Tue.Apr 11, 2023

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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

Zipline Logistics

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. According to CNBC, this is a “sign of the economic times” and adding further pressure to already inflated prices. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies and supply chains continue to face unprecedented challenges and, in some cases, unprecedented opportunities. The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.

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Globalization’s Ongoing Realignment

Enterra Insights

There continues to be myriad articles published about globalization. Article topics range from globalization’s demise to globalization’s shifting flows to glocalization. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s increasingly authoritarian policies have only added a shrill edge to commentators’ predictions about the future of globalization.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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The Challenges and Solutions of Data Interoperability and Integrity in Smart Supply Chain Infrastructures

Supply Chain Brain

Smart supply chain infrastructures have the potential to transform the way we do business, but we need to ensure seamless data interoperability and data integrity.

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Autokiniton Leverages QAD Cloud for Rapid Disaster Recovery

QAD

Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. They can be physical and natural, like wildfires and tornadoes, or events such as pandemics and economic downturns that are less tangible yet equally, if not more, destructive to our communities and livelihoods. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that agile businesses that are able to adapt to change quickly are the most likely to thrive.

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A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 6

Arkieva

This blog continues Jane and Kate's discussion on safety stocks through the lens of histograms. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 6 was first posted on April 11, 2023 at 8:18 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Streamlining Compliance Management for Service Providers: Tips & Insights

IT Supply Chain

If you are a service provider, you understand the significance of compliance management. Maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, safeguarding sensitive information, and a positive brand image all depend on it. However, managing compliance can be difficult for businesses, particularly those with fast growth or intricate processes.

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Introducing EventWatchAI 5.0: 100M New Sources, Near Real-Time Reporting

Resilinc

Supply chain disruptions are (unfortunately) here to stay. In 2022, Resilinc’s 24/7 supply chain disruption monitoring platform reported a 32% increase in disruptive supply chain events year over year: geopolitical events, bankruptcies, factory fires, extreme weather , and leadership transitions contributed to much of the chaos. Overall, EventWatch AI sent alerts for over 15,000 events – pulling data from 104 million news sources across 100 languages and countries.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Bringing embedded connectivity to the travel industry

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) CEO, Mobilise The post Bringing embedded connectivity to the travel industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Examples of Environmentally Friendly Online Retail

Ware2Go

Sustainable eCommerce is more than just a buzz-word: Both consumers and small midsized businesses (SMBs) are growing more concerned about the impact of eCommerce on the environment. Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable eCommerce industry, with examples of environmentally friendly brands that are leading the way. Sustainable eCommerce Matters to Our Future There’s no doubt that the eCommerce boom has changed the face of commerce, and now that it seems consumer shopp

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HR Company SD Worx shut down due to cyber attack – not all attacks are ransomware

IT Supply Chain

By Trevor Dearing (pictured) Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio The post HR Company SD Worx shut down due to cyber attack – not all attacks are ransomware appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management

Exiger Perspectives

The quickly evolving landscape of supply chain risk management (SCRM) requires organizations to develop strong programs that can anticipate and mitigate a variety of risks. That includes monitoring for geopolitical risk, trade wars, industrial espionage, modern slavery, climate change and cyber threats in the face of social media and a 24/7 news cycle.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Airbus to Double China Based Final Assembly Aircraft Output

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports indicating that Europe based Airbus will double China based aircraft final assembly output by 2024. The Announcement Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Airbus announced plans t o double the production of the company’s final assembly production capabilities within China. In a deal signing ceremony last week, the European based plane maker will be adding a second production line at the existing Tianjin facility to support output needs for the Ai

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Warehouse Automation: The Key Automation Technologies That Will Live in Your Warehouse Within Five Years

Supply Chain Brain

In this webinar, we will evaluate existing and emerging technologies and provide a longer-term view of where automation technology is headed, so that supply chain professionals can make informed decisions about which automation technologies to invest in for the future.

