Thu.Sep 05, 2024

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Real-Time Rebalancing: The Key to Maximizing Your Q4 Revenue

ToolsGroup

Q4 is the most critical time of the year for retailers. It’s the period when sales skyrocket and hitting your revenue targets becomes more important than ever. However, the key to maximizing your Q4 revenue doesn’t lie solely in marketing or pricing strategies—it starts with your inventory. Real-time inventory rebalancing is the game-changer that can help you meet customer demand precisely when it peaks.

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Decision Science Can Help Supply Chain Professionals Embrace Uncertainty

Enterra Insights

When most people think about a business, they don’t often picture the myriad decisions that must be made on a daily basis. However, as Bain analysts, Michael C. Mankins and Lori Sherer , explain, “The best way to understand any company’s operations is to view them as a series of decisions.”[1] Neither do people often think about a business’ supply chain.

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Gartner: Supply Chain Leaders Must Be 'Geopolitically Elastic'

Supply Chain Brain

In a survey of 258 supply chain leaders, 88% said that they expect to see a "moderate to very high" positive impact from scenario planning around geopolitical risks.

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Intelligent Rebalancer: React and Recover from Disruptions

BlueYonder

In a previous blog post , I discussed the challenges planning and execution teams face in responding to increasing disruptions. From extreme weather to port closures, disruptions all too frequently upset these teams’ carefully defined plans for getting inventory from Point A to Point B — leading to stockouts and dissatisfied customers. Since disruptions can never be eliminated, the solution lies in creating a fast, accurate and efficient way to optimally re-allocate inventory following a disrupt

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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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With Rising Product Recalls, It Pays to Reevaluate Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Product recalls are becoming a daily occurrence, posing a serious challenge for manufacturers.

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Podcast | Closing the Gap Between Supply Chain Strategy and Execution

Supply Chain Brain

Every business transformation needs a solid strategy. And every strategy needs a laser focus on execution.

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EU MDR Compliance: Critical Deadline for Medical Device Manufacturers

QAD

Ensure EU MDR 2017/745 Compliance by September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024, is a critical deadline for life sciences companies selling medical devices in the European Union. By this date, medical device manufacturers must have collaborated with their notified bodies to secure extensions for their medical devices to comply with the EU 2017/745 Medical Device Regulation (MDR).

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for September 5, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

China Rare Earth Metals Strategy. US Manufacturing Contracts again in August. New Sail Powered Cargo Ship Takes Off.

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Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence: Molson Coors’ Success with Drop and Hook 

Talking Logistics

Transportation executives are always looking for ways to reduce costs, improve service, satisfy customers, and help their businesses meet their financial and strategic objectives. There are many ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies in transportation management, and in our latest installment of “Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence,” Jeff Bishop, Category Manager Transportation and Logistics.

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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 Labor Day Supply Chain 2024 Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

Our Annual Review on the State of Labor in the Supply Chain

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Unlock $20M Savings with Superior Efficiency: Robotic Sortation vs. Traditional Unit Sorters

Supply Chain Brain

his webinar will break through common misconceptions about unit sortation and reveal how next-generation robotic solutions can deliver unmatched OPEX and CAPEX value, productivity, and scalability—all without disrupting your current workflows.

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Delivery Route Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Loginext

Learn how delivery route software can optimize delivery times, cut costs, and boost efficiency. This guide explores features, benefits, and top trends to help you choose the right solution for your business. The post Delivery Route Software: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Drought Shrivels Mississippi River, Threatens to Disrupt U.S. Food Exports

Supply Chain Brain

Dry conditions across the Ohio River basin, which feeds the Mississippi, have worsened already-low water levels at the large river.

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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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Peak Season 2024: Key Shopping Dates and Strategies for Maximizing Ecommerce Sales

Supply Chain 24/7

Discover key shopping dates and expert ecommerce strategies for Peak Season 2024 to optimize inventory, boost sales during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond, and ensure your business stays ahead in the competitive holiday market.

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What to Consider When Determining an Optimal Sourcing Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

In making complex decisions regarding their manufacturing strategies, companies must conduct a comprehensive analysis of operations that spans multiple functions.

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Tecsys Announces Election of Directors, Appointment of Auditors, Approval of Unallocated Options and Adoption of Advance Notice By-Law

Tecsys

Montreal , September 5, 2024 — Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), (the “Corporation”), announces the results of the matters voted upon at the annual and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders of the Corporation (the “Shareholders”) held on September 5, 2024.

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Corvus Energy Gets Stamp of Approval for Net Zero Fuel Cell System for Ships

Supply Chain Brain

The company touts the system as a milestone for net-zero shipping, and plans to soon install it on a 35-meter fishing vessel.

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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 Rise of Open Banking and FinTechs and Their Impact on Financial Services

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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Colombia Truckers Block Roads in Protest Over Diesel Fuel Prices

Supply Chain Brain

The government rolled back years-old subsidies and raised the price of diesel fuel by more than 1,900 Colombian pesos (45 cents) on August 31.

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Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI): Your Ultimate Guide to Hassle-Free International Shipping

Supply Chain 24/7

A Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) is a vital document in international shipping that ensures clear communication between shippers and freight forwarders, streamlines the logistics process, and prevents costly errors by outlining responsibilities, cargo details, and required documentation.

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U.K.'s M&S Deploys AI to Help Shoppers Choose Outfits

Supply Chain Brain

The automation of product descriptions using AI has risen to 80% from almost nothing in the past year.

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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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Tecsys Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2025

Tecsys

SaaS Revenue Rises 37% in the Second Quarter, SaaS RPO reaches $147 million.

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Shipping HS Codes: Know the Basics

I.C.E. Transport

If you’re involved in international trade and shipping, you need to become familiar with the HS (Harmonized System) Code for your products. Let’s unpack shipping HS Codes (also known as HS codes or commodity codes) – what they are, how they work, and why they are important. We’ll also demystify HS Codes by addressing common questions that arise, and explain how an experienced customs broker can help you navigate the complexities.

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JAGGAER Pay and Bottomline Partner to Bolster Procure-to-Pay Offering

Jaggaer

JAGGAER Pay users can now connect to the Paymode business payments network RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, September 5, 2024 – JAGGAER, the global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, announced today its new partnership with Bottomline to integrate the Paymode payment network and its Premium ACH offering along with virtual card and other payment modalities, into JAGGAER’s B2B payment solution, JAGGAER Pay.

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Biden Expected to Nix Sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese Manufacturer

Supply Chain Brain

The proposed $15 billion deal was first announced in December 2024, leading to months of scrutiny from the White House.

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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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Critical Period for U.S. East and Gulf Ports Potential Labor Disruption

Supply Chain Matters

This week there are cogent indicators of potential labor strike that could directly impact U.S. East and Gulf Coast port operations and associated logistics activities. A strike action will have consequences for multi-industry supply chain networks for sure, some industries more than others. Is this Supply Chain Matters advisory, we seek to layout both the background, the dynamics and the likely mitigation actions for industry supply chain teams to consider.