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Using Vision AI to Revolutionize Vehicle Access Control

C3 Solutions

Managing big yards is resource-intensive and challenging. It is frequently plagued with inefficiencies, and much time is lost on manual tasks. Conventional vehicle access control (VAC) and yard management methods barely manage vehicle flow and yard security. This frequently introduces bottlenecks , operational delays, and security lapses. The sheer complexity and magnitude of coordinating hundreds of vehicles, along with all the paperwork and maintaining stringent security, can be overwhelming.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The main drivers for growth in autonomous supply chains are the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chain operations, the rapid advancement of technologies including cloud computing and 5G, and the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of traditional supply chains that w

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How Bicycling Helped a Blue Yonder Associate Find Connection and Fitness

BlueYonder

June 3 is World Bicycle Day , and it is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more people to try it! Blue Yonder associate Dr. Christian Haag shares his story of how he picked up the activity and has never turned back. My role has always centered around Data Science Consulting in Pre-Sales, initially focusing on retail and later expanding to manufacturing.

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Weber Logistics Named Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award. The award is presented by Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain. The award recognizes leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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How Blockchain Solutions Can Help Manage Complex Supply Chain Contracts

Supply Chain Brain

As contract parameters continue to change, enterprises are looking to blockchain technology to rebuild a needed layer of trust.

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Watch: The Evolution of the Supply Chain Control Tower

Supply Chain Brain

Mike Jarrett, chief executive officer and president of Jarrett Logistics, talks about the scope and purpose of the modern-day supply chain control tower.

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Building Trust and Transparency in Contested Logistics

Exiger Perspectives

Building Trust and Transparency in Contested Logistics June 12, 2024 Article Author: Tom Musbach Managing risk in logistics for today’s global defense supply chains can be very complex. If you add adversarial conflict to the equation, the defense environment — known as contested logistics — requires a different approach. In contested environments, the security of supply chain operations takes on an urgency that demands trust and transparency to maintain resilience and readiness.

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Driving S&OP Success: The Operations Leader’s Function

QAD

Understanding the Operations Leader’s Role in S&OP Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) requires a multi-functional team that allows each part of an organization to participate in the development of the process plan. An operations leader’s role in S&OP is instrumental, as they provide efficient execution of the process plan and ensure alignment between the manufacturing facility and the S&OP planning committee.

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An FMCG CEO’s lament for S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In successful FMCG and other companies, Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) is the flexible glue that holds numerous processes together ensuring demand and supply are balanced along the chain and most importantly, everyone operates to the same set of unambiguous sales, volume and financial numbers. Without such a process in place, it is highly likely you will be experiencing a number of issues that will be holding your business and your career back.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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To Address Long Term Supply Chain Constraints, Focus on the Short Term Risks, Gartner Says

Supply Chain Digest

Three Actions to take Now

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Peak Shipping Season Arrives Early at U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

The National Retail Federation projects more than 2.1 million TEUs in imports to the U.S. in each of June, June and August.

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The Phoenix Factor: How Arizona Became a Logistics Hub with Chris Camacho

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Camacho and Joe Lynch discuss the Phoenix factor: how Arizona became a logistics hub. Chris is President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) , an organization working to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. Summary: The Phoenix Factor: How Arizona Became a Logistics Hub In this podcast, Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, discusses how Phoenix has become a thriving logistics hub and a prime location for bu

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Five Key Challenges Facing U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

While reshoring manufacturing back to the U.S. can bring a host of benefits, it doesn’t come without significant hurdles.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Best Practices for Scalable Automation Implementation in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Invata Intralogistics

Best Practices for Scalable Automation Implementation 1. Defining Scalable Automation and its Importance in SMEs The need for efficiency and agility is more critical than ever. For small to medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ), scalable automation offers a pathway to remain competitive, increase productivity, and reduce operational costs. Scalable automation refers to implementing technology systems and processes that can grow and adapt as your business expands.

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Port of Baltimore Ramps Back Up as Channel is Restored to Full Capacity

Supply Chain Brain

Dwell times at the port have since stabilized across the board, having returned to their pre-closure levels with full capacity now restored to the port.

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Best Practices for Scalable Automation Implementation in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Invata Intralogistics

Best Practices for Scalable Automation Implementation 1. Defining Scalable Automation and its Importance in SMEs The need for efficiency and agility is more critical than ever. For small to medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ), scalable automation offers a pathway to remain competitive, increase productivity, and reduce operational costs. Scalable automation refers to implementing technology systems and processes that can grow and adapt as your business expands.

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EV Leader Norway Won’t Follow EU on Chinese Electric Car Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Norway has the highest density of electric vehicles in the world, with more than 12% of EVs imported into the country coming from Chinese brands.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 1: Control what you can, monitor what you can’t

Jaggaer

The post The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 1: Control what you can, monitor what you can’t appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Carriers Divert Sailings Amid Growing Threat of Canada Rail Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's rail union says it will conduct a new strike vote between June 14-29, promising a "quick process.

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U.S. East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers Become Assertive

Supply Chain Matters

The labor union representing upwards of 85,000 U.S. East and Gulf Coast dockworkers has reportedly suspended labor contract renewal talks. With the current labor contract expiring on September 30, there are added uncertainties relative to how such talks will proceed. Industry supply chains will need to weigh the risk of and migration of another shipping and logistics disruption.

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Carriers Divert Sailings as Threat of Canada Rail Strike Grows

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's rail union says it will conduct a new strike vote between June 14-29, promising a "quick process.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Trade War Looms as EU Announces Tariffs of Up to 38% on Chinese EVs

Supply Chain Brain

European manufacturers are also bracing themselves for retaliatory measures from China, in the form of a range of duties on its exports, including vehicles, but also other products.

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