Fri.Sep 22, 2023

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How Video Surveillance is Improving Security Within Manufacturing

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post How Video Surveillance is Improving Security Within Manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/15/2023-09/21/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon and Maersk renew biofuel partnership The demand for sustainable ocean transportation services is growing, with a wide range of industries, including fashion, retail, automotive, and more, seeking eco-friendly shipping…

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ASCM 2023 Conference and a Conversation with ASCM’s CEO

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters shares interview highlights with ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi in conjunction with this years ASCM CONNECT 2023 Conference. The Event The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) recently concluded its ASCM CONNECT 2023 North America Conference. The 3-day conference included thought leadership speakers, exchange forums and Tech Talks addressing a broad range of supply chain management and talent related topics.

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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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How an Attorney Can Help You Rebuild After an Accident

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How an Attorney Can Help You Rebuild After an Accident appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Top 6 Reasons Why Your Business Should Invest In Digital Marketing

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 6 Reasons Why Your Business Should Invest In Digital Marketing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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4 Ways APIs And AI Boost Your Last Mile Delivery Software

Loginext

This article provides an overview of the key ways APIs and AI have impacted last mile delivery. It also highlights the top use cases of using AI in last mile delivery software to reduce operational costs. The post 4 Ways APIs And AI Boost Your Last Mile Delivery Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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UAE’s Digital Aid Platform launch & the impact of this kind of technology

IT Supply Chain

By Pradeep Desair (pictured) DP Worlds Chief Technology Officer The post UAE’s Digital Aid Platform launch & the impact of this kind of technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How pharmaceutical brands can be resilient

HICX Solutions

While inflation and economic pressures force pharmaceutical brands to watch their pennies, they will do well to not tackle cost efficiency as a solo issue. Brands require resilience in various areas, and chief among these is compliance. Stringent regulations must be followed, although the supply chains from which they are navigated, are incredibly complex.

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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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August’s sales results show shoppers are still suffering from the KamiKwasi budget a year on

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post August’s sales results show shoppers are still suffering from the KamiKwasi budget a year on appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Crisp joins Google Cloud Marketplace to help CPGs streamline retail data in the cloud

crisp

Crisp helps CPGs on Google Cloud leverage daily retail data to make smarter supply chain and merchandising decisions, all while optimizing their cloud investment. A data marketplace for modern CPGs Platforms like Google Cloud have become an increasingly valuable way for today’s CPG companies to consolidate and take action on the vast amounts of retail data available to suppliers.

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UK Retail Sales: consumers spending more but getting less

IT Supply Chain

By Nicholas Hyett (pictured) Investment Manager at Wealth Club The post UK Retail Sales: consumers spending more but getting less appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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4 Top Logistics Myths about AI and Robotics Demystified

Locus Robotics

By Jorge Múgica, Iberia Business Development Manager at Locus Robotics In recent years, the implementation of robotics has transformed the logistics industry, improving efficiency and precision in processes. The use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and the application of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector have gained special prominence and are increasingly common.

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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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Why AI-Powered Procurement Must Be Part of Your Talent Strategy

IT Supply Chain

By Keith Hartley (pictured) Chief Executive Officer of LevaData The post Why AI-Powered Procurement Must Be Part of Your Talent Strategy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Connecting the Smart Fleet Ecosystem with Amit Jain

The Logistics of Logistics

Amit Jain and Joe Lynch discuss connecting the smart fleet ecosystem. Amit is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Roadz , a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company. Amit is also the General Manager of Fleetstore, a Bosch Initiative. About Amit Jain Amit Jain serves as the founder and Chief Operating Officer at Roadz , a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company.

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Why the average Joe might want to invest into a 3d printing machine

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why the average Joe might want to invest into a 3d printing machine appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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It has been 20 Years of SCDigest

Supply Chain Digest

Dan Gilmore Looks Back at Two Decades of Ground Breaking Supply Chain Publication

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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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Decoding the Future: The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Markets

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post Decoding the Future: The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Markets appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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User Access Management in Cloud ERP

My Office Apps

User Access Management in Cloud ERP: Balancing Convenience and Security Cloud ERP systems are now crucial tools for boosting operational effectiveness and driving growth in the modern business environment. As organizations migrate their critical data and processes to the cloud, the paramount concern of Cloud ERP security and data privacy emerges. One of the pivotal aspects of ensuring robust security is user access management.

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Generative AI and Protecting Your Business

Proxima

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business technology, one particular evolution is leading the conversation: generative AI. This cutting-edge branch of artificial intelligence harnesses vast datasets to create dynamic content for its users, from text to images and videos. In a 2023 survey from Forbes Advisor, 64% of businesses expect AI to increase their overall productivity, demonstrating the increasing confidence that generative AI will transform business operations.

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Omnichannel Retailing: The Future of Brand Engagement

Vinculum

The contemporary Indian retail landscape is fast evolving, shaped primarily by the consumer’s changing behaviour and preferences. The projection by Statista suggests a promising future, indicating that the Indian e-commerce market is on track to achieve a staggering $1.2 trillion by 2026. Amidst such growth, omnichannel retailing is no longer an option but a necessity for brands striving for prominence and consumer loyalty.

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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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Australian Unions Call Off Strikes Against Chevron

Supply Chain Brain

Chevron and the Offshore Alliance said September 22 that they had settled on terms of an agreement proposed by Australia’s Fair Work Commission.

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Roadie Expanding Direct-From-Warehouse Delivery Service

Multichannel Merchant

Roadie, a crowdsourced last-mile delivery platform that is owned by UPS, is expanding availability of an app that allows same-day delivery and pickup of ecommerce orders by Roadie drivers from warehouses to local customers, which was launched a year ago by sports apparel retailer Fanatics. The service, called Roadie Direct, uses an app that enables pre-sortation and staging of local orders in a designated area within a facility, processing and fulfilling them in hours instead of days.

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Navigating the Future of Retail: Insights from GroceryShop 2023

Cognira

Navigating the Future of Retail: Insights from GroceryShop 2023 September 22, 2023 Events Home As the curtains drew to a close on GroceryShop 2023, the retail world found itself a little wiser, a tad more innovative, and a whole lot more inspired. This grand symposium, which brought together retail aficionados, tech gurus, and industry experts, proved to be a treasure trove of insights.

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UAW Says It Made Progress with Ford, Plans More Strikes Against GM, Stellantis

Supply Chain Brain

Sources said that the strikes will likely expand to 38 additional GM and Stellantis facilities across 20 states, but expanded strike actions are not expected against Ford.

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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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Why Brands Should Adopt Omnichannel Retail?

Vinculum

In today’s swiftly evolving retail ecosystem, one term has consistently gained traction: Omnichannel Solution. An omnichannel approach isn’t just a strategy; it’s a revolution that addresses the changing dynamics of consumer behavior. As the data indicates, India, in particular, is surging ahead with its adoption of this retail paradigm.

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Ryder Introduces BrightDrop EVs into Rental Fleet

Supply Chain Brain

The BrightDrop Zevo vans can now be rented at Ryder locations in Long Island City, New York, Saginaw, Texas and Santa Fe Springs, California as well as Hayward, California.

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Custom Forms: Your One-Touch Digitization For Logistics Workflows

Loginext

This article discusses the benefits of custom forms for logistics businesses. And showcases how custom forms can be triggered on the occurrence of certain events. The post Custom Forms: Your One-Touch Digitization For Logistics Workflows appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.