Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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Supply Chain Visibility: How to Solve your Biggest Operational Challenges.

C3 Solutions

Keeping up with supply chain demands is no easy feat. Whether you're managing inventory in a warehouse, trying to streamline operations at the dock, or juggling yard logistics, everything needs to flow seamlessly. And here’s where supply chain visibility comes in.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th

Logistics Viewpoints

Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.

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Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?

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Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age with John Delgado

The Logistics of Logistics

John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape.

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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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Bob Ferrari Contributes to Supply Chain Management Review

Supply Chain Matters

In this posting we wanted to alert readers to a contributed column from Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari in the September -October edition of Supply Chain Management Review magazine. This article is part of the Supply Chain Management Review Global Links column that features invited contributed thought leadership. Bob’s contribution is titled: When worlds collide.

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Added Evidence of Global Warming Occurrence

Supply Chain Matters

This week, The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported what many multi-industry supply chain management teams might have already suspected. The agency indicated that for the boreal summer period that extends from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere , global temperatures were 0.69C above historical averages. That number exceeds a prior high mark set of 0.66C that was recorded in 2023.

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On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce

Loginext

Quick commerce is revolutionizing on-demand delivery with rapid fulfillment solutions like micro-fulfillment centers, real-time inventory, AI, and sustainability practices. Discover how these innovations tackle logistical challenges and meet growing consumer demands. The post On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Onfleet, Fairmatic Partner on Safety Dashboard for Last-Mile Delivery Fleets

Supply Chain Brain

The platform gives fleet managers a snapshot of driver performance and miles driven, and uses that data to identify areas where companies can get discounts on insurance.

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World Future Awards: 2024 Technology Winner

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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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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Demystifying Warehouse Robots: Automation Simplicity Over Complexity

Locus Robotics

Home September 06, 2024 Demystifying Warehouse Robots: Automation Simplicity Over Complexity Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager When it comes to warehouse automation, there are many persistent myths that need debunking: the one behind this blog post is the myth that warehouse robots are overly complex, too complicated, and over-engineered, which makes them impractical for most companies.

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U.K. E-Tailer to Charge Shoppers Who Regularly Return Large Amounts Of Goods

Supply Chain Brain

Asos has cited the battle against high return rates as a significant part of its effort to cut costs, as it tries to boost profits.

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Zumiez Success Story

Saleswarp

Zumiez, a leading youth specialty retailer known for its edgy, individualistic style, has long been recognized for its strong omnichannel presence. Zumiez’s journey with SalesWarp began in 2015, at a time when the retailer had outgrown its existing systems and needed a more robust solution to support its omnichannel strategy. With a strong focus on delivering personalized, localized customer experiences across all channels, Zumiez needed a partner who not only had the technical expertise but als

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Locus for Retail: Understand Your Customers Better with Smart Analytics

Locus

“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.” ~ Peter Sondergaard, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Research at Gartner, Inc. Retail companies tend to house millions upon millions of data. This is no surprise, considering recent studies indicate that the number of online shoppers globally has surged to 2.71 billion , propelling retail sales to an estimated $30.5 trillion in 2024, with projections reaching $32 trillion by 2026.

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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