Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] Jump forward a year-and-a-half and you find technology journalist Shraddha Goled asking, “Is it too soon to write an obituary for IoT?”[2] What’s going on with this confused picture of the IoT?
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” Or “push a shift from a focus on cost to drive value?” Sound familiar? As an analyst, I am always searching for answers and clear definitions. To help, I will ask, “How do you define value?
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 15, 2022
On average, we humans generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. POSTED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022. Original article: OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. Looking to take a platform approach to vehicle routing and scheduling, but unsure where to start? A recent Gartner® Market Guide provides a snapshot of today’s last mile delivery fulfillment landscape.
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IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Holly Woodward (pictured). Cyber Security Technician, Kyndryl. The post Why innovation starts with education appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
QAD
DECEMBER 15, 2022
If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering episodes 1-5 , episodes 6-10 and episodes 11-15 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. As we wrap up 2022 and roll into the holidays, I wanted to share summaries of our five latest Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast episodes. Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I agree, supply chain is where the money is – supply chain costs drive decisions in the automotive supplier ecosystem – thoughts to keep in mind as we
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Raj Samani (pictured). SVP Chief Scientist, Rapid7. The post Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Unleashed
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can make your work life much simpler. But they’re often too costly or too complex for smaller businesses. Then there’s the inflexibility of dealing with a single vendor and the risks of an expensive ERP implementation failure to think about. If you’re concerned a single-vendor ERP solution isn’t the right option for your business, it might be time to consider these ERP alternatives instead.
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.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Ricardo Diniz (pictured). GM & VP UK&I &d Southern Europe, WSO2. The post IT Infrastructure Challenges Echo a Rapidly Changing Digital Landscape appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Bulk Connection
DECEMBER 15, 2022
A sizeable portion of the country’s bulk freight transport occurs, for at least part of the journey, on railcars and barges. And while these are efficient and cost-effective modes of transport, they are susceptible to freight delays. In this article, we’ll look at preparation that you can undertake as a shipper to minimize the impact to your supply chain should a delay occur.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post Preparing Your Commercial Vehicles for Harsh Winter Conditions: 6 Useful Tips appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
John Galt
DECEMBER 15, 2022
This has been another year underscoring how vital the supply chain is to the world. Before the year ends, we take a moment to look back on 2022 and wrap up with a few highlights.
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
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Denis Baranov (pictured). Head of Retail & Distribution at DataArt. The post The current IT landscape & what the trends will be for 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Something a Little on the Lighter Side as We Bid Goodbye to the Year
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Gary Barraco, AVP Product Marketing at e2open. The post What’s happening in supply chains now & in 2023? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Brad Berger, publisher of SupplyChainBrain, announces the Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit, the can't-miss event for marketing executives offering supply chain solutions, to be held June 7-9, 2023 at the Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida.
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.
NC State SCRC
DECEMBER 15, 2022
In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases. The lawsuit alleges that “…Amazon Robotics, which manufactures robotic storage and delivery systems for organizing and transporting inventory within Amazon.com’s massive warehouse distribution
Kanban Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Protecting the integrity and safety of your food products is not only your responsibility as a manufacturer or shipper, but also the responsibility of every logistics provider that touches the product throughout the supply chain. In this article, we’ll take a look at the warehousing part of the food product supply chain and share some of the ways that 3PL providers can protect food safety in the warehouse. 5 Ways That 3PL Providers Protect Food Safety in the Warehouse.
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 15, 2022
In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we share some perspectives regarding the announcement that Maersk and IBM are discontinuing their TradeLens blockchain enabled global trade platform efforts. . Background. In 2018, global container shipping carrier Maersk and enterprise technology provider IBM announced a joint venture termed TradeLens which was billed as providing more efficient and secure methods for conducting global trade by leveraging blockchain technology.
Locus
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When Walter Mischel came up with the marshmallow experiment and when Sigmund Freud introduced the pleasure principle – little did they know that their concept of instant gratification will transform e-commerce. The rapid growth of e-commerce is fuelled mainly by many young and tech-savvy users who prize convenience and the near. A survey predicts that e-commerce sales in India will hit the $100 billion mark for the first time in 2023.
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.
Gravity Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Don’t be fooled into thinking the past levels of disruption are finally behind us, and you can just continue to manage your business as is. Demand is significantly down globally, and the Carriers have far too much capacity. The freight rates continue to fall to pre-pandemic levels, with no certainty where these will bottom out. The inevitable industry strikes are coming if not already upon us, but overall, things are running smoother today than last year and certainly a lot cheaper.
o9 Solutions
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The implementation enables Indofil to transform its planning and supply chain processes to respond better to market changes. Bangalore, Dec. 15, 2022 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, announced the go-live of the o9 Digital Brain platform for Indofil Industries Limited, which encompasses the digital transformation of their business planning and supply chain processes.
HICX Solutions
DECEMBER 15, 2022
For this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we were joined by David Yarkin , Founder and CEO of Procurated , and a former CPO. David is a procurement practitioner who has spent nearly twenty years working in a number of organizations both in the public and private sectors. After gaining experience, David went on to establish his own business, Procurated , which connects public sector buyers with peer-reviewed suppliers.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Viable route planning is a daily requirement in today’s dynamic delivery environment. Technology has evolved to the point where it shoulders that responsibility for you and ensures that all routes are optimized, safe and economical. On the surface, planning an economical and logical route seems straightforward enough. In reality, the process is anything but simple.
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.
New Horizon Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Supply Chain Planning for Wholesale Distributors Download The post Supply Chain Planning for Wholesale Distributors appeared first on New Horizon.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The challenge of finding and keeping warehouse workers in today's labor market has brought the necessity of warehouse robots into sharp focus. Check out this short video on the shift from a manual to an automated pick and pack environment at Amware Fulfillment.
New Horizon Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Supply Chain Planning for Wholesale Distributors Download The post Supply Chain Planning for Wholesale Distributors appeared first on New Horizon.
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