Podcast | Quantum Computing for the Supply Chain: Is It Here Yet?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2022
Quantum computing has arrived. But is it mature enough to solve brutally complex supply chain problems?
Fri.Aug 05, 2022
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The Zergratran Story with Byron Bennett
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 5, 2022
Byron Bennett and Joe Lynch discuss the Zergratran story. Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. In doing so it will offer faster, smarter, safer and cheaper solutions to existing alternatives.
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 5, 2022)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 5, 2022
There are many reasons why I can’t think straight this morning, so I’ll just go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. Amazon launches same-day delivery from some brick-and-mortar retail brands (CNBC) Aurora and Schneider to Autonomously Haul Freight in Texas Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety.
Buying 2021 Holiday Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Season
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 5, 2022
If supply chain snarls kept you from receiving items you wanted last Christmas, you’re in luck. Those items are now arriving in U.S. ports and you may be able to get them at a bargain price. The staff at SupplyChainBrain notes, “Some of the goods remain stuck at seaports and some are heading to liquidators.”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. … Companies are struggling to find space for the glu
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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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.
4 Proven Methods for Developing an Effective IT Strategy for Your Organization
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2022
By Paul Williamson (pictured). Guest Author. The post 4 Proven Methods for Developing an Effective IT Strategy for Your Organization appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Is blockchain the key to battling counterfeit goods & improving supply chain traceability?
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2022
By Dominic von Trotha Taylor (pictured). CEO & Chairman, iov42. The post Is blockchain the key to battling counterfeit goods & improving supply chain traceability? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Watch: Forced Labor in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2022
Suzanne Offerman, senior marketing manager for Onesource Global Trade at Thomson Reuters, describes the technology needed to avoid forced labor in manufacturing supply chains.
Visits to shops drop to pre-pandemic levels, but shoppers are still spending online
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2022
By Ted Rogers (pictured). Chief Revenue Officer at Digital River. The post Visits to shops drop to pre-pandemic levels, but shoppers are still spending online appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending Aug, 5, 2022
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AUGUST 5, 2022
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Why Returns Happen More Around Peak Season and What to Do About Them
Intelligent Audit
AUGUST 5, 2022
As August returns, shippers’ concerns over the big show—the holiday peak shipping season—begin to come to life. There is a massive push to increase inventory in advance, and everyone starts thinking about how they will survive the holiday rush, from food supply chains to other goods. Carriers begin to implement changes to their surcharge schedules, and shippers look for ways to get the most customers at the lowest cost without sacrificing product or service quality.
Sustainable supply chains: why we need to rethink supplier segmentation
HICX Solutions
AUGUST 5, 2022
By Anthony Payne, Supplier Experience Manager specialist. As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. Encouragingly, sustainability is now a topic for many boards. But to be truly protect our planet, it needs to be established on the corporate agenda for good. To make this happen, we need to rethink the way in which we work with suppliers. .
Insights Into DHL’s Growth Strategies
Loginext
AUGUST 5, 2022
Insights From DHL’s Focus on Tech And Innovation Frank Appel, CEO DHL believes it’s important to digitize to take DHL’s logistics operations to the next level. DHL plans to spend close to EUR 2 billion for digitization, improving customer and operational experience. DHL takes on peak season order surge by adding over 100 aircraft […].
Happening Now: Container ship logjams have returned
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 5, 2022
Container ship logjams at US ports are (unfortunately) back in a big way. This time, however, the congestion is spread out across the US – especially the East and Gulf Coasts – instead of being concentrated on the West Coast.
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.
The Complete Retail Analytics Buyer’s Guide
Alloy
AUGUST 5, 2022
The post The Complete Retail Analytics Buyer’s Guide appeared first on Alloy.ai.
Time to rethink supplier segmentation
HICX Solutions
AUGUST 5, 2022
Anthony Payne, CMO of HICX, the Supplier Experience Management platform discusses why now is the time to rethink supplier segmentation. As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. According to a Deloitte study , 45% of Gen Z consumers have stopped buying certain brands due to sustainability concerns.
The Complete Retail Analytics Buyer’s Guide
Alloy
AUGUST 5, 2022
The post The Complete Retail Analytics Buyer’s Guide appeared first on Alloy.
B2B E-Commerce Trends in 2022
Vinculum
AUGUST 5, 2022
The e-commerce trends are pretty exciting to significantly serve the business purpose and consumer demands. These days B2B e-commerce trends are grabbing a vast crowd to enhance the market’s sales greatly. Such movements will change the market by 2028, with a hike in sales to approximately USD 25.65. During the pandemic, the business shifted from offline to online mode to quickly deliver the products at their doorstep in real-time.
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
This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 5, 2022
Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. Somehow, Halloween is (sort of) right around the corner, and a lack of raw ingredients for candy are making things more scary than a haunted house. I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers.
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