Thu.Dec 08, 2022

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A Guide to Supply Chain Software Risk Management

QAD

Understanding Supply Chain Software Risk Management. Every industry faces unpredictability on any given day. Supply chain risk analysis is designed to combat small hiccups leveling up to more dangerous threats, like cybersecurity. A May 2021 Executive Order from U.S. President Biden describes these attacks as “persistent and increasingly sophisticated malicious cyber campaigns that threaten the public sector, the private sector, and ultimately the American people’s security and privacy.

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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network.

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5 Tough Love Tips to Choosing Best TMS Software

Talking Logistics

Having spent many years in business development and sales, I’ve spoken to many supply chain and logistics executives from a range of industries. More and more organizations these days see how their competitors are digitally transforming and they don’t want to be left behind. Everyone wants to be leading their industry, but leading an industry. Read more.

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Using Logistics Software Solutions to Manage Inventory in a Downturn

C3 Solutions

“Winter is coming.” The Federal Reserve has put the brakes on spending in the US in a bid to control inflation, raising the prospect of a recession that could be more prolonged than the painful economic downturn that followed the financial crisis of 2008.

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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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China’s Heat Wave Is the Biggest Supply Chain Disruption of the Year: So, What’s the Solution? 

Supply Chain Brain

Even though heat waves and natural disasters have been bringing the global supply chain to a grinding halt asynchronously over the years, it doesn’t have to continue this way.

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Freight and Football/Soccer: Five Interesting Analogies

BlueYonder

The whole world is gripped by football/soccer fever these days with the FIFA Football World Cup in Qatar springing one surprise after another. Almost half of the world’s population is glued to their TV sets, following every goal. Even those who do not count themselves as football/soccer fans cannot have enough of it. Whether you consider yourself a fan or not, I am 100% sure you will love the fantastic goal in the video below.

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2023 can expect to see a continued shift in consumer behaviour

IT Supply Chain

By Shankar Balakrishnan (pictured). Area Vice President, Anaplan. The post 2023 can expect to see a continued shift in consumer behaviour appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 3

Arkieva

This blog continues the discussion of Jane's safety stock journey, where we'll cover an option when you're unsatisfied with your results. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 3 was first posted on December 8, 2022 at 8:34 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Stepping into the future: Equipping public sector buildings with UC solutions

IT Supply Chain

By Mark Jones (pictured). Head of Channel, for UK & Ireland at Sangoma. The post Stepping into the future: Equipping public sector buildings with UC solutions 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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A Journey Through Safety Stock, Part 3

Arkieva

This blog continues the discussion of Jane's safety stock journey, where we'll cover an option when you're unsatisfied with your results. A Journey Through Safety Stock, Part 3 was first posted on December 8, 2022 at 8:34 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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E2open’s 22.4 Technology Update Deepens Network Coverage Across All Supply Chain Ecosystems to Minimize Disruption Risks

E2open

Companies on e2open’s connected platform can make more accurate, efficient, and autonomous decisions and improve execution for operations spanning channel, planning, logistics, global trade, and supply. AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. 8, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the release of its fourth-quarter technology update, with enhancements across all network ecosystems to help clients improve supp

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Will Two Technology Giants Disrupt the Supply Chain Software Market

Supply Chain Digest

Microsoft and Amazon AWS Announce Very Similar Initiatives

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Inventory Balancing: Research From Dell and Boston Scientific

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

Introduction: Why Inventory Balancing? Inventory balancing (also called inventory rebalancing), the periodic transfer of inventory from supply chain locations with too much inventory to locations with too little, is an underutilized supply chain tactic. In an ideal world, where demand is reasonably predictable and supply is reliable, we wouldn’t need to adjust inventory levels across our supply networks.

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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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Beyond sector transparency – Insights from Textile Exchange Conference

ChainPoint

Supply chain management in the textile industry is evolving rapidly. So are the available tools for textile supply chain mapping and management. At the Textile Exchange Conference in Colorado Spring, Colorado U.S., we met many in textile and apparel to discuss challenges of this industry. Let me walk you through some of the challenges and their solutions.

