, vice president of Körber Supply Chain, addresses some of the biggest issues affecting supply chains today: data integration, people assets, cost reduction and the carbon footprint.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. Included in this update is another significant billion dollar investment in a Generative AI tech start-up. Further included are two Series B funding announcements, a potential sign that venture capital later stage funding may be on the rebound for advanced AI focused start-ups.

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crisp

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crisp and Databricks help suppliers easily access and analyze data from 40+ retailers and distributors through the Databricks Marketplace. by Venkata Wunnava, Timothy Sepp, Dag Liodden, Casey Luther, Nickil Mishra, Sridhar Paladugu, David Kulwin, Sam Steiny & Bryan Smith Retailers have long shared sales and inventory data with their suppliers. Access to this information enables both parties to assess consumer demand, collaborative on activities to increase that demand, and identify and resol

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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Zombies, ghosts and witches aren’t the only things to look out for this Halloween season. Shorter trend cycles, rising costs of goods, and high demand for seasonal products like candy, costumes, and decorations are all haunting manufacturers and retailers globally. In the fast-paced world of seasonal inventory, trend forecasting is crucial for success.

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Valogix

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With global supply chains disrupted, businesses across the board are struggling to manage inventory at optimized levels.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why is Packaging Important? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Maine Pointe

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Strengthen your supply chain with ally-sourcing.

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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Companies May not be Ready for Mobile Robots, as 5G Presents an Alternative to WiFi

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Green Party, which is a part of the Stockholm City Council’s ruling coalition, said the initiative will lead to an increase in the adoption of electric vehicles.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Storing and Repositioning Empty Containers Cost 16 Billion Dollars per Year

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Following are seven strategies that can help warehouses navigate the complexities of peak-seasons fulfillment.

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Tecsys

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the fast-paced world of modern warehousing, the concept of automation has become more than just a buzzword; it's a game-changer. As the demand for efficiency, accuracy and speed continues to rise, warehouses are turning to cutting-edge technology to revolutionize their operations. In this warehouse automation glossary, you will find a go-to guide for the terminology that powers the future of warehousing.

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Shipsta

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With recent developments and continued volatility in the transportation industry, most procurement and logistics leaders have understood how essential it is to infuse their end-to-end freight process with relevant insights and additional execution power. Enabling data-driven decision making, along with automation & speed, becomes key for succeeding in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Peak season 2023 won’t be the typical frenzied stocking and selling madhouse. Instead, it'll mirror a market still adjusting to pandemic fallout as companies adapt to evolving consumer behavior and demand shifts. What does this mean for inventory management? The post Inbound Freight Challenges: Tackle a Subdued Peak Shipping Season with Visibility & Compliance appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With the rapid adoption of automation and robotics, then, it’s important to explore how advanced technology can improve worker safety.

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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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Unleashed

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The team behind UK-based Flowstore has been making and distributing innovative material-handling solutions since 1984. After major discrepancies in end-of-year stock counts, they realised they needed a more reliable way to track and manage inventory. Flowstore Systems Architect, Sam Walker, breaks down how implementing Unleashed inventory management software has “locked down their inventory” and shaved days off their annual stocktaking process.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The unions and Chevron are scheduled to meet at 10:30 p.m. ET on October 10 for talks with Bernie Riordan, the commissioner of Australia’s Fair Work Commission.

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Vinculum

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Introduction In the vibrant tapestry of India’s economic landscape, the healthcare and beauty industry stands out as a dynamic and ever-evolving sector. With over 1.3 billion people, India offers a colossal market for healthcare and beauty products and services. Also, as consumers become increasingly conscious about their well-being and appearance, the demand for products and services is soaring to new heights.

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