Mon.Nov 04, 2024

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Tariffs, Trade, and Transition: The US Election’s Potential

All Things Supply Chain

Tomorrow marks the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal event with significant implications for supply chains.

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Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)

Logistics Viewpoints

When it came out, ChatGPT seemed like magic. It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. Any device that can perceive its environment and can take actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence.

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The Fight Against Food Fraud in Our 'Biggest, Weirdest Supply Chains'

Supply Chain Brain

The World Trade Organization estimates the global cost of food fraud to be anywhere between $30 billion and $50 billion each year.

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ClearJet and Shipium Announce Partnership to Expand Range of Logistics Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

The partnership between Shipium and ClearJet enhances supply chain efficiency by enabling businesses to achieve nationwide 2-day delivery at ground rates without changing carriers. By integrating ClearJet’s Super Carrier infrastructure, Shipium users gain access to advanced capabilities such as air zone skipping and final-mile carrier injections. This allows shippers to leverage their existing carrier accounts, like FedEx, UPS, or USPS while benefiting from expanded coverage to every U.S.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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5 Steps to Train Your Online Jewelry Store Admins: Mastering Customer Service Excellence

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Steps to Train Your Online Jewelry Store Admins: Mastering Customer Service Excellence appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Increased Shipments of Counterfeit Products

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Increased Shipments of Counterfeit Products appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Apple Managing Levers for Holiday Quarter Fulfillment

Supply Chain Matters

Global wide consumer electronics giant Apple is managing multiple supply chain influenced levers geared at enabling a successful holiday fulfilment quarter. At the same time, the company’s iPhone production sourcing strategies continue to navigate a rather dynamic geo-political landscape in the ability to both leverage future growth markets and mitigate supply chain disruption or geo-political risks.

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The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine Recognize Jill Clifford and FreightPlus as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts for 2024

Freight Plus

FreightPlus is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024, a testament to the company’s growth and excellence under the visionary leadership of President Jill Clifford. QUINCY, MA – NOV 4 , 2024 – FreightPlus, a leading provider of managed transportation services, is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024 by The Women’s Edge and the Boston Globe Magazine.

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Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital

Logistics Viewpoints

Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth investment arm. The round also included returning investors Innovation Endeavors, Norwest Venture Partners, and Qualcomm Ventures, bringing Third Wave’s total funding to $97 million. This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Navigating Challenging Waters – Insights from Brian Webb, President of Port Services

NFI

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last month, a three-day East Coast port strike led to a tentative deal between the dock workers and port operators to increase wages significantly over the next six years. However, several outstanding issues remain, including automation.

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Supplier Diversity: Looking Beyond the Media Cycles

Supply Chain Brain

We’ve seen a wave of companies retreat from DEI initiatives due to social media negativity and brand perception.

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Navigating the Pitfalls of Automated Fulfillment

Invata Intralogistics

With great technology comes significant challenges, or so has been the consensus. While automated fulfillment promises to streamline operations and boost efficiency, it also introduces complexities that can trip up even the most seasoned managers. From labor dynamics to technological integration, understanding automated fulfillment hurdles is crucial for any business aiming to thrive in today’s competitive market.

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Maersk Opens 24-Acre Distribution Center in the Philippines

Supply Chain Brain

With a 76,000-pallet capacity, the distribution center is Maersk's largest in the country to date.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Made in Three Minutes, Feels Like a Sock: Are Spray-On Sneakers the Future? – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Made in Three Minutes, Feels Like a Sock: Are Spray-On Sneakers the Future? Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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Amazon Partners With Online Grocer JĂĽsto for Deliveries in Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

The partnership helps Amazon expand the inventory of fresh products and supermarket staples available to shoppers in Mexico.

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October PMI from ISM finds US Manufacturing was in Contraction for 23rd out of Last 24 Months

Supply Chain Digest

Most Other Measures also Negative

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Canada Port Disruption Sparks Fear of Wider Trade Snarls

Supply Chain Brain

A leading business group called for government intervention to prevent costly economic damage.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.