How Factory Data, AI Prevent Production Delays
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2022
Machine downtime is an issue that constantly plagues operations, leading to frustrated workers and a negative impact on the business’s bottom line.
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There is No Planet B: Can Supply Chains Save the World?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 7, 2022
Climate change. Resource scarcity. Population growth. Urbanization. Air and water pollution. When it comes to sustainability , many business leaders are feeling the pressure to act. Customers, investors, and regulatory agencies are demanding that companies actively address the climate crisis. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities impact every facet of business and will determine the market leaders of tomorrow.
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The Rewards for Accelerating and Improving Your Supply Chain Decision-Making
Logility
JULY 7, 2022
Reach corporate social responsibility goals while improving your economic sustainability. Key Takeaways : You make important decisions daily that affect both your own corporate responsibility goals and external ESG demands from consumers and investors Vendors can make or break your broad supply chain goals, which makes real-time, AI-analyzed data essential for supply chain decision-making Self-reporting and a cumbersome audit process present dangerous challenges that can be overcome with an inte
Filling the Whitespace Between AI and Cognitive Computing
Enterra Insights
JULY 7, 2022
Experts continue to debate whether artificial intelligence (AI) is a real thing or simply a marketing term. And, knowing that many people draw their perceptions of AI from science fiction books and films, IBM looked for some other term to better explain its AI-related offering. As a result, IBM coined the term “cognitive computing” to describe its Watson computing system.
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Threat management has always been reactive, but in fact it should be proactive
IT Supply Chain
JULY 7, 2022
By Tzachi Zorenshtain (pictured). Head of Software Supply Chain at Open-Source & Checkmarx. The post Threat management has always been reactive, but in fact it should be proactive appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Retailer clash spells need for new supply chain era based on better data
IT Supply Chain
JULY 7, 2022
By Adam Ben-Yousef (pictured). Vice President, Revenue Growth Management, o9 Solutions. The post Retailer clash spells need for new supply chain era based on better data appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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All Things Supply Chain
JULY 7, 2022
Tesla vehicle deliveries plummet after disruption in China Due to the lockdowns in China which caused one of Tesla’s key factories to shut down, the company’s delivery figures have declined…
Should Supply Chain Managers Use Project Management Software for IT?
Elementum
JULY 7, 2022
Business project management software is often overlooked in supply chain management in favor of SCM functions, but is there an advantage in combining the two? The best project management software for supply chain professionals is often a solution that integrates with SCM, ensuring the systems benefit each other. Today, we’ll explore the differences between SCM and project management and discuss the most important factors in choosing a project management software.
Political chaos couldn’t come at a worse time for retailers & their delivery partners
IT Supply Chain
JULY 7, 2022
By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post Political chaos couldn’t come at a worse time for retailers & their delivery partners appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Effective cash flow control in an uncertain global market
Taulia
JULY 7, 2022
Working capital is essential to the health of every business, but managing it effectively is a delicate balancing act – never more so than now. So as to develop a deeper understanding of the situation, we have interviewed a cross-section of businesses about their evolving concerns and approaches linked to working capital management. These conversations took place at the intersection of three major events in the global market: the gradual re-emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic; the deepening cri
TMS Implementation Services For an Array of Proactive Solutions
Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles
JULY 7, 2022
Tai TMS offers many solutions in order to navigate supply chain challenges. Our TMS implementation strategies ensure that shipping goals are met with success.
Benchmarking Your Supply Chain | PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics
JULY 7, 2022
Supply chain benchmarking is necessary to measure performance and improve productivity but can seem like a daunting task. Learn how to start with this guide.
CA AB-5 Impact on Logistics and What Shippers Need to Know
Intelligent Audit
JULY 7, 2022
Within the 48 continental states, California has often been in a class of its own. Fuel prices, environmental initiatives, and even fashion choices have set the Golden State apart from its counterparts. However, the latest West Coast quirk is about to take summer freight risks to a new level for Californian shippers. On June 30, 2022, CA AB-5 On June 30, 2022, the California bill, known as AB-5, went into effect.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Added Headwinds for Global PMI Production Indices in June and Q2 2022
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 7, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Global Wide Production Activity. The J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Morgan and S&P Global was headlined with global PMI activity again slipping, this time to a 22-month low.
