Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Larry Ellison on Stage at Oracle CloudWorld. Last week in Las Vegas, Oracle had its first in person CloudWorld in three years. This provided a good chance to get reacquainted with the company and what they have been up to for the past few years. What follows are my top take aways from the event. I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article.
ShipBob
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Running a business is hard. You never really know how it will all turn out, yet you need to be able to answer questions like these: How many units of inventory do you need to have on hand to be at full stock for each SKU? How often do you project to replenish inventory ? How will those projections change over time? Where do you expect to be a year from now?
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Traditional spreadsheet solutions do not work anymore. Today’s “plug ‘n play” technology solutions are purpose-built to evolve materials management.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
By Kai Waehner (pictured). Field CTO at Confluent. The post Cloud adoption shouldn’t be a trade-off with security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
ivalua
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. But the line has been slipping. If they aren’t able to overcome their challenges, 2023 could be their breaking point. .
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Precoro
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Managers utilize numerous dedicated tools to ensure the efficiency and simplicity of the procurement cycle and get real-time insights.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
By Andrew Busby (pictured). Retail industry lead at Software AG. The post Frasers Group Stake in ASOS appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Blockchain Technology is the Antidote to the Bullwhip Effect! The Bullwhip Effect is a pretty popular phenomenon and conversational topic in supply chain management. Basically, the bullwhip effect is a phenomenon that occurs in supply chains where increased demand at the end of a supply chain can lead to higher costs and greater uncertainty throughout the manufacturing process.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Driver Shortage Falls One Spot to Number 2, with Compensation and Retention also in Top 10
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 24, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just a Marketing Stunt? As the world becomes increasingly concerned with environmentalism, businesses are looking for easy ways to go green and reduce their carbon footprint , especially in their supply chains. It’s not surprising if you consider that according to McKinsey & Company, supply chains are responsible for more than 90% of a company’s environmental impact.
MPO Multi Party Orchestration
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The last couple of years has taught us that change is constant. And, amid all the chaos – whether it’s spurred by disruption, inflation, business growth, new markets, new product lines, mergers and acquisitions , or evolving customer requirements – the supply chain is not a background actor but often at the heart of what drives failure or success.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The software industry loves TLAs (three-letter acronyms) so we are liable to talk about certain partners as ISV’s (independent software vendors). An ISV makes software that is compatible with the ERP system you use. They deliver solutions that provide additional functionality to enhance the ERP system. These solutions may be related to a specific industry (e.g., automotive), function (e.g., quality reporting) or technological need (e.g., networking for IoT devices).
Gravity Supply Chain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
As we move through the last three months of 2022 and start to prepare forecasts and budgets for 2023, it’s a good time to pause and reflect upon the past couple of years. We have seen unprecedented global turmoil, both in our personal lives as well as business. We have had to adjust at a pace never seen before, using technology more than ever to continue connecting to our families and loved ones, managing global businesses, and conducting and concluding business deals without the luxury of
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
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Last week, global online retail platform provider Amazon made yet added moves in reinforcing the online retailer’s intent to be a player in one-day global parcel transport and logistics. Global commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced that Amazon Air has signed an agreement to lease ten Airbus A330-300P2F air freighters from Altavair , a worldwide provider of aviation finance focusing on leasing, re-purposing, and selling commercial jet aircraft and engines.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 3 Great Reasons to Buy a Used Truck and Get Your Money’s Worth! Founded in 1911, Freightliner Trucks is an American automotive company owned by Daimler AG. The body number of these vehicles is the same as that of passenger cars. As a result, the vehicle’s detailed parameters can also be verified.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Three Key Assessment Factors for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. Today’s supply chains continue to evolve as a result of both a continuous series of unprecedented challenges and the need to match the shifting global consumer expectations. Sustainability continues its rightful rise in the central agendas of customers, companies, and supply chains. Coupled with speed of innovation in various technologies – cloud, AI/ML, IoT, Edge – the current ecosystem presents a new set of challenges and opport
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2022
How can companies unlock new value in transportation management? By becoming more data driven in their decision making. That is the focus of a multi-part video seminar we are producing in partnership with Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on data-driven decision making. The seminar is based on the research report “From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven.
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 24, 2022
Following are four tips to help businesses avoid some of the most common causes of failed deliveries in the last mile.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Lauren M. Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss big changes at the port brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). Lauren is maritime industry expert & lawyer who specializes in translating FMC regulations and breaking down supply chain silos. About Lauren Beagen. Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Almost 600 Unite members in Liverpool will strike for two weeks after the union said talks over pay and other issues ended in "chaos.".
Axway
OCTOBER 24, 2022
What if you made API consumption faster and easier?
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 24, 2022
A vast shadow fleet of tankers with unknown owners is being amassed to service Moscow’s interests, despite the harshest sanctions on Russian exports in history.
Lucas
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Warehouse software solutions address beverage operations’ many challenges. The post Easily integrated software packages boost warehouse efficiencies appeared first on Lucas Systems.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
IntelliTrans introduces a global visibility platform for ocean, allowing shippers to plan, book, execute, and track ocean shipments.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Shipping hazardous materials requires following specific procedures to identify the contents and avoid accidents properly.
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 24, 2022
Importers argue the shipments aren’t covered by EU sanctions, yet the trade runs counter to the EU’s efforts to deprive Russia of fossil-fuel revenues.
Savant Events
OCTOBER 24, 2022
(Image Source: Parcel Monitor ). Keeping up with customer demands and fulfilling orders efficiently is a challenging task for any retailer, especially during the weeks leading up to Black Friday, Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend. After all, the holiday season is the time of year when customers are on a lookout for good deals, which explains why most businesses see the biggest boost in sales around this period.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Data interoperability is key to successful logistics operations, says Kevin Speers, chief executive officer and co-founder of Splice.
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