Wed.May 22, 2024

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Equipping Corporate Sustainability Teams with Supply Chain Planning Tools

AIMMS

Global supply chain leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of establishing in-house sustainability expertise.

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Supply Chain Sustainability: It Comes Down to the Data

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to environmental impact, the supply chain has a visibility problem — and not just between external partners.

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Sorting out the awkward question of capacity

IT Supply Chain

By Darcy de Thierry (pictured) Managing Director, Ferag UK The post Sorting out the awkward question of capacity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Four Cybersecurity Moves Every Manufacturer Can Make

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, and manufacturing stakeholders should prepare for the cyber threats that are most likely to impact their operations.

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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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The Role of Intercooler Boots in Ensuring Optimal Engine Performance

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Intercooler Boots in Ensuring Optimal Engine Performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

ThroughPut

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a suite of integrated software applications that helps organizations manage and automate their core business processes. An effective ERP manages day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations. ERP provides a centralized platform for collecting, storing, managing, and interpreting data from various business activities.

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10 Types of Information Security Threats for IT Teams

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post 10 Types of Information Security Threats for IT Teams appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Allianz Safety and Shipping Review- The Good and Not Good

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights for the recently released Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report. While global shipping losses have reportedly hit an all-time low, increasing risks that include war and geopolitical conflicts have provided a number of new consequences that global supply chain teams should have increased awareness. Safety and Shipping Review 2024 Report Global commercial and specialty insurance provider Allianz Commercial has released its annual review of trends a

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ROI in Supply Chain: Achieving Rapid Value with ThroughPut AI in Just 90 Days

ThroughPut

In the aggressively competitive digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the few technologies that has immense potential to revolutionize business operations, outcomes and revenue alike. However, effective implementation of AI can prove challenging for many businesses – as is evident from the Gartner discovery that a massive 85% of all AI projects fail to deliver the estimated business value.

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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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Fulfillment for Emerging Ecommerce Brands with Dave Gulas

The Logistics of Logistics

Dave Gulas and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment for emerging ecommerce brands. Dave is the Co-founder and President of EZDC 3PL , a warehousing and fulfillment business that specializes in ecommerce fulfillment. Summary: Fulfillment for Emerging Ecommerce Brands In this podcast, Dave Gulas , founder of EZDC 3PL, shares his insights on the challenges faced by emerging ecommerce brands in fulfillment and how his company helps them overcome these obstacles.

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Global Supply Chain News on Continued Mideast Tensions Taking Toll on Shipping Costs

Supply Chain Digest

Continued threats to global shipping in the Red Sea driving shipping costs much higher

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China Hints at 25% Car Tariff as Deadline for EU Probe Looms

Supply Chain Brain

The EU must inform Chinese exporters whether it intends to impose tariffs by early June, and they could go into effect a month later.

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Supply Chain News on A Month after Big Win at VW, Union Vote Loses at Mercedes Alabama Factories

Supply Chain Digest

54 Percent of 5000 Employees Vote No

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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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Port of Seattle Starts Work on 'Self-Sustaining' Maritime Innovation Center

Supply Chain Brain

The renovated building will house 15,000 square feet of new work spaces, as well as areas that can be reserved for meetings, seminars, and classes.

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Optimizing Last Mile Delivery Costs: Strategies and Solutions

Loginext

Learn how to optimize last mile delivery costs with effective strategies and innovative solutions. From route optimization and real-time tracking to customer engagement and sustainable practices, discover practical ways to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses. Embrace the future of logistics with advanced technologies and strategic partnerships for seamless, cost-effective delivery operations.

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Watch: A Double Challenge to Warehouses: Not Enough Labor, and a Need for Speed

Supply Chain Brain

Monty McVaugh, head of products with Opex Corporation, tackles two major challenges in the warehouse today: the chronic labor shortage, and demand by customers for ever-faster order fulfillment.

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U.S. Administration Unveils Steps to Protect Workers from Risks of AI

Supply Chain Brain

The Administration said these principles should be considered during the whole lifecycle of AI – from design to development, testing, training, deployment and use, oversight, and auditing.

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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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Container Service at Port of Portland Saved Following Threat of Shutdown

Supply Chain Brain

Ending container service at the Port of Portland would have made Oregon the only coastal state in the U.S. without a container terminal.