The future of Hybrid Working in Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2022
Since the pandemic started, hybrid work models had to be adopted by companies in all kinds of industries.
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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 6, 2022
Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. According to the environmental protection agency, in the US, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
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The ShipBob Story with Dhruv Saxena
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 6, 2022
Dhruv Saxena and Joe Lynch discuss the ShipBob story. Dhruv is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShipBob , the leading global omni fulfillment platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to provide them access to best-in-class supply chain and fulfillment capabilities. About Dhruv Saxena. Dhruv Saxena is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShipBob , the leading global Omni fulfillment platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to provide them access to best-in-class supply chain and ful
RouteSmart INTERSECT 2022: Intelligent Planning for Efficient Operations
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2022
RouteSmart Technologies, a provider of route optimization solutions for newspaper, postal/parcel, public works and utilities clients (and a Talking Logistics sponsor), introduced a new tagline recently: “Intelligent Planning for Efficient Operations.” In coming up with the new tagline, “we challenged ourselves to dig deeper and talk about our core values and how our clients benefit.
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.
ToolsGroup Acquires Onera to Extend Retail Platform from Planning to Execution
ToolsGroup
JUNE 6, 2022
Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers. BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers. The combined software offering gives retailers crucial visibility into inventory as well as the sophistication needed to optimize planning and fulfillment to enable
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Is Your Procurement Data Fit for Purpose?
ivalua
JUNE 6, 2022
Every year, the International Association for Data Quality Governance and Analytics (or IADQGA) runs their Data Quality and Governance study. The 2021 report marked the fifth time they have completed this study and released the results. Joe Yacura, the Founder IADQGA, and Vishal Patel, VP of Product Marketing at Ivalua, recently joined us for an AOP Live session to discuss the findings of the study.
FDA Prepares to Broaden Traceability Requirements for Food Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down once again on food producers, with a new and tougher requirement for product safety and traceability. .
Managing inventory with ERP amid disruptions
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 6, 2022
In today’s business world, the success of a firm depends not only on its sales but also on the ability to manage its supply network and ensure it has the inventory it needs to deliver customer orders. Disruptions that have occurred during the pandemic have shown how many manufacturers have not managed their supply chains appropriately and have reaped the consequences in terms of insufficient inventory.
Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage
Precoro
JUNE 6, 2022
In 2020, the global Supply Chain Management market was valued at $15.85 bln. And is expected to double by 2026. Efficient SCM starts with a well-managed network of suppliers and vendors. We'll dive into specifics: Vendor and supplier definition What are the main differences between them Tips for managing relationships with vendor and supplier Risks involved in both cases When to use vendors and when to use suppliers FAQ Vendor vs.
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.
Shanghai Supply Chain Gradually Eases But Hurdles Remain
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2022
Optimism is growing that port delays and a trucking shortage in Shanghai are quickly abating, providing some relief to supply chains, though major hurdles remain.
Case Study: Röhlig Logistics and Gravity Supply Chain Solutions
Gravity Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2022
Overview. Röhlig wanted to enhance their offering on order management to better serve their customers’ evolving needs. By integrating Gravity’s order management capabilities, Röhlig could provide their customers with an integrated, end-to-end solution. The Business Problem. Navigating complex supply chains and managing rising customer demands is challenging, especially for businesses in the logistics space.
Blue Yonder’s WMS Customers Make Us a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader 11 Years Running
BlueYonder
JUNE 6, 2022
Blue Yonder has once again been recognized as a Leader in 2022 Magic Quadrant. For the 11 th year 1 in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began! This comes after Blue Yonder achieved a Leader recognition for the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) 3 in March.
Ambiguity or Bluntness in Communicating Potential Staffing Cuts- Tesla’s Challenge
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 6, 2022
Hourly and salaried employees at electric auto maker Tesla are either concerned or confused on this Monday, after a series of contrasting communications from Founder and CEO Elon Musk. Employees have had to deal with more than two years of the impact of the pandemic on the auto industry, including the ongoing global wide shortages of semiconductor devices and select high tech components along with double-digit increases of supplier parts.
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
Accurate Demand Planning: An Imperative for the Automotive Industry
BlueYonder
JUNE 6, 2022
Challenged by an incredible level of volatility, every participant in the automotive supply chain industry needs to precisely understand, and respond to, market demand. Blue Yonder’s advanced solutions can help. A full two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began to upend the world’s supply chains, the global automotive industry is still struggling to rebound.
