All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2024
Critics of cradle-to-grave sustainability efforts have long hoped for simple, and easier alternatives when it comes to food packaging. Fortunately, the circular economy offers the perfect solution.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 17, 2024
Items with intermittent, unpredictable or “long tail” demand are a growing part of business. You don’t have to be an internet retailer like Amazon to see it. Companies are dealing with more slow moving items with unpredictable demand patterns. This is making demand forecasting and inventory management more difficult, and the ability to recognize predictive demand signals more vital.
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Precoro
JUNE 17, 2024
With new products constantly entering the markets and increased availability of international trading, supply chains are now more complex than ever before. A supply chain is a logistical system consisting of the buying company and its partners, such as suppliers, delivery agents, and distributors, that encompasses the process of turning raw materials or goods into the final product and distributing them to customers.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 17, 2024
Last week at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 conference in Barcelona, the supply chain community gathered for one of the most anticipated events of the year. Industry leaders, innovators, and professionals came together to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the future of supply chain management. The conversations were both dynamic and thought-provoking, reflecting the complex and rapidly evolving nature of global supply chains.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
BlueYonder
JUNE 17, 2024
In Part 1 of this blog post , we introduced censored sales probability distributions. Let’s now get our hands dirty and see what finite capacity means in practice. We start by pointing out subtle pitfalls that one might inadvertently fall into in order to then share how we typically solve the situation. Mistaking sales for demand Your manager might ask you to just ignore this blog post entirely to obtain both a “first simple model” and a “rough estimate of the model quality.
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SnapFulfil
JUNE 17, 2024
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, has once again selected Synergy Logistics for its Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Like it or not, s preadsheets are still the go-to planning software in the supply chain industry.
Adexa
JUNE 17, 2024
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Adexa Recipient of 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects Award For immediate release Marketing Manager Contact: Ron Wilson | (310) 642-2122 | rwilson@adexa.com Los Angeles, California – June 17, 2024 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, and Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named Adexa as one o
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 17, 2024
Over the weekend I made my first GPT. It’s an IBP GPT, maybe the world’s first. Although you can make GPT’s more sophisticated, you can start rather simple. That’s what I did. I took an open AI membership, created a GPT, wrote a prompt, wrote four prompt indicators. Told it to be friendly and gave it some other guidance. My aim was to help an IBP user brainstorm some solutions to a typical problem during an IBP cycle.
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Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Emerging Innovations and Trends in Nutritional Supplements appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Freightos
JUNE 17, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Building Moats in AI: Buy vs. Build (AI Popup #1) In logistics tech, building a competitive moat is key for market leadership. In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2024
By Mark Turner (pictured) Chief Commercial Officer at Pulsant The post Digital Infrastructure Strategy: Comparing on-premises with cloud and colocation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
HICX Solutions
JUNE 17, 2024
A new partnership with HICX & DitchCarbon will help companies meet the challenges of Scope 3 emissions by sharing more carbon data about their supply chain HICX, the leading supplier experience platform, that helps Global 5000 companies take control of their supplier data, and DitchCarbon, a leading provider of emissions intelligence, have teamed up to help businesses better meet the challenges presented by Scope-3.
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2024
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain Powered by ERP: How To Unlock Efficiency? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
ThroughPut
JUNE 17, 2024
Theoretically, logistics and distribution are straightforward: move an item from Point A to Point B to satisfy customer expectations at an agreed service level, all while generating a profit for your company. Practically, however, it’s often chaotic. In the real world, logistics isn’t about managing one product, one route, and one customer—it’s about juggling hundreds of products, thousands of routes, and a diverse array of customer needs.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Tracking inventory solely within the four walls of a warehouse isn’t enough to stop shrinkage, says Eddie Misicka, vice president of product and solutions at OneRail.
Loginext
JUNE 17, 2024
Yoga Day celebrates the time-honored practice that effectively reduces stress and enhances well-being. In parallel, LogiNext's delivery management software drives unparalleled efficiency and tranquility in business operations. Embrace yoga for mental clarity and LogiNext for assured business success. The post From Mats to Maps: The Yoga-Inspired Secret to Better Delivery Management appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
China is likely to respond to President Biden’s increases in tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, in several ways.
TransAudit
JUNE 17, 2024
The Port of Baltimore, a crucial node in the U.S. and global trade networks, has resumed operations after an 11-week closure following a significant incident. This marks a pivotal moment in restoring the flow of commerce through one of the East Coast’s most vital ports. The Incident and Closure The unexpected closure began on March 26, when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Europe exported more than €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) worth of pork into China in 2023, according to EU customs data.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 17, 2024
Baby Formula Shortages were widespread in 2022 There is an emerging school of thought that monopolies and oligopolies, which have been allowed to operate through lax antitrust enforcement, are incredibly harmful. Two new books, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry and The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power , make this argument.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
The new port will use AI systems will also analyze traffic data to plan ship movements and automate logistics.
Lucas
JUNE 17, 2024
Make no mistake, robots have made significant strides over the decades in automation. After seeing endless aisles of robots at events I was still left thinking, “How practical is all of this stuff and are humans really justified in fearing this technology?” The post Will Robotics and AI Replace Humans? Well…yes and no appeared first on Lucas Systems.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Details of the deal were released on June 14, with border agents getting a 14.8% wage increase over four years, retroactive to June 2022.
Exiger Perspectives
JUNE 17, 2024
Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
According to court documents, BNSF regularly ran 100-car trains carrying crude oil through the reservation between 2012 and 2021.
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