Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Last week, I published an article on outside-in planning. The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. For me, the concepts of outside-in and self-service planning are intertwined. Let’s start with definitions: Self Service Planning: Decision support technologies designed for business leaders to use analytic techniques on a collaborative platform to improve business planning.

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C3 Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

This blog delves into the 5 primary concerns highlighted in the Material Handling Institute's recent study: Agility, costs, labor, sustainability, and visibility.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 16, 2024

Business experts continue to encourage companies to become data-driven enterprises. Personally, I prefer the term decision-driven enterprises. Data only becomes valuable when it provides insights that lead to action (i.e., a decision). As Bain analysts, Michael C. Mankins and Lori Sherer , explain, “The best way to understand any company’s operations is to view them as a series of decisions.”[1] They add, “We know from extensive research that decisions matter — a lot.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 16, 2024

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role Data Analytics Plays is Transforming Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Arena Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

This year, April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of celebrating Earth Day. Since 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG continues to raise public awareness and concern about conservation and sustainability for planet Earth. In the spirit of Earth Day, PTC signed the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment letter acknowledging the importance and urgency of sustainability and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2024

Gaurav Behere is a Senior Technical User Interface Architect designing and architecting the Integrated Business Planning Spaces for the Blue Yonder Cognitive Supply Chain Platform and its offerings. Today, he sheds some light onto a Generative AI approach into an end-to-end traceability from the lens of a laymen of a technical matrix in a cloud offering.

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Loginext

APRIL 16, 2024

UPS harnesses advanced transportation management software to streamline operations and stay competitive in the global market. This technology reduces costs, enhances operational visibility, and improves customer service, setting new standards for logistics excellence. By continually optimizing their supply chain management, UPS not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery across over 200 countries and territories, solidifying their position as a lead

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry. Amidst the buzz and dizzying array of massive robotic displays and automated solutions covering an area equivalent to many city blocks, these overarching themes emerged: the imperative of supply chain resilience, agility and sustainability.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

Like many companies, Stord recently completed its annual performance review cycle for all employees, with a number of team members earning promotions. Unlike many companies however, we are writing a blog post about it…but why? Well, Stord has six core values (which you can see here ), and one of them is Transparency and Candor. This shows up internally as a collaborative work environment for sharing feedback and opinions.

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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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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 16, 2024

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Technology Can Help You Grow Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

ATLANTA, April 16, 2024— Earth Breeze —the leader in the rapidly-growing, revolutionary laundry detergent sheet category—selects Stord One Commerce —the order and inventory management software (OMS) that helps brands orchestrate, connect, and optimize their supply chains—to power operations at scale. After experiencing several years of hypergrowth, Earth Breeze sought software that could automate its increasingly complex operations process and centralize its supply chain visibility.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 16, 2024

The journey toward greener supply is not without its challenges. The path forward may seem unclear, complex, and even insurmountable at times, but even the smallest of changes can make a difference. The post Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability Success appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home April 16, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

Uncertainty is the only certainty in supply chain these days, so implementing the right technology in your operations is key, says Benji Fountain, account manager at enVista.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

This week, business media headlines are citing market quantitative research firm IDC indicating that in Q1-2024, Samsung Electronics surpassed Apple as the designated leader in global smartphone shipments. Reportedly, Apple’s iPhone shipments declined 9.6 percent in Q1-2024, to 50.1 million units. Industry rival Samsung ’s smartphone shipments reportedly fell a mere 0.7 percent to 60.1 million units, according to IDC data.

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AB&R

APRIL 16, 2024

In the intricate web of supply chain management, every link plays a vital role in the success of the entire operation. From the initial procurement of raw materials to the final delivery of goods, efficiency and coordination are paramount. Amidst this complexity, the adoption of Mobile Device Management (MDM) software emerges as a beacon of efficiency and security, particularly within supply chain warehouses.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

The U.S. Commerce Department has awarded a $6.4 billion grant to Samsung Electronics to build an advanced semiconductor fab capabilities in Tyler, Texas. The move follows a $6.6 billion grant awarded to Taiwan based TSMC to build advanced semiconductor fab capabilities in Arizona. As noted in a prior Supply Chain Matters semiconductor supply chain commentary, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Samsung Electronics would be doubling its planned U.S. chip production presence in Te

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Advertiser: GEP

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 16, 2024

Choosing an ERP Vendor Partner: Key Considerations for Success with SYSPRO As a software reseller or system integrator, your success is intrinsically tied to the solutions and company you choose to represent. Your future growth and your bottom line are directly impacted by the tangibles—and intangibles—a software vendor can offer, so the selection of a partner is critical.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

The carmaker will use machines with about 6,000 tons of force to make the rear floors of EVs to be sold from fiscal 2027 onward.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2024

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: Dumarey: procurement becomes smart with BearingPoint and JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

Boeing vice president Lisa Fahl says that the number of workers using the company's service to report safety concerns has risen by 500%.

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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

In addressing the headcount gap, artificial intelligence is more than a tool. It’s a force multiplier for procurement professionals.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

Samsung will get $6.5 billion in federal funds, while the company will invest $40 billion of its own into the project.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

The web and mobile app gives drivers the ability to read and annotate the FMCSRs, as well as highlight and bookmark specific sections.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 16, 2024

Secretary Yellen said she expects "additional sanctions" against Iran sometime in the coming days.

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Advertiser: GEP

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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