Tue.May 09, 2023

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S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

Supply Chain Shaman

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. The process is not a panacea for the lack of organizational alignment or clarity on strategy. Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. The good news is that we can attend conferences again. The bad news is that most discussions are based on opinions, not facts.

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How Digitization is Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management

The Network Effect

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Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities.

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Proven Strategies to Boost Your Building Company’s Online Visibility

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post Proven Strategies to Boost Your Building Company’s Online Visibility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 growing battle for space in logistics

Supply Chain Movement

The Dutch province of North Brabant recently decided to temporarily suspend the construction of new large-scale distribution centres in most of its locations, and dozens of counties have imposed similar moratoriums in the USA. In the case of urban distribution, research increasingly shows that vans and other delivery vehicles spend the majority of their time standing still.

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Bringing data to the table: A CPG’s guide to growing sales

crisp

In today’s highly competitive landscape, brands have the unique opportunity to build stronger partnerships, prove their market value, and hit sales goals by bringing compelling data to retail buyers. Today’s most successful brands are using retail sales data to grow their existing retail accounts and forge relationships with new retailers. That’s because when it comes to making buying decisions, retailers favor suppliers who can reliably grow their categories and increase revenue for the busines

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Retail sales see 5.1% spike, volumes remain low as inflation grips UK

IT Supply Chain

By Nick Delis (pictured) Senior VP of International & Strategic Business, Five9 The post Retail sales see 5.1% spike, volumes remain low as inflation grips UK appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut to Collaborate with Metro-North Railroad to Improve Operational Efficiency

ThroughPut

ThroughPut is One of 15 Companies Selected to Test New Transit Technologies in New York City Through The Transit Tech Lab Initiative. New York, NY – May 8, 2023— Today, the Transit Tech Lab – a public-private initiative created by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Partnership for New York City to introduce public transportation agencies in the New York City region to growth-stage private sector firms with innovative solutions – announced that 15 companies have been selected

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A look at some of the best EV tyres on the market

IT Supply Chain

By David Fowler (pictured) Content Writer The post A look at some of the best EV tyres on the market 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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Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question

Locus

US retail e-commerce is on a meteoric rise, thanks to the high levels of convenience that comes with the experience. Statista forecasts that its revenue will hit a whopping $1 trillion in 2023 and skyrocket to $1.5 trillion by 2027. That’s an enormous chunk of change, and it underscores the importance of optimizing logistics operations, particularly last-mile deliveries , to tap into this market.

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How Low-Code & No-Code Platforms Will Revolutionize DevOps

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post How Low-Code & No-Code Platforms Will Revolutionize DevOps appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment May 9, 2023 | | Public Sector /by he I have spent most of my career in the private sector and started to get in contact with the space in recent years. Though the private and public sectors may appear to be distinct entities, a closer look reveals many shared characteristics.

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Advancements in CNC Machining Technology and its Impact on Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

Digital Manufacturing – A Rapidly Evolving Field Virtual Twins and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are rapidly evolving with new trends. According to Gartner, some of the top digital transformation trends in manufacturing in the following years include artificial intelligence (AI) for greater efficiency, robotized CNC machining to accelerate the manufacturing process, the digital twin to bridge the gap between data and actionable insights, and augmented reality for faster and more effic

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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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The Advantages of Leveraging Real-Time Data in Yard Management

C3 Solutions

The freight market is changing at an unprecedented rate. The events of the past few years, combined with the current geopolitical climate, have left analysts and trend predictions stumped. The freight and logistics industry, as a whole, is piloting mostly uncharted waters.

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Fulfillment as a Service and Software as a Service: Similar Advantages

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Fulfillment as a Service is essentially outsourcing the order fulfillment function to an expert service provider. A recent Amware survey of mid-sized, direct-to-consumer brands (done together with Digital Commerce 360 ) found that about 50% of these brands outsource order fulfillment. Compare that with company usage of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model where, as reported by Zippia , 70% of total company software use is SaaS and 99% of U.S. companies use at least one SaaS solution.

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Watch: The 'Real' World of the Digital Twin

Supply Chain Brain

The “democratization” of the digital twin means companies of any size can benefit from the technology, says Guy Courtin, vice president of industry and advanced technology at Tecsys.

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QAD Launches Its Upgraded Product Forums

QAD

We are excited to announce the new QAD Forums ! They feature a state-of-the-art UI to enhance the exchange of QAD knowledge and product information. A new forum category specifically addresses product-training-related questions, and users can engage with one another and get support and advice from other users who may have experienced similar challenges.

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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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Construction Industry Benefits from U.S. Factory-Building Boom

Supply Chain Brain

A backlog of orders and higher demand from new factories are boosting manufacturing companies and driving demand for materials like steel and the trucks needed to transport big industrial shipments.

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Gartner accolades by the dozen for Synergy Logistics

SnapFulfil

Technology innovator Synergy Logistics has been showcased in the elite Gartner ® Magic Quadrant ™ (MQ) for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – for the 12th successive year.

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U.S. Truck Drivers Push for Better Working Conditions: ‘We’ve Lost Our Patience’

Supply Chain Brain

Adjusted for inflation, the average pay for a truck driver in the U.S. in 1980 was about $110,000 annually, compared with about $48,000 in 2023.

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Intelligent Planning for the Agriculture Industry

CHAINalytics

The post Intelligent Planning for the Agriculture Industry appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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What’s next for managed file transfer & how to prepare

Axway

It’s a question we’ve heard many times before: is managed file transfer on its way out? The simple answer is no.

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Intelligent Planning for the Agriculture Industry Download Page Copy

CHAINalytics

The post Intelligent Planning for the Agriculture Industry Download Page Copy appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Synergy Logistics again recognized in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for WMS

SnapFulfil

Technology innovator Synergy Logistics has been recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – for the 11th year. The company is again positioned as a Niche Player in the Magic Quadrant.

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CMA CGM Committed to Buying Bolloré’s Logistics Unit

Supply Chain Brain

CMA CGM said it is committed to acquiring Bolloré Logistics for €5 billion in a deal that would add 14,000 employees to the company's workforce.

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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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Nail your WMS Selection Process

SCJunction

Trying to decide on the right WMS? Here’s 3 steps from someone who did having learned them the hard way! Good decisions, bad decisions, …and crazy decisions. People make odd decisions every day. For example, a decision to go searching for a car based on the colour of the seats! Ok, it’s a crazy example. The point is, if there’s a wrong way to do something, someone will have found it and done it.

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Guard Against Price Erosion With Revenue Optimization and Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

While high-tech and semiconductor manufacturers can’t solve macroeconomic challenges, they can optimize their revenue strategy to guard against price erosion.

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How to build a solid, trusting relationship…

SCJunction

Encountering trust issues? The best way to know if you can trust somebody is to trust them. What if you’re working with someone who won’t? Here’s how you can go about building it.

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