Thu.Mar 16, 2023

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Mitigating Geopolitical Risks in the Supply Chain, Part One

Enterra Insights

Eurasia Group’s Chairman, Cliff Kupchan , and company President, Ian Bremmer , recently released their list of top risks to watch out for this year. From their opening remarks, one might conclude things are going swimmingly. They write, “We’re (mostly) through the pandemic. Russia has no way to win in Ukraine. The European Union is stronger than ever.

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Körber Elevate 2023: Find your Rhythm

Logistics Viewpoints

Körber Supply Chain Software (Körber SCS) hosted its 2023 Elevate User Conference in Orlando this week. The conference theme was finding your rhythm – a fitting metaphor for supply chains across the globe as they return to more predictable patterns after experiencing disruptive fits and starts over the last couple years. Körber acquired enVista’s Enspire Commerce platform and its Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) service in 2022.

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With ToolsGroup Demand Planning Software, DAB Pumps Streamlines Forecasting Processes for an Improved Customer Experience

ToolsGroup

DAB Pumps puts customers and the environment first, while increasing planning efficiency, thanks to ToolsGroup’s powerful automation and artificial intelligence BOSTON — March 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by DAB Pumps , a leading manufacturer of water management equipment, to enhance its forecasting processes and increase planning efficiency for a better understanding of customer demand, higher service l

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Supply Chain Network Design: 3 Ways to Prepare for Trends Stirring Up 2023

Logility

In June 2022, U.S. inflation reached a 40-year high. Although inflation has slowed since then, it continued to climb in January 2023 , triggering fears that the Fed could keep raising interest rates throughout 2023. On the other hand, a slowdown in inflation could mean prices will gradually stabilize and we’ll avoid a recession. What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors?

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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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The main causes of food waste in supply chain heading into 2023

IT Supply Chain

By Svante Göthe (pictured) Head of Sustainability at RELEX The post The main causes of food waste in supply chain heading into 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GPT-4 is out, but it might not be the most interesting AI development of the week

IT Supply Chain

By Andy Patel (pictured) Senior Researcher, WithSecure The post GPT-4 is out, but it might not be the most interesting AI development of the week appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Rise of EVs: Taking a Leadership Role at NAATBatt 2023

QAD

The future of transportation stands on the brink of a revolution – the shift from the internal combustion engine to cleaner, more efficient electric motors. The EV marketplace is set to grow a whopping 35% over the next 10 years, and today’s governments are scrambling to develop plans for building the infrastructure and raw material supply chains necessary to support it.

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Top 3 Recent Automotive Logistics Trends, Part 2

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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BRANDED Chooses Stord as its Fulfillment Partner to Bring Greater Supply Chain Efficiency to its Network of Brands

Stord

By partnering with Stord, BRANDED unlocks greater supply chain efficiencies for its portfolio of brands and delivers on consumer expectations. ATLANTA, March 16, 2023 -- BRANDED Group , the leading operator of global digital-first consumer brands, today announced its partnership with Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, to unlock faster and more efficient logistics for its portfolio of brands while exceeding customer delivery expectations.

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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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The circularity report, or how one company is doing circularity right

Supply Chain 24/7

On this episode of The Rebound Podcast, Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones describes how his firm re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy

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A Q & A with Barry Conlon, CEO & Founder of Overhaul

IT Supply Chain

Barry Conlon (pictured) CEO & Founder of Overhaul The post A Q & A with Barry Conlon, CEO & Founder of Overhaul appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ChatGPT and the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digest

Will Generative AI take over Operations

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Cold robots revolutionise cold chain logistics

IT Supply Chain

By Frazer Watson (pictured) VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow The post Cold robots revolutionise cold chain logistics 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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Mastering Order Management in Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Guide

RFgen

Supply chain management (SCM) is a critical component of any business, as it oversees the entire process of turning raw materials into finished products and delivering them to customers. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that companies can efficiently meet customer demands, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge in the market. One key aspect of SCM is order management , which plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth flow of products and services throughout the supply chain.

