The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Ken Adamo and Joe Lynch discuss a trillion dollars in freight transactions. Ken is the Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Peak demand seasons pose unique logistics and supply chain challenges. During high-demand periods, such as the holiday season , end-of-quarter surges, or special promotional events, supply chain pressure reaches the yard, and yard operations are stretched to their limits.
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Bristlecone
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Is your #supplychain ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow? Bristlecone VP of Solutions and Consulting, Jennifer Chew , recently shared her insights with Supply & Demand Chain Executive on how organizations can build resilient, flexible supply chains that thrive in the face of uncertainty. In a world where change is constant, supply chains must go beyond efficiency – they need visibility, adaptability, and proactive change management to become a driving force for growth.
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Striking Boeing production workers have voted to ratify the company’s most recent revised offer. A reported 59 percent of rank and file members voted to ratify the latest contract offer. Workers will be returning to their job assignments reportedly as early as Wednesday, with the bulk of workers expected to be on the job by November 12. That stated, it will take considerable added time to again ramp up the monthly production levels of the company’s popular single-aisle aircraft.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Blyncsy, a subsidiary of Bentley Systems Inc., announced the launch of a comprehensive public map showcasing all interstate highways in the continental U.S. This map highlights critical roadway assets such as guardrails, speed limit signs, and work zones, aimed at enhancing roadway safety and maintenance. The data is accessible to state U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies, facilitating improved safety, maintenance, and repair of roads, particularly during natural disasters.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
To improve resilience and business continuity in the face of pandemics, wars, natural disasters and other supply chain vulnerabilities, businesses are adopting comprehensive supplier risk-management initiatives.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Andrew Nowell (pictured) Director at Trimble The post Route Optimisation for Profit, Productivity & Driver Safety appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Bristlecone
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Our Head of Analytics and AI, Shipra Sharma , shares insights in Industry Today Media on the resurgence of U.S. hashtag # manufacturing and the rapid advancement of hashtag # GenAI. She explores the transformative potential of GenAI in the hashtag # supplychain , highlighting practical applications that drive efficiency and address key industry challenges.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post Enticing Behavioural Change to Reinforce Consumers’ Sustainable Choices appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Freightera
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Electric Trucks Are The Future, But How Close Is That Future? Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a central part of the push to reduce emissions and combat climate change. While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Tax Implications of Business Restructuring: Why Hiring the Apt CPA Firm is Crucial? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Bristlecone
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Another great read from our CEO, Nirav Patel. His latest Forbes article explores the importance of balancing cutting-edge technology with foundational practices in hashtag # supplychain transformations. By emphasizing due diligence, process definition, and change management, Nirav highlights how a consulting-led approach ensures successful implementation and sustainable growth.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Mian Jami (pictured) Business Marketing Specialist, DLinxOutreach Marketing The post Cybersecurity Frameworks and the Evolution of Security Questionnaires appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
Tecsys
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Will artificial intelligence (AI) become the panacea for all the difficulties healthcare supply chain faces? This is a question that many supply chain leaders are pondering.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How Chinese to English Translation Services Help Capture Global Opportunities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In the fast-paced logistics industry, dispatch management software is vital. It streamlines scheduling, tracks deliveries in real-time, and optimizes routes, helping companies reduce costs and meet customer demands. The post Dispatch Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Kate Rattigan (pictured) Senior Product Manager – Advanced Services, Domino The post Empowering the Workforce of the Future with an Employee-centric Approach to Robotics & Automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Fulfillment and Shipping Costs Continue to Rise versus OnLine Sales
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Smart Packaging and Crating Are Changing the Supply Chain Game appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
London-based Fin, a sustainable logistics and last-mile delivery provider, intends to enter the NYC market early in 2025
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Evolution of Medical Scales Through Technology Advancements appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The target is to raise Shanghai’s low-carbon bunkering to over one million tons a year by 2030, according to a November 1 statement.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Benefits Of Using An ISP Proxy For Browsing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade estimates that more than $600,000 million worth of trade has been disrupted in just the first 18 hours of the West Coast work stoppage.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Demographic Data in Planning Local Business Expansions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The levies range between 8% and 35% depending on the manufacturer — on top of an existing 10% tariff — and are set to remain in place for the next five years.
Shipsta
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In 2015, nearly a decade ago, I was managing the relationship between Kuehne+Nagel, now the largest air and ocean forwarder in the world, and some of the world's largest companies. Honestly, you're probably reading this on a device one of them makes. These companies set the highest standards for their procurement professionals. But the roles, requirements, and especially skills, required of those same professionals are have evolved enough that it almost feels like a different job.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Amazon says that the MK30 drones it's now using in Arizona can fly twice as far as its previous models, are 50% quieter, and can fly in rainy conditions.
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