Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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Supply Chain Design: Don’t be afraid to get the data

AIMMS

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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How Exceptional Companies Grow with Sarah Ahern & Jonathon McKay

The Logistics of Logistics

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.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 15, 2023)

Talking Logistics

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.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

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 to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Why it is important to embrace a diverse cloud strategy

IT Supply Chain

By Sam Woodcock (pictured) Senior Director of Cloud Strategy, 11:11 Systems The post Why it is important to embrace a diverse cloud strategy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/08/2023-09/14/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Tesla reinvents carmaking with breakthrough Tesla is reportedly on the verge of a game-changing development in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.

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What Does an Agile 3PL Look Like?

West Coast and California Logistics

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.

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Labor Strike Underway Targeting Three US Automakers

Supply Chain Matters

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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Does your Mattress have Anything in Common with Supply Chain Planning?

Adexa

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.

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.

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U.S. Manufacturing Rates Grew Slightly in August

Supply Chain Brain

Even though U.S. manufacturing outputs grew by 0.1% last month, production levels in August fell by 0.6% from August 2022.

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Enhancing Customer Satisfaction Through Managed Transportation

Freight Plus

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.

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3 Life-Altering Impacts for the Freight Broker Who Adopts Inbox Automation

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

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.

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UAW Employees Strike Against GM, Stellantis and Ford

Supply Chain Brain

Roughly 13,000 UAW members walked off the job at car manufacturing facilities in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio on September 15.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Delivering Freight Brokers from the Jumping-Around Technology Quandary

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

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?

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Fulfilling commitments

Lucas

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.

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Why Freight Brokers Need to Break Out of the Inbox

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

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.

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Trip Report for Parcel Forum 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Growing Parcel Costs, Complexity Drive Largest Event Ever

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Your Supply Chain Challenges, Solved!: 5 Guides

Download these 5 comprehensive guides designed to solve the toughest challenges facing supply chains today. After helping 1,200+ of the world’s most recognized brands to enhance and optimize their supply chains, FourKites has crafted step-by-step guides to help you solve your business’s most pressing challenges. The guides include: reducing transportation costs, improving customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, increasing workforce efficiency, and achieving sustainability and ESG