Talking Logistics
MAY 20, 2024
As reported last week by BBC Business reporter Charlotte Edwards,“Workers for some suppliers of Chinese fast fashion giant Shein are still working 75 hours a week, despite the company promising to improve conditions, a report [by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye] suggests.” Here’s an excerpt from the BBC article: According to the group, who interviewed.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2024
Lucas Systems Offers Warehouse Optimization Warehouse management systems, once known as supply chain execution systems, have evolved significantly. They have transitioned from mere work executors to planning solutions with optimization capabilities. This transformation was brought about by the incorporation of algorithms that enhanced worker productivity.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.
Precoro
MAY 20, 2024
Once in a while, a company receives a customer order that’s too large to fulfill with available inventory. Replenishing inventory immediately would require a substantial cash injection, which isn’t always an option. That’s when small business owners seek assistance with purchase order financing. Other companies that might be interested in PO financing include startups or seasonal businesses.
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Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.
Locus
MAY 20, 2024
If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail. A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 trillion by 2026, surpassing the current GDP of all European Union member states combined. As retailers prepare to navigate this vast sea of potential sales, understanding the intricate world of logistics becomes imperative to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
The conference will feature a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to meet the needs of professionals responsible for sourcing along the supply chain.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By Tom Cash (pictured) Director, Foxmere The post Solving IoT’s battery problem with energy harvesting appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Loginext
MAY 20, 2024
Explore how logistics management software empowered Apple to adapt swiftly, streamline operations, and meet customer demands with precision and efficiency. The post 10 Ways Implementing Logistics Management Software Helped Apple Adapt to Changing Demands appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By Graham Perry (pictured) Writer, Business Tech Innovations The post Modernizing Automotive Supply Chains: Innovations in Efficiency and Security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.
SCMDOJO
MAY 20, 2024
Modern supply chains are more efficient and faster than ever before. However, the emergence of technology boosted brands’ access to customers in the first place, and thus, a need for more efficient supply chain practices. This article reviews how traditional internet technologies have influenced today’s supply chain solutions. The Importance of Modern Supply Chain Solutions As eCommerce becomes a more prevalent part of our business world, modern supply chain solutions have become the norm.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post G1 Online Course: A Confidence Booster for Novice Drivers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Smart Software
MAY 20, 2024
In this blog, we will discuss today's fast-paced and unpredictable market and the constant challenges businesses face in managing their inventory and service levels efficiently. The main subject of this discussion, rooted in the concept of "Probabilistic Inventory Optimization," focuses on how modern technology can be leveraged to achieve optimal service and inventory targets amidst uncertainty.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By Kate Legnola (pictured) Sr. Product Manager, Map Data at Trimble The post Transforming Transport Operations with Mapping Intelligence appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The newly released State of Commerce Ops Report by Linnworks presents a unique viewpoint, spotlighting consumers' shifting priorities and the operational challenges faced by retailers in 2024.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 20, 2024
The United Auto Workers has suffered a setback in the labor union’s efforts to represent production workers at the Mercedes Benz U.S. production facility in Alabama. The development comes after the UAW secured endorsement from Volkswagen’s Tennessee production workers to be represented collective bargaining related to labor matters. Reportedly, 56 percent of upwards of 5,000 eligible Mercedes U.S. workers who cast ballots voted against joining the UAW.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Connecting with Italy Made Easy: The Virtual Number Solution appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Unleashed
MAY 20, 2024
In this week’s edition of The Backorder: REI Co-op gives back $270 million to global communities 6 quick ways to improve supply chain visibility An ecommerce logistics insider shares her best industry advice Job opportunities from McLaren Racing, Hello Fresh, and more Not subscribed yet? Sign up to The Backorder for free to receive more business insights and supply chain tips every week.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By Derek Slager (pictured) Co-Founder & CTO, Amperity The post Why ‘Chief Data Officers’ are the new C-Suite must-have in the AI economy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
The Smart Software
MAY 20, 2024
This video blog holds essential insights for those working with the complexities of inventory management. The session focuses on striking the right balance within the inventory tradeoff curve, inviting viewers to understand the deep-seated importance of this equilibrium. The post Finding Your Spot on the Inventory Tradeoff Curve Copy appeared first on Smart Software.
Procurement Academy
MAY 20, 2024
Talented employees are at the heart of any high-performing business. Great workers lead to even better results, so it’s vital that businesses create a culture that both attracts and retains top talent. One of the best ways to do this is to invest in your people — make a commitment to upskill your workforce. Rapid technological advancements and an ever-shifting market have presented a wide range of opportunities for companies to develop their talent, but this also presents some challenges.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 10 WordPress Platforms to Empower Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
Unlike conventional software, which becomes outdated as time passes, newer AI-driven machine-learning systems become increasingly sophisticated with age.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
In the bustling world of construction, fleets of vehicles and equipment are the gears that keep projects moving forward.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
It may sound surprising, but what differentiates humanoid robotics from a lot of other automation technologies is that it actually takes nothing to prepare for it, says Damion Shelton, president of Agility Robotics.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
BMW reportedly shipped out 8,000 cars with a part from a Chinese supplier that had been added to a list of companies known to use forced labor.
Advertiser: GEP
A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still expects to fully reopen Baltimore's primary shipping channel by the end of May.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
Commercial cargo vans and pickup trucks made up 90% of all BEV deliveries, 95% of which came from Ford and Rivian.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
That figure would cover the cost of 13 border-related programs to deal with physical checks on plant and animal imports and safety and security declarations.
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