Thu.Oct 10, 2024

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Breakdown in Boeing Labor Contract Negotiations

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with our further update on commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing ’s ongoing labor strike and subsequent labor talks. Breakdown in Talks Labor contract talks between Boeing and the labor union representing 33,000 striking machinists reportedly broke down again earlier this week. It has been 27 days since workers represented by the IAM labor union rejected a prior tentative contract offer that had been negotiated.

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Arena PLM and Tulip MES Integration Drives Operational Excellence

Arena Solutions

A bill of materials (BOM) is a critical element in product development, providing the blueprint for building a product. It plays a key role at every stage of development, from design and engineering to manufacturing and supply chain management. As a product changes, so does the BOM. But what happens when those changes don’t propagate to all systems?

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How Spare Parts Management Software Reduces Downtime?

ThroughPut

As businesses globally focus on reducing lost productivity, costly downtime, and rising inventory expenses, effective spare parts management has become a top priority—especially for asset-intensive industries. Poor spare parts management and planning can significantly impact the bottom line, leading to inventory failures. This often results in part shortages when they are most needed or an excess of the wrong parts due to over-ordering, both of which drive up costs.

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When Ports Go Silent: Proactive Supply Chain Strategies for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.

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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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Supply Chain Professionals Need Autonomous Decision Science

Enterra Insights

The business environment is getting more complex and uncertain. The team at John Galt Solutions observes, “In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. To keep up, supply chain leaders need to continuously make good decisions quickly that consider the ever-changing circumstances, emerging opportunities and disruptions, to improve how responsive and adaptable t

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Trust, the Winning Asset in the Supply Chain

Demand Driven Technologies

A chain, or network, is a system that brings together players with different motivations. A supply chain comprises suppliers and customers. Both want to maximize their profits, which can be antagonistic – sellers and buyers negotiate this on a daily basis. A company comprises a set of functions whose performance is measured on indicators that.

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2024’s severe weather has had major impact on UK transportation & storage companies

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, Parcelhero The post 2024’s severe weather has had major impact on UK transportation & storage companies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Discover how Lippert Transformed its Supply Chain with Kianxis

Supply Chain Brain

The automotive supply chain has never been more challenging. From the rapid shift to electric vehicles and skyrocketing costs to raw material shortages, geopolitical tensions, and volatile market demands, suppliers face pressures that can define their success or failure.

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Emerging Billing Models in Transportation

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Emerging Billing Models in Transportation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Product Slotting in a Warehouse: Complete Guide

Logistics Bureau

Product slotting is one of the few cost saving ideas that you can implement in your current facility whilst making no changes to infrastructure (although there may be further benefits to do that). You can achieve the benefits by simply rearranging products – within existing storage media – to reduce travel distance for pickers in your warehouse.

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Food Supply Chain Q&A: Challenges, Opportunities and Trends

John Galt

In this Q&A with Henry Canitz, we explore the obstacles facing food supply chains and the opportunities with supply chain planning technology.

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Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing With Arena and Part Analytics

Arena Solutions

Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing With Arena and Part Analytics Learn more about the integration between Arena and Part Analytics here. Full transcript below: Heatherly Bucher Welcome to our session on Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing. Today, Arena and Part Analytics have come together to share the story of one of our joint customers as a case study.

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Facing Industrial Manufacturing’s Dilemma: Nailing Down Forecasting Accuracy

BlueYonder

It’s been two centuries since the Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturing, introducing machines that automated production and unlocked unprecedented efficiencies. But in the last decade, the industrial manufacturing sector has encountered a new wave of challenges and disruptions. From fluctuating demand and rising costs to material and labor shortages, geopolitical conflicts, and complex multi-tier supplier networks, manufacturers are navigating an increasingly volatile landscape.

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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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Why Runtime Protection Is Essential for Application Security

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Runtime Protection Is Essential for Application Security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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TMS Selection: Who Needs to Be Involved?

MercuryGate

The ideal TMS selection process must involve your entire team from the boardroom to the stock floor. Everyone, from the techies to the finance people, the supply chain pros, and everyday workers… The post TMS Selection: Who Needs to Be Involved? appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Minimizing Risk in the IT Supply Chain with Microsoft 365 Total Protection

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Minimizing Risk in the IT Supply Chain with Microsoft 365 Total Protection appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Future of Supply Chain Management and Global Trade Dynamics

Supply Chain Brain

The 4th Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit, hosted by The New Economy Academy, empowers young professionals with the tools and knowledge to navigate and capitalise on the evolving landscape. This makes the Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit an unparalleled opportunity to connect with forward-thinking individuals who are actively shaping the UAE’s economic future.

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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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Hurricanes Disrupt Supply Chains – Even When They Hit Remote Areas

NC State SCRC

The recent devastation wrought on Western North Carolina is devastating. Everyone is now aware of the thousands of families with no power, no running water, and in many cases no homes. But there is another effect, that the media is often not aware of. Intravenous (IV) Bags Shortages caused by Hurricane Helene have forced hospitals all over the country to begin postponing surgeries as a way to ration supplies for the most fragile patients.

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The Hackett Group 2024 CPO Agenda – Part 2

Jaggaer

JAGGAER’s Strategic Response (Part 2) The annual CPO Agenda from the Hackett Group always makes fascinating reading, as it ranks the top ten current priorities of the world’s procurement leaders. These have changed over recent years as new challenges have emerged. Now we have entered a period of relative stability, spend management and cost reduction has moved back to the top spot, and ensuring supply continuity has moved from first down to second.

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5 Major Challenges LogiNext Dispatch Scheduling Software Solves

Loginext

LogiNext Dispatch Scheduling Software addresses 5 critical challenges in logistics: task allocation, fleet management, route planning, driver communication, and scalability, delivering improved efficiency and cost savings. The post 5 Major Challenges LogiNext Dispatch Scheduling Software Solves appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Growing Pool of Subleased Space another Sign US Warehouse Market hasTurne

Supply Chain Digest

Q3 Total Sets New Record after Building Binge of Last Four Years

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Happening Now: 10 ports closed in wake of Hurricane Milton

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , ten ports remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including two major commercial ports in Florida along the Gulf Coast—Port Tampa Bay and Seaport Manatee. The U.S. Coast Guard has implemented port condition "Zulu," suspending commercial vessel traffic.

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Russian Tanker Sanctions Fail to Stop Ships Hauling Moscow’s Oil

Supply Chain Brain

The blacklisted tankers are just a tiny part of the shadow fleet amassed by Russia to move its oil outside the reach of the Western powers.

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Exiger Research Identifies 83K Companies Impacted by Hurricane Milton

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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U.K. Parliament Votes on Laws to Stop Repeat of P&O Mass Layoffs

Supply Chain Brain

Government headed by Labour Party seeks to clamp down on poor working conditions at sea with laws on collective dismissal and minimum wage.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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A Strategic Guide to Gain Market Share with Customer Service Goals

Herlitz Inventory Management

Wholesalers can leverage their customer service goals strategically to gain market share. Here is a simple guide on how it works.

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Podcast | Consumer Return Fraud: How Bad Is It?

Supply Chain Brain

Last year, total losses from the practice amounted to $101.1 billion, causing a massive headache for retailers.

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Supply Safari: The Wild World of Warehouses and Storerooms

Tecsys

Specialty pharma sector explores innovations and challenges in healthcare, focusing on the growing need for specialized medications and the importance of embracing technology for patient care.