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In May, thousands of Blue Yonder associates, customers and partners met in Las Vegas for ICON 2023, where we collectively discussed the enormous opportunity that’s presented to us right now as supply chain professionals. We’ll continue that discussion at ICON London , coming up on Oct. 11-13 – registration is now open ! For many years, supply chains have operated quietly in the background, given minimal thought or concern unless something went wrong.
AI is big in supply chain management, but there are places it is ideally suited to, and other areas that are highly problematic. Ranjit Notani explains.
Supply Chain Planning: The Gratifying Career Choice This is that time of the year when many people around me are getting ready to send their children off to college. That, combined with the last two years of massive supply chain breakdowns keep raising a question in my mind from time-to-time. Why don’t more kids want to grow up and solve the complexity of global supply chains?
Amid global challenges, including pandemics and intricate supply chain issues, truck drivers’ commitment to their profession remains unwavering. That’s why MercuryGate focuses on empowering the nation’s truck drivers with leading carrier management tools. The post National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2023: Saluting & Supporting Heroes Who Keep Freight Moving appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Amid global challenges, including pandemics and intricate supply chain issues, truck drivers’ commitment to their profession remains unwavering. That’s why MercuryGate focuses on empowering the nation’s truck drivers with leading carrier management tools. The post National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2023: Saluting & Supporting Heroes Who Keep Freight Moving appeared first on MercuryGate International.
A recent Gartner study revealed that 73% of companies that bought an enterprise system regretted their purchase 1. In many instances, they reported that the offering failed to meet their expectations. This buyer’s remorse could have been avoided with more extensive technology and vendor evaluations. Software vendor reference checks can reveal how well the solution lives up to the vision marketed and sold.
According to Michigan State University , “demand planning is a supply chain management process of forecasting, or predicting, the demand for products to ensure they can be delivered and satisfy customers. The goal is to strike a balance between having sufficient inventory levels to meet customer needs without having a surplus.” When deciding to strengthen your supply chain infrastructure , the question of roles and responsibilities of demand planning arises.
“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.
Kroger said it has achieved “meaningful operational efficiencies” in its supply chain through improved transport capacity utilization and increased productivity in its warehouses and across its network.
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) represents a pivotal milestone in the pharmaceutical industry, aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the drug supply chain in the United States. As the healthcare sector evolves and the complexities of drug distribution increase, understanding the terminology associated with the DSCSA becomes crucial for stakeholders across the board.
Communication is Essential for Supply Chain Leaders I had the pleasure of speaking with Jodie Clarke, Vice President of Procurement at Altria Client Services thisweek. Jodie grew up in Western North Carolina and graduated from Virginia Tech with a Master’ of Science in Crop & Soil Environmental Science. Jodie started out as a contractor at Philip Morris, a subsidiary of Altria, out of graduate school, working in the Leaf division of the company, which sources tobacco for Philip Morris.
Seeing through the AI razzle dazzle Everything seems to be AI these days, which can become overwhelming when you have to think about how it can be used in your industry or business process. All whilst the market is screaming from all directions with their AI message. The AI razzle dazzle will continue. It will probably accelerate. Expect a ChatGPT every one or two years.
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
Supply chain shortages have led to frustration at the pharmacy counter for many this year. With critical cancer drug shortages in May and ADHD medication shortages continuing even into Fall 2023, it has been difficult for many to get the pharmaceuticals they need. Now, a new threat may throw a wrench in the already precarious pharma supply chain. By November 27, 2023, pharmaceutical supply chains must comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) by providing increased supply chain visi
Fresh produce has a limited shelf life, often measured in days rather than weeks. This places tremendous pressure on fresh supply chains to minimize delays, disruptions, and damage at any stage of the supply chain. The post Delivering Maximum Freshness: What Supply Chains Must Overcome to Deliver on the Consumer Promise appeared first on Solvoyo.
In the dynamic realm of logistics and supply chain management, understanding how to manage warehouse employees effectively is a critical success factor. The warehouse manager's role is pivotal, acting as the conductor orchestrating the symphony of operations that occur within the warehouse walls. This article delves into the intricacies of managing warehouse workers, focusing on the importance of employee engagement, task management, inventory control, and the role of technology in enhancing pro
Supply Chain Matters updates readers on breaking news related to commercial aircraft engine producer Pratt & Whitney’s GTF aircraft engine flaws that are subject to added inspections and repairs. Background In early August we alerted Supply Chain Matters , and specifically our commercial aircraft industry readers, of an issue of engine component reliability issues concerning engine supplier Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbo fan (GTF) engines.
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.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is still in its infancy, and yet the potential benefit to businesses stands to be great. For the legal industry, there are certainly widespread plans to use AI to drive greater operational benefits. Firms recognize the potential AI has to uproot the traditional way legal suppliers manage their corporate in-house work. Although email, CRM, meeting software, and other transactional technology have helped shape the way business is being conducted every day today, AI has
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking Efficiency and Innovation: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain and Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply chain management plays a crucial role in the success of businesses across industries. It involves coordinating and integrating various activities, from procurement to production to distribution, to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage.
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.
When it comes to implementing a transportation management system (TMS), a critical mistake many shippers make is setting the implementation budget and timeline based on a software vendors’ average implementation duration estimates. From there, many shippers will end up compounding the impact of this mistake by moving directly into implementation execution without a well-formed planning.
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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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Correlations can be interesting, even enlightening; however, scientists understand that correlation isn’t the same thing as causation. To highlight that point, Tyler Vigen , a Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), created a site called Spurious Correlations that highlights some interesting, if meaningless, correlations. For example, Vigen shows that, between 1999 and 2009, there was a strong correlation between U.S. crude oil imports from Norway and the number of drivers killed in coll
The ATA invites everyone to join in celebrating truck drivers by sharing a message on social media, tagging ATA and using the hashtags #NTDAW23 and #ThankATrucker.
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