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Having trouble controlling your procurement spend? You’re not alone.

Xeeva

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Impacting the supply chain talent pipeline by expanding academic outreach

Kinaxis

by Polly Mitchell Guthrie Talent is top of mind for most executives as fuel for the future – but it is approaching a crisis in the supply chain world. For the past four years, hiring qualified supply chain workers has been cited as the biggest company challenge in the annual survey conducted by MHI and Deloitte Consulting. As older workers retire, a new crop must be hired and gain experience to replenish the gap, but the supply chain employee of the future requires digital skill sets that

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Solving the Supply Planning Crisis

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. If your home was on fire, would you want firefighters to attempt to douse the flames with an old manual bucket line? Of course not. You would want them to use the most modern, effective equipment available.

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Ugh. As If. Applications Are So Yesterday

Talking Logistics

“I believe in the power of shared data and technology to build a better future.” Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen probably didn’t have supply chain in mind when he said this, yet the statement resonates truer than ever in our industry. Shared data and technology have the power to propel supply chain performance to new levels. Read more Ugh. As If. Applications Are So Yesterday.

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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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6 Benefits of Automated Yard & Dock Management to Enhance Scalability

C3 Solutions

Yard and dock management impact each operation within your supply chain. Non-standard, manual processes are among the most significant problems affecting an operation. Manual processes contribute to issues in scalability and create additional stress for your staff. Upgrading systems to reflect the latest, best-in-class systems can help manage workflows for your team, reduce the risk of delays, and much more.

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Tim’s Hardware Review: Honeywell Handhelds Offer Effortless Migration to Android

RFgen

Honeywell’s latest handheld devices deliver leading hardware solutions for warehouse mobility. Honeywell has been bringing their A-game when it comes to new cutting-edge mobile hardware. How do Honeywell’s latest devices fit into your warehouse operations? Let’s find out. In this review, I’m going to be talking about the Honeywell Dolphin CK65 and Dolphin CN80 mobile computers, and the vehicle-mounted Thor VM1A.

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Here’s What Happens When Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain Come Together

Shipchain

Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (A.I), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are slowly but surely making themselves household names. The three emerging technologies have taken the world by storm, and on their own, can help businesses increase efficiency and lower operating costs. But when combined, A.I., IoT, and blockchain are capable of so much more.

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Tim’s Hardware Review: Honeywell Handhelds Offer Effortless Migration to Android

RFgen

Honeywell’s latest handheld devices deliver leading hardware solutions for warehouse mobility. Honeywell Handheld Devices. Honeywell Handheld Devices. Honeywell has been bringing their A-game when it comes to new cutting-edge mobile hardware. How do Honeywell’s latest devices fit into your warehouse operations? Let’s find out. In this review, I’m going to be talking about the Honeywell Dolphin CK65 and Dolphin CN80 mobile computers, and the vehicle-mounted Thor VM1A.

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The Complexities of Being a Small Retailer! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Hidden Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain! Article and infographic provided by, and permission to publish here provided by, Patrick Thuot at storetraffic.com. The advent of the internet and the growth of multiple chain stores means that small and independent retailers now face a number of challenges to their survival.

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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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‘Tis the Season to Go Green

Freight Center

The holidays are right around the corner! It’s a magical time of year that’s for sure, but consumer expectations have changed and are continuing to change. They are demanding faster deliveries and lower rates. Shippers everywhere are getting ready for their hectic shipping season and with a dramatic increase in online shopping, there are steps that can be taken to reduce your carbon footprint.

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Predictive Insights Power Winning Conversion and Delivery Outcomes

Convey

Consumer buying decisions have become increasingly complex – and in a world where Amazon […]. The post Predictive Insights Power Winning Conversion and Delivery Outcomes appeared first on Convey.

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Supply Chain Disaster Series: Boeing

Clear Spider

No company wants to experience a supply chain disaster. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened to the world’s largest aerospace company Boeing. Boeing is America’s largest manufacturer of jetliners, defense, space and security systems. The Company William E. Boeing founded Boeing in 1916 and has been a leader in the aerospace manufacturing industry for over […].

