Supply Chain Design: Don’t be afraid to get the data
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Optimized network design relies on data. But how to source and format this data for supply chain design technology? Read the blog to learn.
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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
At its annual event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15 lineup. And while the company touted upgrades such as better cameras, better processors, and smaller borders around the screen, the big news was the charging port. The new version of the iPhone will drop the company’s proprietary Lightning port in favor of European-mandated USB-C ports. The company’s newest iPhones feature a charging plug that is slightly bigger and rounder than its predecessor but capable of delivering a faster charge.
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How Exceptional Companies Grow with Sarah Ahern & Jonathon McKay
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Jonathon McKay , Sarah Ahern , and Joe Lynch discuss how exceptional companies grow. Jonathon and Sarah are partners in PATH , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 15, 2023)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
I don’t speak Catalan, but I speak Spanish, and I’ll get to speak plenty of it next week at the Transporeon Summit 2023 conference in Barcelona. I’ll be leading a panel discussion on “Automation, Real-time Insights, and Collaboration” with various industry leaders. I’ll also be interviewing several shippers and carriers during the event to get. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 15, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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.
Optimizing Your Supply Chain with SAP IBP
Logility
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In today’s fast-paced world, demand planning has become increasingly complex, and traditional demand planning systems have struggled to keep up. SAP IBP is a powerful tool that brings together all the elements of large organizations, including supply chain management, sales, finance, and operations, into one integrated platform. By consolidating data from multiple sources, SAP IBP allows organizations to gain a clear understanding of their supply chain and demand planning processes.
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How to become a 3PL bulk freight agent
Bulk Connection
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Do you have relationships with shippers? Are you looking to be your own boss? Read on, as this article could describe the career move that’s perfect for you. We’re talking about 3PL bulk freight agents: what they are, why they’re vital to the bulk freight supply chain, and how you might become one.
What Does an Agile 3PL Look Like?
West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The recent Weber Logistics eBook , Supply Chain Agility: The New Logistics Superpower , describes the importance of having an agile 3PL partner that can anticipate disruptions and help you meet them head on. This ready-for-anything approach to logistics can keep your business responsive to changing markets and customer needs.
Does your Mattress have Anything in Common with Supply Chain Planning?
Adexa
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Does your Mattress have Anything in Common with Supply Chain Planning? Are the top half and the bottom half of your mattress integrated? The answer to this question is obviously “no” They are not integrated, they are ONE. Sleeping on two pieces of mattress put next to each other is hard unless you add layers and layers of cushioning on the top.
U.S. Manufacturing Rates Grew Slightly in August
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Even though U.S. manufacturing outputs grew by 0.1% last month, production levels in August fell by 0.6% from August 2022.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
What Are Inventory Carrying Costs and How to Calculate Them
OptiProERP
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Inventory management is a critical aspect of any business that deals with physical goods. Keeping track of your inventory, ensuring you have the right amount of stock on hand, and minimizing costs associated with storing and managing inventory are all vital for a company’s success. One essential component of inventory management is understanding and calculating inventory carrying costs.
Enhancing Customer Satisfaction Through Managed Transportation
Freight Plus
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In the fast-paced realm of transportation and logistics, achieving and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction is more than just a goal; it’s a strategic imperative. Meeting or, even better, exceeding customer expectations is essential for nurturing lasting relationships, securing repeat business, and generating positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Why Freight Brokers Need to Break Out of the Inbox
Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The value of freight brokers for shippers is the ability to quickly make connections with carriers, find the best rates and facilitate the execution of agreements.
UAW Employees Strike Against GM, Stellantis and Ford
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Roughly 13,000 UAW members walked off the job at car manufacturing facilities in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio on September 15.
Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!
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What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.
3 Life-Altering Impacts for the Freight Broker Who Adopts Inbox Automation
Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve probably asked, “How did we ever get along without mobile phones?” You can substitute your own example. Streaming services. E-commerce. GPS. Google. They’re the kinds of life-altering innovations that make people wonder how life was possible before they existed.
Trip Report for Parcel Forum 2023
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Growing Parcel Costs, Complexity Drive Largest Event Ever
Delivering Freight Brokers from the Jumping-Around Technology Quandary
Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Ask knowledgeable people what freight brokers do all day and they will probably tell you they find carriers to handle the freight-hauling needs of shippers while managing every aspect of the process. That’s true, but let’s say you redirect: “No. I mean, what are they doing minute by minute?
Fulfilling commitments
Lucas
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Wholesaler-distributor Orgill is making good on its long-held promise to fill orders faster and more accurately thanks to voice-powered warehouse optimization software from Lucas Systems. The post Fulfilling commitments appeared first on Lucas Systems.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/08/2023-09/14/2023
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Tesla reinvents carmaking with breakthrough Tesla is reportedly on the verge of a game-changing development in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
Labor Strike Underway Targeting Three US Automakers
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
After ongoing labor contract renewal talks failed to reach an agreement by midnight , the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union has now initiated targeted walkouts among select production facilities of Ford Motor , General Motors and Stellantis. The UAW has elected a strategy that avoids a massive strike action, and instead focus on rolling work stoppages targeted at individual automakers most popular and profitable car models.
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