Thu.Apr 06, 2023

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How to Remove Unconscious Bias from Your Vendor Selection Process

EC Sourcing Group

To create a more inclusive and diverse work environment, organizations across various industries are taking measures to remove unconscious bias from their recruitment process. However, many of these same organizations fail to consider the impact that unconscious bias can have on their procurement process. Unconscious bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our decisions and actions without us even realizing it.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments.

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The Future of Global Food Security

Enterra Insights

When Russia invaded Ukraine, which is one of the world’s breadbasket countries, a bright light was shone on the global food supply chain. The Economist notes, “Vladimir Putin’s attempt at grain blackmail highlights a wider problem.”[1] That problem, according to the magazine, is men with guns. The magazine explains, “The global food supply is vulnerable to men with guns.

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Solving Supply Chain Problems by Reinventing Product Design

Supply Chain Brain

We asked experts about how product-design decisions taken at their firms have impacted their supply chain ecosystems.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Balancing Life’s Disruptions by Forecasting within a Dynamic Supply Chain

QAD

The Network of Life is a fast paced environment where consumer demands and the disruption of life can change within a blink of an eye. Having proper forecasting within your supply chain can help you to be antifragile and assist you in leveraging life’s disruptions. Based on data, agility, and reinventing innovation – the manufacturing and supply chain sectors need to make sure it evolves and embraces a new digital, dynamic experience that can meet and align with the changing world around u

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Number of US Job Opening Finally Shrinking

Supply Chain Digest

Positions are Down from Peak in 2022, but Still Historically High

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The Next Supply Chain Attack Vector: Open-Source Software

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. government has made significant strides in reducing direct cyberattack risks. Yet more needs to be done to prevent supply chain attacks.

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Easter Fun on Recent Supply Chain Caption Contest Winners

Supply Chain Digest

Have a Good Laugh as we Cruise into a Holiday Weekend for Many

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The Revolution of the Software Development Industry

TrackVia

Picture a world where creating powerful, customized software applications is as simple as piecing together a puzzle. A world where individuals, regardless of their technical background, can transform their ideas into reality, and businesses can adapt to market changes at lightning speed. This world is not just a pipe dream; it’s the software development revolution happening right before our eyes.

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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 by the Numbers for April 6, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Big Amazon Spend on AntiUnion Consultants. Boxed Goes Belly Up. US Manufacturing Contracts again in March.

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Time to Get Ahead of the Game: Join Locus at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023

Locus

Mark your calendars for the biggest supply chain conference of the year is just around the corner! The Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is where the world’s supply chain leaders, experts, and practitioners convene to exchange experiences, ideas, and best practices. Taking place in Orlando, Florida from May 8-10, the symposium is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the supply chain industry.

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GSCPI Shows Supply Chains Getting Back to Normal

Supply Chain Brain

The bank says the research shows global supply chain pressures decreased again in March, falling from.28 to 1.06 standard deviations below the index’s historical average.

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Securing the Supply Chain: Best Practices in Cybersecurity and Risk Management for Competitive Advantage

RFgen

Key Takeaways: 89% of Digital Inventory Report respondents say data security is important to extremely important to their inventory operations. Supply chain risk management begins with an understanding of the risks to your organization and a strong proactive plan to mitigate risk. Cybersecurity is a vital component of a supply chain risk management plan.

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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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Top 6 Logistics Software Vendors in the US for you to consider in 2023

Locus

The North America logistics market is poised to make the leap from a whopping $1.4 triillion in 2022 to $1.6 trillion by 2028, clocking a 2.4% CAGR. It’s a bonanza for industries like retail, e-commerce and other such logistics-based industries, but, as always, growth comes with its share of thorny challenges. It’s high time retailers, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, FMCGs, and other logistics players in the US turn to cutting-edge logistics software to tackle the hurdles of this burgeon

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10 Reasons to Choose WMS SaaS for Your Warehouse

SphereWMS

When it comes to warehouse management system (WMS) software types for inventory control, there are many different options available to third-party logistics (3PL) providers, distribution centers, and warehouses in the supply chain. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based WMS is quickly becoming the preferred choice for businesses of all sizes in the supply chain because of the access it provides to real-time data with just a few clicks of the mouse making it easier for warehouses to organize inventor

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ICON 2023: Preparing for a New Tomorrow

BlueYonder

Curious to know what’s in store at ICON 2023 , Blue Yonder’s annual customer conference and premier supply chain event? I spoke with Blue Yonder’s Susan Beal, chief customer officer, and Derek Thomas, corporate vice president of portfolio marketing, who shared what to expect this year and some of the not-to-be-missed event features! Bryant: What is ICON 2023 and where is it this year?

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Fulfillment Packaging Services: Unboxing a Hidden Opportunity

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As someone who oversees order fulfillment services, your focus tends to be on accurate, on-time delivery and controlling parcel shipping costs, which can be up to 70% of total fulfillment costs. There isn’t a big interest in box sizes, bubble wrap, and other packaging-related details. But that’s a mistake.

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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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Streamlining the tedious: automating the AP process for manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As efficiency is crucial for businesses to remain competitive, many manufacturers are looking at all aspects of their operations to identify gaps and address them through either process improvements or by introducing relevant automation technology. One area that is often overlooked is the accounts payable (AP) process. Inefficiencies in AP can lead to delayed payments, lost discounts, and damaged vendor relationships.

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It’s Cool to be “Obsolete Before Plateau”

Demand Driven Technologies

Do you know the Gartner Hype Cycle? The Gartner Hype Cycle is a widely recognized concept that describes the panorama of technology and IT innovations in a field. It takes into account the hype generated by these technologies and their effectiveness and results for companies that adopt them. This curve, quite similar to the Kubler-Ross.

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5 Balanced Scorecards for Manufacturers

Silvon Software

The balanced scorecard is a powerful tool for helping companies improve their performance. It provides a clear and concise way to measure progress towards strategic goals, and it helps to align the efforts of all employees with the organization’s strategy. We always recommend to the manufacturers we work with that they focus on a limited number of KPIs deemed most critical to their businesses when putting their scorecards in place.

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LA, Long Beach Port Terminal Closures Stretch to Second Day

Supply Chain Brain

The terminal closures come as cargo volumes have dropped sharply at the Southern California ports from peak levels a year ago.

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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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Going Into The Depths Of Home Delivery Management Software

Loginext

This blog covers important aspects of home delivery management software. It discussed the key stats, operational help, and features businesses should consider. Whether you are into retail, eCommerce, F&B, or CEP, you should check out this blog before finalizing your home delivery management software. The post Going Into The Depths Of Home Delivery Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Uniqlo’s Automates Store Checkout with RFID Chips

Supply Chain Brain

The company is applying a new generation of RFID readers in its checkout machines, allowing shoppers to simply drop their goods in bins at automated checkout stations that read the RFID tags

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Podcast | Competing for the Warehouse Workforce of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse workers are getting harder to find, hire and retain. What do they really want?

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Boeing to Boost Output of 737 Jets in Push for More Cash

Supply Chain Brain

The plane maker is expected to report a surge in first quarter deliveries when it discloses March handovers, a sign of the progress Boeing is making toward stabilizing work in its factories.

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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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CMA CGM's Saade Forges Ahead With China, Media Deals

Supply Chain Brain

The executive said he’s ordering new ocean-going vessels despite a slowdown in the industry following a boom during the pandemic, when some freight rates rose to record levels.

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