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8 Best Practices to Lower Transportation Total Cost of Ownership

MercuryGate

The post 8 Best Practices to Lower Transportation Total Cost of Ownership appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Freight Shippers Now Able to Offer a Final Mile Customer Experience Like Amazon Thanks to TMS

GlobalTranz

Few processes carry the weight of shipping as the final mile. As noted by Inbound Logistics, the final mile forms the most critical part of the customer experience. It is during this phase that customer desires become customer experiences, and any delay or misstep will lead to upset consumer. The final mile customer experience is.read More. The post Freight Shippers Now Able to Offer a Final Mile Customer Experience Like Amazon Thanks to TMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company |

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Micro-moments on the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Author H. Jackson Brown, Jr., has stated, “Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.” It’s an adage brands should take to heart. The challenge today is that opportunities on the consumer digital path to purchase can be missed faster than the eye can blink. Those opportunities are called “micro-moments” — a term coined by Google in 2015 — and brands need to be ready when they occur.

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History of Companies and Industries Listed on the S&P 500

QAD

In business, change is inevitable , and those that fail to adapt and innovate are often doomed to failure. One of the best ways to observe this concept is by tracking changes in the S&P 500 Index. The S&P acts as a snapshot that illuminates which companies and industries are the largest in the economy at any given time. . By looking at five decades worth of changes to the component companies that make up the S&P, we are able to observe and illustrate trends and shifts in the economy.

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How your putaway strategy can impact your business growth

SCJunction

A good warehouse management system implementation should help you to ensure that products and stock automatically move to their planned destination location within your warehouse. Your location-level putaway strategy will inform this part of your implementation, and ensure your inbound shipments arrive in their appropriate storage spaces.

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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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The Environmental Impact of Cross-Border E-Commerce

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers need to take the lead in educating consumers about the environmental impact of last-mile delivery options.

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National Retail Federation Forecasts 2019 Holiday Sales Will Grow Between 3.8% & 4.2%

Supply Chain 24/7

“The U.S. economy is continuing to grow and consumer spending is still the primary engine behind that growth,” said National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay.

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Meet a Dragon: Nicolas Avril - VP of Europe

Dragon Innovation

In the “Meet a Dragon” blog series we’ll be introducing our team members who help guide your product through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and ongoing manufacturing. These people act as an extension of your team and are on the front lines with you day in and day out. They have hundreds of years of collective experience helping to build millions of complex products.

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Vale Acton Refinery Auction (London, UK)

Requis

Since 1925, Vale Europe Ltd. has experienced significant growth. They are now recognized as one of the most sophisticated precious group metals (PGM) refineries in the world. Now, through Requis, Vale’s assets are being offered for sale through live auctions. All large assets will be cleaned and loaded onto supplied trucks. This is an opportunity that must not be missed.

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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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Middle Market Execs Say Recession On Its Way

Material Handling & Logistics

Public company execs point to interest rate hikes as most likely recession trigger, while private companies say shifting regulations – including trade and tariffs – as well as U.S. political uncertainty are to blame.

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Digital Solutions Revolutionize Contractor Management

Supply Chain 24/7

Addressing potential contractor issues decreases a firm's risk of operational shutdowns, fines and penalties as well as brand reputation damage.

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Having trouble controlling your procurement spend? You’re not alone.

Xeeva

Many organizations struggle with poor procurement spend visibility or lack it completely. Think about the old adage, “you can’t control what you can’t measure,” and you’ll realize that this is an ongoing challenge with large enterprise organizations. Without visibility into what your organization is spending, you have no way to control it. The top, and […].

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Construction Worker Suicide Rate Puts Focus on Men’s Mental Health

Supply Chain 24/7

How do you make a job site safer when the hazard is the worker, and he intentionally harms himself because of his working conditions?

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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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The 2019 WFM Forum: Another Successful Day of Insight and Ideas-sharing

Repl Group

All of us working in retail understand that our industry is facing ongoing challenges. Challenges that for some have proved impossible to overcome. High street closures are at their highest level since monitoring began in 2010 and footfall continues its slow steady decline. But with a strong will to change and help from ground-breaking tech, exciting growth opportunities are within our grasp.

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To Build, or Not To Build?

Americold

That is certainly the question now as demand for food variety, and consequently food storage, accelerates. In general, demand for food increases roughly in line with inflation - the more people there are, the more food is consumed. But today's consumers expect more choice - more variety - and more convenience. CBRE reports food sales have increased 24% in just the last 5 years!

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Claritum awarded KTP funding to Accelerate Practical Use of AI in Procurement

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (4th October, 2019) – Claritum awarded AI Knowledge Transfer Partnership* (KTP) funding from Innovate UK. Claritum are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with University of Bristol, we have been awarded Innovation funding to accelerate the practical application of AI in the Procurement domain. “This is really good news for Claritum to win this award, in what is a highly competitive funding process” said Prof.