Wed.Feb 28, 2024

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The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

The Logistics of Logistics

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. About John Marrow John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions.

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Top Eight Avoidable Supply Chain Practices

Stord

Explore the top 8 supply chain logistics practices to avoid to prevent disruptions and drive innovation in supply chain management.

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Miroglio Fashion: AI-Powered In-Season Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

Evo is proud of our academic collaborations. This is a way we can conduct research with some of the most brilliant scientists and researchers around the world to build solutions that help businesses compete in today’s increasingly competitive markets through customer-centricity. That’s why Evo CEO Fabrizio Fantini jumped at the chance to work with Harvard Business School Professor Sunil Gupta to participate in a case on Miroglio’s huge success increasing profits through in-season inv

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Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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The Ecosystem of Large Systems

Demand Driven Technologies

When you’re looking for IT systems to manage your supply chain, chances are you’ll be directed toward large, complex, and expensive systems. This trend dates back to the advent of ERPs in the 90s and is self-sustaining for an entire industry. If a system – an ERP, for example – is complex, it will require.

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Happening Now: Port of Long Beach cargo volumes up 18% in January

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Supply Chain Dive , Port of Long Beach volumes reached over 674,000 total TEU in January. This marks an 18% YoY increase from last January. The Port’s CEO, Mario Cordero, attributes the growth to retailers who “stocked their warehouses in January ahead of the slower import activity we typically see during Lunar New Year celebrations.

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KAI Media Selects Stord One Commerce (OMS) to Power Order and Inventory Management Across Its International Fulfillment Network

Stord

KAI Media replaces manual order management and routing processes with Stord One Commerce’s (OMS) automated workflows to support its rapid growth in the distribution of K-pop music releases. ATLANTA, February 28, 2024 — KAI Media , the premier K-pop music label and content company that connects K-pop artists with their fans around the world, selects Stord One Commerce —the easy-to-use order and inventory management software (OMS) that helps brands orchestrate, connect, and optimize their supply

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GameaPalooza US AirForce Event at NC State Draws a Crowd!

NC State SCRC

Gaming in military education has traditionally been reserved for wargaming and simulation, however, a recent event hosted by NC State, entitled “Gameapalooza” spotlighted emerging applications of gaming technology, specifically for the US Air Force. Designers showcased novel games optimized for learning ranging from Air Force Dr. (Lt. Col.

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Empowering Supply Chain Agility with Low-Code Application Platforms

Tecsys

As global supply chains grow more unpredictable and customer needs grow more diverse, supply chain leaders need greater agility in their warehouse operations. Fortunately, flexible supply chain solutions, like those built on low-code application platforms, can help supply chain teams accelerate digital transformation and become more adaptive to meet evolving requirements.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Auto Industry Concerns in Sourcing Moves Within Mexico

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. Tesla’s Planned Mexico Production Complex In a published blog commentary almost a year ago , Supply Chain Matters highlighted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s confirmation of this EV automaker’s planned investment in a new production facility to be located in Monterrey, Mexico.

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What is a Collaboration and Demand Review?

QAD

Delivering the right quantities, to the right places and on time, based on the forecast of consumer demand. That is what Demand Planning is all about. Achieving the best customer service while reducing costs — i.e., avoiding excess inventory — and increasing profits. However, this is not easy in an ever-changing world. Businesses have to navigate uncertainty, conquer complexity and overcome risks on a daily basis.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for February 29, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Macys Shuttering Still more Stores. Nat Gas Prices have Collapsed. Walmart Reaches CO2 Goal Way Early.

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February 28, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home February 28, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Growing Share of Income Spent on Food

Supply Chain Digest

Food Cost Share reached 30 Year High in 2022, Ag Department Says

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Learning to Sit With Uncertainty

Talking Logistics

On an ordinary night this past September, I lost my ability to sleep. The sun went down, it got late, I went to bed, but I never got sleepy. I was up all night. One night of insomnia. It happens. It’s normal. Two nights later, the sun went down again, and once again, sleep never. Read more The post Learning to Sit With Uncertainty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain News onWhere things Stand in the Autonomous Truck Market

Supply Chain Digest

Despite some Leaving, still a Lot of Firms Chasing the Dream

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Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Securing Trust: Precoro Achieves Full Compliance with the SOC 2 Standards

Precoro

At Precoro, we understand the importance of data security and privacy in today's digital landscape. As a SaaS provider trusted by more than 1000 companies around the world, our responsibility extends beyond offering procurement process solutions; we do our utmost to ensure the protection of our customers' information. It is with this understanding and commitment that we undertook the rigorous process of the SOC 2 Type II audit.

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Southwest Air Boosts Bet on Corn Jet Fuel With LanzaJet Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The potential of a lucrative ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel industry could be a major boon to U.S. corn ethanol.

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty Ian Arroyo Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Data on the sea/air opportunities compared to traditional modes In a logistics landscape frequently disrupted by geopolitical tensions, such as the recent Red Sea crisis, pushes logistics p

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California Startup Has a Novel Solution to Clean Up Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Technology and funding programs are crucial to decarbonizing heavy-duty transportation, as are ones helping offset the high upfront purchase costs that have deterred buyers.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THE STUFF WE RETURN Think your rejects go back on the shelves? Think again. THE 20-SOMETHING daughter of a friend recently ordered half a dozen new dresses. She’d been invited to the wedding of a college classmate and knew in advance that she was going to send back all but the one she liked best. “Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady.

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FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Come Up With Safety and Standards Plan

Supply Chain Brain

During an all-day safety discussion at FAA Headquarters on February 27, Whitaker told Boeing that he expects the company to provide the FAA a comprehensive action plan.

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Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death…

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death… Ian Arroyo February 28, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In the ever-evolving and geo-politically sensitive landscape of global logistics, the latest insights compel us to reimagine the fabric of ocean

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New Leadership at Knight-Swift

Supply Chain Brain

Industry experts are watching its smaller less-than-truckload segment, where operating margins are better, and revenue grew rapidly last year.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!