Talking Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2023
Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research. You can download the Indago research.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 7, 2023
Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! I put my name on the line.” He added, “we needed results in the first year.” Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.
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Logility
AUGUST 7, 2023
Just think about the last time you brought your car to the service or asked a service for your dishwasher only to hear, that the part required to fix the problem was not available and had to be ordered from the central warehouse and it would take a few days. What did you think about that? These things happen and they are not so uncommon. The result is, of course, an unhappy customer and the likelihood that for the next incident, they will be looking for another service provider or third party.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 7, 2023
Industrial equipment manufacturers today are operating in an increasingly complex and ever-evolving landscape. Pressures to address and adhere to global climate control measures and the demand for more personalized products are pushing companies. In this sector. they need to to swiftly transform their operations. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
The Smart Software
AUGUST 7, 2023
Lead time delays and supply variability are supply chain facts of life, yet inventory-carrying organizations are often caught by surprise when a supplier is late. An effective inventory planning process embraces this fact of life and develops policies that effectively account for this uncertainty. Sure, there will be times when lead time delays come out of nowhere and cause a shortage.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 7, 2023
Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online. In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2023
By Eilon Elhadad (pictured) Sr. Director, Software Supply Chain Security, Aqua Security The post Addressing Supply Chain Security Compliance Obligations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Arena Solutions
AUGUST 7, 2023
Designing, developing, and launching a product is exciting. It’s also very challenging. The prospects and opportunities for your product to be successful can be limitless—it’s up to you how you strategize your product, sales, and marketing teams. In this short guide, we’ll explore the new product introduction (NPI) process and how you can use it to successfully bring your products to market.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 7, 2023
By Rick White (pictured) Director of 3PL Services. Cardinal Global Logistics The post Evolution of Logistics: How Digital Transformation is Shaping the Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Life is Hard, and So is Getting Paid
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 7, 2023
Following up on the closing of operations on July 28 , U.S. LTL trucking services provider Yellow formally filed for voluntary bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware late Sunday. The development represents the failure of one the largest U.S. trucking companies since 2019 when LTL carrier New England Motor Freight liquidated. CEO Darren Hawkins indicated in announcing of this filing: “ It is with profound disappointment that Yellow announces that it is closing after nearly 100 years in
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 7, 2023
Online Sales Revive a Little, while Shipping Costs Keep Rising
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 7, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. July Logistics Managers Index The Logistics Managers Index Report (LMI)® for July 2023 , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council
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
Unleashed
AUGUST 7, 2023
While technology has been a focus in supply chain management for many years, in the end successful supply chains depended on people. In this eighth Unleashed Supply Chain Management Roundtable we speak to a collection of experts and industry professionals on their approach to the challenges of staffing and skills management. Meet the experts Sergio Da Silva , Supply Chain Analyst, Flava Dot Global Phil Peters , Head of Supply Chain Services at YF Ned Neville-Rolfe , Head of Operations, Sapling S
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 7, 2023
We have a plastic bottle problem. Around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. I am one of the culprits. I love to combine my morning walk with the consumption of caffeine. In my case, I consume what I call a “walking Diet Coke” – 16.9 ounces of a tasty wake-me-up beverage in a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle. The Coca-Cola Company assures me that PET is a “recyclable material” that can play “a role in the circular economy.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Shippers can't afford to be lackadaisical in managing their parcel spend management, says Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 7, 2023
In one of my previous blogs, “The Importance of Building a Business Case for ERP,” we looked at the significance of strategic planning and creating a solid business case before embarking on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation journey. Building your business case gives you an incredible opportunity to examine your existing operations very closely.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Arena Solutions
AUGUST 7, 2023
If you currently market and sell medical devices in the European Economic Area (EEA) or are planning to do so soon, products must be certified under the new European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) or In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR) to maintain/obtain a CE marking. Under these new regulations, the definitions of medical and in vitro diagnostic devices have been expanded.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Current long-term emissions targets are not attainable based on the timelines provided by corporations and government agencies.
Locus Robotics
AUGUST 7, 2023
By Mary Hart With real estate shortages and rising rental rates (by 12% to 15% this year, according to CBRE Group ), warehouse and fulfillment managers are trying to get the most out of the space they currently have instead of moving into new locations. At the same time, order volumes are increasing, especially during peak season, and SKU proliferation is high, causing the facilities to run out of room for product storage on their main floor.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
People think the labor shortage in logistics happened because of the pandemic, but it actually started back in 2003, says Jennifer Sheets, CEO and president of MasterStaff.
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.
Locus
AUGUST 7, 2023
In the relentless pursuit of success of today’s business world, change is the only constant. No industry remains untouched by this rapid digital transformation, especially the last mile delivery market, which was valued at $131.52 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $288.87 billion by 2031. Let’s try to visualize this $157.35 billion increase.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
A salvage team rescued six of the seven crew from the sunken tugboat, and a search was ongoing for the missing crew member.
Freightera
AUGUST 7, 2023
Debunking the myth of FTL freight supremacy As experienced shipping experts and logistics enthusiasts, we understand that choosing the right shipping option can make all the difference for your cargo. Today, let’s dive into the common myth that full truckload is always the best and only choice for your freight. Myth #1: Full Truckload is Always the Best Deal The notion that full truckload is always the best deal is a common misconception in the freight shipping industry.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Yellow’s management has had scathing criticism for the Teamsters in the wake of its demise.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
The filing comes nearly three years after the airline tapped the junk bond market for the first time in summer 2020 amid the pandemic-era boom and cheap credit.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
The strike on August 4 came after Russia hit numerous port and grain-terminal targets, disrupting Ukraine’s ability to export grain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
This webinar is brought to you by FRAYT and SupplyChainBrain to help businesses understand the nitty-gritty of fleet diversification that will put your business at the forefront of last mile delivery efficiency.
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