Fri.Sep 02, 2022

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Innovations in E-grocery

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from KNAPP and looks at innovations in e-grocery. Food retailers are predominantly depending on central fulfillment centers (CFC) and micro fulfillment centers (MFS) to process their e-commerce orders.

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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben McLean and Joe Lynch discuss the Ruan story. Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. About Ben McLean. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. Ben joined Ruan in 2007 and served in a number of corporate and operational roles, including COO and CIO, before assuming his current role in 2015.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 2, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Although summer doesn’t technically end in the Northern Hemisphere until September 22, most people mark its end (at least here in the US) on Labor Day, with many kids returning to school the next day. I suspect many people are heading to the beach today or taking the day off to squeeze in a bit. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 2, 2022).

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New guidance on software supply chain attacks

IT Supply Chain

By Tod Beardsley (pictured). Director of Research at Rapid7. The post New guidance on software supply chain attacks 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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East Coast, Texas Ports Gain as Retailers Skirt Pacific Gridlock

Supply Chain Brain

Supply-chain obstacles are forcing U.S. retailers to rewire their shipping routes. The early winners are East and Gulf Coast ports, which are taking business from rivals out West at the fastest pace in at least two decades.

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Growing a Sustainable Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Join Redwood Logistics and SupplyChainBrain to discover how to develop a sustainable strategy, calculate and offset freight emissions, and actually neutralize your supply chain carbon footprint.

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The Basics of the Procurement Management

Precoro

For some businesses – usually smaller or with a single-source purchasing flow – it may be sustainable to react to the immediate needs. However, growing organizations that face increasing complexity recognize the value of thoughtfully-planned and managed procurement. It pays off to develop a procurement strategy, hire a team of professionals, and acquire necessary technologies early on.

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EU Seeks Power to Force Order Fulfillment During Supply Chain Emergencies

Supply Chain Brain

The European Commission wants the power to force companies to fill orders within the European Union first during times of crisis, or risk fines.

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Bitcoin Past, Present and Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Will Bitcoin Stop Growing in the Near Future? Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the world. In the early days, many people believed it was just a fad, but it quickly proved otherwise. Now, millions of people around the world invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Multi Carrier Management Services

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post Everything You Need To Know About Multi Carrier Management Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Use Bitcoin in a Company!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Essential Uses of Bitcoin! Over the past few years, cryptocurrency involvement with businesses has grown as they use bitcoin in a company. For many companies, it has brought enormous fortune, while the other has gone worse with the bill payment. Every business has a different condition in analyzing the accessibility of Bitcoin.

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Perspectives on OpenText’s $6 Billion Announced Acquisition of Micro Focus

Supply Chain Matters

This special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech provides highlights and perspectives of OpenText ’s announced intent to acquire Micro Focus in a $6 billion deal. Earlier this week, B2B information management and content platform provider OpenText announced that the provider had reached an agreement to acquire Micro Focus , in an outlined takeover deal estimated to amount to upwards of $6 billion.

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What TEFL Teachers Should Consider for an English Teaching Job!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 8 Ways Language Learning Improves Employee Performance! Before checking out an international school, before thinking about teaching English students, TEFL teachers should consider four things. TEFL is Teaching English as a Foreign Language. When searching for an overseas teaching job, English teachers have many things to prepare and think about beforehand.

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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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The Labor Day Supply Chain 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Our Annual Review on the State of Labor in the Supply Chain

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How the Digital Era has Changed Sports Betting!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online Casino Industry Game Changers! Blockchain, virtual reality betting, betting without jurisdiction, and enormous screen walls. Betting platforms are now able to enter a new realm in sports betting thanks to digital technologies. With the goal of averting market share loss, as well as immersing the gambler in a sporting environment that is as close to reality as possible, some sports bookmakers in Maryland are redesigning

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How role-based training will benefit your organization

Procurement Academy

Role-based training plays a crucial role in streamlining business operations. It’s a practical approach that means training is delivered in the context of a specific role and gives the learner all the resources and skills required to perform their particular role. Traditional training methods often require extensive research to determine the right material and its applicability for employees.

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Best Practices to Dominate Local Search Results!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Factors to Consider Before Redesigning Your Website! The internet can help open up your reach to billions of people around the globe. But if you are a startup running a brick and mortar business, a global reach may not be your most immediate goal, or at least not for now. What could get your business a constant flow of customers is local seach domination.

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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 to make the most of your training budget

Procurement Academy

It’s vital to make strategic investments in employee development to empower teams and ensure the continued success of a company. But if employers don’t consider the specific needs of the company and employees of all experience levels and positions, then training funds may be going to waste. It’s crucial to establish a training budget for your organization to ensure you allocate appropriate funds for employee development through the year.

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Sure Fire Methods to Use Bitcoin for Profit!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Enhance Your Bitcoin Mining Expedition Profit! Bitcoin is a polarized topic in the hot market that has social media debates and outside events as people use Bitcoin for profit. Digital money supports various other future currencies and is an excellent initiative for the people to use their ideas.

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inside aioneers: Meet Supply Chain Consultant, Sara

Aioneers

Sara has the most interesting background you can imagine, starting in Iran for her bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, and including society-changing projects and fascinating doctoral research into tech investment. Hear about her journey and how she is keeping up the learning as a supply chain consultant at aioneers.

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Possible Bitcoin Investment Issues!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Investments ! Digital investors are pretty capable of understanding the volatility and anonymous crash in the currency, and potential Bitcoin investment issues. Price is the most critical segment of the digital currency, and people usually believe in the sentiments or a rumor about fundamental development.

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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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How AI Technology Can Improve Inventory Management

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a pressing need to make inventory management more flexible, resilient and stable. Many companies are turning to artificial intelligence as a solution.

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Skytrak Launch Monitor Revolution in Golf Performance Tracking!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Technology on the Gaming Industry! The Skytrak launch monitor is a golf-specific device that helps golfers understand their performance on the course. It is lightweight and easy to use, and it gives accurate readings of players’ shots. The Skytrak can be paired along iPads and projector for better view of the stats.

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How Manufacturers Can Meet the Challenge of the Semiconductor Chip Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

Industry and the U.S. government alike are responding to the gap between semiconductor supply and demand.

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Northwood on a roll with SnapFulfil WMS

SnapFulfil

A leading manufacturer & supplier of hygienic paper products has successfully made the transition from pen-and-paper driven warehousing to next-level digital technology after investing in an advanced cloud-based WMS.

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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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Foodservice supplier saves 25% on data loggers while increasing visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: Client distribution of perishable products across approximately 150 retail stores in 35 states was creating challenges for receiving teams, who struggled to find and download data loggers when unloading trucks. Compliance failures resulted. For recovered devices, a time-consuming download process followed which also required outdated software.

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Why do I need my data transformed as the first step in my Digital Transformation Journey? 

Xeeva

Procurement is under unprecedented pressure today to manage pricing and supply, but do you really know what you are buying, where you are taking price increases, and on what items are lead times inflating? How good is your ERP spend data? Because garbage in, garbage out. Most companies would agree that a large percentage […]. The post Why do I need my data transformed as the first step in my Digital Transformation Journey?

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Walmart, Ranchers Team Up on Beef-Processing Plant to Ensure Supply

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart is taking a stake in a planned Nebraska beef processing plant to help stock its meat sections, one step in a plan to develop a network of facilities to supply its stores.