Tue.Dec 20, 2022

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Resilience in the Age of Chaos

Enterra Insights

In today’s chaotic world, organizational resilience is a much-discussed topic. The Oxford Languages Dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.” The phrase “bounce back” is also an oft-applied description of resilience. However, as author and executive coach Brad Stulberg explains, bouncing back is seldom a winning strategy.

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Freight Cost Volatility Impacts on Inflation – An Analysis

Freightos

The global economy has gone through an incredibly tumultuous time since 2020. From lockdown-induced purchasing highs, soaring logistics costs and supply chain snarls to waning demand, soaring inflation, and fears of recession – there has never been a dull moment. . The sheer influx in demand, combined with the variety of supply chain stressors, also catapulted global freight to new levels of infamy (although none perhaps as famous as the Suez Canal blockage).

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Ivalua Partners with Hillenbrand to Centralize its Data and Improve Visibility across its Supply Base

ivalua

Redwood City, CA, December 20, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a global industrial company, has selected Ivalua to centralize its supplier communication, contract data, and help consolidate best-in-class procurement processes. Hillenbrand required a platform to centralize supplier communication, contract data, and support its growth while providing the basis for future scalability into Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

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What You Need To Know About VPS Hosting For Online Businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Amanda Nelson (pictured). Professional Content Writer. The post What You Need To Know About VPS Hosting For Online Businesses 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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Why Days of Supply Targets Don’t Work when Computing Safety Stocks

The Smart Software

CFOs tell us they need to spend less on inventory without impacting sales. One way to do that is to move away from using targeted day of supply rules to determine reorder points and safety stock buffers. Here is how a target days of supply/coverage approach works: The post Why Days of Supply Targets Don’t Work when Computing Safety Stocks appeared first on Smart Software.

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Nucleus Research Calls Control Towers Essential — and Names Blue Yonder a Leader

BlueYonder

Nucleus Research recently released its Control Tower Technology Value Matrix 2022 , a report that looks at the competitive landscape for control tower solutions and assesses the technology vendors. Blue Yonder was gratified to be named a “Leader” in the Nucleus report, based on the capabilities of our Luminate ® Control Tower solution. Nucleus Research Manager Isaac Gould notes that control towers are becoming an essential capability as organizations navigate ongoing supply chain disruptions.

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Cengage LTI Session Management Leakage

IT Supply Chain

By Tod Beardsley (pictured). Director of Research, Rapid7. The post Cengage LTI Session Management Leakage appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Shop Floor to Top Floor: Strengthening the Digital Thread for More Agile Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers at the start of their modernization journey have the most to gain from upgrades to their data management and automation processes.

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Three key trends that will shape CMS platforms in 2023

IT Supply Chain

By Kim Sneum Madsen (pictured). CEO, Umbraco. The post Three key trends that will shape CMS platforms in 2023 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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Supply Chain News on Amazon Gunning to Get Rid of Bar Codes, to Remove Barrier to Fulfillment Automation

Supply Chain Digest

Imaging System Replaces Picking Robots Trying to Find Bar Codes

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Stord Named to Multichannel Merchant’s Top 3PL List for 2023

Stord

Atlanta, GA, December 20, 2022 – Stord , the leading cloud supply chain provider, announced today that it has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2023 by Multichannel Merchant in its 8th annual directory. After researching candidates across the industry, Multichannel Merchant identified top companies, both generalists and specialists, offering a range of valuable services and deep expertise. 3PL providers have reported increased interest and adoption from retailers of all kinds, many of whom are quick

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Breaches of cloud services rely on poor configuration rather than the exploitation of vulnerabilities

IT Supply Chain

By Rik Ferguson (pictured). VP of Security Intelligence, Forescout. The post Breaches of cloud services rely on poor configuration rather than the exploitation of vulnerabilities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Sustainable finance: how to build an ESG plan that supports your goals

Taulia

With an average of 90% of a company’s emissions generated in its supply chain, integrating ESG principles into the supply chain finance solution is an efficient method of delivering on sustainability targets. In order to marry highly intricate supply chains with high-level strategic decision-making, companies must implement procedures that can be embedded into everyday operations.

