Thu.Oct 06, 2022

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Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Sustainable!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! Many companies are looking for ways to add more sustainability in all aspects of their supply chain. It is time to get rid of some of the processes that are now outdated and change them out for innovative techniques that will be good for the environment.

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Editor’s Choice: Last Mile Delivery: Challenges And Solutions For Superior Consumer Experiences

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around last mile delivery. With the continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery has become more important than ever for consumers and more complex and challenging for shippers.

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Going ‘Lean’ Brought Us to Diminishing Returns, Resilience Will Serve Us Better

CHAINalytics

Lean supply chain management is all about efficiency, and any excess is seen as waste, which must be removed. The past three years have been an example of the unintended consequences of this practice, and how it may not be the best approach to handle to volatility faced by today’s supply chains. Over-application of lean … The post Going ‘Lean’ Brought Us to Diminishing Returns, Resilience Will Serve Us Better appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Customer Service Recognition Day: Don’t fall at the first hurdle at a time when every customer counts

IT Supply Chain

By Brian Atkinson (pictured). Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Five9. The post Customer Service Recognition Day: Don’t fall at the first hurdle at a time when every customer counts appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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The Visible Supply Chain: Adapting to a New Standard of Accountability

Supply Chain Brain

While ESG efforts have long aimed to increase transparency, many leaders are realizing that we’re moving past bare-minimum standards into an era of full visibility.

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A Manufacturing Day Look Into the Future: Sustainable and Digital

QAD

Manufacturing Day is all about paving the way for the next generation to see themselves in our field and sustain manufacturing into the future. Around the US, companies and schools are collaborating to give students a peek into our exciting world of modern manufacturing. Half the battle of getting young people into manufacturing is an exercise in educating them about what our interests are (and in many cases, that they even exist!).

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How COVID-19 Affected the Global Flow of Money & the Benefits of Globalization

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post How COVID-19 Affected the Global Flow of Money & the Benefits of Globalization appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. To navigate complex and fast-paced markets, an agenda of spend analysis is introduced as a part of the procurement function.

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Ready or not, Web 3 is coming and with it comes cybersquatting 2.0

IT Supply Chain

By Tim Brown (pictured). Head of Brand Protection. The post Ready or not, Web 3 is coming and with it comes cybersquatting 2.0 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Healthcare Automation 101: Where to Start and Pitfalls to Avoid

Locus Robotics

By Mary Hart. When the pandemic started, it exposed supply chain issues across all industries, but especially in healthcare. Hospitals and healthcare facilities carried as little inventory as possible, but found they didn’t have the products they needed to keep up with patient and physician demands. On the Tecsys webinar, “ From Dock to Doc: Addressing Patient Needs Through Smarter Automation ”, Guy Courtin, Tecsys Vice President of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Andrew Wang , Locus Robot

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Why an AI-based CX platform should be at the heart of brand strategy

IT Supply Chain

By Shellie Vornhagen (pictured). CXO, Emplifi. The post Why an AI-based CX platform should be at the heart of brand strategy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Better Waste Management for the Environment!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Optimizing Waste Management in the Warehouse! It’s a fact that recycling and better waste management are important to the environment. But they’re also important to supply chains. Recycling keeps materials out of landfills, which reduces their size and helps them decompose more quickly.

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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Supply Chain Management

Elementum

Takeaways from NASCES 2022. Executive Summary In this blog, I’ll share recent observations from my time at NASCES, including: The Hot: The rise of workflow in supply chain management. The Not So Hot: Why the path for AI may no longer be on the fast-track. What’s Top of Mind: Digitization – the key question —what is it, exactly? And Bleeding Edge: Soon, data clouds are going to reign.

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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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Casino Secrets: How Not to Go Broke!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Music at Casinos Attracts Gamblers! In gambling establishments, ordinary inhabitants are attracted by a mysterious atmosphere, elegant people, and the spirit of luxury offered by casino secrets. Here you can smoke, drink, chat and enjoy delicious food. And also bring home a million stories about how someone guessed the number on the roulette wheel seven times in a row, and someone made a hundred, betting just one dollar.

