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Social Commerce Guide: How Social Shopping Is Driving Record Growth

ShipBob

In recent years, social media platforms have begun rolling out more robust native purchasing capabilities. Social media itself has been a driving force for brand discovery for many years now, but that final step of completing a purchase has historically happened on a retailer’s website or app. Social commerce aims to give users a frictionless experience that makes it easier than ever to make a purchase without ever leaving the social environment.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. And what a race it was. In the professional women’s division, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Ababel Yeshaneh of Ethiopia dropped the majority of the pack during a record-setting 11-mile stretch from mile 6-16.

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The Looming Supply Chain Threat with Felix Asare

The Logistics of Logistics

The Looming Supply Chain Threat with Felix Asare. Felix Asare and Joe Lynch discuss the looming supply chain threat. Felix is a cyber-security consultant and Founder of Premier Choice Consulting. Key Takeaways. Felix Asare is a cyber-security consultant and Founder of Premier Choice Consulting. In the podcast interview, Felix explains why cyber-hacking and cyber-terrorism is a looming supply chain threat.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022)

Talking Logistics

What happens when engineers and Oreo cookies meet? You get the Oreometer — “a simple device that firmly grasps an Oreo cookie and uses pennies and rubber bands to control the twisting force that progressively twists the cookie open.” Ever wonder why when you twist an Oreo cookie apart the cream tends to stick to. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022).

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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How To Create A Logistics Resume – Tips & Example

SCMDOJO

A well-written logistics resume that satisfies the needs of potential employers increases your chances of being recruited and securing the job of your dreams. Warehousing and transferring items to and from clients is part of your job description as a Logistician. You can improve your resume with logistics if you want to be noticed by recruiters. This resource includes a logistic resume writing guide to help you get the job you desire!

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Benefits of Increasing Worker Safety through Automation

SCMDOJO

Automation in various industries has replaced the need for a human force. Now, this modern-day automation such has a ton of benefits to talk about. But out of all those, the safety benefits are something that really grabs the attention. After all, safety is most valued and should be valued at any work site. In this post, we will discuss some of the major benefits of increasing worker safety through automation.

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App Development: 10 Benefits of Business Implementation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Omni-channel Approach to Customer Experience! Over the past 5 years, the digital market has seriously changed, and these changes have not bypassed business. We have collected 10 reasons why you should choose custom mobile app development. Why does a business need a mobile app?

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Podcast | Using Supply Chain Data for Real-Time Decision-Making

Supply Chain Brain

It’s great to have all that supply chain data at your fingertips — but can you do anything with it?

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How 3PL can reduce your logistic costs

20Cube Logistics

Hiring a 3PL service provider could be the best decision for a business today! 3PL services can help you save logistic cost and reduce the supply chain complexity. With the increase in the number of options available for a product in the market, the amount of inventory is increasing day by day. The transportation and logistics is becoming more and more expensive.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Blue Yonder Gives ICON Attendees a Chance to Give Back

BlueYonder

Earth Day is celebrated each year in over 190 countries and counting. It’s a day to acknowledge a movement that works to cease unsustainable behavior and create global environmental changes. This year marks the 52 nd Earth Day. In honor of the day, Blue Yonder is excited to share how we are strengthening our environmental, social and governance (ESG) with your help!

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/15/2022-04/21/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Apple face shipment delays due to Chinese lockdowns Deliveries of Apple devices, as well as other products such as Dell and Lenovo laptops are set to face lengthy delays as…

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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

A recent set of i nvestigations by the Economist provides a realistic view of the likelihood of a smooth transition to a green energy economy. Big Picture Up Front: it won’t be easy, and many of the current projections we are hearing about likely won’t be possible. Environmentalists and automotive companies have committed to converting all of their vehicles to electric power.

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Not So Happy Earth Day

Enterra Insights

“Our planet is an amazing place,” writes journalist Rose Davidson, “but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation.”[1] Unfortunately, the latest report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that this amazing planet is in jeopardy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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These sustainable brands make every day Earth Day

crisp

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting Crisp customers that give sustainability a whole new meaning, with products designed to make a climate-positive impact from day one. At Crisp, we’re fortunate to work with incredible breakout brands that represent a new wave of sustainability in CPG. While just a few years ago, sustainability might have focused on mitigating adverse environmental impacts, today’s emerging brands put sustainability at their core, with products that make a net positive impact on

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ANNOUNCING: ProcureCon IT Sourcing 2022

Supply Chain Brain

ProcureCon IT Sourcing is back LIVE and IN-PERSON in the heart of Boston, MA at the Westin Copley Place this July 18 – 19, 2022!

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A complete guide to order goods from another country

DocShipper Sourcing

With the growth of global markets today, ordering goods from all across the world is no longer an unthinkable or expensive affair. Today, almost every individual and business are ordering products from overseas if they are unavailable in the domestic market. Whether it be the steel and iron industries, importing goods can be an unavoidable … The post A complete guide to order goods from another country appeared first on ?

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Five Ways to Tame the Tricky Task of Managing Inventory

Supply Chain Brain

For many companies, keeping the right levels of inventory has become increasingly difficult.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Meet the chief problem solver at LogiNext, Preetam Joshi

Loginext

Meet the chief problem solver at LogiNext, Preetam Joshi This article is a part of the #WeAreLogiNext series of articles where we focus on people’s journeys that power the company. Preetam Joshi packs nine years in three. That’s how he describes his stint at LogiNext. A seasoned product delivery manager, with over a […].

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NFTs & Supply Chain: What Are The Applications?

SCMDOJO

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have proven their potential in every industry known. Non-fungible means non-interchangeable tickets stored on a blockchain (electronic digital ledger). The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Not only will the NFTs move the supply chain from unnecessary paper trails to an electronic platform, but they will also reduce all the bottlenecks experienced in the pipeline.

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Sustainability in Logistics: How Data Enables a Better Transportation Strategy

Intelligent Audit

In years past, sustainable logistics companies have been outliers among the broader freight transportation industry. Today those companies have set the standard for proactively and retroactively addressing the environmental impact of the supply chain. McKinsey shared that “Two-thirds of the average company’s environment, social, and governance footprint lies with suppliers.