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o9 Solutions Grows Annual Recurring Revenue by 51% in Q1 2023

o9 Solutions

DALLAS, April 11, 2023 – o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today reported that its annual recurring revenue (ARR) added in Q1 2023 grew by 51% year-over-year. The growth during the quarter was attributed to new client additions and expansions at existing clients throughout the globe and across a variety of industries as companies increasingly realized the competitive advantage of adopting o9’s AI-powered Digital Brain

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Watch: Combatting Greenwashing With Supply Chain Data

Supply Chain Brain

Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer of project44, discusses how companies can make real progress in measuring the carbon emissions of their supply chain partners.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team: Help Us Create a World Without T1D

Talking Logistics

Like a brown bear coming out of hibernation, I went for my first outdoor bike ride of the year yesterday. After cycling on a trainer in my basement since last November, it felt great to be back outdoors, even if I had to navigate around all the potholes, tree branches, pebbles, and other hazards on. Read more The post Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team: Help Us Create a World Without T1D appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain News on A Year after Losing its First Election, Amazon has Little Trouble Fending off the Unions

Supply Chain Digest

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Packaging Automation: How and When to Get Started

CHAINalytics

Packaging automation investments can augment or replace manual packaging processes and improve efficiency while reducing labor costs. But what to automate and when to move forward are critical decisions. Every year, countless entrepreneurs dive in and start a business, either making and selling or buying and selling. For either path, whether sold at traditional retail … The post Packaging Automation: How and When to Get Started appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Warehouse Automation Strategy: Five Mistakes to Avoid

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Susan Rider, President of Rider & Associates and long-time warehouse automation strategy consultant, joined Amware CEO, Harry Drajpuch , on a recent episode of Unboxing Fulfillment – the modern B2C fulfillment podcast. They dove into the DOs and DON’Ts of warehouse automation and related topics. Check out the full 30-minute discussion or read on for some common mistakes to avoid for eRetailers considering automating their eCommerce fulfillment operations.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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How You Can Combat the Great Resignation with Citizen Development

TrackVia

The Great Resignation has become a ubiquitous term in today’s business world, as more and more employees are leaving their jobs in pursuit of better opportunities, personal growth, or work-life balance. According to a recent survey by Microsoft, 41% of the global workforce is considering leaving their current employer within the next year. Amidst this tumultuous environment, companies are looking for innovative ways to keep employees engaged, motivated, and ultimately, retained.

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Walmart Halves Chicago Stores to Just Four as Losses Mount

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon warned last year that rising retail theft around the U.S. could prompt store closings.

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Using Low-Code Technology: Easy Steps to Empower Citizen Developers

TrackVia

Digital transformation has been a popular topic in recent years. Many businesses have adopted low-code technology to empower citizen developers and give business users the ability to create custom applications and automate processes without needing IT support. Low-code technology is a powerful tool that can help companies reduce manual processes, increase efficiency, and ultimately, improve the customer experience.

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All About International Heavy Machinery Shipping Services

I.C.E. Transport

It’s tough enough getting small packages overseas with the speed and efficiency that’s demanded today. But international heavy machinery shipping services? That’s a whole other challenge. If you're a company that deals with heavy machinery, you know that in some cases, shipping the machinery internationally may be more cost-effective than purchasing it locally.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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The Power of Dynamic Rating Engines in a TMS

MercuryGate

This article explores the features of a rating engine. Find out how multimodal rating engines support cost control and flexibility throughout the transportation network, while helping organizations like yours optimize operations on everything from freight rate quoting to auditing. The post The Power of Dynamic Rating Engines in a TMS appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Dramatic Improvements in U.S. West Coast Dwell Times, Figures Show

Supply Chain Brain

The decrease in dwell time has been aided by the shift in trade patterns, with many shippers opting to use the Port of New York and New Jersey instead.

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The Fortune Cookie Industry Is in Upheaval. ‘Expect Big Changes Ahead.’ – The Wall St reet Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. The Fortune Cookie Industry Is in Upheaval. ‘Expect Big Changes Ahead.’ Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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