Talking Logistics
JUNE 22, 2022
Silver bullet (noun): a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem. In my 23 years as an industry analyst, there is probably no topic that has been written about and talked about more than supply chain visibility. I’ve certainly done my fair share of commenting on the topic. For sure, we have made. Read more There’s No Supply Chain Visibility Silver Bullet.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 22, 2022
Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I then questioned if there is some other factor at play in the technology’s persistent growth. I decided to take a step back and propose an organizational explanation of why I believe WMS sales growth is so persistent.
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ivalua
JUNE 22, 2022
Get up to speed with the newest changes and learn what it takes to enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration –including how to reduce risk, improve supply chain visibility, and build operational resilience and responsiveness. Ivalua’s latest eBook is the foundation for a smarter, more resilient supply chain. Download now and learn how to: Build a Solid Data Foundation.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 22, 2022
Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I then questioned if there is some other factor at play in the technology’s persistent growth. I decided to take a step back and propose an organizational explanation of why I believe WMS sales growth is so persistent.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 22, 2022
There are a number of things that can cause an inflationary economy. Financial writer Emma Kerr ( @emmarkerr ) explains, “Inflation is caused by factors like pressures on the supply or demand side of the economy, money supply policies and even consumer expectations.”[1] She adds, “Economists define inflation as the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time.
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IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By David Fowler (pictured). Professional Content Writer. The post Should You Buy Bitcoin? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 22, 2022
It’s a perfect storm. Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post How To Succeed In Bitcoin Trading: Essential Skills To Develop appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Unleashed
JUNE 22, 2022
It’s been a long two years for manufacturing and logistics businesses at the sharp end of rapidly-changing global events. Covid restrictions, Brexit, labour shortages, rapidly-changing customer demand and the war in Ukraine, have all contributed to shortages of key raw materials and components – squeezing margins and causing long lead times and higher prices for customers.
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.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By Christine Taylor (pictured). Senior Director, BD for US, Canada, & LATAM, MPO. The post Key Takeaways & Reflections from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Unleashed
JUNE 22, 2022
If you’re looking at eCommerce fulfilment services, and confused about comparing apples with apples, let our practical guide help steer you towards the right decision for your business. We’ve covered 11 of the best – so you don’t have to. Read more about eCommerce inventory and sales order management What are eCommerce fulfilment services? Ecommerce fulfilment services are companies that eCommerce businesses use to carry out the order fulfilment portion of the supply chain process.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By John Maguire (pictured). Managing Director of Narrow Aisle Ltd. The post Narrow margins deliver big returns appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 22, 2022
It’s a perfect storm. Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time.
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
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By David Fowler (pictured). Content Writer. The post Bitcoin Basics: A Mini-Guide ForThe Complete Newbies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
PLS Logistics
JUNE 22, 2022
Drop trailer programs are a solution for many supply chain issues. They can reduce costs, increase carrier productivity, and improve efficiency.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post How to Choose the Right Investment Path in the Tech Age appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Elementum
JUNE 22, 2022
How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain? In recent blogs, we laid out the basics of supply chain management , and discussed some of the macro factors contributing to the increase in supply chain disruptions. In this blog, we’ll continue with these themes, exploring some of the serious problems that have cascaded down from one of the most popular process management practices of the last several decades: Lean Manufacturing.
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.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By Craig Whitehouse (pictured). Managing Director of Invar Integration. The post It’s the solution, not necessarily the technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Ware2Go
JUNE 22, 2022
Learn the difference between LTL and FTL shipments to decide which option is best for your business. LTL vs FTL: The Basics. The biggest difference between LTL vs FTL is that LTL (Less than Truckload) shipments have multiple shippers on a single truck, and FTL (Full Truckload) shipments have only one shipper on a single truck. Generally, LTL shipments are smaller than FTL – usually fewer than 12 pallets.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2022
By John Hampton (pictured). Content Writer. The post The Leading Causes of Network Vulnerabilities & How to Avoid Them appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Ware2Go
JUNE 22, 2022
Learn the difference between LTL and FTL shipments to decide which option is best for your business. LTL vs FTL: The Basics. The biggest difference between LTL vs FTL is that LTL (Less than Truckload) shipments have multiple shippers on a single truck , and FTL (Full Truckload) shipments have only one shipper on a single truck. Generally, LTL shipments are smaller than FTL – usually fewer than 12 pallets.
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.
Intelligent Audit
JUNE 22, 2022
Services are rendered and then paid for as agreed. That primary business platform is the foundation for the shipping industry today. But delayed payments or mistakes with freight invoices can create a cascade of disruptions for companies of all sizes. Cost control is critical for shippers today. What is a freight invoice is a loaded question. Minor errors in freight invoices can add up over time, add to overall expenses, and cut shipping profits.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 22, 2022
Container Rates Falling but Still High. Truckmaker Plagued by Inability to get Parts. US Manufacturing Slows in May.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 22, 2022
Robert Goss and Joe Lynch discuss Yet Another Tech Company. Robert is is Co-Founder and CEO at YAT which stands for “Yet Another Technology” Company, a cutting-edge Logistics Augmentation Engine. About Robert Goss . Robert Goss is Co-Founder and CEO at YAT since its founding in 2020. Prior to YAT, he spent a short time building healthcare data solutions at Waystar.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 22, 2022
Kearney Spots Providers by How Long they have been around and Scope of Services in CSCMP Report
Advertiser: GEP
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.
ivalua
JUNE 22, 2022
Redwood City, 22 May, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has been selected by Switzerland’s Migros Cooperative Retailing to support its wider digital transformation strategy with Ivalua’s comprehensive source-to-pay (S2P) solution for the retailers’ indirect spend. Migros is Switzerland’s largest retailer and employer and ranks among the world’s top 40 retailers and Fortune500 brands.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2022
New CEO Raj Subramaniam will soon tell investors how he intends to lead FedEx while confronting higher costs for labor, Covid-related lockdowns in China and angry contractors at the company's crown-jewel FedEx Ground unit.
crisp
JUNE 22, 2022
Foodbevy founder Jordan Buckner shares his best advice on the top challenges facing today’s CPG brands, and why he encourages all founders to embrace data. When it comes to starting a CPG brand, Jordan Buckner has seen it all. While running his own CPG business for six years, he experienced firsthand the ups and downs of growing a company, from breaking into new retailers to navigating operational challenges.
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