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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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Social Media Marketing Predictions: 2023

IT Supply Chain

By Zarnaz Arlia (pictured). CMO, Emplifi. The post Social Media Marketing Predictions: 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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5 things you need to know when moving from DTC to retail

crisp

Ready to become an omnichannel brand? Learn how data can help you avoid common pitfalls in the retail business. With increased competition and rising advertising costs squeezing the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel, DTC-native brands are launching into retail to diversify their revenue streams. It’s a great opportunity to achieve scale and profitability, but most CPGs will face a frustrating challenge along the way: retailer data is much more difficult to collect, understand, and use than data f

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How Robot Implementation Impacts Manufacturing Plant Productivity

Locus Robotics

By Eric Whitley, Director of Smart Manufacturing, L2L. Although robots were originally developed to do difficult tasks that can pose risks and hazards to humans in the manufacturing industry, Industry 4.0 is transforming robots to perform tasks with high speed, greater precision, and greater accuracy than their human counterparts. As a result, robotic technology is an ongoing trend in the manufacturing and supply chain industries.

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Guide to Warehouse Cross-Docking: Benefits and Drawbacks

SphereWMS

In the ever-changing landscape of supply chain and logistics, it's important for companies to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. One such trend that's providing a number of benefits to supply chain companies is warehouse cross-docking. But what is cross-docking, exactly? And what are the pros and cons of adopting this practice?

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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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The Pressure is on – Why Retailers Need to Take Action on Green Retailing

Cognira

The Pressure is on – Why Retailers Need to Take Action on Green Retailing. December 20, 2022. Retail AI/ML & Data Science. Home. Sustainability, a topic that has long been discussed, is becoming one of the most important strategic priorities for retailers. Consumers over the years have become more and more conscious of their environmental footprint, and are now expecting retailers to adopt the same mindset.

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Breaches of cloud services have relied on the exploitation of vulnerabilities

IT Supply Chain

By Rik Ferguson (pictured). VP of Security Intelligence, Forescout. The post Breaches of cloud services have relied on the exploitation of vulnerabilities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Exxon Is Avoiding Tankers That Previously Transported Russian Oil

Supply Chain Brain

Moves by big firms such as Exxon and Shell are increasing the pressure on owners to choose between serving Russian and non-Russian interests.

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20 Powerful Business Apps Accountants & Advisors Need to Know

Unleashed

Our tech-connected world is full of possibilities. But it can also be overwhelming when it comes to finding the right tools and applications for your client’s business (or your own). To make things simple we’ve put together a list of the best business software tools on the market right now. Here’s our roundup of the most powerful business apps that business advisors, consultants and accountants should know about.

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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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Taiwan Export Orders Flash Warning Signal for Global Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Taiwan’s orders for all major product categories fell, with optical products, plastics and basic metals registering the biggest contractions.

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eCommerce Business Explained: How To Sell Products Online

Unleashed

eCommerce sales grew by 50% during the pandemic, reaching $5.2 trillion globally in 2021. Even now, despite the reopening of physical stores around the world, that rapid growth continues to accelerate. In short, there’s never been a better time to jump on the eComm-wagon. But before we do that, let’s get familiar with the landscape: What is an eCommerce business, who is it for, and how do you get started?

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Case Study: Yukoil Manages Inventory Based on Market Demand

Demand Driven Technologies

Automating inventory management decisions based on current customer demand often affects not only the supply but the entire process of production planning. Yukoil is the leading lubricants manufacturer — and recently implemented a DDMRP based inventory management system. As a result, with the growth of production and sales of finished products, the company was able.

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Watch: Preparing for Record Increases in Parcel Rates

Supply Chain Brain

Rate increases announced by FedEx for 2023 are the largest in history, says John Haber, chief strategy officer at Transportation Insight. Shippers and consumers need to prepare now.

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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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Ask your B2B integration service provider these 5 questions in 2023

Axway

Connections are critical in today’s B2B environment. Integration serves not only to keep essential business flowing, but also to fuel innovation as companies evolve to answer modern business demands.

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Proactively manage the risk of inflation

Taulia

Inflation is creating cashflow uncertainty for many, reducing the value of companies’ cash reserves, and increasing the cost of borrowing. Companies must look towards new solutions to help build stability and endurance through volatile market conditions. Ensuring they have sufficient processes and tools to maintain their – and their supply chain’s – operations through this global uncertainty.

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Congress Gives Boeing a Reprieve on 737 Max Cockpit Changes

Supply Chain Brain

Two new versions of the jet can now be certified without major modifications, but safety changes are required on all Max models.

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