Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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Behind the Supply Chain Struggle: Why Health Systems Need a Change

Tecsys

Healthcare supply chains have been struggling with inefficiencies for years. While industries like retail or automotive have embraced data-driven, streamlined processes, healthcare supply chains have been slower to adapt. Many still lack basic visibility into inventory, demand forecasting, supplier risk and performance, and there’s a complete lack of true visibility between themselves and the manufacturers.

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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The RFID Revolution: Transforming Warehouse Operations for Unparalleled Agility

AB&R

In an era where adaptability can make or break a business, the warehouse industry finds itself at a crossroad. American Barcode & RFID (AB&R) knows that traditional methods of inventory management and asset tracking are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s dynamic market. RFID technology is a game-changing solution that’s reshaping the landscape of warehouse operations and setting a new standard for agility in the supply chain.

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Exiger Launches Advisory Council of Industry, Academic and Government Leaders

Exiger Perspectives

Council Kicks Off with Resilience Summit Exploring Future of Supply Chains WASHINGTON, DC. DEC. 2, 2024 – Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today kicked off its new Advisory Council. The group of strategic industry, academic and government leaders will convene for the first time at Exiger’s Resilience Summit in Middleburg, Virginia.

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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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Predictions for the technology industry in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Fred Voccola (pictured) CEO at Kaseya The post Predictions for the technology industry in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Employee Satisfaction, A Hidden Force in Supply Chain Success

All Things Supply Chain

The year is 1936, the machines are idle, although all the employees are at their usual workstations, but instead of working, they are playing ping pong, reading the newspaper, and…

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What Are the Top Reasons to Invest in Equipment Maintenance Software?

My Office Apps

What Are the Top Reasons to Invest in Equipment Maintenance Software? For businesses that rely on equipment to power their operations—whether in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, or any other sector—equipment breakdowns can be costly and disruptive. This is where Equipment Maintenance Software (EMS) steps in as a vital solution. EMS allows organizations to stay ahead of maintenance needs, avoid unexpected downtimes, and improve the longevity of their assets.

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Advanced Delivery Route Software to Meet Today’s Delivery Demands

Loginext

Meet today’s delivery demands with advanced route planning software. Optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction with real-time solutions tailored for logistics success. The post Advanced Delivery Route Software to Meet Today’s Delivery Demands appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Supply Chain and Logistics Report for the Week Ending November 29, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

See Who was Up and Who was Down

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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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Strategizing Deployment of Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Adoption isn’t a finite process. Even after automation is deployed and the employees are trained, it’s crucial that vendors stay engaged.

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Complex Cartonization and a Santa Claus with a Six Sigma Edge

Locus Robotics

Home December 02, 2024 Complex Cartonization and a Santa Claus with a Six Sigma Edge Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager When you think of warehouse automation and Santa Claus, you probably don’t imagine them having much in common. But after my conversation with Ken Ray, WMS Systems Engineer at Cooper Lighting Solutions — and a professional Santa Claus — I learned that both roles are powered by a unique combination of precision, creativity, and heart.

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Panama Bars Six Ships From Flying its Flag After U.K. Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

The de-listing follows a pledge by Panama’s maritime authority in October to penalize vessels sanctioned by the U.S., European Union, U.K. and United Nations.

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The Importance of Scalability in Warehouse Management

SnapFulfil

From handling sudden surges in demand to seamlessly expanding into new markets, scalability is what separates the warehouses that thrive from those that struggle to survive. But what does scalability really mean for a warehouse, and why is it so critical in today’s environment? Let’s explore how building a scalable warehouse operation is key to staying ahead in the fast-paced logistics game.

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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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Canada Post, Union Push to Restart Labor Talks

Supply Chain Brain

CUPW workers went on strike on November 15, with Canada Post telling customers to expect delays for mail deliveries for as long as the stoppage drags on.

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What Are the Top Reasons to Invest in Equipment Maintenance Software?

My Office Apps

What Are the Top Reasons to Invest in Equipment Maintenance Software? For businesses that rely on equipment to power their operationswhether in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, or any other sectorequipment breakdowns can be costly and disruptive. This is where Equipment Maintenance Software (EMS) steps in as a vital solution. EMS allows organizations to stay ahead of maintenance needs, avoid unexpected downtimes, and improve the longevity of their assets.

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Some ‘Italian’ Tomato Puree Products in U.K. Supermarkets Come from China

Supply Chain Brain

Most Chinese tomatoes come from the Xinjiang region, where their production is linked to forced labor by Uyghur and other largely Muslim minorities.

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November PMI from ISM finds US Manufacturing was in Contraction for 24th out of Last 25 Months

Supply Chain Digest

Most Other Measures also Negative

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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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How Boeing’s Counterfeit Titanium Crisis Was Predictable — and Preventable

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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Can U.S. Manufacturers Harness Trump’s Protectionist Policy?

Supply Chain Brain

To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.

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SAP Cloud Upgrade- Importance of Data Harmonization

Supply Chain Matters

This Supply Chain Matters posting serves as a side panel supplement to our prior published technology market education posting, Why Large Supply Chain Tech Deals Have Lengthened. In this posting we highlight recently published survey data related importance of data harmonization in SAP SE ERP systems environments. Background In our research arm’s predictions advisory for 2023, we included a prediction that businesses, manufacturer’s, and retailers would not be able to effectively address their

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Williams-Sonoma Lays Out Roadmap for Possible Trump Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

CFO Jeff Howie Howie says that Williams-Sonoma has reduced the percentage of goods it sources in China from 50% to 25% over the last few 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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Why Large Supply Chain Tech Deals Cycles Have Lengthened

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters market education perspective, supply chain technology industry analyst Bob Ferrari addresses an elephant in the room trend that is continuing to occur in technology evaluation selection cycles involving business critical supply chain focused business process transformations. It is therefore rather important that supply chain technology executives and their sales, marketing and product management teams have a keen awareness and adaptiveness of such trends.

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Trump Threatens BRICS Nations with 100% Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

BRICS nations have talked about the idea of a new common currency to reduce their reliance on the American dollar for years.

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