Wed.Dec 14, 2022

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The Road Ahead in Supply Chain Visibility and Execution

Talking Logistics

Supply chain executives, technology companies, and consultants have been talking about the importance of supply chain visibility and execution for many years. Yet, few have truly mastered this discipline so far. And now the operating environment is more dynamic, global, and uncertain than ever, posing additional challenges. But the technology landscape has also changed, with.

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Creating the Future of Logistics with Jeff Dangelo

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff Dangelo and Joe Lynch discuss creating the future of logistics. Jeff is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura , a technology company that is building the future of logistics. About Jeff Dangelo. Jeff Dangelo is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura, a technology company that is building the future of logistics.

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Editor’s Choice: It’s time for traditional inventory management to evolve!

Logistics Viewpoints

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 Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.

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Is Fusion the Future of Energy? Part Two

Enterra Insights

Yesterday, Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory had a net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the first time. As I discussed in Part One of this article, that achievement was certainly a breakthrough; however, it needs to be tempered with some stark truths about how difficult it is to scale and sustain fusion reactions.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Blackfog: Lockbit gang claims California’s Dept. of Finance attack

IT Supply Chain

By Dr Darren William’s (pictured). CEO & Founder, Blackfog. The post Blackfog: Lockbit gang claims California’s Dept. of Finance attack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Developing a Training Programme for Your Staff: An Instructional Guide

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured). Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com. The post Developing a Training Programme for Your Staff: An Instructional Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Impacts Facing The Supply Chain Ahead of the Holiday Season

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain issues have negatively affected companies worldwide since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought restrictions and changed policies for businesses, leading to shortages in supplies and workers.

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Five Reasons Why You Need a Functional Prototype To Launch Your Product

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post Five Reasons Why You Need a Functional Prototype To Launch Your Product appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Management: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Supply Chain Brain

The peak in consumer demand that comes with the final weeks of the year requires new tactics to survive, let alone thrive. .

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Digitising ports will open up real-time data sharing across the supply chain

IT Supply Chain

By Bruce Mills (pictured). Business Development Lead – Ports at Wärtsilä Voyage. The post Digitising ports will open up real-time data sharing across the supply chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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From the Armed Forces to the world of Procurement

Proxima

Proxima’s Executive Advisor Justin Reuter speaks on his journey from the Armed Forces to the world of Procurement Spend on UK Defence received a boost after the 2021 Integrated Defence and Security Review and continues to grow but supply chain issues remain a challenge. Procurement is now central to security and there are not many better placed than Proxima’s new Executive Advisor Justin Reuter, to make sure the supply chain supports the defence sector.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. In our previous published Part One commentary , we summarized the challenges and action taken by industry and global supply chain during the years 2020-2022, along with the key learning.

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How inflation impacts early payments

Taulia

With inflation reaching levels not seen for many decades, businesses face significant challenges –making it more important than ever to manage cash flow effectively. Several factors contributed to the high inflation currently experienced by major economies including the USA and the UK. The response to the global pandemic from March 2020 onwards required many people to stay at home, which not only prompted individuals to postpone spending decisions but also caused major logistical problems for bu

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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CPG Going D2C: 3 Ways to Win the Race to Consumers

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

The trend of CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C) is on the rise. Compared to the traditional CPG model, D2C increases brand recognition and loyalty, creates new revenue streams, and enhaces your supply chain responsiveness. The post CPG Going D2C: 3 Ways to Win the Race to Consumers appeared first on Solvoyo.

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o9 Integration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 is now available

o9 Solutions

DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2022 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced the availability of o9 Integration for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management on Microsoft AppSource. The o9 Digital Brain integrates with Dynamics 365, which is part of the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Dec. 15, 2022

Supply Chain Digest

Ocean Container Volumes Shrinking. Amazon Sued by Equipment Supplier. Inflation Remains a Major Issue.

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The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the U.S. Economy

Supply Chain Brain

It's important to measure the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the U.S. economy, and determine which commodities are likely to be in short supply as a result.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Manufacturing Costs Lower than China

Supply Chain Digest

Cheaper Feedstock Costs, Proximity to Customers have Changed the Status Quo, Report Claims

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How Rising Fuel Costs Affect the Shipping Industry

TransAudit

If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you’re probably abundantly aware of how expensive fuel is right now. It’s not just car gasoline that’s affected. Fuel for all sorts of vessels has jumped in price over the last year or two. When fuel prices rise, so do shipping prices. If you rely on shipping services in your business, you may be feeling the heat.

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Eurostar Strikes Called Off But UK Still Faces Mass Disruption

Supply Chain Brain

Unions have accused the U.K. government of thwarting higher pay offers from train companies, while ministers argue that steep raises could end up worsening the cost-of-living crisis.

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3PL Best Practices

3PL Insights

3PL best practices should establish ways for a company to measure its performance against competitors and itself. These key performance indicators (KPIs) should be measurable so you can see how decisions affect the business development. By establishing these best practices, a 3PL can provide better transportation and warehouse management, improve efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Supermarkets Offer More Store Brands to Lure Cost-Conscious Shoppers

Supply Chain Brain

Supermarkets typically make a higher profit margin on private-label goods than they do from selling branded products from heavyweight suppliers like Kraft Heinz and Unilever.

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Michigan: The New Hub for Battery Manufacturing

3PL Insights

Effective August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act incentivized the production of electric vehicle batteries domestically. Michigan has become a leader in attracting new battery manufacturing deals. These deals are expected to create thousands of new jobs for the state and produce billions of dollars in revenue. Battery manufacturers are rushing to establish production in Michigan over the next few years.

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WERC Announces 46 th Annual Conference Coming to Orlando

Supply Chain Brain

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, is pleased to announce the WERC 46 th Annual Conference coming to Orlando, FL June 4-7, 2023. .

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Utilities Face Challenges with Aging T&D Grid

Maine Pointe

Written by Lee Cocis, SGS Maine Pointe Managing Director, Energy & Utility. Risks from weather, terrorist attacks, and cyber threats are growing.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Workers at Experimental Starbucks-Amazon NYC Store Push to Unionize

Supply Chain Brain

Employees, who filed for the union election in October, say the difficult nature of the job, compared with working at a regular Starbucks, has fueled high turnover.

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Utilities Face Challenges with Aging T&D Grid

Maine Pointe

Written by Lee Cocis, SGS Maine Pointe Managing Director, Energy & Utility. Risks from weather, terrorist attacks, and cyber threats are growing.

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Watch: The Growing Importance of Carrier Contract Negotiations

Supply Chain Brain

Carrier contract negotiations are more important now than ever before. Rob Glover, vice president of sales with OSM Worldwide, explains why.

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