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2022 Technology Trends

Talking Logistics

To be successful in 2022, supply chains must continue to negotiate a very volatile and uncertain environment. Leveraging technology and network data will be more important than ever to keep supply chains on track. How can technology help address challenges like tight capacity in freight transportation? How is automation helping companies improve their transportation operations?

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Effect of Working With CNC Machines on your Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

CNC machining is also known as just machining and is used extensively in manufacturing and industrial applications. CNC machines use computerized controls and machine tools to cut layers of material to make custom parts. Whether you outsource or buy one, working with one of these machines will greatly speed up your supply chain. How CNC Machines Are Changing Manufacturing as We Know It.

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12 Focus Areas for Supply Chain & Route to Market Transformation in Africa

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

How do we deliver sustained excellence in supply chain and route to market in the challenging markets in Africa?

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ERP For Medical Device Manufacturers: Part 1

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The medical device industry is experiencing a digital revolution that will require a re-think of how it designs and manages products and interacts with customers. Major advances in wireless technology, miniaturization, automation and computing power are encouraging the development of new connected medical devices that can generate, collect and transmit data.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Supplier onboarding best practices to stick to

Taulia

Suppliers and vendors play a crucial role in an organization’s daily operations, whether that’s by providing the raw materials needed to produce goods or supplying essential services the company needs to operate. Their importance to regular operations means that building strong relationships with suppliers should be treated as a priority. Minimizing supplier risks and ensuring long and healthy relationships doesn’t just involve selecting the suppliers best suited to the company’s needs, th

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Inventory Management & Supply Chain Responsiveness

ModusLink Corporation

Introduction – Identify – Adapt – Scale. Inventory Management has always played a key part in any successful Supply Chain. Correctly managing inventory levels helps companies to swiftly adapt to unpredictable changes within the marketplace. Volatile demand can cause troubling issues when not handled correctly. These issues can often perpetuate themselves into a strong negative cycle.

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Letter from the CEO: Parade's Series A

Parade

Today, we announced a new $12.7M Series A investment into Parade led by , Menlo Ventures. We could not be more excited to share what this means for our road ahead. We founded Parade on the premise that freight would undergo rapid digital transformation and that we have to enable those who are at the center of this massive industry: the freight brokers.

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The Impact of Accelerating Digital Transformation

IT Supply Chain

By Isabel Blake (pictured). Director of Content Marketing, LevaData. The post The Impact of Accelerating Digital Transformation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Impact of hydrogen on logistics Part 2: Off-Road Transportation

All Things Supply Chain

In the first part: Impact of hydrogen on logistics Part 1: Road Transportation, we considered truck transportation and the production of hydrogen.

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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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How To Select The Right KPIs & Metrics For Supply Chain

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post How To Select The Right KPIs & Metrics For Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Understanding Lean Manufacturing Principles

QAD

Remaining competitive is a top priority for any manufacturing operation. To stay ahead, companies must be knowledgeable about production trends contributing to their competitors’ success. One such trend in the manufacturing industry is the use of lean manufacturing principles that help companies clean up inefficiencies and work smarter. Learn more about what lean manufacturing is and the five principles helping manufacturers get ahead.

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Get Brexit bottlenecks under control

IT Supply Chain

By Josh Brazil (pictured). SVP Global Supply Chain Insights, project44. The post Get Brexit bottlenecks under control appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Micro Fulfillment Centers: Do You Need Micro Warehousing?

ShipBob

As an ecommerce business grows, there are many changes it will undergo along the way. Brands can expect to celebrate wins, face challenges, and experience various growing pains. Learning how to manage increased demand can be categorized as all of the above. Rising demands will lead to a need for increased fulfillment capacities, which will then come with its own set of challenges.

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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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Is Logistics Outsourcing The Key To Success?

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured). Content Writer. The post Is Logistics Outsourcing The Key To Success? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Feb. 10, 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Mixed Q4 Results at Amazon. TuSimple Lands First Commercial Customer for Autonomous Trucks. US Trade Deficit Soared in 2021.

