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Distributor Selection: Mastering the Catalyst Phase

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The dictionary definition of a Catalyst is: An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action. Using ourA-B-C of Route to Market model, the Catalyst Phase is when we execute or as we sometime call it ‘How to Win’. For distributor selection , it is when we engage our chosen distributor. And it’s not just about the contract. As a reminder, my previous post on Distributor Selection covered: · TheAssessment Phase · TheBlueprint Phase To reiterate a previous assertion, it is vital to use

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Mobile Warehouse Robotics: The Cornerstone of Modern Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

The mobile warehouse robotics market is no doubt a crucial piece of technology to achieve warehouse automation. At this point, we can see the market reaching some maturity, where more end users recognize the benefits and essentiality of automating warehouse and logistics operations with mobile robots. The increasing number of successful cases shared by key market leaders and the rising funding activities in recent years , with several key market leaders advancing past Stage C funding and one com

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2024)

Talking Logistics

We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2024. Is that a danger sign on the road ahead or one announcing better days around the bend? Is the glass we’re holding half full or half empty? Either way, let’s raise it up and give a toast for making it to another day. As you can see from. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The CRO Perspective: Growing FreightTech Sales with Ryan Sullivan

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryan Sullivan and Joe Lynch discuss the CRO perspective – growing freighttech sales. Ryan is the CEO and Founder of Ratchet Ventures , a fractional CRO firm specializing in the logistics and freighttech space. Summary: The CRO Perspective: Growing FreightTech Sales In this podcast, Ryan Sullivan, Founder of Ratchet Ventures and an experienced Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), shares his insights on growing sales in the freight tech and logistics industry.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Propositional, Perspectival, and Provocative Styles of Theorizing

SCM Research

It is clear that theorizing in our discipline is primarily aimed at explaining and predicting phenomena in terms of causes and effects related to underlying structures and mechanisms (propositional style). In the recently published article Unlocking the Power of Diversity for Supply Chain Knowledge: Is Pluralism in Theorizing Styles the Key? by Joep Cornelissen, Victoria Stephens, and Lee Matthews in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, the authors argue for a pluralistic approach to theorizi

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Visionaries in Tech Took Center Stage at ICON

BlueYonder

At ICON 2024, I was lucky to moderate one of the most popular and talked-about panel discussions. “Visionaries in Tech” featured Raygaan Cottle of Woolworths, Robin Keller of TreeHouse Foods, Shanthi Rajagopalan of Microsoft, and Yukiko Yamaguchi of Panasonic Connect. As tech leaders and visionaries, our four panelists were gracious in sharing their own personal experiences that brought them to where they are today.

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How Can Businesses Navigate Logistical hurdles Amidst The Global Athletic Competition in Paris this year?

IT Supply Chain

By Philipp Pfister (pictured) Chief Customer Experience Officer, Transporeon The post How Can Businesses Navigate Logistical hurdles Amidst The Global Athletic Competition in Paris this year? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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5 Tips for Getting Started on eLearning Training Courses

Procurement Academy

So you’ve decided that you want to further your career, and you know that you need to upskill to reach your goals — where do you turn next? Previously, traditional classroom training courses were one of the only options. However, eLearning is a fantastic alternative to upskilling and developing without compromising your career. It’s flexible and accessible, and with courses on absolutely anything, you’ll find it very difficult not to find an area that will suit your goals.

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Backup Appliances: What They Are and Why You Need One

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Backup Appliances: What They Are and Why You Need One appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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FMCG S&OE: Tackling the Dreaded Month-End Sales Peak

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Too Little Too Late? Imagine Manchester City needing to score 5 goals in the last match of the season to win the English Premier League yet they do not start attacking with any intent until the 80th minute. Or the England cricket team needing to take 6 wickets to win a Test Match but bowl gentle underarm until the last over of the day.

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Emptying the bins with IoT: reducing waste & improving manufacturing productivity

IT Supply Chain

By Gareth Mitchell (pictured) UK Partner Manager, Heliot Europe The post Emptying the bins with IoT: reducing waste & improving manufacturing productivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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EV Maker Nikola Sells 72 Hydrogen Semi-Trucks in Q2 of 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The company says it sold 112 hydrogen trucks — assembled in Coolidge, Arizona with a range of 500 miles — in the first half of 2024.

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Q2 2024 Bulk Freight Roundup

Bulk Connection

As we close out the second quarter of 2024, the bulk freight transportation industry has seen a steady continuation of trends established in the first quarter. Both liquid and dry bulk trucking volumes have remained consistent, providing a stable landscape for our partners in the chemical and food-grade industries.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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EU Set to Target Shein, Temu With New Duties on Cheap Imports

Supply Chain Brain

The EU is reportedly looking at ending its current rule that allows imports under €150 ($162) to arrive duty-free.

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Migrating Procure-to-Pay Processes to a Cloud ERP: The Higher Education Guide

Jaggaer

Summer is here and with it all the peace that comes with an empty campus. It’s a time to reset and simplify anything that has built up over the previous year. At universities across the world, it’s often a time that leadership starts thinking about implementing a Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. In any organization, the decision to move to a Cloud ERP system is about simplifying, but especially at Higher Education institutions.