Wed.Nov 09, 2022

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Should AI be a Priority for Your Supply Chain?

Elementum

According to a recent IBM survey , more than 80% of CSCOs say that incorporating AI into their supply chains is a top priority. Sought-after capabilities include real-time demand sensing and inventory management — not surprising considering that 80% of the same group of CEO’s identified demand volatility as a top challenge. AI conversations are also picking up due to some positive results flowing back from the front lines: McKinsey reports that AI-enabled early adopters have been able “to impro

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What Can A 3PL Invest in Today to Remain Competitive for Tomorrow?

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group’s research on the warehouse technology markets ( WMS , Warehouse Automation , and Mobile Warehouse Robotic s) shows that 3PLs are prominent investors in technology. Other end-user based research we have conducted shows the pressures of e-commerce fulfillment demands, labor shortages, and tight margins are factors driving these investments.

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More VUCA Ahead with Oren Zaslansky

The Logistics of Logistics

Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss more VUCA ahead. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship.

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Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022

Talking Logistics

Many people still equate SAP with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other solutions for “inside the four walls” business processes. The reality, however, is that SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has a significant presence in the logistics realm too, and logistics remains an important focus area for the company moving forward. This was one of. Read more Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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The Top 6 Use Cases for Network Optimization

Logility

It’s time to evolve your supply chain from one-size-fits-all to purpose-built. Start your journey with the top six use cases for network optimization. Do your business leaders believe they’ve locked down your supply chain network with the right partners, processes, technologies and contingencies that can overcome next week’s challenges as well as next year’s?

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Watch: Mining the Hidden Gems in Domestic Transportation

Supply Chain Brain

Courtney Davis, director of logistics for CoreTrust, details how domestic transportation leaders overcame challenges presented by the global supply chain crisis.

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Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies. The post Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: Controlling Supply Chain Risk Through Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Visibility, risk management and compliance must be optimized for a successful supply chain, says Karin Stevens, executive vice president and chief marketing and product officer at Overhaul.

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Uncover the top logistics tech solutions for 2023

IT Supply Chain

By Martyn Verhaegen (pictured). CTO Digital Forwarding at Magaya. The post Uncover the top logistics tech solutions for 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Blue Yonder Associate Reflects on Transition to Civilian Life This Veterans Day

BlueYonder

I love Veteran’s Day because it is a day to honor those who have served. For those of us who served, it often is a reunion and reflection with our comrades-in-arms. As opposed to Memorial Day, when we are wistful and reflective as we remember our fallen brothers and sisters, Veteran’s Day is like college homecoming for us. We reunite over food and drinks, swap sea stories, tell jokes, and welcome the newly separated veterans.

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M&S is facing stormy times ahead as profits dip

IT Supply Chain

By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Director, Retail Strategy at CI&T. The post M&S is facing stormy times ahead as profits dip appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Impact of International Conflict on Supply Chains

TransAudit

When conflict erupts on the other side of the world, it can seem like a far-off problem. It might not take long, though, for you to start feeling the effects. Wars and conflicts are notorious for disrupting supply chains. That can drive up your costs and throw off your project timelines. Understanding the impact of international conflict on supply chains won’t settle global disputes, but it can empower you to make time- and money-saving adjustments to your shipping procedures.

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A Guide to Selecting Trucks for any Logistics Company!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 3 Great Reasons to Buy a Used Truck and Get Your Money’s Worth! The only thing that matters most for all logistics companies is whether or not truckers can do their job well and responsibly. Your job as an employer is to ensure that all your positions are filled with people who can get them done properly.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Should AI be a Priority for Your Supply Chain?

Elementum

According to a recent IBM survey , more than 80% of CSCOs say that incorporating AI into their supply chains is a top priority. Sought-after capabilities include real-time demand sensing and inventory management — not surprising considering that 80% of the same group of CEO’s identified demand volatility as a top challenge. AI conversations are also picking up due to some positive results flowing back from the front lines: McKinsey reports that AI-enabled early adopters have been able “to impro

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How and When to Work with a Business Consultant!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Reasons To Hire an IT Consulting Firm! Businesses rely on different specialists to run their operations, one of which is a business consultant. Mainly, they function as an external team member who assists in taking the business to another level. Owing to their expertise and wide array of skills, it’s in your best interest to hire one for your business.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Nov. 10, 2022

Supply Chain Digest

NRF with Holiday Sales Projections. No Talks for Months on West Coast Dockworkers Contract. Chinese Producer Prices Falling.

