Fri.Sep 23, 2022

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7 Strategies to Optimize Your Distribution Center!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Anatomy of a Highly Optimized eCommerce Distribution Centre! Distribution channels are vital for companies because they enable smooth item delivery to their customers. These centers include areas to receive the items, ensure package efficiency, and store, ship, and audit supplies which is why you want to optimize your Distribution Center.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away. And as consumers are beginning to think about their Halloween plans, retailers and manufacturers are looking much farther ahead to the holiday season. One key part of this is to determine holiday hiring (see below). Another is getting a product strategy in place. And it looks like consumers could benefit from inflationary devices this holiday season.

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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. About Jeff Tucker. As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company’s industry presence.

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ToolsGroup Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2022

ToolsGroup

BOSTON (September 23, 2022) ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Inventory Optimization 2022 Vendor Assessment. . ToolsGroup was also named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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How Digital Manufacturing Drives Growth and Profitability

IQMS

Turning risks into growth opportunities is a high priority for manufacturers challenged with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and spiraling costs. The great news is that digital manufacturing can help turn risks and challenges into new opportunities for growth. According to an IndustryWeek survey, identifying new opportunities for growth and profitability is the leading business driver increasing digital manufacturing’s growth.

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Consumer confidence & the mini-budget – how businesses can prepare for the golden quarter

IT Supply Chain

By Brian Atkinson (pictured). Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Five9. The post Consumer confidence & the mini-budget – how businesses can prepare for the golden quarter appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Solutions to the Supply Chain Bullwhip Effect

Supply Chain Brain

One of the curses of the Great Supply Chain Disruption of 2020 was the phenomenon known as “the bullwhip effect.” .

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What is Retail Planning? How to Navigate Planning in Retail (and Why It’s Important)

ShipBob

The success of a retail business relies on having the right products available at the right time and place. To do so, having a solid retail planning strategy is key. Before you launch an online business and sell products, you need a plan of action first if you want to make profit. In this article, we’ll break down the steps of proper retail planning, why it’s important, and how ShipBob can help with the “logistics” side when it’s time to execute.

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How to Build a Career in the VR Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Virtual Reality (VR) is Enhancing E-Commerce Shopping! (Infographic). The virtual reality industry is experiencing exponential growth, and there are several in-demand jobs within the VR industry for people with the right skills. Virtual Reality (VR) technology seems to have taken the world by storm and affects several industries.

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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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The Change Management Conundrum: When to tell Sales?

Elementum

Be ready for pushback, bring the facts, and make them feel heard (talk sales) Executive Summary The more experience you have with change management initiatives, the more familiar you’re likely to be with the difficulty of communicating and staging these initiatives with your sales organization. In this two part article we’ll discuss some proven methods for getting your sales partners on board with you: we’ll talk about timing, content, lines of influence — and we’ll show how these techniques can

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Get Acquainted with Applying for NHR Portugal!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you want to enjoy the benefits of the NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime to the fullest? Then, reading this article is certainly going to be a great idea. Here, you will learn the basic peculiarities that can be suggested in order to give an overall intro to NHR Portugal. Let’s start!

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The Change Management Conundrum: When to tell Sales?

Elementum

Be ready for pushback, bring the facts, and make them feel heard (talk sales). Executive Summary The more experience you have with change management initiatives, the more familiar you’re likely to be with the difficulty of communicating and staging these initiatives with your sales organization. In this two part article we’ll discuss some proven methods for getting your sales partners on board with you: we’ll talk about timing, content, lines of influence — and we’ll show how these techniques ca

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How a Student Can Get a Business Grant! The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is one of the known programs offered by the government to specific individuals. Here, certain qualifying student loans are forgiven after payments have been made in 120 installments (or within ten years).

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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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Podcast | It’s Not Just About Microchips: An Overlooked Link in the High-Tech Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Most of the recent talk surrounding high-tech manufacturing supply chains has been about the severe shortage of microprocessors. But equally important is the supply of printed circuit boards.

