Fri.Feb 18, 2022

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The 2022 Chicken Shortage: What the Cluck is Going On?

ToolsGroup

By this stage in the pandemic, most of us have felt the effects of a globally disrupted supply chain and inventory shortages in some way or another. We all have that one item that keeps disappearing from our local market. For me, it’s Coke Zero and mango mochi. While these minor outages go unnoticed by the majority of people, when it comes to the shortage of a staple like chicken, people notice.

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LTL Industry Trends and Tips for 2022

GlobalTranz

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strate

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

When the final whistle blows, and the new Super Bowl champions are crowned, the players are immediately wearing “Super Bow Champion” t-shirts and hats. While printing operations have been greatly improved, clearly there is no way that these items are printed on-demand. Instead, they are printed ahead of time, for both teams. But what happens to the “Super Bowl Champion” apparel, or really from any major sporting event, for the losing team?

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 18, 2022)

Talking Logistics

The first video game I ever played wasn’t a video game at all; it was a chicken in a glass case that played tic-tac-toe. I was about 8 the first time I lost to the chicken. My grandparents brought me, my sister, and my cousins to Chinatown in NYC to have lunch at a small. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 18, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 18, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Can Blockchain Solve the Problem of Food Recalls?

Supply Chain Brain

Food-borne illnesses can be deadly. Yet when people hear about a food recall — even for something serious like E.coli — they usually determine whether or not they recently purchased that item and move on, not stopping to consider what the situation implies about the U.S. food supply chain.

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Driver Dwell Time and the Impact it has On All of Us.

C3 Solutions

Driver dwell time averages in the US have been historically high this year, thanks to bottlenecks choking supply chain operations today. Record high retail consumption in the absence of tangible ways to spend on services led to a spike in US imports in 2021.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/11/2022-02/17/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chains put at risk due to ongoing trucker protests Concerns are growing as the protests led by Canadian truckers continue on the American border.

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With the new year came a new lease of life for retail footfall, as sales rebounded, increasing by 1.9%

IT Supply Chain

By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Director, Retail Strategy, CI&T. The post With the new year came a new lease of life for retail footfall, as sales rebounded, increasing by 1.9% appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is a TMS, and How Can Businesses Profit from It?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

A TMS, or transportation management system, is a digital platform that streamlines shipping processes by providing visibility into all transportation activities on one online interface. A TMS automates processes a shipper currently has in place. It also provides insights into new ways that the shipper can save time and money on future shipments. Such insights include transportation planning and execution, business intelligence, freight payment, and disaster recovery. .

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Why Choose Temporary Manufacturing Buildings

IT Supply Chain

By Solomon Ihahi Njoroge (pictured). Content Writer. The post Why Choose Temporary Manufacturing Buildings appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Finally, ICON 2022 Is Back In-Person — and Online!

BlueYonder

Our flagship event— ICON — is back in-person and online, and we can’t wait to see you there! Registration is open , and whether you join us in Orlando or enjoy the digital experience from the comfort of home, you’ll learn from hundreds of fellow supply chain professionals in the logistics, manufacturing and retail industries over three days at this hybrid event, May 23-25, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Florida!

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No Better Time to Consider the Theory of Constraints

Enterra Insights

Just imagine what you could do with unlimited time and resources. Given no constraints, many of us probably believe we could be more creative. The truth, however, may be just the opposite. The more constraints we face the more creative we may become. This counterintuitive concept is often called the theory of constraints. MIT professor Fiona Murray ( @Fiona_MIT ) and Elsbeth Johnson ( @elsbeth_johnson ), founder of SystemShift, write, “While unshackled creativity might intuitively seem to

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New Feature Alert: Smart Rule Performance Tracking and Even Smarter Carrier Outreach are Now Live

Parade

Smart Rules help keep the Parade capacity management engines humming. But how do freight brokerages know whether the rules they’ve put into place are working? Even more important, how can they learn how to set better Smart Rules to make even better matches in the future? Parade’s latest feature gives freight brokerages the tools they need to evaluate their Smart Rules, decide what’s working, and find even better ways to show their carriers the loads they want.

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Enhancing Efficiency in Design: Suzuki Motor Corporation's Integration of CADDi Drawer

Suzuki Motor Corporation integrates CADDi DRAWER to streamline design processes. The cloud service organizes past drawings, facilitating quick access, reducing search time, and preventing duplication, ultimately enhancing design team efficiency.

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EasiRun and Axway partner up for successful modernization

Axway

EasiRun is a European provider of tools for application modernization and transformation, assisting enterprises with digital transformation in hybrid environments where Axway’s solutions are essential elements to their foundation.

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EDI Integration with 3PL Warehouses

TPSynergy

EDI Messages for 3PL Warehouse Integration. In our earlier post 3PL Inventory Synchronization we discussed the importance of ERP synchronization and accurate inventory information in ERP. In this article how to use EDI technology to integrate to 3PL warehouses. EDI. EDI is the most popular integration format used by businesses today. 3PL Integration also can be easily achieved using EDI.

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Warehouse Management Software in the Middle East

Vinculum

The e-commerce or digital platform has its way to grab the attention of the audience in a specific way. The online set-up of the business model deals is proper management of the warehouse, logistics, and inventory to flourish the Middle East market with online delivery stuff. The direct-to-consumer is a fabulous concept where consumer deals with the manufacturer directly to get the stuff added to their wardrobe.

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The consumer brands’ ultimate guide to improving forecast accuracy

Alloy

The post The consumer brands’ ultimate guide to improving forecast accuracy appeared first on Alloy.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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The Parade Story with Anthony Sutardja

The Logistics of Logistics

The Parade Story with Anthony Sutardja. Anthony Sutardja and Joe Lynch discuss the Parade story. Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of Parade , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. About Anthony Sutardja. As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools.

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How Your Shipment’s Dimensions Are Preventing You From Getting the Best Possible Freight Quote

Freightera

Obviously, there are limitations to how some things can be packaged. For instance, if you’re shipping a slab of granite, you’re unlikely to be able to split it into several smaller pieces just for shipping purposes. . However, if you’re shipping pretty much anything else, you might be missing out on some of the best freight quotes available. That is why in this article, we’ll be covering some of the issues that arise when shipping oversized or overweight cargo.

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CNBC: Ship carrying Porsches and Bentleys ablaze near Azores, towing boats en route

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Ship carrying Porsches and Bentleys ablaze near Azores, towing boats en route. Sent from the CNBC app. Available on the App Store. – Bob.

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How to Find and Hire a Perfect Game Development Team!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Technology on the Gaming Industry! Finding a game development team is always a challenge when it comes to finding competent professionals. One of the most difficult issues at the beginning is the lack of funding. To attract investors, you have to prepare the project carefully.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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CNBC: Renault says chip shortage will see it to make 300,000 fewer cars in 2022

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Renault says chip shortage will see it to make 300,000 fewer cars in 2022. Sent from the CNBC app. Available on the App Store. – Bob.

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How to Safely Ship Craft Beer!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Prevent Shipping Damage! (Infographic). Entrusting your beer to the American postal service can be a scary task. For one, you need to know how to pack your craft beer properly so it reaches its destination safely. For another, you have to research if you even can ship your craft beer inside the US or internationally.

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DTC Shipping Guide: What Direct-to-Consumer Retailers Need to Know About Shipping

ShipBob

From the sales channels you choose to the moment orders are delivered, every part of the customer journey must meet increasingly high expectations. At minimum, inventory and orders data must be synced across all platforms in real time to ensure accurate and fast fulfillment and shipping. If you sell across sales platforms, a solid omnichannel order management approach is essential.