Mon.Dec 14, 2020

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The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it

All Things Supply Chain

Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.

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How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.

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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: Talent Development / People Growth / Remote working during COVID-19 – People as the Key Ingredient in High Performing Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A panel session joined by: Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains & Transformational Programs at ESP Consult. Ganesh Krishnamurthy, Customer Supply Chain Lead, Asia Cluster at GSK Pharmaceuticals. Kyle Hegarty, author of ‘The Accidental Business Nomad’ at Business Nomad. and moderated by Garry Lim, Global Director – Stratergic Partnerships at LogiSYM.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

ivalua

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech

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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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Five ways to boost ecommerce packaging performance

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager for packaging solutions, Quadient . The post Five ways to boost ecommerce packaging performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Payment terminal vulnerabilities – Password authentication letting consumers down

IT Supply Chain

By Tim Callan (pictured). Chief Compliance Officer at Sectigo. The post Payment terminal vulnerabilities – Password authentication letting consumers down appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ADEXA Receives 2020 SDCE Green Supply Chain Award

Adexa

Media Contact: Ron Wilson. Adexa, Inc. rwilson@adexa.com. +1 (310) 642 2100. Los Angeles, California – December 9, 2020 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only magazine in the supply chain industry covering the entire global supply chain, has selected ADEXA as a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2020. The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy and are working to achieve measurable sus

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Mobile Device Management – Boost Productivity, Increase Security & Reduce Complexity

IT Supply Chain

By Jeff Gilbert (pictured). Systems Engineer, JLT Mobile Computers. The post Mobile Device Management – Boost Productivity, Increase Security & Reduce Complexity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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eCommerce WMS SOFTWARE and Success in Saudi Arabia

SCJunction

Demands of consumers are expanding, and the capabilities within an eCommerce WMS and OMS will provide supply chains with more data and ways to connect to consumers for more efficient fulfilment.

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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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Lifelong commitment

IT Supply Chain

By John Maguire (pictured). Managing director, Narrow Aisle Ltd. The post Lifelong commitment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Textile supply chains: from balancing act to sustainable sourcing

ChainPoint

Textile producers and brand owners have to balance product quality with laws and regulations, whilst protecting their brand. As a result, effective textile supply chain management has become a balancing act between cost, quality, availability and environmental and social aspects. In other words: how do you implement a sustainable sourcing strategy, without jeopardizing profits and quality?

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What is S&OP? A 7 Step Business Process

DynaSys

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. It is a “boundary spanning” activity. that, in order to be effective, requires active engagement with cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, vendor management, and business management. Successful S&OP results in high levels of customer service, optimal inventory levels, and highly efficient production runs that maximize manufacturing ef

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Your Guide to RFP Software

EC Sourcing Group

Your Guide to RFP Software. RFP management software is your best friend if you’re trying to streamline your way through the sometimes-complicated process of the RFP (request for proposal) world. If you think about the overall supply chain and how procurement is just one link in the chain, the RFP process is but one link in the procurement chain, but a very important one. .

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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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Automation Hero December 2020: Brand Masters

EazyStock

Julie Kehrens, Manager of the Account Support Team at Brand Masters has put significant effort into implementing EazyStock in her company. Not only she has been heading up the implementation, but she has had a big influence on updating processes within Brand Masters. Combining EazyStock with the strategy and processes of Brand Masters helps Brand Masters get ready for the next steps for future growth.

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eCommerce Fulfillment Trial Now Available

BlueYonder

We are very excited to announce that our e-Commerce Fulfillment Trial is now available. You can experience the new capabilities that are available through our Inventory Availability and Omni-Channel Fulfillment microservices. At a time when retailers are expanding their business to include e-commerce offerings, Blue Yonder’s new microservices bring supply chain transparency to your online shopping experience and deliver faster, more convenient options to your customers.

