Wed.Aug 09, 2023

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How Often Do You Consider Risk in Your Supply Chain Decisions?

Talking Logistics

The COVID-19 pandemic and its ripple effects have put supply chain risk management back in the spotlight. Simply put, supply chains today face greater risks than in the past, including from relatively new threats like cyberattacks. How often do you consider risk in your supply chain decisions? We asked members of our Indago supply chain. Read more The post How Often Do You Consider Risk in Your Supply Chain Decisions?

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The Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain with Jim Saponaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim Saponaro and Joe Lynch discuss the life sciences and healthcare supply chain. Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. Jim joined DHL Supply Chain in 2011 and over the last decade, his leadership responsibilities have grown alongside the LSHC sector’s growth.

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Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Needs & “WMS-Plus” Propel Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Demand

Logistics Viewpoints

This year’s research on the global WMS market has revealed many of the perennial factors influencing demand for WMS solutions – such as e-commerce fulfillment needs. However, there is one dynamic that became ubiquitous across market segments this year. I refer to this dynamic as demand for “WMS-plus.” — I have now completed ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) market , and it is currently in editing.

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The 10 Biggest Shipping Companies in the World

All Things Supply Chain

The global economy relies heavily on the shipping industry, the backbone of international trade. A seamless and efficient supply chain is vital for the movement of goods across continents.

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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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With Growth on the Horizon, Supply Chain Leaders Must Become Forward-Thinking

Supply Chain Brain

By identifying and laying down the groundwork for what the future supply chain leader looks like, executives will attract and retain top talent that will bring success.

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Why We Need to Stop Ignoring Simulation for Inventory Uncertainty

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain design technologies that identify and quantify risks at the supplier, facility, customer and network levels allow organizations to make better decisions.

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UK Government raises impact level of cyberattacks in 2023 National Risk Register

IT Supply Chain

By Jack Chapman (pictured) VP of Threat Intelligence at Egress The post UK Government raises impact level of cyberattacks in 2023 National Risk Register appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Blue Yonder Associate Organizes Youth Event – And Shares Her Own Inspirational Lesson

BlueYonder

International Youth Day is celebrated each year on August 12 and aims to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. In honor of this day, Blue Yonder associate Avni Jain shares her recent experience organizing a youth-focused event. Each year, the City of Hamburg, Germany, hosts a Girls’ Day event where school-aged children can learn about technology careers and gain insight into the day-to-

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Journey to Hidden Wealth: Embracing the Adventure of Crazy Treasure Token’s CTT

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Journey to Hidden Wealth: Embracing the Adventure of Crazy Treasure Token’s CTT appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Aug. 10, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

UPS Drivers' Big Total Compensaton; New Containershp Keep Coming; Pepsi Success with Tesla Semi; Cargo Theft and Organized Crime

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Northern Ireland Police Data Leak – Expert Comment

IT Supply Chain

By Camilla Winlo (pictured) Head of Data Privacy at Gemserv The post Northern Ireland Police Data Leak – Expert Comment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit

Synovos

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany. Campi, who leads a global procurement team of more than 160 at RS Integrated Supply, plans to talk about the ever-evolving procurement landscape in her presentation: Procuremen

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The Importance of Digital Best Practice within Public Sector Innovation

IT Supply Chain

By Alison King (pictured) Senior Account Director for the NHS & UK Government The post The Importance of Digital Best Practice within Public Sector Innovation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Engine Reliability and Supply Surfaces for Commercial Aircraft Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

Last week’s announced recall of in-service Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines is likely to have yet another impact for commercial aircraft industry supply chain efforts to ramp-up monthly production. Engine Recall Last week, aircraft engine supplier Pratt & Whitney indicated that upwards of 1,200 in-service engines will have to be inspected after the discovery of evidence of contamination in some of the metal used in the production of certain engine parts.

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Navigating Compliance Challenges: The Role of QMS Software in Regulated Industries

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Navigating Compliance Challenges: The Role of QMS Software in Regulated Industries appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Canadian West Coast Ports Labor Contract Ratified- Finally

Supply Chain Matters

After what is being described as “ tumultuous negotiations , 7,400 Canadian West Coast dockworkers and members of the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association have each ratified a new labor contract. According to reporting from the Canadian Broadcasting Network ( CBC ), over 74 percent of labor union members ultimately voted approval of the contract after the Canadian government threatened the possibility of an imposed agreement.

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Navigating retail growth? Let same-store velocity be your ‘North Star’

crisp

Velocity isn’t just another metric; it’s a way to align your retail strategy with consumer behavior to optimize performance at every store. Here, we provide a roadmap for CPG brands seeking sustainable market success with same-store velocity as their guide. Any CPG professional can understand the challenges of staying ahead in today’s ultra-competitive, fast-moving consumer marketplace.

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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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How to embed social value in public sector procurement 

Proxima

Public Sector Procurement is complex and must look at aspects beyond price and quality when awarding contracts. Social value, which is the impact that an organisation has on society, is a key factor, and we are proud to have supported several public sector organisations on the development and delivery of their social value strategies. Below we outline some of our key learnings and how we’ve seen social value being effectively embedded into public sector procurement processes.

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4 Ways to Develop a Demand-Responsive Supply Chain

Resilinc

In a fiercely competitive global market, demand fluctuations pose ongoing supply chain risks. Shifts in demand can lead to bigger issues like inventory understock, overstock, and supplier capacity risks. So, how can companies navigate ever-shifting demand? Many companies turn to sophisticated tools and algorithms. However, consumer demand is volatile, and statistical forecasting models have fundamental limitations.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Women in Manufacturing Stll Face Discrimination

Supply Chain Digest

Strong Majority Think Appearance Plays Role in How they are Judged

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Zara’s Billionaire Owner Becomes California Landlord to Walmart

Supply Chain Brain

Ortega’s family office has paid $109 million to acquire the center in Inland Empire, a logistics hub some 60 miles east of Los Angeles.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Empowering SMBs with Reporting and Analytics

Silvon Software

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have traditionally been slow to adopt analytics and reporting strategies — with SMB leaders often expressing frustration over their limited access to data and insights compared to larger competitors. There are a number of reasons why many SMBs have not fully embraced data analytics (or business intelligence – BI).

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Unemployment in Transportation Sector Rises, Topping National Average

Supply Chain Brain

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector rose 0.7 percentage points to 4.9% in July 2022, above the pre-pandemic July 2019 level of 4.2%.

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How fostering CPO and supplier collaboration can solve the ‘ESG data problem’

HICX Solutions

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Developing relationships between buyers and suppliers isn’t just good for business, it can bolster ESG efforts. What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second.

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Delivery Slowdown Drives UPS Earnings Down

Supply Chain Brain

The package carrier took an extra hit last quarter from its contract talks with the Teamsters union, which UPS says resulted in $1 billion in lost revenue.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Automated Invoice Processing with OCR: How It Works and Why Use It

Precoro

According to market projections , the invoice processing software market is poised for significant growth in the coming years. By 2030, it is estimated to surpass USD 4.6 billion , exhibiting a CAGR of 8.5% from 2023. This indicates a growing recognition among businesses of the importance of streamlining their accounts payable using automation tools, particularly those integrated with OCR technology.

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Watch: Nearshoring in Mexico: The New North American Model

Supply Chain Brain

It’s no wonder that companies from all over the world are establishing operations in Mexico.

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API sprawl: a survival guide 

Axway

Let’s dive into the wild world of API sprawl in a multi-cloud, multi-team, and multi-gateway environment. It’s like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, in a jungle. Sounds intense? You bet! Let’s jump right in.