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Do You Need Ocean Cargo Insurance Coverage?

I.C.E. Transport

When it comes to shipping goods internationally, there’s a lot that can go wrong. And as waves of disruption continue to crash down on global supply chains, one of the most important things to consider is whether you need ocean cargo insurance coverage.

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ToolsGroup and North America’s Largest Tire Distributor to Present at Gartner Symposium, May 8-10, Orlando, Florida

ToolsGroup

ATD will share how collaborative forecasting improved supplier performance and revolutionized its supply chain for business-wide benefits, thanks to ToolsGroup’s AI-driven planning solutions BOSTON – April 25, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Orlando Florida, May 8-10. We’re also pleased to announce that one of ToolsGroup’s top customers, American Tire Distributors , has been selected to present on May 8, 12:05 pm on Stage

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Overcoming the Toughest Challenges of Electronics & Components Supply Chains with Network Design

AIMMS

The post Overcoming the Toughest Challenges of Electronics & Components Supply Chains with Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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Aker BP Goes Live with Ivalua to Digitalize Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Supplier Management

ivalua

Redwood City, CA, 25 April, 2023. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. Aker BP explores for and produces oil and gas, and is the second-largest operator on the Norwegian continental shelf.

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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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Automation vs. Orchestration: Understanding the Differences and Why They Matter in Fulfillment Centers

Techgistics

“ Automation offers a range of benefits for warehouses, from increasing productivity to reducing risk related to labor. But to harness its full potential, companies need to develop a strategy for Orchestration. ” Never before has the competition for warehouse and fulfillment labor been so fierce. The long-term implications of a high reliance on labor are clear: automation in warehousing is no longer just a nice to have but an imperative for sustainable growth.

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India’s National Logistics Policy: What it Means for Industries, Shippers, and Customers

CHAINalytics

India’s National Logistics Policy is revolutionising the logistics sector and every other industry along with it. Explore their efforts in three key areas in this new guide: Infrastructure:The NLP aims to unify various transport initiatives running under individual ministries. Along with MMLP’s dedicated freight corridors, the NLP seeks to develop an efficient network that meets the … The post India’s National Logistics Policy: What it Means for Industries, Shippers, and Customers appeared

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UK firms’ online sales doubled between 2014 & 2021, with own website sales & microbusinesses leading the way

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post UK firms’ online sales doubled between 2014 & 2021, with own website sales & microbusinesses leading the way appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Resetting the Transportation Industry, by Meeting Truckers Where They’re At

Supply Chain Brain

The addition of automation with human oversight will allow for a more frictionless process for all parties involved in the supply chain, including truckers.

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Professional electrical installations – what you should know

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Professional electrical installations – what you should know appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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What Stops Businesses from Adopting Planning Software?

Arkieva

Learn common factors that hold companies back from implementing supply chain planning software - according to ChatGPT and our experts. What Stops Businesses from Adopting Planning Software? was first posted on April 25, 2023 at 7:49 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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NHS strikes continue as stalemate looms ever larger

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post NHS strikes continue as stalemate looms ever larger appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Airbus, Safran Warn Supply-Chain Snarls Will Drag Into 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The component shortages have forced Airbus to slow an ambitious output increase for the cash-cow A320. Sanctions tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have also made it harder for Airbus and Boeing, too.

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Managing without micromanaging

IT Supply Chain

By Ross Slogrove (pictured) UK & Ireland Country Manager, Ringover The post Managing without micromanaging appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Critical Logistics KPIs Manufacturers and Distributors Should Track

OptiProERP

You may ask yourself why KPIs are important. As a manufacturer, tracking logistics key performance indicators (KPIs) can help you identify areas of improvement and optimize your supply chain. However, with so many metrics to track, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This blog post will outline the most critical logistics KPIs manufacturers and distributors should track.

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Tips for buying a new vehicle

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Tips for buying a new vehicle appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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U.S. Navy Chooses Interos to Develop Supply Chain Risk Management Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Interos will be integrated into the Navy’s Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems organization, providing preemptive responses to identify, assess and reduce supply chain risks.

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The Importance of Investing in EDR for SMEs

IT Supply Chain

By David Corlette (pictured) Vice President – Product Management, VIPRE Security Group The post The Importance of Investing in EDR for SMEs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Labor Complaint Claims Ikea, Amazon and Tom Tailor Lack Supply Chain Safety Checks

Supply Chain Brain

The complaint argued the companies issued a “lack of inspections” while also claiming the businesses violated labor rights, including the "lack of freedom of association.

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Here’s How Supply Chains Are Being Reshaped for a New Era of Global Trade – The Wall Str eet Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Here’s How Supply Chains Are Being Reshaped for a New Era of Global Trade Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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Building sustainability into your CG&R supply chain

Maine Pointe

By Tiffany Pankratz-Umbehr, Head of Consumer Goods & Retail

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EY Announces Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New York Award Finalist

The Logistics of Logistics

Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures. BUFFALO, April 24, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New York Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosp

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Breaking Through Old Ideas and Biases: How to Think Like a Researcher

QAD

My sister Margie gave me a copy of Think Again by Adam Grant for Christmas. She kept insisting that I would really like the book. She said she thought it might be useful for the Innovation and Disruption class I teach at Wayne State Engineering school in the summer, so I downloaded the audible version. It took me less than two days to get through the book.

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Stop Food Waste Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Tomorrow, 26 April 2023, is international Stop Food Waste Day. According the Stop Food Waste Day website , “Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste. Started in 2017 by Compass Group USA, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognized globally in every corner of the world as we unite to educate and ignite change.” Why all the fuss?

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Best Practices for Agile Hardware Product Realization

Arena Solutions

Embracing Agile Methodologies in Hardware Product Development The need to gain a competitive advantage by releasing products faster has driven the increasing adoption of agile methodologies in software development. However, due to the inherent differences between software and hardware products, modifications to the product realization process are necessary to effectively apply agile principles to hardware development.

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Logistics Outsourcing is Like Dating

Logistics Bureau

Why do I think that logistics outsourcing is like dating? What characteristics do they have in common? Find out in the video below!

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Freight Audit & Payment Process: The Role of a TMS

Freight Plus

As a Managed Transportation Solutions provider, FreightPlus recognizes that efficient freight audit and payment processes are crucial for managing transportation costs. In today’s complex transportation landscape, businesses must navigate through various carrier contracts, invoices, and payment terms, which can lead to errors and discrepancies in invoicing and payment.

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South Korea Reinstates Japan on List of Countries That Receive Preferential Trade Treatment

Supply Chain Brain

The country’s capital plans on further restricting technological and industrial exports to Russia and Belarus as a show of support for the United States' pressure campaign against Moscow.

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Freight Audit & Payment Process: The Role of a TM

Freight Plus

As a Managed Transportation Solutions provider, FreightPlus recognizes that efficient freight audit and payment processes are crucial for managing transportation costs. In today’s complex transportation landscape, businesses must navigate through various carrier contracts, invoices, and payment terms, which can lead to errors and discrepancies in invoicing and payment.

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