Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The continued disruption of supply chains suggests that the challenges of the COVID-19 era have been more than a blip in an otherwise stable period of global business. It’s time to take proactive action to prepare.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. I’d say that the conference did not disappoint on any of those three points.
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ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Montreal-based executive brings extensive experience in AI-driven SaaS technology. BOSTON — Oct 6, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces it has appointed Pierre Custeau as Chief Technology Officer. . As CTO, Pierre will lead ToolsGroup’s software technology strategy and teams to engineer retail and supply chain planning software solutions that deliver maximum value to customers. .
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
By Ellie Yantsan (pictured). DigitalMarketer. The post Why are investments in precious metals not an outdated type of passive income? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 5, 2022
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People all over the world come together to show their support for those that have been affected by breast cancer and to raise awareness. In this DIVE In blog, Blue Yonder associates share their stories of what breast cancer awareness month means to them and how they have been impacted by the disease. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2020.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. It helps companies to manage their resources more efficiently, reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Container Lines Cancelling Sailings in Peak Season. New Manufacturing Orders Now Declining. Inventory Levels Soaring at Nike.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! There is nothing new about warehousing. Written records from ancient civilizations refer to the storage of items in bulk so that they can be used at a later date. The Bible records Egyptian people storing the surplus of agricultural goods so that they could be used in times of famine.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Gap is Growing
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Control Tower – Is Yours Real or Smoke and Mirrors? In my last article, I spoke about the hesitancy standing in the way of multi-tier visibility. But once you have that visibility the journey has only just begun. The end result will require you to have a Cognitive Control Tower.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 5, 2022
I had the opportunity to sit in on a very thorough presentation by a member of the Economist Intelligence Unit at the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies meeting today. This was followed by a compelling Q&A session with a number of CSCO’s and some important insights. Andrew Viteritti, Lead for the Commerce and Regulation division of the Economist Intelligence Unit Global Forecasting group began his presentation by reviewing the current and future state of the global economy.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Ships at anchor and supply chain challenges have impacted the results of the 2021 Air Emissions Inventory.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Supply Chain Matters provides a side panel supplementary update to our prior posted blog highlighting the latest reported September and Q3 global and regional PMI indices that indicate manufacturing contraction has begun. This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasted that global trade growth will slow sharply in in 2023 after decelerating in the second half of this year.
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
Intelligent Audit
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Collection, tracking, and managing shipping data are essential for business intelligence. However, logistics data becomes complex, especially when separated throughout various departments, businesses, and systems. This is where interoperability comes in. Shipping data is often disconnected and inconsistent, but interoperability between systems solves this problem.
Cathy Roberson
OCTOBER 5, 2022
So… this…I’ve had this idea to do a quarterly trend and outlook deck for a while so after some thought, this is what I’ve come up with for the parcel and last-mile market. If you’d like to receive these, just let me know by subscribing to this newsletter. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
For some supply chain managers, the upheavals of recent years have justified their entrenched approach of relying on excess inventory as an insurance policy. They’ve learned the hard way that old methods don’t cut it anymore.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Earlier Predictions for Freight Recession were Premature, but Not this Time, Researchers Say
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
What are the toughest challenges now disrupting supply chains, and how can frictionless applications solve them?
SCM Research
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Something that I, as a reviewer and editor, have unfortunately seen too often in academic manuscripts is a lack of cohesion and coherence. Cohesion is the glue that holds sentences together. Coherence makes sure ideas connect to create a clear “whole”. In this video, Write to the Top looks at the elements that create strong cohesion and coherence.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Hunter Yaw and Joe Lync h discuss the LogRock story. The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. About Hunter Yaw. Hunter Yaw is the Co-founder and CEO of LogRock , a startup which provides trucking companies best-in-class digital tools to ensure they are compliant with DoT and State regulations.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, four scientists (Gilles Brassard, Charles H. Bennett, Peter Shor, and David Deutsch) working in the area of quantum physics and quantum computing were awarded the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the most prestigious awards in science.[1] Yesterday, three more scientists working in the area of quantum physics were awarded the 2022 Nobel prize in physics for experiments with entangled photons and their work in pioneering quantum information science.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Retailers are stuck with questions: What happens if there aren’t enough drivers to transport products on time? How do we get more drivers with profits down? And how do we provide a cushion for elevated diesel costs?
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 5, 2022
• Quality and timely supplies lead to business process efficiency, increased accuracy, and improved productivity. Unfortunately, you cannot have quality and on-time supplies from your vendors without a well-defined, streamlined, and effective procurement and requisition strategy. • Selecting the best suppliers is the first step to getting quality, affordable, and timely deliveries.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Boeing missed out on a 40-plane deal in September, following an even bigger hit in July, when China ordered nearly 300 Airbus aircraft worth about $37 billion at sticker prices.
Alloy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The post An interview with Lauren Ireland, Client Solutions appeared first on Alloy.ai.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Logistics Managers’ Index increased to 61.4 in September from 59.7 a month earlier, the report posted online Oct. 4 showed.
Alloy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The post An interview with Lauren Ireland, Client Solutions appeared first on Alloy.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Shippers are worried about the railways’ ability to haul grain, as Canadian farmers harvest the nation’s third-biggest wheat crop on record and 42% more canola than a year ago.
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