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Nucleus Research Unveils Control Tower Technology Value Matrix 2022 Recognizing e2open as a Leader

E2open

For the eighth consecutive year, e2open is a leader in the Nucleus Control Tower Technology Value Matrix report – ranked the strongest in functionality AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 6, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has been positioned by Nucleus Research as a leader in the 2022 Control Tower Technology Value Matrix for the eighth consecutive year, building on its history as a leader since the inception

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How Many Types of Computer Monitors Do You Know?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Screen Time! Is That Enough To Be Good In Supply Chain? There is no one-size-fits-all display. In fact, there are many different types of computer monitors and each one has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. From the old CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), Plasma, OLED (Organic light-emitting diode) and to LCDs (Liquid Crystal Display) and LEDs (Light-emitting diodes).

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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Supply Chain Management

Elementum

Takeaways from NASCES 2022. Executive Summary In this blog, I’ll share recent observations from my time at NASCES, including: The Hot: The rise of workflow in supply chain management. The Not So Hot: Why the path for AI may no longer be on the fast-track. What’s Top of Mind: Digitization – the key question —what is it, exactly? And Bleeding Edge: Soon, data clouds are going to reign.

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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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Why Manufacturing is the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Industry 4.0 and How Data is Changing Manufacturing! As the world becomes more advanced, and technology becomes a part of day-to-day life, one thing has always stayed the same: manufacturing. Manufacturing is the past and present. Manufacturing is the future! While today, there are many changes in this industry, it remains an important part of our society and economy.

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Is Cloud-based Planning the Right Move Today for the Supply Chain?

John Galt

We explore questions you should ask, whether you are already invested in the cloud or beginning the transition from an on-premise solution.

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The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Baby Formula! I am a proponent of dual sourcing. Some people believe in outsourcing or insourcing, offshoring or onshoring. I believe in all of the above. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. And you need look no further than the pandemic and semiconductor fabrication.

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Operational Resilience Through Supply Chain & Business Process Mapping

IT Supply Chain

By Safi Raza (pictured). Director of Cybersecurity, Fusion Risk Management. The post Operational Resilience Through Supply Chain & Business Process Mapping appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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A Supply-Chain Tech Startup Nets $100 Million

Supply Chain Brain

New York-based startup Altana Technologies now shares a burgeoning field that includes big operators like project44 and FourKites.

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An Inside Look at the BR Williams Logistics Division

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

BR Williams began their trucking division as a logistics company service provider in 1958 and expanded into warehousing/distribution in 1992. Today, the supply chain experts have six distribution centers in the Southeast U.S., including Mobile AL , Piedmont, AL , Tallahassee, FL , Eastaboga, AL , and two facilities in Anniston, AL that provide a variety of customers with quality logistics services.

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What is the Role of Suppliers in Supply Chain Management?

ProcurePort

• Efficient and well-ordered suppliers are worth their weight in gold. In an increasingly competitive world, establishing favorable relationships with such high-caliber suppliers is imperative for good business. • But who or what are suppliers? And why are they so important? • In this post, we are going to answer two major questions: What are […].

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Great bullwhip video from WSJ

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Many U.S. retailers find themselves caught in a classic supply-chain bullwhip effect. A WSJ Video report walks through a phenomenon that’s become common during times of economic stress, and can leave companies facing big stockpiles and potential margin-crushing discounting. This fall, companies that were struggling to meet overwhelming demand just a year ago find themselves swamped by goods and weighing a range of costly solutions.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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.

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New Amware eBook examines outsourcing marketing fulfillment services

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The do-it-yourself approach works for many things in the business world, but fulfillment of sales and marketing materials isn’t one of them.

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Mississippi River Drought Imperils Trade on Vital U.S. Waterway

Supply Chain Brain

Drought has depleted river water levels so much that in some spots barges are getting stuck, and low water levels are causing severe impacts to navigation not seen since 1988.

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Up Your Warehouse Productivity with These New Communication Trends

All Things Supply Chain

Every warehouse manager understands how important communication is to the daily activities of the institution.