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Natural Language Processing: Learning and Lies

Enterra Insights

Large natural language programming (NLP) systems are making headlines thanks to the remarkable conversations in which they can now engage. Some of those conversations have convinced individuals they are, in fact, talking to a real person. You might have read that Google fired Blake Lemoine, a senior software engineer at its Responsible AI unit, over his claim that a chatbot system called LaMDA (Language Model for Dialog Applications) was sentient.

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Four Trends Reshaping the Global B2B Payments Sector

Supply Chain Brain

With the coming of the new year, global B2B payments are finally getting the attention they deserve.

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Top 50 Best Sellers Amazon [October 2022]

DocShipper Sourcing

Amazon is a giant marketplace, and you can find almost everything you want on it. But you have to be careful because all products are not good to buy. As a sourcing expert, DocShipper provides you every month with our top 50 bestsellers on Amazon to help you select high-quality products at a good price. … The post Top 50 Best Sellers Amazon [October 2022] appeared first on ?

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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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Maersk celebrates 30 years in the UAE

Logistics Middle East

Maersk, the global provider of integrated logistics solutions marked its 30th year of operations in the UAE.

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[Top 20] Best Christmas Gifts and Decorations on Alibaba

DocShipper Sourcing

Christmas is just around the corner, now that it is officially December. Preparing for the Christmas season involves not only putting up the Christmas tree, but also putting garlands around the mantels and creating cheerful tables. If you're just starting to put together your Christmas gift list, it can seem daunting. We've put together a … The post [Top 20] Best Christmas Gifts and Decorations on Alibaba appeared first on ?

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Last Boeing 747 Rolls off Line After Half a Century of Production

Supply Chain Brain

Over the past two decades, Boeing and its European rival Airbus have turned to more fuel-efficient and profitable aircraft; widebody planes with two engines instead of the 747’s four.

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Drive Efficiency and Collaboration with Control Tower Visibility

MercuryGate

Control tower visibility delivers functional awareness to improve customer service and load execution. This blog explores the power of control tower visibility and presents relevant use cases for logistics teams. The post Drive Efficiency and Collaboration with Control Tower Visibility appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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South Korean Truckers End 16-Day Strike Without Gains

Supply Chain Brain

The vote came a day after Seoul ramped up its hardline approach against organized labor by expanding back-to-work orders for up to 10,000 drivers.

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Data science is sexy; data engineering is marriage material

3AG Systems

Is Data Scientist still the sexiest job of the 21 st century ? In 2022, Harvard Business Review posted an article by Thomas H. Davenport and DJ Patil addressing this question, which they first posed in 2012. When the Data Scientist role “was relatively new” in 2012, the authors observed that “as more companies attempted to make sense of big data, they realized they needed people who could combine programming, analytics, and experimentation skills.

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Watch: Securing the Right Carrier Contract

Supply Chain Brain

How should shippers approach the process of issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for carrier services? Advice from Tim Meester, vice president of business development for the central region of Green Mountain Technology.

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Amware CEO appears on eCommerce Odyssey Podcast

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware CEO Harry Drajpuch recently appeared on the eCommerce Odyssey Podcast to discuss all things order fulfillment.

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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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Watch: Dealing With Rate Hikes at FedEx

Supply Chain Brain

Data science can help shippers become eligible for the lowest rates from FedEx and others, says Caleb Nelson, chief growth officer at Sifted.

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Podcast | How Computer Language Models Will Transform the Business World

Supply Chain Brain

If a computer can convincingly replicate human text, where does that leave the human? .

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Car Sales in China Drop as COVID Lockdowns Kept Buyers at Home

Supply Chain Brain

China’s automotive industry, like most others, has been hampered by the country’s COVID Zero approach, which officials only recently started stepping away from.

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