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Even After COVID Comes to an End, You Should Consider a Fully Automated Warehouse

All Things Supply Chain

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives irrevocably. The way we play, how we live and socialize and how we work has been altered by this insidious virus.

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The Big Cost of Poorly Designed Software User Interfaces

Talking Logistics

Back in April 2013, I asked the question, “Will Supply Chain Software Vendors Start Competing On Design?” Here’s an excerpt: One of the things supply chain software users like to complain about the most is the user interface (UI). This was true 15 years ago when I started as an industry analyst, and it’s true. Read more The Big Cost of Poorly Designed Software User Interfaces.

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Vorto Introduces Reload, an End-to-End Supply Chain Automation Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Vorto, a provider of supply chain sustainability solutions, recently announced the launch of Reload, a new platform powered by artificial intelligence that automates procurement, logistics and back-office activities.

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Time to remove silos from the vertical supply chain

Adexa

Most supply chain practitioners believe that there is a need for both a long-term planning engine (S&OP) and yet another for plan execution (S&OE). The main reason is that S&OP can only provide a rough plan which is not good enough for execution for (say) this week or this month. But, if you were to have one system that generates accurate plans, both long term and short term, i.e., plans that are realistic for execution, then why would you need to have two separate processes and syst

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Common issues and challenges facing manufacturers in 2021

USC Consulting Group

We can all agree that 2020 was quite the tumultuous year for manufacturing, and for most every other industry out there. We’ve all had to pivot on a dime to accommodate COVID-19 workplace protocols and procedures, and that one change alone hit manufacturing especially hard. When the simple act of getting onto the shop floor for a shift takes more time than ever before (with temperature checks and other procedures), and with fewer people on the job at one time because of distancing measures

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5 things to know about manufacturing a medical device

IT Supply Chain

By Lauren Groff (pictured). Medical Writer & Editor at Big Assignments. The post 5 things to know about manufacturing a medical device appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Software Alone Is Not Enough: Factoring People into Successful Implementations

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

“Digital transformation” typically refers to a technological upgrade. Yet, the new technology is just a tool to get at the heart of what’s really driving the initiative: a desire to change and optimize processes. While a tool can have powerful capabilities, its strength and success will inevitably depend on the people implementing and executing it. There are many real-world instances of excellent supply chain software that failed to implement.

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48 stores closed each day in 2020; what’s the future of the high street?

IT Supply Chain

By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Retail Industry Lead at CI&T. The post 48 stores closed each day in 2020; what’s the future of the high street? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Top Cryptocurrencies and Their Positive Aspects!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cryptocurrencies Beyond Bitcoin! GET our EBOOK HERE. Top cryptocurrencies article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Weiss Scores, a critical international rating firm for financial firms, recently unveiled rankings for cryptocurrencies, naming Bitcoin, Ripple, EOS, and NEO, as the four best cryptocurrencies.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Taulia in the News

Taulia

The past two weeks have been unlike any other for the Supply Chain Finance industry and Taulia. With the collapse of Greensill Capital, we’ve seen the space and our company receive more media attention than ever before. A concept that was quite foreign to many has suddenly found itself on the evening news and in nearly every major business publication.

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3 Key Benefits of Mobile Work Order Management for MRO

RFgen

Overview. Effective work order management (WOM) is critical to success in today’s competitive environment. Mobile work order management for MRO helps you streamline maintenance activities to reduce unexpected downtime and cost. Key benefits of mobile apps for digital inspections and WOM include: increased technician productivity, reduced costs, reduced maintenance backlogs and increased MRO inventory efficiency.

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Webinar: Tive, project44 and Fuel Transport Talk Next-Level Visibility

Tive

Shipment visibility has been an important area of focus for supply chain professionals for years. Recent advances in technology have given companies access to greater transparency than ever before. However, achieving a full view of the shipping process to take visibility to the next level requires collaboration from shippers, logistics service providers, brokers and customers alike.

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Spare Parts Planning Webinar for Public Transit Agencies

The Smart Software

In this webinar, Greg Hartunian, CEO of Smart Software, will discuss the particular challenge of spare parts planning, why traditional practices used today fail, and how inventory forecasting technology is being harnessed to optimize performance and drive significant financial return. The post Spare Parts Planning Webinar for Public Transit Agencies appeared first on Smart Software.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Shipment Consolidation: Easy Way to Ship Consignment

20Cube Logistics

With demand rising in the e-commerce supply chains, shippers have been facing challenges to deliver the goods on time. With more frequent orders and shorter lead times and on top of it less product to fill a truck or a container, the shipper has to come up with a strategic solution. Shippers are looking at methods that can improve the speed and are lower on costs.