Locus Dispatch Management Platform: The Latest Evolution in Last-Mile Excellence
Locus
JUNE 6, 2022
It almost seems like magic that you can now receive most consumer products, right from t-shirts to coffee tables, with the press of a button. Virtually unheard of close to thirty years ago, more and more consumers across the globe are discovering the delight of e-commerce retail every year. Globally, retail e-commerce sales touched $4.9 trillion in 2021, and is expected to reach $7.4 trillion in 2025.
Last-Mile Technology Comes of Age
Cathy Roberson
JUNE 6, 2022
UPS and FedEx lead the US parcel market in terms of volumes and revenues. However, while both last-mile carriers noted strong revenue growth, the combined parcel volume from smaller carriers outpaced UPS and FedEx volume growth rates in 2021 according to Pitney Bowe’s latest estimates. Gone are the days when shippers depend solely on a combination of UPS, FedEx, and perhaps USPS as their last-mile strategy.
Building Green Cities
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 6, 2022
This article first appeared in COMPASS , the 3D EXPERIENCE Magazine written by author Jacqui Griffiths. Virtual twins enable cities to go beyond smart and become sustainable and resilient. Cities bring together a spectrum of individuals and organizations – from residents, workers and tourists to property developers, energy providers and government authorities.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Solving the Problem of Truck Driver Turnover
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2022
As trucker strikes spread from Canada to the U.S. earlier this year, a bigger picture was often overlooked.
Full Truckload Issues and How to Avoid Them | PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics
JUNE 6, 2022
The pandemic, inflation, surging product demand, and driver shortages have challenged logistics managers to discover innovative solutions. While logistics managers face many challenges, few are as crucial as full truckload shipping. Regardless of where you ship cargo, all of it goes on trucks before reaching its destinations. We will outline some common full truckload (FTL) issues and how to avoid them.
Biden’s Trade Plan to Kickstart U.S. Solar Fails to Win Over Industry
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2022
President Joe Biden’s attempt to defuse a complicated trade dispute that’s paralyzed the U.S. solar industry is drawing swift criticism from some of the very companies the White House had been seeking to appease.
Digital News Desk – May 2022
Axway
JUNE 6, 2022
This month’s news round-up has a new name, because what we do at Axway goes beyond APIs: we believe the best digital experiences will be built on open API platforms , as well as API-fueled MFT and B2B/EDI solutions, which …
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.
Guide to UPS Claims for Late Deliveries
TransAudit
JUNE 6, 2022
Even though UPS has access to state-of-the-art technologies, delays happen; and when they do, you should understand how to file a UPS claim for late deliveries. Why? Because your customers are likely to hold you (the shipper) accountable for these issues. Unfortunately, filing UPS claims for late deliveries isn’t a cut-and-dry process. Instead, you’ll be asked to navigate several hurdles while jumping through hoops.
Digital News Desk – May 2022
Axway
JUNE 6, 2022
This month’s news round-up has a new name, because what we do at Axway goes beyond APIs: we believe the best digital experiences will be built on open API platforms , as well as API-fueled MFT and B2B/EDI solutions, which …
Walmart Rolling Out Four High-Tech FCs
Multichannel Merchant
JUNE 6, 2022
An automated Walmart FC with Knapp equipment (company photo). Walmart announced plans to open up four new high-tech, automated fulfillment centers over the next three years, which when completed will enable it to reach 95% of the country in the Amazon Prime standard of two days or less, while streamlining fulfillment processes and increasing throughput.
Should Brands Adopt Omnichannel Retail in 2022?
Vinculum
JUNE 6, 2022
As per Google’s Omnichannel Reality report, shoppers who frequently purchase from multiple platforms give 30% customer value compared to others. These days brands put more effort into attracting consumers and engaging them in adding the same to their collection significantly. This is the only reason every brand, e-commerce, and retailer plans to invest in the Omnichannel platform to get considerable revenue.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Production Planning
New Horizon Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 6, 2022
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Remembering D-Day: A Logistics Miracle
Enterra Insights
JUNE 6, 2022
The men and women who participated in the Second World War have nearly all passed; nevertheless, the remarkable achievements they accomplished still inspire awe. Perhaps one of their most impressive feats was cobbling together a supply chain that supported a truly global war. If there is a single moment that highlights the effectiveness of this supply chain, it might be D-Day — the Allied invasion of France that spelled the end of the Nazi regime in Germany.
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