Thu.Dec 22, 2022

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Why supply chain planning is an all-year-round affair

Procurement Academy

There’s a common misconception that Christmas is the crucial period for supply chain planning, but if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that threats to the supply chain don’t just occur at moments of high visibility. This Christmas, teams are contending with postal strikes, an energy crisis, and financial uncertainty, but there’s nothing unusual in this collection of events.

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Doing Business in Time of War: Nestlé and Ukraine

Enterra Insights

Nestlé, the largest publicly held food company in the world, recently announced it was investing “40 million Swiss francs ($42.88 million) to launch a new production facility in western Ukraine.”[1] Olena Harmash , a Strategic Communication Adviser with CGIAR, notes, “Nestlé is one of very few international companies to announce new investments in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February 2022.”[2] Nestlé executives have learned that carrying on operations as a

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How the IoT Can Drive Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

More and more companies are adopting advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT) to transform their supply chains and keep pace with market requirements.

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How can retailers improve their returns management to drive improved customer loyalty?

IT Supply Chain

By Tobias Buxhoidt (pictured). CEO & Founder, parcelLab. The post How can retailers improve their returns management to drive improved customer loyalty? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Achieving Supply Chain Success in the Face of Global Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Winter is upon us, and with the arrival of cold weather, rising energy prices, and oil and gas supplies being impacted by geopolitical tensions, businesses once again face potential supply chain challenges.

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Common Cash Flow Problems (+ How to Solve Them)

Unleashed

A cash flow problem in business is when the cash coming in no longer outweighs the cash going out. Your organisation starts to stagnate, or worse, lose money. This lack of liquidity can eventually lead to insolvency. The good news: Cash flow problems are also exceedingly manageable, even predictable. It all comes down to knowing the common causes, staying prepared, and getting a system in place to prevent or solve any cash flow problems as they arise.

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Upcoming Podcast Episode: Decision Intelligence- The Next Frontier in Digital Transformation

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we alert our readers to an upcoming rather timely podcast episode titled- Decision Intelligence- The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Digital Transformation. Our invited thought leader guest is Fred Laluyaux, an entrepreneur at heart and Silicon Valley veteran. . Episode Overview. As global supply chain management teams transition into 2023, they continue to deal with a continuance of supplier, specific component and transportation disruptions that have challen

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China to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next Month

Supply Chain Brain

The government's quick roll-back of pandemic-related restrictions has confused experts and triggered concerns that a still relatively low rate of vaccination among the elderly will lead to high numbers of deaths.

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Transportation Challenges and Logistics Trends in 2023

MercuryGate

During the past year, the logistics industry has seen immense change and volatility, bringing numerous challenges. As we enter a new year, it’s important to look back at what we overcame in 2022 and reflect on how that will shape the year ahead. The post Transportation Challenges and Logistics Trends in 2023 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Under Armour Names Marriott’s Linnartz as Next CEO

Supply Chain Brain

The unpredictability of consumer demand amid the pandemic, coupled with shipping disruptions, have made it difficult for companies including Under Armour to get their stocking levels right.

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Automated Planning Platform for Omni-Channel Operations

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Consumer Electronics Manufacturer The consumer electronics manufacturer used an analytics platform to automate planning platform to support omni-channel operations. The post Automated Planning Platform for Omni-Channel Operations appeared first on Solvoyo.

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An Economic Downturn will Accelerate the Autonomous Commerce Revolution

Jaggaer

The post An Economic Downturn will Accelerate the Autonomous Commerce Revolution appeared first on JAGGAER.

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The Year in Review: PLM/QMS and Everything Between

Arena Solutions

As we bid farewell to 2022, let’s take a moment to look back at key industry topics that were top of mind for our readers along with a few of Arena’s highlights and milestones. Since the pandemic, supply chain disruption still tops the list. Many industries continue wrestling with inventory challenges, product availability, higher prices, labor shortages, political and industry mandates, or bracing for softer demand in some cases.

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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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Weber Logistics Named a Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2023, joining other leading third-party logistics providers selected by Multichannel Merchant in its 8 th annual directory.

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Accounts Payable and Receivable – Two Sides of One Coin

Precoro

We will look into the principles of working with accounts payable and accounts receivable and why they are so important for companies of all sizes in all fields of business. Stay with us and read: What are accounts receivable , and how are they different from notes receivable ? Accounts receivable process Accounts receivable and cash flow Dangers to be aware of with AR and benefits of actively managing them What are accounts payable , and how are they different from trade payables ?