John Galt
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
From AI and Machine Learning to digital twins and more - explore key focus areas for digital transformation to consider in your supply chain planning maturity journey
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
What is supply chain innovation? In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.” A lot has changed over. Read more The post The State of Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Chris Jolly and Joe Lynch discuss heavy hauling with the Freight Coach. Chris is the CEO and Founder of The Freight Coach Logistics, a full-service brokerage that specializes in heavy haul trucking. About Chris Jolly Chris Jolly is the founder of The Freight Coach and the host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach podcast. Chris has over 14 years of experience in transportation with the bulk of his experience in freight brokerage.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. While technically, KPI selection and use are relatively straightforward, the mistakes we’ll discuss here can lead to many problems and difficulties.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Supply chain visibility has become a make-or-break point for industries and companies worldwide. It is seen as a potential panacea for recent issues and breakdowns.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Small business leaders are now making efforts to add diversity as a measure for selecting contractors and multiple tiers of subcontractors.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The pace of technological change has been accelerating in recent years to the extent that it now impacts a wider range of people throughout an organization. These potentially disruptive changes have moved from an infrequent inconvenience to a consistent stream of change that is redefining markets and entire industries. In the era of Industry 4.0 , IT and business decision-makers need to start embracing emerging technologies that will provide a competitive edge for their business into the future.
o9 Solutions
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
o9 will be joined by Dr. Josué C. Velázquez Martínez, Head of MIT’s Sustainable Supply Chain Lab, and Montse Montaner, Novartis’ former Chief Sustainability Officer DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2022 – o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that it is hosting a panel titled, “ The Planet Needs Global Sustainable Supply Chains ” at SXSW 2023 —an essential destination for global professionals that prove the most unexpected
Ware2Go
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Learn the ins and outs of selling on Amazon and how outsourcing fulfillment to a single partner simplifies operations and enables growth on Amazon and everywhere. Full-Service Support for Selling on Amazon Selling on Amazon is an important channel for product discovery, brand recognition, and overall volume. Today, an estimated 40-50% of all ecommerce sales happen on Amazon, making it a necessary sales channel for most merchants and a primary one for many.
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.
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
For decades, many organisations relied on Just In Time (JIT) inventory control. It meant they could minimise waste, protect their cash flow, and keep costs down. Then along came a global pandemic; product businesses had to reconsider what defined ideal inventory management. As a result, many have now switched to the more reliable Just in Case stock control (JIC) strategy.
Taulia
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Cash flow measures the net balance of money flowing into and out of a business. In flows are generally made up of revenue from the sale of goods and income from investments, while outflows take the form of expenses and debt payments. Optimizing cash flow by taking a sophisticated approach to cash flow management is crucial to efficient business operation.
ShipBob
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Good warehouse management relies heavily on visibility and coordination as well as strategic planning. To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. Fortunately, the latest advancements in warehouse technology have made the job easier for ecommerce businesses.
SCM Research
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As the recent debate about ChatGPT has shown, artificial intelligence tools are advancing rapidly. Today, I would like to introduce two AI tools that can be used to improve the language of academic texts. The first tool, Grammarly , can be integrated into programs like Word and suggests improvements, both in terms of errors and style. Grammarly has already found a large following among academic writers.
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 Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Becoming a seller on Amazon.com can be a great way to build an e-commerce business or make a side income. But extensive and wrongly charged seller fees can take a big bite out of a seller’s or vendor’s bottom line.
The Smart Software
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Trust is always a two-way street, but let’s stay on the demand forecaster’s side. What characteristics of and actions by forecasters and demand planners build trust in their work? Key to building trust among the users of forecasts are perceptions of forecaster and demand planner competence and objectivity. The post The Role of Trust in the Demand Forecasting Process Part 1: Who do you Trust appeared first on Smart Software.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The delays are weighing on farmers’ incomes and raising costs for traders, so that growing and shipping Ukrainian crops becomes increasingly challenging.
Loginext
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Learn how driver tracking in logistics software can improve fleet efficiency. Get insights into the key features of logistics software and how it can be used to improve the customer experience. The post How does driver tracking in logistics software help improve fleet efficiency? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Boeing has faced a number of issues in recent years, including the grounding of its 737 Max after two fatal crashes.
crisp
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As Crisp’s newest Account Executive, Eli leverages his extensive background in CPG to forge meaningful connections with customers, and educate them on leveraging the Crisp platform to grow their business. Meet Eli Role : Account Executive Lives in: NYC Favorite grocery store product: Chocolate, all kinds. Eli recently joined Crisp, bringing with him a comprehensive sales background in both SaaS sales and CPG.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Norfolk Southern says shipments are being delayed across an area from Chicago to New York and Kansas City as workers try to clear the scene.
Locus
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
It’s an exciting time for the Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) businesses like never before. The volume of parcels shipped in the US increased to 21.6 billion in 2021, up from 13.2 billion parcels in 2014. Also, the e-commerce revenues from 2017 to 2022 nearly doubled from some 459 billion U.S. dollars to almost 905 billion U.S. dollars. So, it’s clear that e-commerce growth is majorly driving the growth of CEP today.
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
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The European Union proposed its own green-tech road map in early February, but some are concerned that the subsidies will only help richer countries, and others warn of a transatlantic trade war.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The post JAGGAER Enhances Integrated Search for Amazon Business Customers appeared first on JAGGAER.
ChainPoint
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a growing concern for businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). CSR refers to a company’s responsibility to consider the impact of its activities on society, the environment, and its employees, and to take action to minimize any negative impact and maximize positive impact. Existing and upcoming legislations require more work from all actors.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, was a recent guest on the Digital Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Tom Raftery, former global VP and Innovation Evangelist at SAP. Harry and Tom chatted about a range of topics, but mainly automated order fulfillment. Here are a few tidbits from Harry's interview to whet your appetite for listening to the full episode.
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.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights an interview held with FedEx Founder Fred Smith in conjunction with the 50 th anniversary of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. Event This Editor had the opportunity to attend a special event that kicked-off the 50 th anniversary of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Logistics and Transportation (CTL) held at the MIT ca mpus.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Yulin, locating in Shenfu coalfield, together with Ordos and Shuozhou (ShanXi), is called the “Golden Triangle of Coal” in China. Ana Swanson of the New York Times wrote an article called Climate Change May Usher in a New Era of Trade Wars. The key point of the article is that legislation and policies aimed at fighting climate change could also further erode free trade.
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