How AI is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Decision-Making
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 6, 2024
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How AI is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Decision-Making appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 billion packages more than UPS and FedEx.
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What are Reverse Logistics?
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 6, 2024
It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Tempting, but wrong. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Almost everything can change. Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. They don’t come back to predefined schedules. They don’t even come back in the same state in which they went out.
Upcoming Podcast- What to Anticipate For Leadership and Workforce Reskilling Needs in 2025
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In this Supply Chain Matters posting we want to alert our readers to an upcoming and rather timely podcast that will initially publish next week on this platform. This podcast is titled- What Supply Chain Leaders Should Anticipate in Leadership and Workforce Reskilling Needs in 2025. As this title would suggest, this episode is a prelude to our annual 2025 predictions Research Advisory that will publish in January.
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.
How are companies rethinking their liquidity management strategies in response to the recent degradation across major working capital metrics?
Taulia
DECEMBER 6, 2024
How are companies rethinking their liquidity management strategies in response to the recent degradation across major working capital metrics? In the wake of economic uncertainty, many companies have experienced a degradation in key working capital metrics. This has a direct impact on liquidity, pressuring companies to optimize their liquidity management strategies to seize growth opportunities and establish long-term financial stability.
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Warehouse automation depends on the right racking
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 6, 2024
By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Warehouse automation depends on the right racking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Gamification in Logistics, Warehousing & Transport
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 6, 2024
For all the hype currently surrounding supply chain gamification, it is not an entirely new business concept. Many organisations have been using simulations, like the Beer Game , for years to help companies educate their management teams in supply chain dynamics. What is new about gamification though is the application of digital software to make it more engaging, immediate, and suitable for a range of environments beyond the classroom.
Why ERP Is Essential for Year-End Financial Reporting
My Office Apps
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Year-End Financial Reports Made Easy with ERP: Steps to Ensure Accuracy The end of the year brings many challenges for businesses, and preparing accurate financial reports is one of the most critical tasks. These reports provide insights into your company’s performance and help stakeholders make informed decisions for the upcoming year. However, manual processes, scattered data , and last-minute reconciliations can turn year-end reporting into a stressful ordeal.
Happening Now: Trucking demand and capacity realign
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2024
According to Transport Topics , the trucking industry is gradually approaching equilibrium as freight demand and capacity realign after years of disruption.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
What Is the Cost of Container Shipping to Europe from the US?
I.C.E. Transport
DECEMBER 6, 2024
If youre shipping containers to Europe from the US, there are a number of factors that affect the cost of freight from the type of container used, to the shipping lane and distance, to whether youre shipping a full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL). So, if youre looking for ways to save on the logistics of Trans-Atlantic container shipping, read on.
Why ERP Is Essential for Year-End Financial Reporting
My Office Apps
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Year-End Financial Reports Made Easy with ERP: Steps to Ensure Accuracy The end of the year brings many challenges for businesses, and preparing accurate financial reports is one of the most critical tasks. These reports provide insights into your company’s performance and help stakeholders make informed decisions for the upcoming year. However, manual processes, scattered data , and last-minute reconciliations can turn year-end reporting into a stressful ordeal.
Let Us Show You How GPT Works — Using Jane Austen – The New York Times
Operations and Supply Chain Management
DECEMBER 6, 2024
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What is Logistics?
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Logistics is a confusing term that many people new to the industry have trouble with, not being entirely sure what it covers and what it doesn’t. So what is logistics? Well, as Logistics Bureau has decades of experience in the industry, we’re in a pretty good position to give you a definition of what logistics really is. What is Logistics?
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
U.S. Economy Is Doing What Few Others Are: Getting More Productive – The Wall Street Journal.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
DECEMBER 6, 2024
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. U.S. Economy Is Doing What Few Others Are: Getting More Productive Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2024
We got our first snow of the season yesterday. Not much, but enough to turn the lawn white. Im a fair-weathered cyclist, so that signals the end of riding outdoors for me this year. Like a bear hibernating over winter, Ill be riding in my basement cave until spring. Before I head down there, heres. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Scrambling to Find Drivers During Peak Delivery Hours? LogiNext Can Help
Loginext
DECEMBER 6, 2024
LogiNexts auto assignment feature streamlines driver allocation during peak hours, boosting delivery efficiency, cutting costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The post Scrambling to Find Drivers During Peak Delivery Hours? LogiNext Can Help appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in November
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In our continuing global assessment series, Supply Chain Matters provides readers with highlights of the November 2024 monthly reported global and regional wide PMI activity levels. At the midpoint of Q4-2024, overall global and regional manufacturing levels reportedly stabilized but there remains notable regional differences. Of special concern is deepening manufacturing recessionary conditions occurring within the eurozone sector along with speculation that a new Trump Administration taking of
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
The Best UX Experiences Can’t Be Achieved Without AI Assistance
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 6, 2024
UX professionals need to adapt or die when it comes to AI (Artificial Intelligence). This may seem a little dramatic but rapid advancements in AI are reshaping the landscape of user experience design, and professionals need to either get on board and start joining the machines or risk being left behind. See AI as your tool, not your replacement Those who wield AI as a tool, not a threat, will go further in the UX world.
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