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Addressing the Trust Problem in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of the presentation I recently gave at LabelMaster’s Dangerous Goods Symposium 2022 titled, “Addressing the Trust Problem in Supply Chain Management: Why It Matters.” You can watch the full presentation on demand at the event website, where you can register to watch all past and upcoming presentations by. Read more Addressing the Trust Problem in Supply Chain Management.

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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. Sometimes, it can be more insightful to look backwards and note the chances that have occurred over the last several years.

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What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage

ToolsGroup

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. Some headlines provide hope, with statistics showing improvement, while others give mixed messages. For example, according to a recent PwC survey, acquiring and maintaining talent is one of the top two risks for business executives.

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Christmas is Coming. Is the Goose Getting Fat for Retailers?

Enterra Insights

Every year the holiday shopping season seems to come earlier. With just over four score days to go before Christmas, retailers, marketers, supply chain professionals, and consumers are all wondering how this holiday season is going to unfold. As we all know, supply chain snarls disrupted last year’s holiday shopping season — with some inventory arriving well after the holidays ended.

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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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Five Mistakes Companies Make in Managing Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Brain

T he pandemic has inflicted serious damage in the last two and a half years, but there may be a silver lining for companies smart enough to take advantage of the opportunity to develop a more resilient supply chain. .

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Overcoming Procurement delays

Prophetic Technology

Why manufacturers and developers in numerous industries are making buying decisions ahead of time?

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Trollishly: Secrets Behind TikTok Hooking Up Millions of Users!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Private Instagram Story Downloader! Have you ever wondered how TikTok is grabbing the attention of millions of users worldwide? Is it possible for an app to drive more engagement at this quick time? TikTok is a short-video social media platform that has been downloaded more than 2 billion times worldwide.

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How to Improve Supply Chains

Elementum

Globalization and advancing technologies constantly pressure supply chains, forcing enterprises to continuously reinvent their supply chains to avoid the negative effects of supply chain disruption. With good strategies, you can see significant growth and opportunities to improve your supply chain. This article explains how to sufficiently optimize your supply chain.

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Interview with Carmen Erhardt on Supplier Experience Management

HICX Solutions

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Challenging the status quo,’ with the aim of amplifying the voices of those that are ‘pushing the boundaries on innovation, ESG and supply chain resiliency’ as they ‘delive

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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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Watch: How Micro-Fulfillment Slashes Carbon Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Micro-fulfillment reduces carbon emissions by placing warehousing and delivery operations closer to final-mile destinations, says Julien Seret, vice president of network supply chain at Attabotics.

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MRO and Aftermarket Spare Parts Planning

Valogix

Spare parts inventory management is a prime candidate for advanced inventory planning and optimization solutions. With many diverse parts to manage and a lack of power tools, most companies with parts inventories have too many of the wrong parts. The result is unnecessary inventory expense, while still suffering service-limiting stock-outs.

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The Reality, Promise and Limits of Artificial Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

Just what is artificial intelligence, anyway? In its ultimate form, will it model, augment or replace human thought?

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Pharmacy Robots

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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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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Toyota’s CEO Says EV Adoption Will Take Longer Than Expected

Supply Chain Brain

The automaker plans to keep gas-powered cars as a key part of its lineup, rejecting efforts by rivals to go fully electric amid concerns over how quickly consumers will embrace new technologies.

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Ian for Multi-Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog features a commentary on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian that impacted the United States and the impacts for industry supply chains. By now, readers may have already visualized and read of the devastating impacts that Hurricane Ian delivered as it inflicted a path of destruction and historic flooding across a wide area of Northern Florida , as well as the Carolina’s.

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Ocean Carriers Cancel Asia-Europe, U.S. Sailings

Supply Chain Brain

The spate of cancellations in October marks a sharp reversal from a few months ago, when shipping lines commanded premium prices and booked record profits.

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Five Essential Things to Consider when Optimizing Your Supply Network

Supply Chain Brain

In a world of constrained supply, manufacturers and suppliers are challenged to manage risk by balancing inventory availability and working capital commitments. Here are five factors to consider when embarking on the effort to optimize supply networks.

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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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EU Agrees Windfall Tax on Energy Firms

Supply Chain Brain

The plan includes a levy on fossil fuel firms' surplus profits and a levy on excess revenues made from surging electricity costs. The cash raised is expected to go to families and businesses.

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Tata Group’s Air India Weighs Raising $1 Billion for Expansion

Supply Chain Brain

The carrier, controlled by India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Group, is in discussions with potential investors including private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds, and fundraising could be completed in the next few months.

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