Mon.Jan 09, 2023

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Southwest Airlines Puts Spotlight on Another Supply Chain Weak Link

Talking Logistics

By now, you’ve probably read all about Southwest Airlines’ operations meltdown during the holidays. While bad weather played a part, so did another factor that is getting a lot of attention now: technical debt. In a New York Times opinion piece, Zeynep Tufekci, a professor at Columbia University, describes the problem as follows: This problem. Read more.

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Understanding Distributed Order Management with Dan Gilmore

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM). Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Softeon , a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. About Dan Gilmore. Dan Gilmore is a recognized thought leader in WMS, with experience prior to his role at Softeon as the founder of Supply Chain Digest, CMO at RedPrairie (now BlueYonder) and as lead WMS analyst at META Group (later acquired by Gartner).

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Trends 2023: Retail

Enterra Insights

For generations, consumers have been the axle around which the American economy revolves. During the holiday season, consumers surprised many experts with their generous spending — even though they were confronting inflationary pressures. The question is: How are consumers going to behave going forward? In large measure, consumers will determine whether America avoids a deep recession.

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Control Towers and Managing the Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

Control towers provide a dynamic, graphic visualization of orders, shipments, inventory and assets across the supply chain, for a single, trusted view shared by all parties in real time.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Global economy set to enter recession in 2023

IT Supply Chain

By Rashi Singh (pictured). Associate Vice President, The Smart Cube. The post Global economy set to enter recession in 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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8 Types of Instructional Designers That Recruiters Should Understand Before Hiring

IT Supply Chain

By Alice Johnson. Full-Time Professional Blogger. The post 8 Types of Instructional Designers That Recruiters Should Understand Before Hiring appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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9 Steps to Follow When Preparing for Supply Chain Project Management

Logistics Bureau

Here at Logistics Bureau, project management is second nature, because projects are our day-to-day. And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . But in your business, projects are less frequent and must be managed alongside the day-to-day without depriving you of your bread and butter. . Still, if you’re not a project management specialist, don’t worry.

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2023 Predictions – automation, right sizing cloud requirements, zero trust & the growing importance of AI observability

IT Supply Chain

By Mark Cooke (pictured). COO at Xalient. The post 2023 Predictions – automation, right sizing cloud requirements, zero trust & the growing importance of AI observability appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Strategic partnership with process.science

Demand Driven Technologies

The Atlanta-based planning solution provider Demand Driven Technologies and the process mining specialist process.science are entering into a strategic partnership. About Demand Driven Technologies As supply chains grow more complex—and customers expect ever-faster turnaround times—demand is growing for planning process simplification and real-time visibility into material availability.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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How To Fix Mean Absolute Error, Part 2

BlueYonder

Part 2: How the Ranked Probability Score reconciles statisticians with practitioners. In part 1 , we challenged the usual way to evaluate Mean Absolute Error by just taking the difference between the predicted mean and the observed outcome. We found that it is necessary to use the correct point estimator, the median, to summarize the distribution by a single number, in line with the operational interpretation of Absolute Error.

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Supply Chain News on US Purchasing Managers Index for December Signals Deeper Manufacturing Contraction

Supply Chain Digest

Index Falls below Key 50 Mark for Second Month in a Row

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DEMO - Control Towers and Managing the Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

Control towers provide a dynamic, graphic visualization of orders, shipments, inventory and assets across the supply chain, for a single, trusted view shared by all parties in real time.

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8 Essential Instructional Design Skills that Recruiters Should Look Out For

IT Supply Chain

By Alice Johnson. Full-Time Professional Blogger. The post 8 Essential Instructional Design Skills that Recruiters Should Look Out For appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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New Year, New Horizons: Transportation Industry Gets Ready to Take On 2023

Intelligent Audit

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. Yet even with their efforts, 2023 is bringing the heat in its earliest months: hardline Teamster leadership is entering the new year ready to strike, and general rate increases (GRIs) and stubborn inflation have shippers shaking in their boots.

