Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 5, 2023
Manhattan Associates, a supplier of supply chain management software solutions and the market share leader for warehouse management systems (WMS), had their Momentum user conference a couple of weeks ago. Sanjeev Siotia, the chief technology officer at Manhattan, spoke about the role of ChatGPT for supply chain management in one of the keynotes on day one of the conference.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 5, 2023
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Realizing the Full Business Benefits of Supply Chain Visibility.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Kaleris, highlights the main objectives companies have for achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility; the biggest dark/blind spots in the supply chain today; and the.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 5, 2023
Blake Grolmus and Joe Lynch discuss the overlooked advantage in trucking. Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company’s new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan’s Gases an
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 5, 2023
Are Digital Twins Achievable? I have to imagine that everyone that works in an industrial setting has heard about digital twins at this point. Perhaps they’ve heard more than they care to, and would rather see more digital twins in practice. While the promise is clear, and we see a growing number of case studies proving the benefits of the approach, many companies struggle to create and maintain digital twins.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 5, 2023
It’s common that manufacturing and distribution enterprises would use a third-party Business Intelligence (BI) solution to analyze and interpret data from their ERP system. However, in today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive advantage. One of the key strategies is leveraging embedded analytics within their ERP system to make faster data-driven decisions.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
SupplyShift
JUNE 5, 2023
STANDARD ASSESSMENT Facility Mapping Assessment Quickly map your supply chain, incorporate any information requests at any tier, and drive supplier responsibility progress. Chart your path to supply chain transparency Despite innovations in supply chain technology, visibility still presents major challenges for businesses looking to achieve their sustainability goals.
BlueYonder
JUNE 5, 2023
This blog was co-written by Wayne Snyder, VP, Retail Industry Strategy, and Nina Seth, Product Marketing Director. It’s a tough world out there. Inflation, rising interest rates, layoffs, high labor and transportation costs and much more. There is so much doom and gloom in the market. Consumer sentiment is declining along with discretionary spending.
SupplyShift
JUNE 5, 2023
STANDARD ASSESSMENT THESIS for Retailers The Sustainability Insight System (THESIS), created by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and powered by SupplyShift, is a science-based performance management system helping retailers transform the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products. Innovative tools for sustainable retail Consumer goods retailers use THESIS to understand and act on the sustainability performance of the wide range of products they purchase and sell.
ChainPoint
JUNE 5, 2023
ChainPoint is happy to announce that Source Intelligence, an industry-leading software provider of supply chain compliance and ESG management solutions, announces its acquisition of ChainPoint, a software platform for monitoring and securing supply chains.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Requis
JUNE 5, 2023
As humans continue to smash through our planet’s safe environmental limits, The Circle Economy’s 2023 Circularity Report acts as an urgent call for a change in globa l material consumption. Understanding Current Circularity Issues After years of research, report authors offer several measures that act as circular solutions for creating a more sustainable environment.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2023
Environmental, social and governance compliance isn’t only a moral obligation for manufacturers.
Unleashed
JUNE 5, 2023
Businesses that deal with products need some sort of system in place for managing stock. But if you’re on a tight budget, or you only deal with a handful of SKUs, the modern perpetual inventory method may be a little heavy for your basic needs. Learn about an alternative – the periodic inventory system – as we break down how it works, who it’s best for, and some important considerations for choosing the right inventory management method.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2023
By Peter Ruffley (pictured) CEO of Zizo The post The Ethical AI Imperative appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
MIT Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2023
Supply chain management is a people business and will remain that way even amid the rise of AI and automation. My previous blog post explains why the flexibility of human workers will play a critically important role in the automated workplace of the future. In this post, I argue that humans will be an essential part of the external work environment in an AI-driven world.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 5, 2023
Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Once again, the numbers signal a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. While global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably, the data points to a number of warning signs that would suggest added contraction in the months to come.
Proxima
JUNE 5, 2023
As the supply chain crisis ends, it’s time to pivot to cost. The global supply chain crisis is over. It was a frenetic period from March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, followed by a series of events from the Suez Canal blockage to Russia’s war on Ukraine, that scrambled supply chains and ratcheted up costs. It is now relatively safe to say this period has passed – for months now we have been seeing an increase in manufacturing and logistics capacities, as the strategies firms have de
Operations and Supply Chain Management
JUNE 5, 2023
Big U.S. Companies Took Less Time to Pay Suppliers in 2022 By Mark Maurer Good morning. Large U.S. companies took less time to pay their suppliers last year as many of them hit a ceiling on the extension of supplier payment terms amid supply-chain constraints. The companies took 57 days to make the payments in 2022, down 8% from the previous year, according to a new report from Hackett Group.
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
Arena Solutions
JUNE 5, 2023
Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness Full transcript below: Wendy Levine Welcome to today’s webinar, exploring “Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness.” I’m Wendy Levine here at Rimsys and I’ll be moderating the session today. Before we get started, I just have some quick housekeeping items. We will be recording today’s session and we’ll send a link to the recording as well as a copy of the slides to everyone who has registered.
USC Consulting Group
JUNE 5, 2023
Starting a new project is an exciting time for our consultants because it involves deep learning. As we often say, we don’t just swoop in and offer conventional wisdom about how to streamline operations, find opportunities for greater efficiency, increase throughput, reduce costs, limit waste and everything else we do for our clients. Instead, we roll up our sleeves, dig in and get to know the business, the people from the corner office to the production line, and the scope of the job.
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 5, 2023
By Taherah Kuhl, Global Vice President – Business Services Industry, Dassault Systèmes Governments across the world are increasingly recognizing the importance of rail transport in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As a result, there has been a resurgence in the development and revitalization of railway systems after decades of underinvestment.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2023
The manufacturing floor operates in the blind in the absence of real-time data from suppliers on arrival of parts or raw materials, says Jeffrey Luft, portfolio development executive with Siemens Digital Industries Software.
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.
CHAINalytics
JUNE 5, 2023
Seed industry demand planning has some unlikely similarities to that in the fashion industry. And, if you scratch beneath the surface, it turns out that it’s really true. As in the fashion world, the seed market demands constant innovation to keep pace with the competition. This need requires a constantly improved variety of products to … The post Demand Planning in the Seed Industry: <br>It’s a Lot Like Fashion appeared first on Chainalytics.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2023
The period seems to mark a low point in the ongoing tit-for-tat battle between shippers and carriers over freight rates, and colors the current situation.
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 5, 2023
If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories. The first category is truck expenditure , the second is driver expenditure , and the third is workload expenditure.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 5, 2023
Find loads and trucks fast with full access to the trusted DAT Network. Freight matching designed for shippers, brokers and carriers.
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 5, 2023
Senator Tim Scott and Representative James Comer wrote in letters that an “EU-style climate regulatory regime” would harm the U.S. energy, agriculture and financial sectors.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
JUNE 5, 2023
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Eggs Are Going on Sale Just Months After Prices Hit Records Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2023
The acquisition will add scale to SGL’s operations while increasing Scan Global's workforce to at least 100 experienced logistics professionals.
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