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How to Overcome the Top 3 Challenges to an Effective Digital Supply Chain

ProcurePort

• In many companies, customer-facing activities have been digitized much faster than supply chain operations. The procurement of maintenance, repair, and operation items for manufacturing enterprises and inventory for trading companies can benefit immensely from digitization. • Other functions such as financial analysis, human resource management, and customer service have improved massively from the insights […].

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Holiday Supply Chains: Are you prepared?

Logistics Viewpoints

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. As a result, the holiday season got front loaded sometime in September. Given the challenges we’ve had since, I’m gearing up for my holiday shopping to start in July.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Use a two-pronged approach that couples new recruitment approaches with technology to provide transparent operational insight. Key Takeaways : Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages provide separate yet connected challenges Labor shortages are a global problem – contraction has already happened in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan and is expected to quicken From the top floor to the shop floor, workers are quitting their jobs at a rapid rate Supply chain executives must look at new source

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A Moment of Change – Making the Case for Visibility in Trucking

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A Moment of Change – Making the Case for Visibility in Trucking. Opinion Editorial by Wolfgang Lehmacher , Anchor Group, and Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Chalmers University of Technology. Supply chain disruptions have become the daily business of supply chain professionals all over the globe. Many experts and practitioners believe that higher levels of visibility would help to manage or even resolve the current bottlenecks causing congestions and delays, logistics cost

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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 Risk: It’s Not Whether Severe Weather, but When

Enterra Insights

As supply chains continue to garner negative headlines — thanks to snarled transportation systems, closed factories, and product shortages — supply chain professionals are facing a future in which severe weather will continue to give them headaches. The Resilinc Editorial Team observes, “Climate change and the extreme weather events it causes are becoming larger concerns for supply chain managers, their C-suite bosses, corporate boards, and major investors.”[1] To learn how much of a

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Now is the Right Time to Restructure Your Distribution Network

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Supply chain complexities are increasing. Shifting customer demands & habits, expanding business, and rising cost pressures are the key drivers for restructuring needs of your distribution networks.

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Optimising Supply Chain Management in Industry 4.0

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Optimising Supply Chain Management in Industry 4.0. Feature Article by Byron Hall – Product Manager – EDI/MFT, Boomi | Member Board Of Directors, X12. Supply Chain management has undergone transformation since industry 4.0 began in 2011. Not all businesses were on board with implementation of smart technologies in supply chain processes, as some businesses found it challenging to embrace Industry 4.0 due to internal and external factors.

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What is Kubernetes & Why You Should Use It

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post What is Kubernetes & Why You Should Use It appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Get Green – Our Future Workforce Demands Action

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Get Green – Our Future Workforce Demands Action. by Tim Foote , Founder of Susymbio. This month’s main focus of LogiSYM Magazine is rightly concentrating on the workforce of the future. Many of the children today will be the leaders of tomorrow and thankfully their access to logistics and transportation (L&T) education is abundant. In late 1980’s USA, when I started University, relatively few schools had degrees concentrated on L&T.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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It’s essential to address the most critical vulnerabilities straight away when implementing cybersecurity measures

IT Supply Chain

By Raj Samani (pictured). SVP Chief Scientist at Rapid7. The post It’s essential to address the most critical vulnerabilities straight away when implementing cybersecurity measures appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Increasing Supply Chain Performance in the Digital Era

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Increasing Supply Chain Performance in the Digital Era. Feature Article by by Körber Supply Chain. A global benchmarking survey by Körber Supply Chain reveals how businesses are seeking to better understand the key factors that shape complexity in the supply chain post-covid. More than 500 respondents from 200 organisations shared their concerns and priorities for the year ahead.

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COSU Devices: Simple Device Management Tips to Consider

IT Supply Chain

By Nadav Avni (pictured). Chief Marketing Officer, Radix Technologies. The post COSU Devices: Simple Device Management Tips to Consider appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems. Feature Article by Mark Yong , Managing Director, APAC & EMEA at Blume Global. The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. In India, the Central Government’s focus on improving all aspects of the supply chain means that all supply chain users must start thinking carefully about how to create a streamlined and agile supply chain to keep up with the changing global

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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4 Benefits of Managed IT Services: Are They Right for Your Business?

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Grant (pictured). Technology Consultant. The post 4 Benefits of Managed IT Services: Are They Right for Your Business? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – June -July 2022

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A Moment of Change - Making the Case for Visibility in Trucking. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.

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Application of the Latest Tech Trends to Improve End-User Gaming Experience

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post Application of the Latest Tech Trends to Improve End-User Gaming Experience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Achieve Real-Time Visibility Across Your Supply Chain, Facilitate Cross-Team Collaboration and Realize Revenue Faster

Supply Chain Brain

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Procurement in a high inflation environment?

Procurement Academy

During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. Now we find ourselves in a similar situation. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.

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Building Blocks of Supply Chain Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! A supply chain is made up of an interconnected network of suppliers that all function together to deliver products or services to customers efficiently. For a supply chain to run smoothly it needs to be well managed under the right strategy for your business objectives.

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Story selling

Supply Chain Movement

COVID-19 has had a positive impact on confidence in leadership. Just over two years ago, before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, only 24% of teams had faith in their leaders. Now, according to global research by executive search firm Odgers Berndtson, 42% have confidence in how their senior executives are handling the world’s disruptions. Although this is still less than half, the researchers regard this as significant progress.

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Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022

Elementum

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Business leaders need to know what’s on the horizon and how to prepare their organizations. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. We’ll also highlight emerging technologies that we believe can have an outsized impact on global supply chains.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Optimised production for pharmaceutical waste reduction

IT Supply Chain

By Alexandra Hughes (pictured). Industry Sales Manager, COPA-DATA UK. The post Optimised production for pharmaceutical waste reduction appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain’s New Imperative: Designing for Value Creation

MIT Supply Chain

Enterprises that fail to take advantage of these opportunities will be at a competitive disadvantage. A new white paper published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and software provider Coupa, titled The New Competitive Advantage: Analytics-Driven Supply Chain Design, An Executive Guide , shows how companies can leverage a new generation of supply chain design methods to increase competitiveness.

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Procurement in a high inflation environment

Procurement Academy

During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. Now we find ourselves in a similar situation. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.

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Data quality in supply chain management

ChainPoint

Some expressions never lose their meaning because they are always relevant. Garbage in, garbage out is such an expression. One that has acquired more relevancy in the age of big data and is only becoming more relevant. For good reasons. Because all the technical stuff aside, data quality is one of the foremost challenges in supply chain management and arguably in business in general.

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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The State of the Retail Supply Chain in 2022 and How Shippers Can Mitigate Risks Through Data

Intelligent Audit

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making. Everything from a lack of capacity, manufacturing shortages, cost control difficulties, regional supply delays and disruptions, length and complexity of supply shipping routes, driver

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Advantages of Hiring a Casino and Dealers for Your Corporate Event!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online Casino Industry Game Changers! Organizing a corporate casino party is hard work, and making it a success is much more difficult. Here are a few reasons why holding a casino -themed gathering is the perfect alternative for you if you’re searching for a fresh way to spice up your corporate events and give an amazing experience for your employees. 1.

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How MercuryGate helps Customers Manage Trucking Capacity

MercuryGate

Global supply chains have been disrupted in unprecedented ways over the past two years. The challenges extend across the end-to-end domestic transportation network. And the dynamics affecting volatility in trucking capacity won’t be disappearing any time soon - from congestion at the ports and tender rejections to shortages in equipment and drivers.