Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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The New Leader of Boeing and the Challenges Ahead

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we focus on the passing of the CEO leadership baton for Boeing and challenges that are ahead. Background In a number of prior postings, and industry specific research advisories, our research arm and Supply Chain Matters have highlighted and assessed the corporate leadership, operational and supply network focused challenges for commercial aircraft producer Boeing.

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Don’t Let Your Warehouses and Buildings Become a Vector for a Cyber Attack 

Logistics Viewpoints

In the world of supply chain and logistics, the built environment comes in many forms, from warehouses and logistics parks to the buildings associated with ports and terminals. The IT realm spends a significant amount on cybersecurity and there are many large suppliers that provide solutions for cybersecurity at the IT and enterprise level. The operational technology (OT) world, however, is a different story.

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Blackfog July State of Ransomware Report reveals huge increase in June attacks compared to last year

IT Supply Chain

By Darren Williams (pictured) CEO & Founder, Blackfog The post Blackfog July State of Ransomware Report reveals huge increase in June attacks compared to last year appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Six Ways Supply Chain Leaders Use Transportation as a Competitive Weapon

Logistics Viewpoints

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management pla

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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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Top 10 Reasons Businesses Should Invest in Virtual Assistant

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 10 Reasons Businesses Should Invest in Virtual Assistant appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Smoothing the curve for peak performance

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Smoothing the curve for peak performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Exploring the Aerospace Supply Chain and Manufacturing Advancements

RFgen

The aerospace industry plays a critical role in global transportation, defense, and economic growth. The manufacturing processes behind aerospace components and systems are highly intricate, demanding precision, innovation, and robust quality controls. This piece examines the hidden mechanics of aerospace manufacturing, shedding light on the methods and materials used to produce aircraft and spacecraft.

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The Costs of Doing Nothing: Why Outdated SAP Systems are a Risky Business

IT Supply Chain

By Eilidh Semple (pictured) Senior Account Manager, Absoft The post The Costs of Doing Nothing: Why Outdated SAP Systems are a Risky Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Samsung Electronics Reports Six Fold Quarterly Profit Increase- Striking Workers Return to Work

Supply Chain Matters

Last week high tech and semiconductor industry supply network bellwether supplier Samsung Electronics reported a nearly six-fold increase in quarterly profitability as a result of semiconductor chip business gains. Reportedly, revenues increased 23 percent in the second quarter. Net profit rose to the equivalent of $7.1 billion, fueled primarily by artificial-intelligence memory and processor chip demand.

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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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Blackfog July State of Ransomware Report reveals huge increase in July attacks compared to last year

IT Supply Chain

By Darren Williams (pictured) CEO & Founder, Blackfog The post Blackfog July State of Ransomware Report reveals huge increase in July attacks compared to last year appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Cost of Production: Formula & 9 Types of Product Costs

Unleashed

Cost of production is the manufacturing metric that tells you exactly how much money was spent on producing a product or offering a service. If you don’t know your cost of production, there’s a serious risk of running the business at a loss. Learn the different types of production costs, why they matter, and how to reduce your production costs in this guide.

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FMCG S&OP: Silo & Obstruction Practices.

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

How FMCG Silo & Obstruction Practises (S&OP) never lead to success. Never!

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Goodbye Spreadsheets…Hello Predictive Analytics!

NC State SCRC

In today’s supply chain, disruptions, geopolitical issues, and adverse weather events are becoming more and more common. But the good news is – there is relief in sight! Companies are working to exploit the tremendous amount of data from their transactional systems, and combine it with data from other supply chain intelligence systems and real-time news feeds to get directional indicators of which areas of their supply chain are most vulnerable to reduced performance.

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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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ILA Sets Date to Prep for Potential East Coast, Gulf Port Strike

Supply Chain Brain

The union for Atlantic and East Coast port workers is planning to meet in September to look over its final contract demands.

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Future-Proof Your Delivery Operations: Why You Need Last Mile Delivery Software Today

Loginext

Enhance your delivery operations with LogiNext’s last-mile delivery software. From real-time tracking to route optimization, this solution helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. The post Future-Proof Your Delivery Operations: Why You Need Last Mile Delivery Software Today appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Shipping Industry 'Struggling to Keep Up' With Pressure to Cut Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Starting in 2025, the EU will start requiring shipping companies to surrender their carbon credits covering 40% of their reported emissions.

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Left Behind in the Retail Real-Estate Comeback: Department Stores – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Left Behind in the Retail Real-Estate Comeback: Department Stores Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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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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Weeklong Delays at Bangladeshi Port Caused by Political Unrest

Supply Chain Brain

Clothing factories have been shuttered for two days, with the customs process all but suspended, and exports forced almost to a halt.

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Exiger Acquires Widely Adopted Proprietary Parts Intelligence Company XSB

Exiger Perspectives

Acquisition of Cutting-Edge Parts and Logistics Intelligence Platform Brings XSB’s 100M+ Parts and 400M+ Parts Attributes Database In-House to Exiger WASHINGTON, DC. August 7, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced the acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB. The acquisition combines the most comprehensive proprietary purchasing, design and sustainment intelligence and engineering analytics platform with Exiger’s own proprietary data

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Boeing’s Instructions to Workers Criticized as Complicated, Confusing

Supply Chain Brain

The complaints were raised during the second day of an extensive hearing held by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.