Logility
OCTOBER 3, 2024
With over 1000 participants, the first annual LogiCon24 Virtual Supply Chain Summit hosted by Logility brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to reimagine supply chain. The agenda featured a mix of keynotes, discussion forums, and breakout sessions spanning from what keeps executives up at night to leveraging new and existing technology solutions.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Tomorrow, 4 October, is National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) — which is celebrated annually on the first Friday in October. The day is set aside to honor those who manufacture goods in the United States. According to the Holidays Calendar website , “National Manufacturing Day was created by an official proclamation from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in 2012.
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BlueYonder
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On Tuesday, the U.S. lost half of its ocean shipping capacity when the 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at 13 major East Coast container ports, stretching from Texas to Maine. While the walkout has been looming since June, the strike is still a surprise to many observers. Businesses and consumers are seeing a complete stoppage of imports for many foods, beverages, cars, furniture, clothing and other products.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
El ectrifying heavy trucks seems like an obvious step to take. But even with incentives, the current state of technology isn’t ready for deployment at large scale.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Demand Driven Technologies
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Numerous software solutions, and not the least, are available to optimize inventories. Just Google “inventory optimization” and you’ll see a wide range of tools aimed at tackling stock management. In fact, if we take a closer look, a stock can’t be optimized, let’s see why. First of all, you need to understand what stock is.
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ModusLink Corporation
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Boxes in a Warehouse, reverse logistics stages. Reverse logistics, the process of managing product returns, repairs, recycling, and disposal, is crucial for organizations aiming to maximize efficiency and reduce environmental impact. By focusing on the key stages of reverse logistics, companies can minimize waste, control costs, and support sustainability.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Understanding and balancing lot size vs production constraints is a common juggling act in supply planning for manufacturers. Learn how to balance them. The Balancing Act: Lot Size vs. Production Constraints was first posted on October 3, 2024 at 8:27 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Resilinc
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A look back at the top manufacturing supply chain disruptions and challenges in H1 2024, including key industry news and exclusive Resilinc data. The landscape of manufacturing—a diverse sector encompassing the production of automobiles, electronics, heavy equipment, steel, and more—is currently undergoing significant transformations. Nations are reclaiming production processes within their borders, channeling substantial investments into reshoring.
Locus Robotics
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Home October 03, 2024 Why Packaging Matters in Modern Warehousing Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Warehouse efficiency depends on more than just fast picking and packing; it’s about making smart decisions at every stage of the process. One area with a profound impact is right-sized packaging — using packaging that fits the shipped items exactly, without wasting space or materials.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance have reportedly agreed to a tentative deal on wages, temporarily ending a port strike that impacted 14 different U.S. East and West Coast ports. This tentative deal was disclosed on an ILA Facebook posting. According to various breaking published reports, port operators agreed to raise their offer of wage hikes to a 62 percent increase over six years.
Exiger Perspectives
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Longshoremen Strike: Impact on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Client Alert The ongoing dockworkers’ strike at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts will likely slow the federal and local governments’ replenishment of emergency shelter and medical equipment needed to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Helene. Exiger’s latest Client Alert, Longshoremen Strike: Impact on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts , details the latest shipping and supply chain impacts from the ongoing crisis.
StockTrim
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The recent strikes by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which have halted operations at both the East and Gulf Coast ports, are sending shockwaves through U.S. supply chains. As negotiations stall and the strikes show no signs of immediate resolution, the impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be devastating, especially as businesses prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a September and Q3-2024 global supply chain assessment focused on reported global wide PMI activity levels. The reported September data provides added reinforcement of a global manufacturing slowdown occurring at the end of Q3-2024. Indices of new orders, production output and manufacturing employment have reportedly collectively declined while business optimism has reportedly fallen to a near two year low point.
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.
QAD
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Anybody who has attempted or even researched a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence project is familiar with the adage of “ garbage in, garbage out “ Put another way, if the data that you feed into your analysis is flawed then your results will be too. While this problem isn’t new it is still a constraint that limits pilot projects from scaling to enterprise transformations.
Exiger Perspectives
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A Response (Part 1) The annual CPO Agenda from the Hackett Group always makes fascinating reading, as it reveals the changing priorities of the world’s procurement leaders. This year it reports that the top three priorities remain the same as in 2023, but the order has changed. Cost reduction is back in the top spot, as it was in 2021. Ensuring supply continuity moves down a place and combating inflationary pressures is at number three.
Exiger Perspectives
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Potential 12-Month Delay in EUDR Implementation Client Alert There is a strong likelihood that the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will face a 12-month delay following heavy lobbying by international governments and businesses. This regulation, which applies to all companies with turnover in the EU, was initially set to come into force at the end of 2024.
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
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The High Cost of the Port Strike. Nikola Truck Sales Progressing. US Manfacturing Down Yet Again.
Exiger Perspectives
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Blogs about Operations and Supply Chain Management that would be of interest to teachers.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.
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.
Loginext
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Strategic integration of third-party logistics (3PLs) with logistics management software streamlines operations, boosts scalability, and enhances customer satisfaction. Discover key steps and benefits for optimal results. The post Strategically Integrating 3PLs into Your Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports enters its third day, with talks between the ILA and USMX remaining fraught.
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 3, 2024
TMS is needed to navigate transportation management challenges. Securing TMS project approval in 2025 is crucial as it sets the stage for a transformative shift in your logistics operations. The post 7 Things to Do Now to Get TMS Project Approval in 2025 appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Faulty parts that could cause the 737’s rudder control system to jam may be in use by at least 40 non-U.S. carriers.
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.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 3, 2024
More than 50,00O Expected at McCormick Place in March
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Join us for an exclusive web seminar where we explore how Pepin Distributing, a leading beverage distributor in Tampa, FL, transformed its operations with the help of Descartes.
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Vestel - Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Vestel automated the transportation mode, vehicle, its route and constructing as a holistic plan to minimize transport costs The post Automated Planning Platform to Support Omni-Channel Ops appeared first on Solvoyo.
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