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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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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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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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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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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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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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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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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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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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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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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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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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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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Seamless Integration and Strategic Partnerships: Insights from APL Logistics

Axway

Hakan Yaren, CIO at APL Logistics , recently gave the keynote address at Axway Summit – North America.

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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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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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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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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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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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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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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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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supply chain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden? In "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom and High-Tech," GEP experts outline a four-pronged approach to getting contract management under cont

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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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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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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.