Mon.Oct 28, 2024

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Enabling Business Transport Excellence

Talking Logistics

In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.

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Supply Chain Executives Face Growing C-Suite Complacency

Logistics Viewpoints

According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. During and immediately after the pandemic, supply chain leaders were in an unfamiliar position: they had the attention of top management and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make their supply chains more agile and resilient.

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Why Procurement Professionals Should Learn About S&OP

SCMDOJO

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.

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Transforming CPG and Retail Supply Chains with Gen AI

Bristlecone

Transforming CPG and Retail Supply Chains with the Power of Generative AI Download White Paper The post Transforming CPG and Retail Supply Chains with Gen AI appeared first on Bristlecone.

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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.

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Optimize Your Supply Chain Through Efficient Fixed Asset Management

SCMDOJO

In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management. Fixed assets, such as machinery, equipment, and vehicles, are essential for businesses to operate smoothly.

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Improved Supply Chain Operations: It Starts on the Factory Floor

Supply Chain Brain

Instead of worrying about things that they can't directly control, manufacturers must address what’s happening on the factory floor.

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Market Update: DSCSA Serialization Enforcement Deadline Postponed

Tecsys

The implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) has once again been delayed, with new deadlines stretching into mid-2025. While this extension offers breathing room for the pharmaceutical industry, it highlights persistent challenges in achieving traceability and security throughout the supply chain.

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Tecsys Adds Updated Suite of Features to Supply Chain Data Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The updates include a dynamic picking control tower that provides real-time monitoring for picking operations in warehouses.

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Understanding the Staff Augmentation Model

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Understanding the Staff Augmentation Model appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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 Efficiency: Best Practices for Waste & Sustainability

All Things Supply Chain

Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement.

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How Sustainability & Decarbonization Consulting Helps the Transition to Renewable Energy & Net-Zero Operations?

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How Sustainability & Decarbonization Consulting Helps the Transition to Renewable Energy & Net-Zero Operations? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Future of Supply Chain Integration with SAP and Next-Gen Technologies

Bristlecone

The Future of Supply Chain Integration with SAP and Next-Gen Technologies Download Case Study The post The Future of Supply Chain Integration with SAP and Next-Gen Technologies appeared first on Bristlecone.

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How Hedgify Helps Protect Sourcing Margins

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Hedgify Helps Protect Sourcing Margins appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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

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How, why, and when to use virtual credit cards for your business

Taulia

How, why, and when to use virtual credit cards for your business A virtual card is a digital payment method that can be used in the same way as a traditional credit card. But alongside the benefits of physical credit cards, like high payment security, virtual cards have a range of additional features that make them uniquely valuable to businesses looking to improve payment controls, accounts payable (AP) efficiency, and working capital management.

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How to Secure Discounted Shipping Rates for Your Ecommerce Business

ShipBob

Shipping costs can quickly eat up profit margins for ecommerce businesses. With everything else involved in running an online store, finding ways to reduce these expenses can feel overwhelming. However, securing discounted rates can dramatically improve profitability. For brands looking to grow and scale, minimizing shipping costs not only improves margins but helps businesses remain competitive.

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How to Prepare for This Year’s Peak Shipping Season

Supply Chain Brain

As we navigate this year’s peak season, several factors are making it unusually challenging, especially for the healthcare industry.

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Strategies for Efficiently Finding Load Coverage 

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

Efficiently finding load coverage is crucial for freight brokers and logistics companies aiming to enhance productivity and profitability. Load coverage refers to the process of finding carriers to transport freight from shippers to recipients. Ensuring consistent and reliable load coverage is vital for meeting client expectations, reducing operational costs, and maintaining competitive edges.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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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Albania Prosecutors Order Seizure of Shipping Containers Carrying Illegal Toxic Waste

Supply Chain Brain

Seattle-based Basel Action Network sounded the alarm that more than 800 tons of electric arc furnace dust were being illegally transported after the group received a tipoff.

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Tesla Semi Finally Coming in 2026

Supply Chain Digest

Elon Musk Says Operating Cost below Diesel Trucks

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ILA and USMX to Resume Talks in November

Supply Chain Brain

The issue of automation at ports – both in terms of physical equipment and data management – remains at the heart of disagreements between the two sides.

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Warehouse Cost Trends: Insights from Flexe and the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI)

FLEXE

Karl Siebrecht, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe, recently spoke with Dr. Zac Rogers, who explained how the LMI tracks logistics activity and sentiment, providing valuable data for understanding the industry's health.

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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.

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VW Plans to Close German Factories for First Time in Company's History

Supply Chain Brain

The German automaker also plans to downsize its remaining plants, reduce worker salaries by at least 10%, and freeze pay raises for the next two years.

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Supplier Relationship Management Software: The Best Tools & Strategies

Precoro

According to Gartner , 88% of procurement leaders have significantly increased their focus on supplier collaboration over the past 24 months. So, how can companies strengthen their supplier relationship management and see real improvements in practice? In this article, we explore what SRM software is and discuss proven strategies for efficient partnerships with suppliers.

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Port of Long Beach Gets $2.6M Grant to Upgrade Security

Supply Chain Brain

Another $4.6 million will go toward six terminals within the Port of Long Beach, as well as the city's Port Police Division and the Long Beach Fire Department.

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Revisiting of 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Part One

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides both perspectives and self-rating observations regarding our January 2024 published Research Advisory- 2024 Predictions for Industry Global Supply Chains. We do so because of our long-standing business principal that predictions should not be that of a social media or corporate focused marketing conversational tool to drive eyeballs.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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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McDonald's Puts Quarter Pounder Back on Menu After Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

Supply Chain Brain

Federal health officials believe that the E. coli likely came from the raw slivered onions inside the Quarter Pounder.

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LogiNext Sets Guinness World Record

Loginext

LogiNext’s MumbaiHacks 2024 broke the Guinness World Record for the largest Generative AI hackathon with 1,460 participants. The event showcased AI-powered solutions for social good, finance, entertainment, and SaaS, positioning Mumbai as a global hub for tech innovation. The post LogiNext Sets Guinness World Record appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Losing Focus on Serving the Global Multinational

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain leaders readily agree that industry differences exist in planning. Similarly, debate rages on the differences between regions. Industry differences trump regional definitions, but there is little recognition of the supply chain planning requirements by company size in the discussions. When it comes to defining solution success, mapping the requirements based on company size is more important than industry or region.