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Why ‘Orchestration’ Is Critical to Supply Chain and Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to procurement and supply chain management, ensuring orchestration across systems and departments is a key area of focus.

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Bridging the Decision Abyss with Actionable Intelligence

LevaData

What is the decision abyss, and how can we bridge it? These are critical questions for procurement professionals right now. That’s why we just held a two-hour session with the Art of Procurement on Navigating the Decision Abyss: Managing Direct Spend in Chaotic Times. Here are some of the main points we discussed. The decision abyss lurks inside your organization.

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Using Spend Analysis to Understand Supply Chain Risks

NC State SCRC

A comprehensive understanding of spending patterns in the business is a function of the enterprise’s ability to capture data in a meaningful way. The importance of conducting a thorough analysis of spend was emphasized in an interview with a Big Three automotive executive, who recalls how this first came to light in the 1970s during the dramatic run up in petrochemical prices.

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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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The Power of Real-Time Pricing Platforms

LevaData

According to a recent news report for DigiTimes , Intel will cut prices of its CPUs by 20%, not long after deciding to raise those prices in Q4 2022. This is an eye-opening example of volatility and how market pricing keeps shifting in these uncertain times. In the past, inflation was low , and price predictability was generally assumed. Then the pandemic came and changed everything.

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An Interview on How to Use Technology to Prepare for Unexpected Disruption with Anand Singh

HICX Solutions

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to speak with Anand Singh , who is VP of Integrated Supply Chain at Sword Health.  Anand started working in Procurement and Supply Chain at an early age in his family business. He was managing a small fleet of two trucks serving their most important clients, including Unilever.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Truckload Capacity Continues Heading Lower

Supply Chain Digest

In the Spot Market, capacity has already Started to Contract, as Carrier Failures have Accelerated

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Improving S&OP with Forecasting Analytics & Business Intelligence

Silvon Software

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a consensus-based communications process that provides insight and control over a company’s supply chain decisions. While a manufacturing organization can have an S&OP process in place, though, it can still have issues aligning demand and supply effectively. Advanced forecasting technologies and processes are needed to improve that alignment.

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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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Digital Twin and MES Enable Innovation and Speed in Life Sciences Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

Top Life Sciences companies know that it is a race against time if they want to gain the leading edge in the market. Rising demand for personalized healthcare and rapid innovation and development of new products needs to happen in the shortest time and that requires greater agility in manufacturing in order to deliver the products to customers quickly.

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Boeing and Airbus Intensify Search for Skilled Talent in India

Supply Chain Brain

Companies have for decades looked to India, home to about 40% of so-called global capability centers that provide tech, engineering and I.T.

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Planning under (not too many) Supply Constraints

Demand Driven Technologies

This is often the promise of APS systems: to take into account constraints – capacity, material supply, grouping campaigns, and optimizing costs. AUTOMATICALLY! Depending on the capacity and shift pattern of each piece of equipment, depending on the day we should receive that bloody critical missing component, we determine how we will be able to.

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Podcast | Leaving China: Is ‘Friend-Shoring’ the Answer?

Supply Chain Brain

As manufacturers shift production away from China, can they turn to “friendly” alternatives?

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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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Tai Software to Attend TIA Capital Ideas 2023 as a Gold Sponsor

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

Manage and optimize every aspect of your shipping operations. Learn how Tai provides the best rates, carriers, and integration capabilities to grow demand.

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Watch: Challenges Faced by SMBs in Adopting Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Craig Scott, chief executive officer and president of FUUZ, discusses where some SMBs go wrong in starting their technology journey with standalone applications.

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12 Powerful Tips for Improving Online Order Fulfilment

Unleashed

Minimising wasteful activities and improving online order fulfilment efficiency should be a goal for any product business. This allows you to spend less on running the business without sacrificing customer satisfaction. This article offers 12 tips for improving your online order fulfilment, and a few best practices to follow if you plan on outsourcing to a third-party service.