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Forklift specifiers are now more than ever taking a long-term view

IT Supply Chain

By John Maguire (pictured). Managing director, Narrow Aisle Ltd. The post Forklift specifiers are now more than ever taking a long-term view appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2020 Transportation Management Year In Review

NFI

? Year in Review: Transportation Management Jeff Kanterman, Regional Vice President of Transportation Management How would you summarize the last year in the supply chain industry? 2020 included a multitude of challenges for supply chains. One key area was carrier procurement. The imbalance of manufacturing versus retail created a bottleneck in the transportation market.

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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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The SCRC’s Contribution to the WSJ’s Best Managed Companies

NC State SCRC

Once again, the Drucker Institute has put together a list of the “Top 250 Best Managed Companies” , which was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal. And like last year, the ratings put forth by the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative remain an instrumental component of the ratings, and are the only two major indicators used in the rankings for assessing the strength and maturity of the company ratings as it relates to its supply chain performance.

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Parcel in TMS: Important Factors to Consider

Talking Logistics

Parcel was already the fastest growing mode of transportation prior to this year, but now it’s off the charts thanks to the explosive growth of e-commerce due to the pandemic. How is parcel changing the way companies plan and optimize their transportation operations? What parcel capabilities must a transportation management system (TMS) have to be. Read more Parcel in TMS: Important Factors to Consider.

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Global Supply Chain News on Now Container Shortage Hitting Chinese Exporters

Supply Chain Digest

Exporters Paying Large Bounties to Reserve Containers and Space on a Ship

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Innovation Remains Essential in All Areas of Human Endeavor, Including Business

Enterra Insights

Anyone who keeps up with current events knows the world faces an almost limitless list of challenges. Challenges are a part of life which no individual, organization, business, or government can avoid. Psychologist Nikki Martinez ( @DrNikkiMartinez ) notes, “While some people struggle to overcome challenges, others seem to meet them with confidence.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Supply Chain News on Amazon Unit Launches New Autonomous Vehicle for Carrying Car Riders

Supply Chain Digest

Claim it can Carry Four Passengers for 16 Hours before Needing a Charge

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Retail is restructuring and it’s not the pandemic, it’s the future

Locus Robotics

By Melissa Valentine | Director of Retail, Locus Robotics. Retailers have been going through quite the metamorphosis from brick & mortar to e-commerce, to omnichannel, to micro-fulfillment centers (MFC), to rapid delivery, to BOH fulfillment, to a pandemic-caused shift that accelerated all digital transformation and devastated those who were not ready.

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Emilija Zafirova – leading by example for exceptional team results

Axway

Every month, in our “Meet the Griffin” Series , Axway presents an outstanding employee we feel embodies Axway’s culture and is a great example of commitment, achievement, journey, motivation, and work ethic.

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U.K. Businesses Plead for Time to Avoid Brexit Cliff Edge

Supply Chain Brain

As trade talks have come down to the wire, companies have to try to adapt for life beyond Dec. 31 without knowing the fundamental rules of engagement.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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GA Release of Titanium SDK 9.3.0

Axway

Today, we published the General Availability version of the Axway Titanium SDK. This release is a minor release; for a more detailed overview, known issues and closed tickets, see the release notes: Titanium SDK 9.3.0 GA Release Note.

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Boost Cyber Security in a Logistics Business

20Cube Logistics

If the digital world is evolving, so are cyber-attacks and creating threats for businesses, and a logistics industry in India is no exception to that. From phishing scams, malware to ransomware are occurring in different forms and being in the business, we need to understand the severity of these threats and keep ourselves well-prepared. It’s necessary to focus on cyber security to minimize downtime, safeguard company’s reputation while saving time and money.

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Order management in evolving retail landscape

Vinculum

When your business starts to grow, it’s necessary to seek out an associate order management system that supports D2C retailers trying to urge much management over their sales and marketing order management, inventory, and production coming up. That is why we’ve to place a hotlist of tips to assist you in starting this search. At this stage, it’s necessary to seek out the proper order management system specifically designed for retailers.