Fri.Oct 21, 2022

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The Ubiquitous Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

Nearly every highly populated location in the world is now connected to the internet. As a result, connectivity is a critical business capability and one that is growing ever more important. One reason for this is the staggering growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Marc Pégulu, Semtech’s Vice President of Internet of Things, observes, “The Internet of Things is a cohesive system of connected computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, or objects with the ability to transfer

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Retail Delivery Trends with Matt Schultz

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Schultz and Joe Lynch discuss retail delivery trends. Matt is Vice President of Logistics Partnerships at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Matt Schultz. Matt Schultz is Vice President of Logistic Partnerships at OneRail. OneRail is an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed.

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Safety in Your Supply Chain is Crucial!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! Health and safety in your Supply Chain is a necessary undertaking for businesses of any size and type. Accidents happen, but much less so thanks to robust and comprehensive legislation that keeps businesses in check when it comes to staff safety.

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To Unlock AI for Supply Chain Management, Leverage the Data Cloud

Elementum

Five Key Plays for Supply Chain Success With AI Executive Summary In this post we’ll share 5 key steps for successfully implementing machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) within your supply chain. We Heard You… We received a lot of spirited feedback when I posted AI is no longer a hot topic in supply chain management. Let’s take a moment to clarify a few things: Yes, AI still gets considerable air-time in strategy conversations, especially around innovation Yes, AI has made some

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Why is Bitcoin More Widespread than the Digital Dollar?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Brief Guide to Buying Bitcoin From the Exchange Platform! A digital dollar has always been one of the most critical digital commodities worldwide. It is a virtual representation of the Dollar from the United States of America. But, today, it has been facing a lot of competition.

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What is the Legal Status of Bitcoin in El Salvador?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. San Salvador To Use Bitcoin as Legal Tender! Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that is surrounded by complications all the time. Also, there are a lot of legal debates held on bitcoin and other digital tokens which are being used by people all over the world. It is because the authorities of every nation are worried about bitcoin, but one nation that has been providing support to Bitcoin in El Salvador.

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Supply Chain Digital Transformation to Overcome Challenges and Drive Growth

John Galt

Explore key highlights from our webinar with Wonderland Group to learn about global supply chain transformation to drive growth amid disruption.

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Interview with Adam Brown on Supplier Experience Management

HICX Solutions

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Challenging the status quo,’ with the aim of amplifying the voices of those that are ‘pushing the boundaries on innovation, ESG and supply chain resiliency’ as they ‘delive

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ASCM Revamps SCOR Model with New Digital Standard

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

The Most Significant Update Since its Inception. The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM, formerly APICS) just announced a major update to their Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model, in what they’re calling “the most significant update since the inception of SCOR in 1996.” While SCOR is a reference model rather than a mandatory technical standard, it has a major impact because it provides the de facto standard framework for how organizations think about, measure, benchmark, a

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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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Tesla Reports Q3 Financial Performance With an Acknowledgement

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we revisit EV automaker Tesla’s prior report of Q3-2022 operational performance with this week’s formal report of financial performance. The themes are somewhat similar. . In a prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlighted EV automaker Tesla’s Q3-2022 Vehicle Delivery Performance Exposing Business Model Challenges.

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Supplier Segmentation

HICX Solutions

By Anthony Payne, CMO of HICX. As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. According to a Deloitte study, 45 per cent of Gen Z consumers have stopped buying certain brands due to sustainability concerns. Other stakeholders such as employees, investors, and governments, also expect better business practices.

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Malin's Thoughts: What About Quality?

Kodiak Hub

I am flabbergasted by the fact that people, that seem to be engaged in impact, often seem to show little interest in one of the more significant aspects of sustainability, namely quality. Let’s face it; there is nothing worse for Sustainability than poor Quality. Things we need to scrap because they break, because they do not fulfill requirements and are off spec, or the energy wasted in redoing or fixing things in the aftermath of poor engagement and lack of attention.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 21, 2022)

Talking Logistics

After writing about it since January on Talking Logistics, I’m sure you’re all wondering: How did the JDRF Death Valley Ride go last weekend? I’ll let these photos speak for themselves. Overall, it was a fun and inspiring event! Due to floods in Death Valley several weeks ago, the course was changed to avoid closed. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 21, 2022).

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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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Freightera CEO to Speak at Grocery Innovations Canada Trade Show & Conference

Freightera

Freightera CEO to speak about freight marketplaces, shipping trends, and innovative solutions that are more sustainable and affordable at the GIC 2022 Trade Show and Conference. Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt will be presenting at GIC Trade Show and Conference on October 25th. . The event will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre and focus on innovations by and for grocery retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and more.

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What is Bitcoin and How Does it Work?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Bitcoin Works! Bitcoin is a digital currency that has been growing popular over the past few years. But what is Bitcoin and how does it work? It is a decentralized currency that uses cryptography to facilitate secure transactions, and it’s not issued or managed by any central authority.

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Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand

Locus

Between the Covid-19 waves, a trend emerged in the US and the rest of the world that earned the popular name of ‘revenge shopping’. The pandemic had people locked up in their homes for a long time and spending had been frugal. According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

Artificial intelligence has been applied to just about every supply chain application imaginable, including transportation management and execution, demand planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, and order management. It has also been embedded in autonomous trucks, robots, and drones for navigation. There are myriad applications outside of the supply chain world as well.

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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