Elementum
AUGUST 10, 2022
According to research, 84% of customers will not return to a business after a poor delivery experience; 98% also believe that shipping influences brand loyalty. This means that if your company fails to solve supply chain management problems efficiently, you will lose many customers. In this article, we will discuss six helpful ideas that you can use to tackle common supply chain issues.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 10, 2022
One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Autonomous last mile deliveries are part of the answer to the e-commerce boom that we are experiencing. I have already written about autonomous mobile robots and how they are changing last mile deliveries.
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SCM Research
AUGUST 10, 2022
The International Energy Agency has just released a new special report entitled Solar PV Global Supply Chains. It examines solar PV (= photovoltaic) supply chains “from raw materials all the way to the finished product, spanning the five main segments of the manufacturing process: polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells and modules”. The authors argue that “[p]utting the world on a path to reaching net zero emissions requires solar PV to expand globally on an even greater scale, raising concerns abou
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2022
The port authority of Oakland recently reduced the free wait time for shipping containers from seven to four days. The reason? – Port Congestion.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2022
By Alice Johnson. Full-Time Professional Blogger. The post Benefits Of Hiring Chartered Accountant Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2022
By Andrew Tavener (pictured). Head of Marketing, Descartes. The post How delivery drivers became the centerpiece of the heatwave crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
Alcott Global is rewarding excellence in the global Supply Chain industry at the first annual Leaders in Supply Chain Awards Gala, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, October 3-4, 2022, featuring leading global Supply Chain C-level executives.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 10, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Managing Infrastructure Construction Projects Tips! Limestone is a sedimentary rock that has been used since prehistoric times. One of the most common uses for limestone today is in construction. Still, it has other uses, such as building roads and bridges , cement, and even agricultural fertilizer!
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2022
By Mark Perera (pictured). CEO & founder, Vizibl. The post The benefits & challenges of Sustainable Procurement & how to achieve your goals appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 10, 2022
Gartner Advice on How to Start Diversification away from China Now
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2022
By Akash Guha (pictured). Content Writer. The post 5 Ways Blockchain is Impacting the Cybersecurity Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 10, 2022
Oil Prices Dropping, Sending Diesel Lower. The Unwind of XPO Logistics almost Complete. Truck Driver Pay Rose Sharply in 2021.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2022
By Arjun Khanna (pictured). Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Kallik. The post Avoid the digital disconnect in complex business operations – how to keep the supply chain flowing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
Maine Pointe
AUGUST 10, 2022
Changing Big Data into Action. The consumer goods and retail (CGR) industry is adept at gathering customer data. According to industry estimates , 2.5 billion gigabytes of data about customers are gathered every day across the world, clearly meeting the definition of “big data.” In the last 50 years, the volume, variety, and velocity of data collection has increased beyond all expectations.
RFgen
AUGUST 10, 2022
Overview. Market pressures are driving the need for automation in order to run a successful warehouse. Mobile barcoding helps companies focus on inventory management and increases picking accuracy. When looking to run a successful warehouse operation, ensure you choose the right technology that will increase productivity without the need for added staff.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 10, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Can You Buy With Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that you can use to send or receive payments with no risk of fraud or third-party oversight, such as banks or other financial institutions. Economic benefits include lower transaction fees and faster transfers when trading or paying using Bitcoin.
Maine Pointe
AUGUST 10, 2022
Changing Big Data into Action. The consumer goods and retail (CGR) industry is adept at gathering customer data. According to industry estimates , 2.5 billion gigabytes of data about customers are gathered every day across the world, clearly meeting the definition of “big data.” In the last 50 years, the volume, variety, and velocity of data collection has increased beyond all expectations.
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.
crisp
AUGUST 10, 2022
VP of Sales Mike Scavuzzo uses timely retail data to keep inventory flowing from DCs to stores, maximizing the challenger brand’s partnership with every retailer. The first functional chocolate bar. Mid-Day Squares is not your average chocolate bar, or your typical CPG company. It all started with Lezlie Karls, who had developed a wholesome chocolatey snack to get through long days working in the fashion industry.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2022
Transportation Forecasting — which basically takes demand forecasting, promotions, point of sale data, and other demand signals to create a forecast of transportation requirements — is one of those ‘white spaces’ in transportation management systems. I said that back in 2013 in a Talking Logistics episode titled, “Revisiting Transportation Forecasting.
3GTMS
AUGUST 10, 2022
See Parcel in Action! For 3PLs looking to capitalize on new opportunities, look no further than parcel. Parcel is becoming an increasingly relevant and important source of growth for 3PLs, as shifts to e-commerce are seeing volume once sent by LTL to retailers going via parcel to consumers instead. 3PLs have an opportunity to provide […]. The post Accelerate Growth with a Parcel-Capable TMS appeared first on 3GTMS.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 10, 2022
The term “in the dark,” when applied to a person, generally means someone living in a state of ignorance or who is uninformed. However, a team of scientists from UC Riverside and the University of Delaware could help humanity gain a new appreciation for the term “in the dark” through their development of a way to grow food in total darkness — and they’re not just talking about mushrooms!
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 Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
A safe-technology advocacy group issued claimed Aug. 9 that Tesla’s full self-driving software represents a potentially lethal threat to child pedestrians, the latest in a series of claims and investigations into the technology to hit the world’s leading electric carmaker.
ivalua
AUGUST 10, 2022
test. The post Silver Microsoft Partner appeared first on Ivalua.
ShipBob
AUGUST 10, 2022
A whopping 73% of consumers view fast delivery as critical online shopping criteria and nearly 60% of consumers would pay extra for fast shipping options. The rise of retail giants like Amazon have altered customer expectations, and online shoppers have come to expect 2-day delivery options wherever and whenever they shop. When 2-day shipping is the norm, how can ecommerce brands stand out?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
The Rhine River is set to become virtually impassable at a key waypoint in Germany, as shallow water chokes off shipments of energy products and other industrial commodities along one of Europe’s most important waterways.
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.
Axway
AUGUST 10, 2022
Managed File Transfer has evolved significantly since its early days decades ago: modern MFT solutions offer features such as workflows automation, high availability, analytics, and audit capabilities for compliance, as well as advanced security protocols and encryption.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
Most platforms cater to the large enterprise market, but a new breed of transportation management system is changing the competitive landscape.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 10, 2022
• Understanding the procurement process flow in your organization is key to identifying areas of inefficiencies and taking the necessary corrective action. • The process involves all the steps from needs identification to the payment of suppliers. • Procurement is a combination of processes, people, and documentation. The management has to bring all these things […].
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