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How to Improve Your Software Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of the Software Product Discovery Phase! The software supply chain is a critical component of your business. It can improve your bottom line, increase productivity and deliver better customer results. However, it also faces several challenges that can affect its performance and hinder its ability to meet these goals.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Resilinc’s Director of Advisory Services, Rick Freeman, talks resiliency, ROI, and the Risk Game

Resilinc

Rick Freeman joined Resilinc in July after more than a dozen years in procurement and supply chain for semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology. At Micron, Freeman developed and managed the company’s robust supply chain risk management strategy and programs, which uses Resilinc’s suite of tools and solutions. Since moving to Resilinc, Freeman has advised a wide range of clients on their journeys to robust supply chain risk management (SCRM).

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Overcoming Today’s Manufacturing Challenges for Tomorrow’s Workplace

IT Supply Chain

By Eddie Storan (pictured). Director of Global Service, Domino Printing Sciences. The post Overcoming Today’s Manufacturing Challenges for Tomorrow’s Workplace appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Largest Freight Carriers in the World

Supply Chain Digest

US Parcel Giants Take the Top 2 Spots

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No Drama Data Migration

IT Supply Chain

By Don Valentine (pictured). Commercial Director at Absoft. The post No Drama Data Migration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Watch: Frictionless Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Matt Fain, chief executive officer and co-founder of Popcapacity, describes the technologies needed to eliminate supply chain pain points.

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Warehouse Management System (WMS): The Complete Guide

Clear Spider

Picture this: you’ve got hundreds, maybe even thousands, of SKUs stored across multiple warehouse locations. As your business grows, new products are added to your inventory. So far, so good. Until your warehouse processes start quickly becoming disorganized. You don’t have a warehouse management system so you start losing valuable time and money because your manual processes have led to order fulfillment mistakes.

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Foxconn China iPhone City Facility Reportedly Still Subject to Covid Restrictions

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog updates readers on the latest reported information involving the Foxconn Zhengzhou China “ iPhone City ” facility that has for several days been subject to reports of Covid-19 virus outbreaks and resulting facility operational restrictions. In prior postings, we have highlighted reports indicating that Apple’s prime contract manufacturing services provider massive Foxconn ’s Zhengzhou China facility has been impacted by a localized Covid-19 outbreak and subject to l

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A Guide to the Carrier Claims Process

Intelligent Audit

Carrier claims are a standard part of the shipping process, as they provide a way to respond to things that go wrong with shipments. These claims show that the carrier didn’t carry out the agreement properly, and some standard processes and solutions go along with these claims. This guide lays out the leading carriers’ types of claims and the carrier claims process.

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3 Ways Your Wholesaler ERP System Is Failing You

The supply chain is the world’s most complex logistics challenge, where efficiency and accuracy are critically important to ensure goods are accessible to consumers when needed. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a key role for wholesale distribution companies in this process, serving (among other things) as the inventory management software that attempts to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time and place.

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Reports That TSMC Eyeing Second Fab Production Facility in the U.S.

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that leading semiconductor fab and device manufacturer TSMC is eyeing a second fab production presence in the U.S. Both The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) , the globe’s leading advanced semiconductor device manufacturer, is considering investment in a second U.S. based fabrication facility.

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How to Protect Against Holiday Cargo Theft

Supply Chain Brain

It might be the most wonderful time of the year for retailers looking to capitalize on fourth-quarter sales goals, but cargo thieves are planning to intercept vulnerable packages for a payday of their own.

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1MRobotics Focuses on Nano Fulfillment

Multichannel Merchant

Israeli startup 1MRobotics, just 18 months old, is leapfrogging micro fulfillment to nano fulfillment, using automated robotic systems within containers that can be dropped in suburban locations or fit into an urban building, fulfilling orders in lights-out fashion for delivery in as little as 15 minutes. They may have also solved the unit economics riddle for struggling instant delivery providers like GoPuff, Gorillas and Getir, all of which are bleeding cash, cutting back staff or looking to p