Wed.Jul 13, 2022

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Supply Chain Fraud 101

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are Here to Stay with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell. Steve Elwell is the Managing Director of Haxlar , a contract manufacturing company that offers custom-tailored, flexible, and highly competitive contract manufacturing solutions.

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Supply Chain Greenwashing? Six Certifications to Look For

Supply Chain Brain

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.

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Top 10 Best Supply Chain Job Boards

SCMDOJO

Supply Chain Job Boards are aplenty, but how do we classify the ones worth our time as SCM Professionals? To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time. The platform includes supply chain entry-level jobs and supply chain remote jobs.

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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 Chains Unlikely to Stabilize Until 2024, Survey Finds

Supply Chain Brain

More than half of supply chain executives don’t expect a "return to normal" until the first half of 2024 or beyond, according to a new survey.

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Is Blockchain the Future of the Supply Chain?

Enterra Insights

An article published earlier this year in Supply & Demand Chain Executive carried the headline: “3 Reasons Why Blockchain is the Future of Supply Chain.” That’s a pretty bold statement considering the fact that numerous challenges lie ahead for a fuller utilization of blockchain technology in the supply chain. Journalist Akhilesh Prabhugaonkar, author of the article, insists this bold prediction is based on the basic features of blockchain technology, namely: a decentralize

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Procurement Transformation to Lower Costs - 12 Questions to Ask

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Why do you need this transformation?

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Future State Design and Detailed Roadmap Development: Kicking Off the Transformation

CHAINalytics

Now the supply chain transformation begins in earnest. The design of the sought-after future state and the planning of a detailed development roadmap are at a critical stage. It will lead to either a timely completion or make the path ahead bumpier and costlier than necessary. This is the third in a four-part blog post … The post Future State Design and Detailed Roadmap Development: Kicking Off the Transformation appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The missing link – Delivering digitalisation for contract packing

IT Supply Chain

By Josephine Coombe (pictured). Managing Director of Nulogy in Europe. The post The missing link – Delivering digitalisation for contract packing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Can Globalization Be Rejuvenated?

MIT Supply Chain

Is globalization in terminal decline, or will it survive or even thrive in some other form? Globalization?—?in particular, international trade?—?is under attack on so many fronts that its future viability is being called into question. At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in May 2022 in Davos, Switzerland?—?perhaps the most well-known cheerleading platform for global trade?

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Expert Comment on MS phishing campaign

IT Supply Chain

By Jasson Casey (pictured). CTO, Beyond Identity. The post Expert Comment on MS phishing campaign appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: How Can Distributors Manage Strained Working Capital?

Supply Chain Brain

Maureen Sullivan, head of supply chain finance with MUFG, explains how current product shortages are driving a shift in inventory management away from “just in time” to “just in case.”.

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Microsoft warning of AiTM attack

IT Supply Chain

By Sharon Nachshony (pictured). Security Researcher, Silverfort. The post Microsoft warning of AiTM attack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Make the Most of Supplier Rebate Programs

Supply Chain Brain

Wholesale distributors are facing a wide range of global supply chain disruptions — ongoing shortages, longer lead times, higher logistics costs and more — forcing many businesses to seek new avenues to drive revenue.

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Boohoo’s crocodile tears over ending free returns

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post Boohoo’s crocodile tears over ending free returns appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for July 14, 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Changing Global Demographics. Walmart Making Big Electric Van Buy. June Inflation off the Charts.

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Taking Integrated Planning and Execution to the Next Level

John Galt

Connecting supply chain planning and execution is a significant milestone for supply chain organizations, one that pays huge dividends by enabling them to take orders and execute delivery with a lot more visibility and efficiency.

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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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Demand Patterns Inside a Period

Arkieva

Demand forecasting is often done in planning buckets such as months or weeks. But what about the pattern of demand inside a period? Whatever pattern it is, a demand planner should strive to understand it. Demand Patterns Inside a Period was first posted on July 13, 2022 at 7:48 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Walmart Makes A Shrewd Deal with an EV Start-Up

Supply Chain Matters

In our previously published Supply Chain Matters Supply Chain Management Technology Market Perspective commentary, Implications of a More Conservative Private Equity Funding Climate in the Months Ahead , we educated readers on the implications of private equity investment deals now being constricted by both a significantly higher cost of capital along with the growing uncertainties of economic recession.

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ThroughPut Inc. Announces New AI-powered Supply Chain Capabilities for the Cement Industry to Stride Through Market Disruptions & Erratic Supply Chain Uncertainties?

ThroughPut

Dynamic AI-driven Demand Planning, Logistics and Distribution Capabilities to Enable Cement Manufacturers Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage and Unlock Robust Supply Chain Efficiencies . PALO ALTO, Calif., July. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced key cement industry focused strategic platform updates to its Demand Planning and Distribution Software Modules.

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Blanket Orders

The Smart Software

Our customers are great teachers who have always helped us bridge the gap between textbook theory and practical application. A prime example happened over twenty years ago, when we were introduced to the phenomenon of intermittent demand, which is common among spare parts but rare among the finished goods our original customers working in sales and marketing.

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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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Implications of a More Conservative Private Equity Funding Climate in the Months Ahead

Supply Chain Matters

Followers of Supply Chain Matters have likely observed the rather large number of private equity investments being made in supply chain focused technology start-ups and promising firms over these prior months. There was a time in late 2020 and all of 2021 when we could literally not keep-up with the numbers of funding rounds being announced in our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech column, along with the extraordinary large valuations being affixed to unprofitable or

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Don’t Skip the Sunscreen! One Associate’s Story About Skin Health

BlueYonder

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, aimed at spreading awareness about how important it is to protect skin from the harmful side effects of the sun. Associate Hannah Ling shares her personal experience about why it is important to protect your skin. It’s that time of year again! A time where PTO, H2O, and SPF are all frequently utilized. A time when sunglasses, shade, and a sun-kissed glow all make an appearance on our much-anticipated beach vacations.

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Due Diligence Required – How Brands & Retailers Can Better Prepare for Regulatory Action

Pivot88

Regulatory bodies across the US and EU have been increasingly stepping up requirements on supply chain due diligence programs. We have seen this in the US with the NY State Fashion Act and the UFLPA as well as in the EU with the Circular Economy Package, with proposed rules on making sustainable products the norm. Supply chain visibility and transparency is no longer a “nice to have” but a requirement to import goods into major global markets.

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Global Procurement Services and Strategic Sourcing – ProcurePort

ProcurePort

• The quest for efficiency and agility in supply chains has led companies to develop relationships with suppliers from all over the world. • Companies cannot limit themselves to only sourcing from one supplier or market when value opportunities abound elsewhere. • Global trade has led to complications in supply chains and despite the evolution […].

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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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Supply Chain New Is the Reshoring Movement Finally gaining Steam

Supply Chain Digest

Spending on US Factory Construction is Soaring

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Make Store Replenishment a Competitive Advantage with Robotic Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Efficient store replenishment is a critical factor when it comes to driving your business to success. With growing labor shortages and increasing costs, it has become imperative for you to explore robotic automation as a solution to ensuring you keep your stores stocked and ready for your customers.

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What Is the Best Project Management Software for Manufacturing?

Elementum

Choosing a project management software for a manufacturing firm can be tricky, as it must complement and support service management. Proper service management is a core opportunity for manufacturers to identify the underlying cause of issues and resolve them. Therefore, using the best project management software isn’t necessarily a standalone solution, but a compatible resource that can integrate with other essential digital assets.