Thu.Mar 07, 2024

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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

Logistics Viewpoints

With economies cooling and COVID more manageable, the general thinking has been that companies would see the workforce shortages of the past few years subside; however, this does not appear to be the case. Post-pandemic, organizations are still struggling with labor shortages, as well as knowledge workers and the leaders they need to thrive. In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing,

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Red Sea Crisis Underlines the Need for Greater Data Transparency

IT Supply Chain

By Captain Steve Bomgardner (pictured) Vice President - Shipping & Offshore, Pole Star Global The post Red Sea Crisis Underlines the Need for Greater Data Transparency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Optimize Your Enterprise with QAD’s Industrial Transformation Platform

QAD

A Strategic Response to Labor Shortages, Productivity Challenges and Change in Manufacturing and Supply Chains In the face of an accelerating pace of change, escalating workforce shortages and a productivity plateau in the manufacturing sector, QAD is delivering the Industrial Transformation Platform to overcome these industry-wide challenges. This cutting-edge initiative is designed to redefine global business operations and empower organizations on their journey to becoming Adaptive Enterprise

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EU Waters Down Supply Chain Due Diligence Law

Supply Chain Brain

After Germany and Italy withdrew their, European Union presidency Belgium has proposed diluting the law and setting a longer phase-in.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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This Ancient Manufacturing Technique Is Still in Use Today

IT Supply Chain

By Robert Levy (pictured) Manufacturing Business Leader The post This Ancient Manufacturing Technique Is Still in Use Today appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Happening Now: US Companies Expand into Mexico

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Transport Topics , the nearshoring trend, which involves companies moving offshore operations closer to home, has spurred transportation and logistics investments near the Mexican border to leverage expected growth. This movement is underscored by U.S. Census Bureau data highlighting Mexico as the leading importer at 14.8%, reflecting the country's central role in nearshoring practices.

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Deadly Ship Attack Means Red Sea Voyages Need Re-Think, Union Says

Supply Chain Brain

David Appleton, head of professional and technical at Nautilus, which represents more than 20,000 maritime workers, said the utmost priority should be the safeguarding of the lives of seafarers.

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Understanding the Cybersecurity Risks of GenAI in the Logistics World

Locus Robotics

Home March 07, 2024 Understanding the Cybersecurity Risks of GenAI in the Logistics World Fouad Khalil , Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Risk and Compliance As the digital age progresses, logistics managers are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance decision-making processes.

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As North American Manufacturing Surges, Who Wins?

Supply Chain Brain

After several decades of progressive offshoring operations to save on labor costs, U.S. and North American manufacturing is progressively coming back home.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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What Shippers Need to Know About Being an Exporter of Record

I.C.E. Transport

In the world of cross-border commerce, it’s important to note that different parties have clearly defined roles in order to expedite the process and manage the many important details. This ensures that there is as little friction as possible holding up an international shipment. The role of the exporter of record is certainly key in the shipping and customs process, so we’ll take some time to break it down.

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Embracing AI: How To Balance Short-Term Gains With Long-Term Promise

Supply Chain Brain

This year is going to be a pragmatic one for business, and AI will play a big part. Does this mean that everyone must rush to purchase an AI tool?

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Shrinkflation Risks Consumer Blowback

Enterra Insights

Consumers are not so dumb that they fail to see when they are getting less product for their money. It’s called “shrinkflation.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary notes, “Shrinkflation is the practice of reducing a product’s amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.” In case you missed it, Sesame Street’s beloved Cookie Monster weighed in on this issue.

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BIMCO Calls for 'Decisive Action' After Red Sea Ship Deaths

Supply Chain Brain

One Vietnamese and two Filipino crew members died in the attack on the MV True Confidence, and two others were seriously injured.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Driving Digital Supply Chain Transformation at onsemi

BlueYonder

At Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Planning Summit, I had the honor of co-presenting with Chance Finley, Vice President for Global Supply Chain at onsemi, a leading semiconductor manufacturer with more than $8 billion in annual revenue. Since 2022, Blue Yonder has been working with onsemi on a digital transformation of its supply chain to increase resilience, with an initial focus on demand planning.

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Boeing 737 Max Recent Rudder Failure Under Investigation

Supply Chain Brain

The incident is the latest involving Boeing’s top-selling jetliner, which was grounded worldwide in 2019 following the second of two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.

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How to Increase your retail promotion effectiveness with machine learning

Cognira

How to Increase your retail promotion effectiveness with machine learning March 7, 2024 Promotions Home Machine learning (ML) is becoming a game-changer for optimizing promotion effectiveness when implementing the retail strategy. In this blog, we will explore how ML is reshaping the retail promotion landscape and why it’s so important to maximize promotion effectiveness.

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Podcast | Solving the Deadly Problem of Distracted Driving

Supply Chain Brain

Technology is the major reason behind distracted driving. Is it also the solution?

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Do Tariffs Really Impact China’s Global Supply Chain?

NC State SCRC

Co-authored with Clark Banach, PhD I recently had a fantastic discussion with Clark Banach, Program Director at Aletheia Research Institution and Futures Fellow at MERICS (Mercator Institute for China Studies) , on the growing control over global supply chains that China is taking, as well as the ineffectiveness of tariffs on Chinese imports into the U.S.