All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Consumers and businesses alike buy millions of counterfeit products every year, worth billions of dollars.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last week I returned to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show for the first time in 3 years. A crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, and machine learning, to name a few.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Following are four key logistics strategies that are likely to pick up steam in 2023.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2023

Walter (Mitch) Mitchell and Joe Lynch discuss the Tai Software story. Mitch is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software , where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. About Walter (Mitch) Mitchell Walter (Mitch) Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software, where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. Mitch has over 17 years of experience architecting software applications and leading teams that build business software applications.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

Collaboration between Sales and Operations professionals in the demand planning process is critical if you want to achieve better delivery rates, higher service levels, fewer stock-outs and increased customer satisfaction. While the Supply Chain department has a clear view of “regular” demand patterns, Sales has insights into exceptions, new opportunities, new products and promotional activities.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Amanda Nelson (pictured) Professional Content Writer The post How To Leverage SERP Features & Improve Organic Traffic appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 25, 2023

A worldwide elevator manufacturer sought outside help to drive improvements throughout their operations, from manufacturing to the installation experience. The supply chain optimization project sought to generate cost savings through a simplified, more efficient packaging system. Why was Chainalytics brought on board? The motivation for the project arose from a pending new product introduction at … The post Global Elevator Company Saves Millions with Packaging Optimization appeared first o

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Arkieva

JANUARY 25, 2023

New tools can use AI to respond to queries, but can they really replace the value in the difference between knowing and acting? The Difference Between Knowing and Acting was first posted on January 25, 2023 at 8:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply chain disruptions affect many commodity markets, but are especially detrimental to the digital trading of livestock.

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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.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 25, 2023

Layoffs Said to Hit Amazon Drone Unit Hard. Demographic Woes in Japan. eCar Growth could be Bad for Environment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. Two of the globe’s largest ocean container shipping carriers, Maersk and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have jointly announced mutual agreement to terminate, effective in January 2025, the present 2M shipping alliance. “ In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 25, 2023

Violent Hijackings Fell to Number 2 Spot Last Year, BSI Report Says

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX As we usher in 2023, the procurement and supply chain operating model will continue to evolve. Despite sustained uncertainty in the business landscape, consumers still need goods and services. And manufacturers still need to meet demand. Suppliers hold a lot more power in today’s macro-economic environment than they have in the past.

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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

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LevaData

JANUARY 25, 2023

In 2023, burnout continues to be a hot topic for supply chain and procurement professionals. With ongoing market volatility and inflationary pressures, workers are stretched thin and must wear many hats to succeed. This has caused industry leaders to ask, What is the real answer to procurement burnout? The Downside of Burnout Burnout can create significant problems for companies, including a dip in performance, increased human error, a lack of motivation, and, in severe cases, more conflict and

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters commentary focuses on last week’s annual gathering of the World Economic Forum held in Davos. We contrast the various takeaway messages from this gathering, especially as it relates to industry supply chain efforts in the coming year. The Annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland last week once again brought together the termed “ elite ” of senior business, banking and economic leaders, and of course, the billionaire class.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

There is a big push from industry experts, regulators, consumers, and companies to move towards supply chain models based on circularity. These models aim to minimize resource use, waste, and carbon emissions and maximize reuse and recycling in the supply chain. This blog explores how policy developments such as the digital product passport (DPP) alongside supply chain software can play a role as enablers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development involving Tesla’s existing Nevada based Gigafactory that will be of interest to Automotive EV manufacturers and their supply networks. In a subsequent blog post, we will highlight another breaking development, that being a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams.

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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.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 25, 2023

More Talk about Reshoring.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Ship-to-ship transfers are a routine part of oil trading and those that are taking place are doing so in full view of satellite tracking systems.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 25, 2023

A leading consumer goods company was undergoing a massive transformation and was ready to implement a Transportation Management Solution, but there was a big hurdle to overcome. Unfortunately, the company’s information sat in two separate systems, leading to inconsistent data and product information gaps. A crisis of trust undermines a transportation transformation.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

With the world’s two biggest shipping lines now breaking up, carriers in the remaining alliances may seek new partners.

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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.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 25, 2023

If you are looking for an ERP system that aligns with your business requirements, you will likely come across customization and configuration terms. Although customization and configuration seem to be similar concepts, they have different meanings and purposes. The critical difference is the scope of work, time, cost, and training to modify the ERP system based on the business requirements.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

The proceedings mean that, for the first time, the company will be formally charged in court in relation to the two crashes, and will have to plead guilty or not guilty.

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SphereWMS

JANUARY 25, 2023

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Walmart is also adding new college degrees and certificates to its program that pays tuition and fees for employees.

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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.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 25, 2023

Billowing international lead times and rising costs have pushed businesses to hold record amounts of stock, shrinking gross profit margins. In fact, in the UK alone average inventory values jumped nearly 100% from 2019-2022 , while gross margin return on investment (GMROI) dropped 76%. In these tricky times, smart cash flow management strategies are essential to bring down costs (or push profits) in controllable areas, offsetting international instability.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 25, 2023

One of the most promising technologies to emerge over the last decade is digital twin technology. Technology writer Aminu Abdullahi explains, “A digital twin is essentially an avatar of a physical object in the virtual world, allowing people to operate it remotely, manage it, and monitor its performance by collecting data from embedded sensors.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Five people who have been rescued are said to be in a stable condition. Six of the dead were Chinese nationals.

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