Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2024
As reported by Sky News in September 2023, “The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) said that analysis of data from over 900 companies employing 6.5 million staff found an average 7.8 absence days per employee over the past year…The report said 76% of respondents had been off work due to stress over the. Read more The post How Stressful Is Working in Supply Chain Management?
ToolsGroup
JUNE 6, 2024
Driving Expansion and Enhancing Market Presence are Key Objectives BOSTON / BARCELONA – June 6, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce a key leadership change aimed at driving growth across all regions and product lines. Eric Austvold has joined ToolsGroup as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), bringing extensive experience from leadership roles in software companies.
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BlueYonder
JUNE 6, 2024
In a previous blog post , I discussed some highlights from Blue Yonder’s 2024 Supply Chain Executive Survey. In talking with 600 C-suite and senior executives around the world, we discovered that they share three primary challenges: ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and growing sustainability pressures. There’s something else our survey participants have in common.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 6, 2024
In the bustling world of retail, promotions are often the heartbeat of market strategy, vital for drawing in customers, boosting sales and elevating brand presence. Yet, despite best-laid plans, many of these promotions miss the mark. And it’s often because they’re aimed at the wrong targets. Over the last several weeks, we’ve peeled back the layers of discounting in a promo-saturated market, highlighted the importance of aligning pricing and discounting strategies, unraveled t
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2024
By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Parcelhero’s Head of Consumer Research The post Rocky ride for transport & storage companies in the run-up to the election appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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IT Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2024
By Stewart Beer (pictured) Site Manager at Electrix International The post How Disruptions in The Supply Chain Affect the Infrastructure Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
QAD
JUNE 6, 2024
In today’s business environment, disruption and complexity have become the norm. This makes sustainable, and profitable, customer satisfaction harder to achieve. To succeed in a changing environment, companies need both long-term strategic planning and the ability to adapt quickly. As a result, enterprises with intricate supply chains need to be able to make better and faster decisions.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2024
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Tech Startups Find Their Perfect Fit in Agile Electronics Manufacturer HansaMatrix appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
Chief financial officers are pivotal in navigating supply chain uncertainty. They must take a strategic approach to software evaluation to maximize investments and mitigate risks.
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.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2024
By Georgia Leybourne (pictured) Chief Marketing Officer, Linnworks The post Navigating Global Crises: Strengthening Retail Resilience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 6, 2024
In this Supply Chain Matters commercial aircraft industry focused commentary, we highlight findings from a rather timely published Accenture research survey report. Background For multiple years now, Supply Chain Matters has provided a number of commentaries focused on commercial aircraft industry aircraft demand and supply network response. An industry that has been the envy of many others in the notions of continued significant global airline demands for new aircraft.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2024
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post The impact of trade policy changes on global supply chains in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
crisp
JUNE 6, 2024
Crisp’s semantic layer transforms disparate retail data into a common language, fueling a new era of CPG intelligence. For CPGs, retail data holds the key to informed decision-making across the enterprise. However, unlocking the full potential of raw data requires transforming it into concise, actionable insights. This is where Crisp’s semantic layer comes in – a powerful tool that acts as a translator, taking disparate data sources and building a unified, business-friendly language
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
Saleswarp
JUNE 6, 2024
Unit and lot code systems (UALS) provide a clear, organized approach to managing and tracking inventory at all levels- from pallets to individual items and parts. UALS streamlines inventory counts, simplifies tracking, and improves inventory traceability, allowing warehouse teams to manage stock with precision. What is a Unit and Lot Code System?
Jaggaer
JUNE 6, 2024
The post Supply Chain Management Inefficiencies Threaten Organizations’ Competitive Advantage, New JAGGAER Research Reveals appeared first on JAGGAER.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 6, 2024
Amazon gets Drone OK. Freght Payments Fell in Q1. US Manufacturing Contracted again in May.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
Solo Lite has global coverage in more than 186 countries, and includes a more environmentally-friendly non-lithium battery-powered option.
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
JUNE 6, 2024
The US Inventory to Sales Ratio Generally very Stable, Now Back Where It was in 2005
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
Police cleared traffic, cyclists and pedestrians from the eight-lane bridge before the ship arrived, keeping it closed for 10 minutes as the ship steamed underneath, authorities said.
Demand Driven Technologies
JUNE 6, 2024
For your production orders or supplier orders, having promised dates in the past means you know how to travel time: “We’ll receive this last week” – remember the De Lorean? Do you have to constantly replan production steps to ensure your production orders are correctly aligned? Let’s take an example: you have a task list.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
OneRail says the acquisition will allow its last-mile delivery network to use Orderbot's inventory and order management systems to speed up fulfillment.
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.
Loginext
JUNE 6, 2024
Route optimization software is key for successful quick commerce deliveries. By planning the best routes, this software helps reduce delivery times, lowers fuel costs, and increases customer satisfaction. Integrating real-time data and handling multiple delivery scenarios ensures efficient operations and happier customers. Embrace this technology to stay competitive and deliver excellence.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
A lawsuit from the Trucking Association of New York filed on May 30 claimed the tolls were unfairly targeting delivery trucks with the highest rates.
Locus Robotics
JUNE 6, 2024
Home June 06, 2024 Why Warehouse Experience Matters in an Automation Vendor Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager From managing inventory and fulfilling orders to allocating labor and utilizing space, the complexities of warehouse operations can seem endless. When you’re looking for a solution to handle your warehouse challenges, it’s sometimes tough to figure out which is the right one for your company.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
Want to keep your warehouse workers in a tough labor market? Give them the right tools to do their jobs.
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.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 6, 2024
Since we all have to eat to survive, ensuring that the products we consume are safe should be a global priority. As I noted in a previous article, if products aren’t safe, they shouldn’t be called food.[1] To bring attention to this important topic, World Food Safety Day is organized jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and is celebrated on 7 June each year.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2024
When bringing on a new client, expanding into a new facility, or even opening a micro-fulfillment-based store, it's critical to have the flexibility in your warehouse management system that allows you to flex your operations as needed, says Chris O'Stean, vice president of solutions consulting at Softeon.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 6, 2024
In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we draw a parallel link reminder regarding an announced recall of Toyota vehicles with Boeing’s ongoing production quality crisis. Toyota Engine Product Recall This week business and general media reports indicate that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) has announced a recall of upwards of 102,000 branded Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
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