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Amazon Prime’s Price Increase: What it Means for Retail (And Why I’m Rethinking My Subscription)

ToolsGroup

Oh Amazon. Once upon a time, you brought me so much joy. While some orders still delight, a few recent purchases have left me faltering when it comes to your customer experience. And now, you’ve decided to raise the price of my Prime subscription. Is it time to reconsider the subscription I once would have given life and limb for? Amazon Prime’s Price Increase: The Facts at a Glance.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Top 100 US Truck Bottlenecks 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Intersection of I95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey Tops the List Once Again

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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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The Benefits of Time Slot Management

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to keeping trucks on-time at a warehouse or distribution center, technology plays an essential role. Transportation management systems and real-time visibility solutions have generated the majority of attention for streamlining the process of getting a truck to the dock, loading or unloading it, and getting it back on the road. However, an integral part to this process is the use of time slot management application.

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API Reviews: Scaling Up API Governance

Axway

API reviews are part of the overall API lifecycle. They are used to check that an API’s design matches the API design guidelines.

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Artificial Intelligence vs. Heart-ificial Empathy

BlueYonder

One bright and sunny Saturday morning I joined my father, who was invited by the worker’s union of a public sector company in India, to be a guest speaker at an event for the New Year celebrations. My father is a retired scientist and continues to keep himself up to date with the latest in science and technology. He also uses writing as a medium to inspire everyday people to embrace science and literature in a simple way.

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Win Like a Navy SEAL with Sean Matson

The Logistics of Logistics

Win Like a Navy SEAL with Sean Matson. Sean Matson and Joe Lynch discuss win like a Navy SEAL. Sean is a former Navy SEAL and the Founder/CEO of both CardoMax and MATBOCK. About Sean Matson. Sean Matson is a serial entrepreneur who has Co-Founded multiple companies like MATBOCK & most recently CardoMax. He spent 13 years (2005 – 2018) as a Navy SEAL Officer, with multiple deployments in strategic locations.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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The Complete Guide to Project Management Software and Productivity Tips!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 Reasons to Switch to Agile Project Management! Once treated as an “add-on” to full-time commitments, project management has evolved into a separate area with its theoretical background and methods. Planning the division of tasks or sequences of actions has a great impact on the quality of work – the more individual goals are known and more precisely defined, the greater the chance that the project will be successful,

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Why is Tail Spend Management Important But Often Overlooked?

EC Sourcing Group

Why Is Tail Spend Management Important but Often Overlooked? Spend management refers to the process of managing company purchasing and relationships with suppliers to keep track of every dollar spent , resulting in procurement cost reduction. Spend analysis is broken down into categories (category management), and tail spend often is not included. Tail spend in procurement refers to spend that falls outside of the typical large purchases a company would make, which makes these purchases difficul

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What is Legal Spend Management?

ProcurePort

What is legal spend management and how can you take back control of expenses incurred by your internal legal team? Keeping operating costs low at a company-wide level is pivotal for sustained growth and a healthy bottom line. This is why all departments, including the legal one, must have their spending carefully monitored. In this […]. The post What is Legal Spend Management?

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API Reviews: Scaling Up API Governance

Axway

API reviews are part of the overall API lifecycle. They are used to check that an API’s design matches the API design guidelines.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Here’s Why Manufacturing Automation is Key for SMEs in 2022

Unleashed

Automation is increasingly accessible to manufacturing SMEs as technology gets cheaper – and continuing labour shortages mean it’s now an important option to consider. So why is automation beneficial, and how can small-to-medium businesses utilise it to improve manufacturing processes ? To answer, we give you the benefits of automation, current trends for this sector, and a user-friendly guide to starting out with automation in your business.

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API Reviews: Scaling Up API Governance

Axway

API reviews are part of the overall API lifecycle. They are used to check that an API’s design matches the API design guidelines.

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What Business Leaders Need to Know About Machine Learning in 2022

Enterra Insights

Machine learning (ML) is already a big deal in the business world. Why? Journalist Nick Kolakowski ( @nkolakowski ) explains, “Companies widely expect that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will fundamentally change their operations in coming years. To hear executives talk about it, apps will grow ‘smarter,’ tech stacks will automatically adapt to vulnerabilities, and processes throughout organizations will become entirely automated.”[1] Eric Siegel ( @pre