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Webinar: Tive, project44 and Fuel Transport Talk Next-Level Visibility

Tive

Shipment visibility has been an important area of focus for supply chain professionals for years. Recent advances in technology have given companies access to greater transparency than ever before. However, achieving a full view of the shipping process to take visibility to the next level requires collaboration from shippers, logistics service providers, brokers and customers alike.

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Inventory Planning Processes: Challenges and Opportunities

The Smart Software

Epicor User Group Webinar: Top 3 Inventory Control Policies. In this webinar Dr Thomas R. Willemain, Ph.D., SVP Research and Professor Emeritus at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, defines and compares the three most used inventory control policies. The post Inventory Planning Processes: Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on Smart Software.

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The Role of the TMS in a Disrupted Supply Chain

MercuryGate

In the last year, the world as we know it has changed dramatically. That is perhaps most evident in the way logistics and transportation networks have been forced to evolve. We’ve seen a massive shift from what was historically a product-push distribution model based on planning, to a customer-pull product phenomenon based on demand. Malls […].

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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How to Fulfill Orders When You Don’t Have Enough Product to Meet Demand

MIT Supply Chain

The global shortage of semiconductor chips that is disrupting supply chains in the automotive and consumer electronics industries is forcing chipmakers to decide which customers’ orders to fulfill when product is in short supply. How do chipmakers allocate product fairly, profitably, and in such a way that they do not alienate customers and inflict long-term damage on their businesses?

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A Wise Investment: The ROI of Upgrading Your Procurement Process

ITradeNetwork

Recently, iTradeNetwork’s Chief Financial Officer, Brett Paduch, and V.P. of Sales Solutions, Mike Anderson, hosted a live webinar to share the importance of embracing technology, not just to gain a competitive edge, but a financial one as well.

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Demand-Driven Planning: Lessons From The Supply Chain

ThroughPut

The post Demand-Driven Planning: Lessons From The Supply Chain appeared first on ThroughPut.

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Big Data Analytics: From Disappointment to Delight

Enterra Insights

Over the past few years, businesses have expressed both delight and disappointment with their big data analytics efforts. The lesson to be learned is that doing big data analytics correctly isn’t as easy as some people would make you believe. Big Data Analytics: From Disappointment to Delight. Stephen DeAngelis. March 15, 2021. Over the past few years, businesses have expressed both delight and disappointment with their big data analytics efforts.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Why Cold Callers Fail with Chris Jolly

The Logistics of Logistics

Why Cold Callers Fail with Chris Jolly. Joe Lynch and Chris Jolly discuss why cold callers fail. In the discussion, Chris shares the most common reasons cold callers fail and some tips for making the cold calling process more effective. About Chris Jolly. Chris Jolly is the founder of The Freight Coach and the host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach podcast.

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Used Electric Car Batteries Are Heading to Factories and Farms

Supply Chain Brain

Retired electric vehicle batteries that are repackaged into energy-storage systems are being targeted at industrial consumers who’ve been slower to adopt the technology than utilities or homeowners.

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At Katz Gluten Free, retail insights are easy as pie

crisp

In honor of Pi Day, this month’s Customer Spotlight features Katz Gluten Free, makers of gluten free pies, donuts, cakes, and more.

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International Women’s Day 2021 – #ChooseToChallenge

Bristlecone

International Women’s Day 2021 – #ChooseToChallenge. “This is a time for us to recognize all of the women who have added value each day. It’s also a time to empower women who may not have had the opportunity to shine before, so look for that opportunity within yourself, or find someone you want to mentor and help them to reach their potential,” said Lisa Lesko, Chief People Officer, Bristlecone, during an International Women’s Day event on Monday, March 8th.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Watch: The Critical Need for a Unified Response to Cyberattacks

Supply Chain Brain

David Wiseman, vice president of secure communications with BlackBerry, explains the importance of a unified communications system to respond to, and recover from, cyberattacks.

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o9 Solutions Partners with Two New Inspiring Leaders Ready to Provide Insights and Ideas to Digitally Transform your Operations.

o9 Solutions

DALLAS, TX – March 15, 2021 – o9 Solutions, the leading AI-powered integrated business planning platform, announced the addition of two new leaders at the forefront of digital transformation. o9 Solutions’ AIM10x Executive Council added two members to its roster. Rupert Deger and Steve Cakebread are bringing their expertise and experience to the AIM10x community. o9 Solutions has brought together a network of visionary leaders to share valuable learnings, best practices, and kn

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) in the Amplify Platform

Axway

This blog provides a step-by-step guide on how you can configure and use Multi-factor authentication (MFA) in the Amplify Platform.

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