BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recently, Ronald van Dodewaard , Vice President Logistics at Outokumpu shared his thoughts on the company’s work with integrating sustainability into their transportation functions, including how Blue Yonder’s Transportation Management System (TMS) has enabled them to develop a more environmentally-friendly transportation program. Outokumpu’s vision is to be their customers’ first choice in the delivery of sustainable stainless steel, and the company is continuously seeking new ways to further i

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Your Sales Plan is NOT a Forecast! by Jeff Harrop – Supply Chain Educator and Consultant. Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they ought to be. – William Hazlitt (1778-1830). A Ferrari has a steering wheel. A fire truck also has a steering wheel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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 Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. The number of accidents in the trucking industry is up, and so are insurance premiums.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Piecing Together the SIOP Process. by Madeline Smith , Supply Chain Management Consultant at Clarkston Consulting. Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan (SIOP) is a process within many successful supply chain organizations that recognizes the integral relationship between all departments in the company, but how do you piece together an SIOP process? Read below for a guide to solving the SIOP puzzle for your organization. .

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Although many people are acting as if the Covid pandemic is over, it isn’t. Reporter Erika Edwards ( @erikaedwardsnbc ), and her colleague Dr. Akshay Syal, observe, “Hospitals nationwide are preparing for another winter with Covid — the first one that’s also expected to include high levels of influenza and other respiratory illnesses that have simmered quietly in the background for the past two years. … The convergence of viruses is hitting health care systems as theyR

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Ross Slogrove (pictured). UK & Ireland Country Manager, Ringover. The post The top five HubSpot hacks your SME needs to know appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Your Sales plan is NOT a Forecast Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Gareth Thomas (pictured). Senior Manager, Delaware UK. The post Reshoring: Can it bring agility to Consumer Packaged Goods & end supply chain disruptions? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation. by Dr. Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Global supply chain disruption has become commonplace, forcing the industry to see beyond the traditional means of working. Especially the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the industry operates.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Richard Pearson (pictured). Content Writer. The post Some Tips to Keep in Mind to Help You Build a Digital Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Executive Summary As we make our way through this series on AI, we wanted to take a step back and “get on the same page” about where AI and Supply Chain currently stand. We’ll briefly define AI as we understand it for the purposes of this discussion, then look at its three distinct venues of operation and impact within supply chain. We’re guessing this level-setting will help us simplify discussions about a technology that is currently being used to do everything from controlling robotics, to ad

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From demand and safety stock to production capacity and sustainability, what do the supply chain and Thanksgiving have in common? What Do Thanksgiving and the Supply Chain Have in Common? was first posted on November 22, 2022 at 7:37 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Executive Summary. As we make our way through this series on AI, we wanted to take a step back and “get on the same page” about where AI and Supply Chain currently stand. We’ll briefly define AI as we understand it for the purposes of this discussion, then look at its three distinct venues of operation and impact within supply chain. We’re guessing this level-setting will help us simplify discussions about a technology that is currently being used to do everything from controlling robotics, to a

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In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It's critical for women working in procurement and supply chain to know their own worth so they will be better able to negotiate improved financial outcomes for themselves.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Did you know…? . The global household cleaning products market was valued at $247.94 billion in 2022. Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Henkel are the largest household cleaning brands by revenue. Laundry detergent makes up the largest share of the global household cleaning products market, valued at over $96 billion. With constant product launches following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading companies are only adding to this statistic.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post A Future Perspective on LIDAR Drones appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In October, the FDA announced a shortage of ADHD drug Adderall, with leading manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals forecasting that its generic brands would be in short supply until March 2023. Media reports blame the shortages on workforce issues at Teva and rising demand for the drug associated with the proliferation of online ADHD diagnosis services.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Darren Guccione (pictured). CEO & Co-Founder, Keeper Security. The post Black Friday & Cyber Week are significant dates in the diary for the retail sector appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Before jumping headlong into complying with sustainability regulations, you should understand their long-term effects. Compliance with regulatory control over achieving sustainable supply chains should not be automatic and passive. Achieving sustainable supply chains is complex and can be problematic. But that compliance with sustainability regulations can also be advantageous.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By David Fowler (pictured). Content Writer. The post The Future of Electric Cars appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Despite carrier hopes, peak season 2023 is starting to look like a bust. Recent inventory corrections have caused carrier volumes to stagnate, frustrating carriers and highlighting hopes for volume normaliza t ion in 2023. Schneider National CFO Steve Brufett recently told FreightWaves that volumes are moving sideways without a usual seasonal uptick and that his company is accepting most loads tendered to it daily compared to only a 50% acceptance rate a year ago.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Comic Strip Reflecting Logistics and Supply Chain Activities Welcome back to yet another blog that takes away all of your logistics and supply chain stress! Today, we have created some comic strips that describe the routine in the logistics and supply chain industry. So without further ado, let’s dive into the most trending comic strip […].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Journey : Step 1 – The Vision! Getting anything done requires resources and management. Getting change to happen requires that plus leadership, drive and conviction. Getting a digital transformation to take hold takes all of that plus bravery, resolve, unrelenting persistence, risk taking, tenacity and courage.

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Collaborative mindsets and capabilities. Following the recent publication of the HICX’s Voice of the Supplier Survey , in which we asked over 500 suppliers to some of the largest companies in the world about their challenges and recommendations that they have for reducing friction in relationships between enterprises and suppliers, we asked a panel of experts to provide their reactions to the findings of the report.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Without the proper IT implementation, companies can't adequately scale up to meet swelling volumes of online orders, says Ian Berman, QAD Precision solution consultant.

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