Tue.Jul 26, 2022

article thumbnail

Is Digital Marketing the Future or the Past?

Enterra Insights

“Not so long ago,” writes the Doxee Marketing Team, “data-driven marketing was shrouded in an aura of mystery, a kind of unknown territory into which only technicians with specialized skills could venture. And for this reason, it was rather rare.”[1] They go on to insist that data-driven marketing (sometimes referred to as digital marketing) is something “companies can no longer do without.” This assertion, however, comes at a time when digital marketing is co

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why It’s Time to Turn Supply Chain Design into a Continuous, Strategic Process 

Logility

Supply chain design is no longer the ‘create it, set it, and walk away’ exercise that it once was. The acceleration of e-commerce, impact of shortages, and ever-evolving shifts in customer demand and economic realities require a framework that is flexible enough to change under the best of conditions as well as the worst. In his article featured on SupplyChainBrain, Steve Johanson, senior vice president and industry principal at Logility, insightfully explains why supply chains need a more fluid

article thumbnail

ToolsGroup Wins Microsoft’s Best ISV Partner Award for the Second Year in a Row

ToolsGroup

Prestigious award presented by Microsoft at the Inspire event. Milan, July 27 , 2022 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been awarded Microsoft Italy’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the second year in a row. It was announced at Inspire 2022, the annual event dedicated to the Microsoft partners ecosystem.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Delivering Step Change Improvements in ESG Performance

ivalua

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are rapidly becoming boardroom priorities and companies are increasingly investing in these initiatives to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Likewise, customers and employees are increasingly demanding that companies are environmentally conscious. More and more companies are adopting a low-carbon footprint and sustainable approach to procurement, and for good reason.

More Trending

article thumbnail

How To Find the Right 3D Printer? Pay Attention To These Important Things

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post How To Find the Right 3D Printer? Pay Attention To These Important Things appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

How To 105
article thumbnail

Trending Transportation Update: July 2022 | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

In July 2022, we saw the supply chains inching back to normal, and the potential new normal for container shipping spot rates.

article thumbnail

How Can Manufacturers Drive High-Performance Supply Chains?

IT Supply Chain

By Vijay Natarajan (pictured). VP Global Solutions, MPO. The post How Can Manufacturers Drive High-Performance Supply Chains? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

article thumbnail

Distribution Channel Traps in Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

What are the challenges you are experiencing right now within the Distribution Channel in your Supply Chain? There are so many ‘traps’ that can fall into. Watch this video: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution Network Design? Insource or Outsource Your Warehousing: What Makes Most Sense?

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Embracing Technology to Deliver a Compliant Global Supply Chain Within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)

Supply Chain Brain

With businesses looking to expand near-shoring and on-shoring capabilities, many are increasingly taking advantage of the ability of a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) to deliver significant benefits.

article thumbnail

5 Steps to Optimizing Inventory: It’s Time To Bring Planning Into The Order Management Conversation

BlueYonder

Why isn’t the first mile being discussed when trying to perfect the last mile? When it comes to the digitization of replenishment and fulfillment, retailers are beginning to have the right conversations. In one committee, optimal replenishment based on overarching consumer data is now a recurring theme. Meanwhile a separate huddle is trying to tackle consumers’ speed and convenience demands through optimized fulfillment.

article thumbnail

Tech OEMS battle it out in the semiconductor value chain

Resilinc

For high-tech OEMs such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Dell, and other top makers of electronics gear, the first half of 2022 has been a wild ride. Despite the signs that global supply chains are rebalancing, shortages and delays of important components continue to weigh on revenues in some segments, such as PCs and smartphones. On the other hand, the continuing challenges with semiconductor supplies has been good for Samsung, TSMC, and other major chip players who are leveraging their positions to su

article thumbnail

Supply Chain News on Walmart Struggling with Inventory as Inflation Changes Consumer Buying Behavior

Supply Chain Digest

Need for Markdowns will Lead to Double Digit Decline in Operating Income in 2022

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022

Talking Logistics

Trend #1: While route guides are performing better, inflationary and deflationary pressures on rates have never been more challenging to synthesize into a confident rate outlook. First-tender acceptance ratios are up over 20% YoY in June, and by all accounts, rate inflation has been put on hold heading into Q3 2022. This bodes well for. Read more 3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022.

