Wed.Sep 21, 2022

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Clinging to Optimism in Difficult Times

Enterra Insights

Progress has traditionally been a positive term. Ronald Reagan once said, “There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect.” Ronald Reagan was a well-known optimist; however, amid inflation, political partisanship, and geopolitics, optimists are becoming harder to find.

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The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains. by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio. Getting the right product to the right place at the right time in the right way! This is my mantra for building green supply chains. Whether the “product” is raw materials to your factory or it is finished “product” to your end customer – this phrase would sum up the purpose and mission of a logistician in our current millennium.

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A World of Hurt — Updated CSCMP State of Logistics Report

Supply Chain Brain

The report is produced annually for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by global consulting firm Kearney.

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Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle. Feature Article by John Lash – Vice President Product Marketing at E2open. There has never been as much awareness and urgency, locally and globally, to drive sustainability. Climate change is now recognised as an existential crisis that is starting to affect everyone and it will only get worse unless people, business and governments truly work together to make positive change.

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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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Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 19: Overcoming Disruptions and Instilling Supply Network Resiliency with Jabil

Supply Chain Matters

We are pleased to announce to our Supply Chain Matters readers the listening availability of our latest podcast: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions and Instilling Supply Network Resilience in Post Pandemic Supply Networks. Our featured guest is Graham Scott, Vice President of Global Procurement for global based manufacturing services provider Jabil.

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What’s the Difference Between a Freight Broker and Freight Agent?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. And it’s easy to see why.

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Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. Opinion Editorial by Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO at Locus. The e-commerce sector continues to shape consumer spending habits in a significant way. Sales in the e-commerce sector globally, grew to $4.9 trillion in 2021, up from $4.2 trillion in 2020, and is projected to grow to $7.4 trillion by 2025.

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The Importance of Cybersecurity for Businesses!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Avoiding these 6 Cybersecurity Tips Might Harm Your Business! A Global Threat Report reflects the importance of Cybersecurity and how quickly cybercriminals and eCrime actors identify the latest vulnerabilities to exploit trusted supply chains and gain access to critical applications.

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Hiral Nisar Named One of the “Women Leaders in Consulting 2022” by Consulting Magazine

CHAINalytics

ATLANTA, 21 September 2022 – Chainalytics, an NTT DATA company and a global leader in supply chain consulting and managed analytics, announced today that Hiral Nisar was named one of the “Women Leaders in Consulting 2022” by Consulting Magazine in the category of “Excellence in Client Service.” The category honors “outstanding examples of client service … The post Hiral Nisar Named One of the “Women Leaders in Consulting 2022” by Consulting Magazine appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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What is a Vacuum Oven and its Applications?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Different Sectors of the Chemical Industry! Normally, we know about only a single type of oven that we use in our homes. But this equipment has multiple types depending on the nature of the work where it will be used. If you are working in any laboratory, especially with chemical compounds, you must have heard about a vacuum oven.

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Supply Chain News on Cass Freight Index for August Defies Recession but Rates Still Likely to Fall

Supply Chain Digest

Cass and ACT Research Predict Rate Declines in 2023

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What Can You Buy With Bitcoin?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin! Bitcoins are now taking the position of traditional currency because people use them primarily for buying products or making a transaction. Slowly this digital crypto is covering the area of traditional currency. But what can you buy with Bitcoin?

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Supply Chain News on West Coast Dock Worker Contract Negotiations said to be Stalled, Increasing Risk of a Walkout

Supply Chain Digest

Some Observers See Talks Stretching into 2023

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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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How to Trade Gold Online!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Great Guidelines for Trading the Gold Market. Gold trading is nothing new; this concept has existed since the Roman Empire. In today’s world, trading of this precious metal has become more common, and people are learning to do the same through brokers or how to trade gold online.

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Brewing Female Leadership

BlueYonder

In today’s DIVE In blog, Inge Keymolen, Director of Digital Transformation Logistics at AB InBev, shares her thoughts on diversity and inclusion, personal anecdotes, and advice to reach your goals in our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live. A Blue Yonder customer, Inge has over 20 years of experience in supply chain. Like so many of our other customers, her knowledge and expertise provide inspiration that allows us to build a more equitable and diverse world.

