Wed.May 11, 2022

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Reducing Overhead In A Supply-Based Business

All Things Supply Chain

No matter what they do or what markets they serve, all companies have to worry about their overhead expenses.

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Steel: The Perfect Material for a Circular Economy, but with a Huge Decarbonization Challenge

DELMIA Quintiq

Steel plays a crucial role in almost all industries—even in those where its application is not as apparent. The food industry, for instance, depends on steel for its use in building greenhouses. Steel is a very versatile material as its composition and internal structure can be adjusted to tailor its properties. It can be made with many different characteristics, for example, different chemical compositions to increase strength, durability, etc.

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Global Study Reveals 52% of Vital Digital Supply Chain Transformation Efforts Hamstrung by Skills and Labor Crunch

ToolsGroup

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. BOSTON (May 12, 2022) The third annual study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software , and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) has found that while more companies than ever (93%) are actively engaged in digital transformation, the people/skills deficit is the number one obstac

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REPOST: Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins

The Logistics of Logistics

Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins. Jim Tompkins and Joe Lynch talk about Supply Chains in VUCA Environments. Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins Ventures , a partner firm that helps executive teams address five main problems: entrepreneurial growth, industrial development, leadership, logistics partnerships and technology.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Shanghai Supply Chain Crisis Makes a Case for AI

Supply Chain Brain

The closure of supply chain operations in China is yet another blow to an already fragile global supply chain. More will follow.

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Three Steps to Building Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.

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Months after COP26 promises, organisations must look to their supply chains

IT Supply Chain

By Alex Saric (pictured). Smart Procurement Expert at Ivalua. The post Months after COP26 promises, organisations must look to their supply chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Three Trends Driving Development of a Circular Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Three major trends have emerged in the past few years that are driving new interest in circularity: changing consumer expectations, global supply chain disruptions and growing environmental concerns.

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Fast tracking solutions to climate change

IT Supply Chain

By Laurent Vieira de Mello (pictured). COO, Astrocast. The post Fast tracking solutions to climate change appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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The ‘Vested’ Approach: A Better Way to Outsource

Supply Chain Brain

The pressures on supply chains remain enormous, leaving many supply chain professionals with a key question: Is there a better way to work with suppliers, including critical outsourcing partners such manufacturers and third-party logistics providers?

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Wannacry – 5 years on, 68% of enterprises are still at risk

IT Supply Chain

By Jeff Costlow, (pictured). CISO, ExtraHop. The post Wannacry – 5 years on, 68% of enterprises are still at risk appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Guide to Jumpstarting Circular Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

Until recently, most supply chains have projected linear patterns from production to consumption.

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Limiting Digital Access to Critical Systems and Data: A How-To Guide

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post Limiting Digital Access to Critical Systems and Data: A How-To Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Digital Marketing for Manufacturing Tips for Success!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Create a Digital Marketing Strategy for a Logistics Company! Most manufacturers still rely on traditional methods to promote their business. Word-of-mouth referrals, networking events, and trade shows are still preferred by those in the manufacturing industry for a good reason they still work.

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7 Great Tips To Help You Grow Your Online Business

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post 7 Great Tips To Help You Grow Your Online Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GEO Politics, Infrastructure and Flexibility within the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

How does GEO Politics and other unforseen issues affect your overall infrastructure and how important of a role do your business partnerships play in the success of your day to day?

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How to Help Friends or Relatives with Money Problems!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What to do in a Financial Emergency! When people face sudden money problems , they will most likely turn for help to their relatives and friends in the first place. During challenging times and financial hardship, you may become the first person your loved ones will talk to. If your close friend or a family member needs to get money today , there are several options.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Supply Chain Professionals Can Lead on Green Freight

Supply Chain Brain

Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing the environmental and social impacts caused by shipments moving through their global supply chains.

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Time to Talk: Mental Health First Aid at Blue Yonder 

BlueYonder

PART II. Last week, we shared Blue Yonder’s Time to Talk program information. Our Time to Talk representatives share their stories of what mental health first aid means to them this week. These individuals state their reasons for contributing to a balanced lifestyle, with resources available to those wishing to improve their wellness and well-being.

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How to Choose a Cleaning Company!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Nothing stands still, including services. Over time, more and more new systems of economic and other services appear, the need for which is dictated by the market. Cleaning is one of these relatively young services. In the usual words, cleaning is cleaning. But the cleaning service is professional, using special chemicals and technical devices.

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Six Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Socially Responsible

Supply Chain Brain

The push for sustainable and socially responsible supply chains has increased with pressure from governments, investors and consumers, and companies that chose to respond quickly are already seeing the benefits.

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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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Highlights of the Kinexions 2022 Customer Conference- Part One

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides initial highlights and commentary related to supply chain planning tech provider Kinaxis’s annual 2022 customer conference. Supply chain concurrent planning technology provider Kinaxis conducted its annual Kinexions ‘22 customer conference in San Diego , California this week. As with many tech conferences, this was the first opportunity to conduct an in-person event, but Kinaxis management elected to also livestream many of the keynote events and customer presentati

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Sustainability Is the Pathway to Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain resilience is inseparable from the drive for sustainability.

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Taulia named a best-in-class vendor for Supply Chain Finance by Aite Novarica Group

Taulia

Supply Chain Finance Impact Report Supply Chain Finance is seen as an effective solution to combat cash flow issues and improve working capital. Taulia’s Supply Chain Finance, also known as Reverse Factoring, is a type of supplier finance that provides funding in a way that benefits everyone. A third-party funder pays suppliers early, giving them critical liquidity where and when they need it.

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How Companies Can Make a Difference in Reducing Trucking’s Carbon Footprint

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are zeroing in on trucking operations as an important means of achieving sustainable supply chains.

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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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Press release: Supply chain and procurement professionals ambitious on sustainability – but struggling to prioritize planet over profit

Procurement Academy

New report reveals the challenges to driving sustainability progress – and how these could be overcome. London 4 th May 2022 – Supply chain and procurement professionals have a key role in progressing their organizations’ sustainability agendas. However, 37% say that a habit of prioritizing cost above sustainability in decision making is a barrier to them making improvements in this area, while 59% say that it’s easier to focus on cost savings than sustainability.

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How Smart Warehouse Orchestration Helps Sustainability Efforts

Supply Chain Brain

By optimizing operations within the warehouse, companies can make huge strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting sustainability for the extended supply chain.

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Press release: Supply chain and procurement professionals ambitious on sustainability – but struggling to prioritize planet over profit

Procurement Academy

New report reveals the challenges to driving sustainability progress – and how these could be overcome. London 4 th May 2022 – Supply chain and procurement professionals have a key role in progressing their organizations’ sustainability agendas. However, 37% say that a habit of prioritizing cost above sustainability in decision making is a barrier to them making improvements in this area, while 59% say that it’s easier to focus on cost savings than sustainability.