Trends 304
article thumbnail

Supply Chain on News on Amazon FCs in the News

Supply Chain Digest

Brazen Thief, New FC Union Effort, New Rule Changes for Safety

article thumbnail

Using Advanced Analytics to Improve Your Sourcing Outcomes

EC Sourcing Group

Advanced analytics exceeds standard business intelligence (BI) using state-of-the-art technology and tools to create data asset information and real-time statistics. These diagnostic analyses help businesses predict market trends, optimize global supply chains, to make quicker, strategic decisions to pursue financial opportunities. Analytic techniques include data mining, eSourcing software , semantic analysis, complex event processing, predictive modeling, and other business data examinations.

article thumbnail

General Motors Locks In Strategic EV Vehicle Supply for 2025

Supply Chain Matters

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. Some Broader Context. Our previously published commentary authored by The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group provided a mid-year assessment of our specific 2022 prediction that restoring more direct control of tactical and strategic materials sourcing would b

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

AB5 Protests, US Foods Focuses on Scope 3 Emissions, UPS 2Q Results

Intelligent Audit

During summer, people tend to slow down as the rising temperatures encourage siestas. While sleeping on the job is not approved of by most employers, taking a moment to step back and look at industry trends can help supply chain professionals clear their heads. Take a moment to gain insight from the following seven top market updates. AB5 Protests Have Begun.

Food 52
article thumbnail

Transportation Management Systems – Your A to Z Guide

3GTMS

When running a small business, every penny counts. Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) is an easy way to save time and money while transporting goods. Transportation management systems are a great way to streamline your transportation management process and offer more efficient services. How do you know which TMS is right for your […].

article thumbnail

Is Slow Digitalization Deterring Logistics Job Seekers?

Supply Chain Brain

Although momentum is building to automate and digitize freight processes, the logistics industry’s transition to digital tools and automation has lagged behind other sectors.

article thumbnail

Advantages and Challenges of a Having Fulfillment Center in Los Angeles

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

While many people love Los Angeles for its movies, logisticians and eTailers have come to love the City of Angels for its eCommerce fulfillment benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the many advantages of having a fulfillment center in Los Angeles, while exploring some of the associated challenges that you need to be wary of.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

A Winning Formula for IT/OT Convergence

QAD

The greatest minds in manufacturing and technology have been swapping strategies, tips and tricks for enabling operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence for years. For most organizations, however, that “Aha!” moment has yet to materialize, and many leaders are wondering if and when they’ll finally close the IT/OT gap and achieve Industry 4.0 connectivity across their operations.

article thumbnail

When Is Stockpiling Medical Supplies Worth It?

Supply Chain Brain

Now is the time to embrace strategies that set healthcare facilities up for success, regardless of whether there’s a surplus or shortage of crucial medical supplies.

article thumbnail

Synergy conjures up yet more magic for Gartner Quadrant

SnapFulfil

Synergy Logistics has been retained on the elite Gartner Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – for the 11th successive year.

article thumbnail

Race to Secure Battery Metals Heats Up as GM, Ford Ink Deals

Supply Chain Brain

Undeterred by the slowing global economy, buyers of key components in the powering of electric vehicles are stepping up efforts to lock in supplies, with two of the world’s biggest automakers signing direct deals with producers of so-called battery metals.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

FreightPlus Names New Senior Vice President of LTL

Freight Plus

Innovative managed transportation provider brings on LTL industry leader to support rapid growth QUINCY, Mass — FreightPlus, a data-driven managed transportation solutions provider, has announced the expansion of their company with the hiring of Curtis Garrett, joining as Senior Vice President of LTL.

article thumbnail

Top eCommerce sites in Singapore in 2022

Vinculum

E-commerce business models are flourishing in the Singapore market. The sales channel is rising to generate high income for the brand products. With the advent of technology and tools, e-commerce manages transparency to significantly keep track of the in and out of the stocks. And it keeps an eye on the infrastructure of the e-commerce sector to reach the pinnacle.

article thumbnail

Amplify Central Unified Catalog API subscription approval flow using API Builder and MS Teams

Axway

In a prior blog post we described how to use Axway’s API Builder to create an Amplify Central Unified Catalog API Subscription custom approval workflow that leverages Salesforce.

How To 52