Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Two years before the COVID-19 pandemic jolted the retail landscape, Jeff Schmitz ( @JeffreySchmitz4 ). Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. He explained, “The outlook is strong and retail technology spending is expected to rise three percent over the next three years among retailers with greater than 50 stores.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Creating resilient and agile supply chains requires leveragING economies of scale when working with suppliers while minimizing risk, disruptions and shortages.
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IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
By Dan Davies (pictured). CTO, Maintel. The post Microsoft beats economists’ revenue expectations thanks to Azure appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
To ensure that U.S. companies aren’t impacted by trade tensions with China in the near future, they must act now. .
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
By Sayan Debroy (pictured). Supplier Risk Intelligence Product Manager, The Smart Cube. The post Can blockchain positively impact organisations’ supply chains? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
By Stuart Douglas (pictured). Director Industry Solutions, o9 Solutions. The post Using digital twin tech to beat supply chain disruption caused by depleting consumer spending in the cost-of-living crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
QAD
OCTOBER 27, 2022
B2B companies have had digital transformation on their radar for years, but many have been reluctant to pull the trigger. The analysts say businesses need to move to a more flexible cloud infrastructure, yet there’s always the worry about what you’ll lose in time, effort and expense. . But consider this – there’s been way too much disruption in the past few years to stand pat.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
By Daniel Mcloughlin (pictured). Field CTO, OneSpan. The post Australia’s cyberattack surge – what is causing it? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Smart Software
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Epicor Kinetic can manage replenishment by suggesting what to order and when via reorder point-based inventory policies. The problem is that the ERP system requires that the user either manually specify these reorder points, or use a rudimentary “rule of thumb” approach based on daily averages. In this article, we will review the inventory ordering functionality in Epicor Kinetic, explain its limitations, and summarize how to reduce inventory, and minimize stockouts by providing the robust predi
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.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Are you a supply chain planning firefighter? Learn more about the value of keeping your technology current and the dangers of relying on an outdated system. Is It Time to Renovate Your Supply Chain Planning Software? was first posted on October 27, 2022 at 8:32 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
The Smart Software
OCTOBER 27, 2022
If you hear the phrase “regime change” on the news, you immediately think of some fraught geopolitical event. Statisticians use the phrase differently, in a way that has high relevance for demand planning and inventory optimization. This blog is about “regime change” in the statistical sense, meaning a major change in the character of the demand for an inventory item.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
By Stuart Douglas (pictured). Director Industry Solutions, o9 Solutions. The post Using digital twin tech to beat supply chain disruption caused by depleting consumer spending appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Smart Software
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Epicor Kinetic can manage replenishment by suggesting what to order and when via reorder point-based inventory policies. The problem is that the ERP system requires that the user either manually specify these reorder points, or use a rudimentary “rule of thumb” approach based on daily averages. In this article, we will review the inventory ordering functionality in Epicor Kinetic, explain its limitations, and summarize how to reduce inventory, and minimize stockouts by providing the robust predi
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
MIT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Supply Chain Can Teach Us Much About the Future of Professional Education Labor issues command a lot of attention right now, and notably the challenge of how to find enough talent to meet current and future market demands. Central to this challenge is developing educational models that meet the changing needs of professionals and their employers. The supply chain industry is no exception in this sense.
Intelligent Audit
OCTOBER 27, 2022
In 2008, Dr. Raymond Panko published a paper detailing examples of human error in data entry. His findings? When manually entering data into a spreadsheet, the probability of human error was 18-40%. And that number is likely to increase as spreadsheets grow more complex. In other words, errors are common, even with the best intentions. What does that mean for a shipper dealing with hundreds or thousands of freight invoices monthly?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The United States Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) announced a new cybersecurity security directive regulating designated passenger and freight railroad carriers. Building on the TSA’s work to strengthen defenses in other transportation modes, this security directive is designed to further enhance cybersecurity preparedness and resilience for the nation’s railroad operations.
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 27, 2022
The e-commerce leader is projecting that sales in the current quarter would be far below expectations.
Arena Solutions
OCTOBER 27, 2022
PTC Dach Talks: Exponential Growth – Product Development in the Cloud. Full transcript below: SEE Arena. IN ACTION. GET A DEMO.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
About 1.1 million tons of high-sulfur fuel oil were being stored on vessels near Singapore and Malaysia.
Loginext
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Middle Mile Logistics: The Connecting Link For End-to-End Logistics When one starts talking about logistics, they either focus on getting the item picked up from a location (called first mile or primary mile delivery) or the drop-off point (last mile delivery). However, in between these two legs comes the middle mile. The middle mile […].
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 27, 2022
Companies contemplating building logistics software in-house need to assess the ongoing costs involved, says Walt Heil, senior vice president of developed markets at Locus.
FLEXE
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Flexe supports Aterian’s eCommerce fulfillment growth by providing scalable solutions to support industry leading 1-2 day delivery for US customers.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Argo AI, darling of Ford and VW, is shutting down. Tesla’s self-driving claims are under criminal investigation. It's the end of years of faulty presumptions about driverless-vehicle technology.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, the third largest railroad union, voted earlier in October to also reject the agreement.
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.
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