IT Supply Chain

JUNE 9, 2023

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post How A Cyber Attack Could Affect Warehouse Managers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

This is a ChatGPT image rendered when asked, “Show me how Lora Cecere would look riding an Octopus.” Funny? Yes, quite. As I approach my 69th birthday and pending surgery, I thank ChatGPT for removing my facial lines and giving me a good hair day. But, you might ask, “Why an octopus?” Shouldn’t this gal be retiring? This leads me to a long story.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

Erik Kiser and Joe Lynch discuss why faster EDI is a competitive advantage. Erik is the Founder and CEO of Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform that is revolutionizing the way manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies trade EDI data. About Erik Kiser Erik Kiser is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for revolutionizing the world of EDI.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

My youngest son graduated from high school yesterday. A happy milestone, for sure, but I couldn’t help but think of this sad truth which Tim Urban illustrated in a December 2015 “What But Why” blog post: “It turns out that when I graduated from high school, I had already used up 93% of my in-person. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 9, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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SCM Research

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) master’s programs often emphasize functional silos, as reflected in course titles such as “Operations Management” and “Logistics and Distribution Management” While these traditional elements are important, they risk overlooking transformative perspectives necessary in the face of today’s global challenges.

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IQMS

JUNE 9, 2023

When we think about the critical requirements for a manufacturer to succeed, productivity, quality, and inventory management immediately jump to mind. But another factor can play an equally strong role in making or breaking a manufacturing business: communication. Effective communication is important to manufacturers for a number of reasons. First, it helps to ensure that everyone in the organization is on the same page and understands their role in the process.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 9, 2023

For many years, cost-cutting was the main driver behind supply chain design and optimization. But the tide has clearly turned. Today, within many organizations, sustainability ranks alongside cost and service as an important reason to reassess the supply chain. “When it comes to supply chain design, there are two aspects to our customer demand,” says … The post <em>Supply Chain Movement</em> and Chainalytics Spotlight a Coming Trend: Sustainability Increasingly Leads the Su

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2023

The backlog of anchored vessels has decreased from 155 to roughly a dozen while 92% of goods in grocery and drug stores are in stock, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 9, 2023

GM to invests over $1B in EV battery production General Motors (GM) and POSCO are expanding the production of cathode active materials at their joint venture facility in Quebec to…

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2023

Almost 100 companies have reportedly signed up for the event to date with over 300 businesses expected to attend the event in the late fall.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 9, 2023

By Sachin Jangam (pictured) Partner for Retail at Infosys Consulting The post The online shopping setback – Digital sales at their lowest levels since before the pandemic appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

As Founder and Executive Editor of Supply Chain Matters , I wanted to share in a brief commentary some added thoughts and perspectives with our readers relative to the current industry supply chain news cycle and developments occurring globally. A Rather Busy Two Weeks Needless to state, it has been quite a busy two weeks involving supply chain and geo-political developments.

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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.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a published report noting how various manufacturers are seeking and establishing added resiliency and control of component and production networks. Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2023

All week in the Boston area, and really the greater Northeast, there has been a smoky haze blanketing the sky. The cause: dense smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec. Around 75 million people in the United States are experiencing dangerous air conditions because of the smoke, with officials urging them to limit time outdoors and mask up for safety.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 9, 2023

Looking back at One of the Best Supply Chain Articles in History

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2023

Canada's Trade and Agriculture Ministers said the country " shares the concerns" of the U.S. that Mexico's measures could potentially disrupt the North American trade market.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 9, 2023

A Very Different Way of Considering Payback from Technology Investments

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2023

“We urge you to appoint an independent mediator to help the parties reach a voluntary agreement,” wrote Chamber president Suzanne Clark in a June 9 letter to President Biden.

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Freight Plus

JUNE 9, 2023

Regardless of the mode of transportation, the question remains the same: how can I get my product to market as fast as possible and at the lowest cost available, without sacrificing service? Like ocean or air freight, trucking is another extension of this timeless quandary. Long gone are the days when everyone owned their own […] The post 5 Advantages of Shipping LTL Freight appeared first on FreightPlus.

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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.

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Axway

JUNE 9, 2023

In this month’s news round-up, we look at the latest healthcare security risks and the Ransomware-as-a-Service groups behind it.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2023

Ninestar Corp. and Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. were both added to the list June 9 bringing the total number of companies to 22.

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