Six steps to more effective spend management
Taulia
JULY 7, 2022
Spend management is the practice of managing supplier relationships and purchasing across an organization to minimize cost and risk. But, despite its importance, it’s not without its challenges. Manual processes, of which spend management is made up, can be both inefficient and create vulnerability to the risk of fraud and human error. However, by taking a more robust, sophisticated, and technological approach to spend management, companies can address these challenges, drive greater visibility,
Advantages of the Marketplace model vs. Inventory model for E-commerce
Vinculum
JULY 7, 2022
The e-commerce business model has been in the market for a long time and has drastically changed the retail marketplace’s operation. With the hike in sales, the offline and online modes of e-commerce business models are fetching the eye of a massive crowd significantly. The Inventory management system involves inventory management software to keep track of the in and out of stock precisely.
Enabling More Profitable Home Delivery
Talking Logistics
JULY 7, 2022
After reading Adrian Gonzalez’s post “Delivery: Revisiting The Logistics Of Elevator Rides,” I thought I would help answer his question about how to achieve profitable growth in home delivery. Even in this age of consumers demanding faster and more precise delivery, it’s possible to reduce the average distance traveled per delivery by over 20%, sell.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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 by the Numbers for July 7, 2022
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 7, 2022
Walmart to Add New Logistics Fees on Vendors. US PMI Falls Again. Amazon adds to Prime with Grubhub Deal.
Why Yodel and C3 Solutions Make a Perfect Partnership
C3 Solutions
JULY 7, 2022
The collaboration between UK-based Parcel Delivery service, Yodel and Montreal-based Yard Management and Dock Scheduling SaaS solutions provider C3 Solutions is another example of a perfect pairing. In fact, C3’s YMS solution, C3 Yard, was just awarded first place for innovation at Yodel’s CSR Supplier Award ceremony in June 2022.
Touchstone – Specialist in Delivering S2P Value
ivalua
JULY 7, 2022
The post Touchstone – Specialist in Delivering S2P Value appeared first on Ivalua.
VIDEO: See How Slumberkins and Amware Teamed Up to Scale Fulfillment Operations
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 7, 2022
Slumberkins, an educational children's brand, is on the INC 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
Five Ways to Manage Shipping Costs as Fuel Surcharges Soar
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2022
Navigating accessorial charges — the additional fees that carriers charge on top of base delivery costs — is among the most challenging aspects of managing shipping costs for online merchants.
Puremedic Health: 100% Revenue Growth with Unleashed at its Core
Unleashed
JULY 7, 2022
“Our previous inventory management system was basically run on an Excel spreadsheet. And that’s both inventory for raw material for production, and finished goods for distribution.” So says Helen Lyon, CEO of Melbourne-based Puremedic Health. The company is famous for a pregnancy and breastfeeding probiotic supplement called Qiara, which was the first in the world to be isolated directly from breastmilk.
More Manufacturers Are Embracing Virtual Reality. Here's Why.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2022
An increasing number of manufacturers are implementing systems driven by augmented and virtual reality in a bid to boost efficiency, lower costs and minimize human touch points. .
“Where’s My Stuff?” – Listen to Your Bluetooth® Tags
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
JULY 7, 2022
Keep track of all of your small equipment and assets with our Bluetooth tracking tags.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
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.
The Digital Answer to Faster Supplier Onboarding
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2022
There are technologies that can help shorten the source-to-contract process for all parties.
Advanced TMS Reporting For Full Operational Visibility
Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles
JULY 7, 2022
Monitor, measure, and evaluate carrier performance on a centralized platform. Here is everything you can expect and gain with TMS Reporting by Tai Software.
Returns Management SaaS Saves Retail Giant $4 Million Monthly
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2022
Challenge: A top-10 big-box retailer needed to consolidate returns processing and improve returns management, vendor returns consolidation and liquidation yield. They were sorting returns at more than 450 store locations, and sending single packages in small shipments to vendors receiving returns. The company wanted returns data visibility to aid forward-focused planning and warehouse management.
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