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Ways to Keep Your Bitcoin Safe!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Prevention of Theft and Hacking of Bitcoin! You all have the bitcoin crypto knowledge right and how to invest in it, right? But do you know ways to keep your Bitcoin safe ? Not all people know how to secure your digital currency because no one knows how to secure the digital coins, so people’s accounts get hacked.

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Ford Motor’s Warning of Added $1 Billion in Supply Chain Costs- Another Signal

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s news related to Ford Motor in having to warn investors of an unanticipated $1 billion in added quarterly supply chain costs. Background. In recent Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on automotive industry supply networks, we have focused on how the ongoing global wide shortage of semiconductor logic devices continues to provide noteworthy manufacturing, supply chain as well as financial impacts.

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Characteristics of Bitcoin Exchange Platforms!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Bitcoin Exchange Platform Selection Process! Bitcoin is a very impressive crypto in this modern world. People are attracted to this digital currency in high amounts, and you can also easily invest in it by understanding the characteristics of Bitcoin exchange platforms. Millions of investors spend their money in this digital currency only because of its well-maintained reputation and the potential to generate a high amoun

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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

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Slowdown in eCommerce Growth

Supply Chain Digest

eCommerce Sales have not Gained Retail Share for Five Quarters

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How to Make Your Supply Chain More Efficient!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Invest to Make Your Supply Chain More Efficient! As demand increases, your supply chain needs to be working as efficiently as possible. While you can never predict a sudden surge in demand for your products, you can easily make sure you’re always prepared to start shipping at a faster rate.

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Innovative Solutions to Guard Against Micro-fulfillment Disruptions and Challenges, Part 1

BlueYonder

Warehousing and Store Fulfillment Disruptions. In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. The following are insights gained from my discussion with Rizwan Butt, Blue Yonder Senior Director of Product Management, during a recent LinkedIn Live. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the important role that logistics plays in the supply chain.

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FedEx Hikes Rates On Top of Cost and Capacity Cutbacks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a brief update to our prior posted commentary highlighting FedEx’s unexpected and stunning warning of a quarterly revenue and profitability shortfall that uneased both company investors and the broader Wall Street financial community. The carrier has now announced plans to hike shipping rates 6.9 percent for the Express, Ground and last-mile delivery units, and reportedly a range of 6.9 percent to 7.9 percent for its LTL Freight unit, beginning in January 2023.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Counteracting the Supply Chain Drain With Labeling Tech

Supply Chain Brain

Labeling processes for inventory, asset management, receiving, shipping and pricing have typically been labor-intensive, error-ridden, and time-consuming. .

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US Air Force Defense Acquisition and Contract Officers Come to NC State

NC State SCRC

We were proud to host a group of 20 contract officers from a number of different US Air Force bases across the country, including Wright-Patterson (Ohio), Hill (Utah), Pope (NC), Charleston (SC), and several others. We spent three days with this talented group of officers, discussing the importance of acquisition leadership during times of disruption.

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Amtrak Aims for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

Supply Chain Brain

“Not only are trains convenient and comfortable, they are also one of the most sustainable modes of transportation,” Amtrak chief executive officer Stephen Gardner said in a statement.

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Trip Report on CSCMP Edge 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Conference is Back with Strong Event

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Watch: Innocent Armor and Jillamy: A Distribution Case Study

Supply Chain Brain

Mike Wang, chief executive officer and founder of Innocent Armor, and Dwayne Shakespeare, director of e-commerce and parcel with Jillamy Inc., explain why Innocent Armor turned to Jillamy for a fulfillment center that could scale in line with the client’s projected growth.

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The Guide to Freight Accounting and Allocation Management

Intelligent Audit

Accounting is an important part of logistics and transportation management. To properly manage to ship, it’s essential to keep up with shifting costs of carriers, modes, and other aspects of transportation. Shipping accounting can monitor and analyze costs to solve problems and find ways to save, creating more efficiency and streamlined spending. Freight in accounting is complex and requires a dedicated focus.

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Chinese Cargo-Data Network Poses Growing Risks, U.S. Analysis Says

Supply Chain Brain

A congressional advisory body is urging legislators to strengthen U.S. defenses against China’s growing control of digital information related to global shipping and cargo, warning it could undermine national security and businesses.

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