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RLA Inaugural Startup Pitch Contest

Cathy Roberson

Retail return rates for 2022 appear to be leveling off, according to data from the National Retail Association and research partner, Appriss. NRF and Appriss estimate $816.7 billion in retail returns will be made in 2022 - 16.5% of total retail sales, the same rate as in 2021. An interesting finding in the NRF and Appriss survey is that Buy online, return in-store (BORIS) return fraud is expected to be 48% higher than fraud in returns to non-store locations, which is “potentially spotlight

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Unlock the Power of Data Sharing in Supply Chain Management: Don't Get Stuck Under the Bed!

Global Trade Management

If you're managing a supply chain, chances are good that you've felt the frustrating feeling of being stuck under the bed in recent weeks. With data spreading everywhere and shifting so quickly within your complex network of suppliers, distributors, and customers - it can feel like no matter what decisions or actions you take to overcome these constraints; they keep coming back!

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Samsung Electronics Warning on Q4 Profitability Portends High Tech Supply Network Challenges in 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights high tech and consumer electronics bellwether Samsung Electronics and its warning that Q4-2022 quarterly profitability and revenues would fall short of revised estimates. As businesses either warn or report their financial performance for the final quarter of 2022, Supply Chain Matters highlights select bellwether firms that can be considered a relatively good indicator of ongoing industry supply chain challenges.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Why Is Supply Chain Visibility Important?

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

Over the past few years, the topic of supply chains has taken on greater urgency. But even before the pandemic, businesses have struggled to keep pace with rising customer demand, providing on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries faster and at lower costs, even in the B2B space. As consumers expect more for less , businesses have been challenged with offering faster shipping options, broader product inventories, and lower prices.

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Supply Chain News on New Report from Capgemini Predicts Majority of Supplier bases to be Local in Three Years

Supply Chain Digest

25 Percent of Current Global Trade will Flip to Local, Report Predicts

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Using an ERP system to provide data for decision-making in manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is needed to provide more accurate awareness and visibility over operations, and by using data and analytics effectively an organization can become more responsive. The delivery system that collects and stores data for decision-making must ensure that information is timely and accurate and makes information access

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Process Mining: Learning To See in the Digital Age

Demand Driven Technologies

Two of the reference books for Lean practitioners are Learning To See and, somewhat less well known, Seeing the Whole Value Stream. These books have been used by generations of practitioners to structure their Value Stream Mapping (VSM) processes, and remain highly recommended reading! This literature has highlighted several important points: The practice of establishing.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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How to Navigate the Complexities of Retail Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

There’s an abundant amount of new technology hitting the market to help automate fulfillment, keep shelves stocked and improve the bottom line.

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Network Visibility and Supply Chain Planning Work Better Together

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. There is a vintage television commercial for Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. One character says to another, you got chocolate in my peanut butter.” The other responds, “no, you got peanut butter on my chocolate.” The two then conclude that peanut butter and chocolate are better together.

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5 Steps to Take Inventory Optimization to the Next Level

John Galt

In the face of growing uncertainty, inventory optimization is more essential than ever. Find out how to optimize inventory and reach more mature levels of inventory management to handle increased complexity.

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Amazon U.K. Warehouse Closures Put 1,200 Jobs at Risk

Supply Chain Brain

The online retailer also said it planned to open two new centers, creating 2,500 jobs over the next three years.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Top API management vendors and key criteria for selecting one

Axway

Selecting the best API management tools is critical to supporting your digital initiatives, platforms, and transformation. But what correlates to success?

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Russian Ship’s Secretive South Africa Stop Prompts U.S. Questions

Supply Chain Brain

The visit demonstrates the difficulty for the U.S. and its allies of enforcing sanctions against Moscow.

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How to Create a Great Listing on Amazon + Amazon Seller Listing Dos and Don’ts

ShipBob

Home to nearly 40% of US online sales, Amazon has long been recognized as the undisputed king of ecommerce. And, given the sheer magnitude of its inventory and the number of shoppers searching through it, the online retailer also reigns supreme as a search engine, second only to Google. . With 66% of consumers starting their product searches on Amazon, brands stand a pretty good chance of generating revenue on the platform.