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Benefits of Using the Bitcoin Exchange Platform!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Bitcoin Exchange Platform Selection Process! There are so many cryptos available in the online market and one can easily buy any of them, but if you check the top-ranked crypto, you will get to see the name of bitcoin. The best method to pay money for this digital crypto is the Bitcoin exchange platform.

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The Intelligent Automation Imperative: How Should Companies Respond?

Supply Chain Brain

Companies that invested in artificial intelligence-powered automation are reaping huge returns.

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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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An Insight into Cloud Computing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Virtualization vs. Cloud Computing! (Infographic). Cloud computing is highly used in today’s world. Cloud computing is a service that allows customers to work with databases, software, and networking, among other computing services. It is a way to work with servers and store data effectively.

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Curbside Pickup Can Now Include Impulse Purchases

Multichannel Merchant

A new tool allows retailers to offer impulse, add-on products to a curbside pickup order, in similar fashion to a physical checkout line, creating an opportunity to recapture lost purchases as BOPIS adoption continues to grow. The tool, called Curb Up, is a collaboration between Canadian firms Bold Commerce, which created the checkout solution, and Knit, an ecommerce agency that built the front-end UI.

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Digitzo – A Reliable Gateway for Decentralized Finance!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Decentralized Finance? Digitzo was established to deliver high-quality financial services to individuals interested in transacting commercially viable instruments. This was the company’s original mission statement. This was one of the industries that were expanding at a rapid rate at the time.

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New Expense Module in Precoro: The most convenient way to track corporate spending

Precoro

We're excited to announce the launch of the new Expense Module in Precoro — a feature you'll definitely love. This module will help you prevent corporate spending chaos, increase expenses visibility, and streamline the reimbursement process. Workarounds will become a thing of the past. Now you can track and compensate employees' expenses in one place.

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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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Ford Stock Drops After Inflation Warning Adds to Gloomy Economic Commentary

Supply Chain Brain

The company said inflation is pushing supplier costs $1 billion higher than expected in the current quarter, joining the chorus of major corporations warning about challenges rippling through the economy.

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How to Improve Transport Fleet Efficiency

Logistics Bureau

Here are some tips and things to consider in routing your vehicle fleet. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 12 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Freight Costs. Is it Time for B2B Freight Providers to Learn From B2C? 3 Tips for Cargo Theft Prevention. Does Rail Freight Transportation Really ‘Suck’ that Much? Transport and Transportation: Do They Mean the Same Thing?

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Truck Duels Kick Off with Batteries Battling Fuel Cells for Top Spot

Supply Chain Brain

Companies like Nikola, Volvo and Daimler Truck are pursuing both battery-electric rigs and vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, in a costly bet on two technologies.

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ESG and Profit in the Consumer Goods & Retail Industry

Maine Pointe

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly important to consumers and making headlines more often, as shown by allegations of “greenwashing,” the rise of resellers, and state legislation banning single-use plastic bags.

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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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Top Five Tips for New Demand Planners and Forecasters

The Smart Software

Good forecasting can make a big difference to your company’s performance, whether you are forecasting to support sales, marketing, production, inventory, or finance. This blog is aimed primarily at those fortunate individuals who are about to start this adventure. Welcome to the field! The post Top Five Tips for New Demand Planners and Forecasters appeared first on Smart Software.

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The Differences Between Job and Process Costing and How to Keep Both Profitable

OptiProERP

What is Job Costing? Job Costing is how much it costs to complete a job. It is used in manufacturing for custom orders. Getting job costing right is key to knowing how much to charge a customer and make a fair profit. How Do You Calculate Job Cost? There are four things to consider when calculating the cost of a job. You’ll only want to consider those costs that are directly related to making the product. 1.

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 How to Become a Top Seller on Noon?

Vinculum

The eCommerce business model is quite crazy among the vast crowd to make more sales in the marketplaces. Such business strategies are expanding worldwide to generate a considerable amount of it. Ecommerce, especially in the Middle East, is growing at a more excellent pace, with a sale of $49 billion by 2021. Online selling is the most trending way to purchase stuff over offline shopping.