Tue.Jan 24, 2023

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A House Divided: The Importance of Corporate Alignment

Enterra Insights

Two years prior to being elected President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln spoke before the Illinois Republican State Convention. During that speech he echoed a sentiment found in the Bible. He declared, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Lincoln, of course, was talking about the country which, at that time, was part free and part slave-holding.

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Editor’s Choice: Consumers Will Wait for Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability 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 Logistyxlooks at the findings from a recent survey on sustainability. One of Logistyx’s long-time partners, Blue Yonder, published its 2022 Consumer Sustainability Survey, revealing retail consumer preferences related t

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Top 5 Yard & Dock Management Trends in 2023

C3 Solutions

With a recession expected this year and investors waking up to the costs of doing nothing to arrest the climate crisis, sustainability is the macrotrend that all forward-thinking yard and dock managers will be placing at the forefront of their supply chain strategy in 2023. Saving money and saving the planet will align in 2023. To bring the industry into line with the goals set out in the Paris MoU, supply chain executives and dock and yard managers will need to invest in modern yard management

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Are we on track for a full fibre future?

IT Supply Chain

By Guy Miller (pictured) CEO, MS3 Networks The post Are we on track for a full fibre future? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 1

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly.

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Automating Procurement and Supplier Relations to Alleviate ESG Concerns

QAD

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. With a war raging in the Ukraine, ongoing COVID restrictions in China, and the holistic repercussions that are still being felt from the pandemic, the traditional supply chain is quickly undergoing a digitization revolution for more visibility and control.

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Employee Productivity Platform: Top Benefits & How To Choose The Right One?

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Employee Productivity Platform: Top Benefits & How To Choose The Right One? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Understanding Supply Chains Part 2 – Systems & KPIs

Logistics Bureau

What do you need to know about your supply chain? What sort of things do you need to look at in terms of Systems and KPIs? What are the key systems that businesses need to have? Watch the video to find out!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple Warehouse KPIs and Warehouse Performance No Supply Chain Strategy?

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4 Major Supply Chain Trends Q4 2022

Resilinc

Supply chains across every industry had their ups, downs, and disruptions in 2022. From the Russia-Ukraine war to factory fires to chip shortages , and the continued prevalence of COVID-19 , the year certainly kept organizations and supply chain teams on their toes! The last three months of 2022 saw new and existing supply chain risks related to geopolitics, extreme demand shifts, commodity and supply shortages, and cyber – attacks.

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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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WithSecure, on the recent Riot Games security breach

IT Supply Chain

By Tim West (pictured) Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence, WithSecure The post WithSecure, on the recent Riot Games security breach appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain News on Freight Sees Modest again in December, but Enjoyed best Growth for All of 2022 in Four Years

Supply Chain Digest

Freight Up 16 Straight Months Versus Prior Year, but Shows Signs of Slowing

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Planning for Warehouse Receiving to Overcome Supply Chain Bottlenecks

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

Introduction: The Warehouse Receiving Bottleneck If you’ve spent a lot of time around distribution centers (DCs) and warehouses like I have, you’ve seen it — trucks waiting hours to drop off or pick up a load. It’s worst on Sunday evenings, when some truckers park overnight and sleep in their rigs so they can be first in line Monday morning. This is obviously a significant headache for transportation providers, but it’s also a problem for the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that

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ISM: How to Approach SCRM This Year

Exiger Perspectives

Last year demonstrated that supply chain risk management (SCRM) is critical for global organizations that hope for continued growth and minimum disruptions. In an article for Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Exiger’s Skyler Chi reflects on the lessons from 2022 that could help your planning for 2023: As we enter 2023, businesses must realize the volatile risk and compliance landscape will persist.

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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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Planning for Warehouse Receiving to Overcome Supply Chain

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

Introduction: The Warehouse Receiving Bottleneck If you’ve spent a lot of time around distribution centers (DCs) and warehouses like I have, you’ve seen it — trucks waiting hours to drop off or pick up a load. It’s worst on Sunday evenings, when some truckers park overnight and sleep in their rigs so they can be first in line Monday morning. This is obviously a significant headache for transportation providers, but it’s also a problem for the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that

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Homeland Security Today: Bob Kolasky on Addressing the Homeland Security Threat from China

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger ‘s Bob Kolasky monthly column for Homeland Security Today focuses on homeland and national security challenges centered around China: Supply chain insecurity is exacerbated by intentional foreign investment in critical and sensitive industries. The last decade has seen a surge in foreign direct investment from China to the United States which, although it has leveled off, remains historically high.

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Initial Report of 2022 U.S. Holiday Period Sales

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an initial report of 2022 holiday period and full year retail sales reported by the National Retail Federation. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its report on retail sales for both the November thru December 2022 holiday fulfillment period and for all of 2022. Total retail sales, excluding automobile, gasoline and restaurant sales, were reported as $936.3 billion, growing 5.3 percent over that of 2021.

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Crisp acquires Integral Group, bringing EDI solutions to data collaboration platform

crisp

Now part of Crisp, the Integral Group offers deep expertise in EDI compliance and data integration across the CPG enterprise ecosystem. Envisioning a seamless supply chain At Crisp, we aim to connect data throughout the retail supply chain, helping brands and buyers collaborate to meet demand and reduce waste. Since launching Crisp’s data collaboration platform in 2020, we’ve built connectors that ingest data from 40+ retailers and distributors, spanning $2T in sales and 250,000 doors.

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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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The Role of a TMS in Data Utilization

MercuryGate

With the right technology solution, companies can leverage TMS data to reduce the time and cost spent on transporting goods while increasing the visibility of their supply chain. Data-driven transportation management systems provide organizations with the insights and capabilities to optimize logistics processes. The post The Role of a TMS in Data Utilization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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When Life Gives You Lemons: Facing New Challenges, Transportation Industry Leaders Refocus On Resiliency

Intelligent Audit

Faced with economic uncertainties, transportation industry leaders are focused on building supply chain resiliency. For some, like parcel giants FedEx and UPS, this means deviating from standard practices; for others, resiliency means an increased reliance on innovative financing and data collection strategies. No matter which way you look at it, 2023 is off to a challenging start for much of the transportation industry.

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14 Logistics Trends for 2023: A Brave New World – Part II

American Global Logistics

The rapid adoption of technology is imperative in transitioning to a New Normal. That’s not the only guiding principle for transitioning to a new era in logistics trends. Non-technology factors are the flip side of technology in building adaptive, agile, and resilient supply chains. Like technology, geo-politics, economics, globalization, and new business processes can affect customer service, operational efficiency, and revenues.

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Webinar: The Disruption Dilemma

FLEXE

2022 brought relentless supply chain disruption: volatile demand, excess inventories and record-low warehouse and transportation capacity. Inflation and macroeconomic risk promise to make 2023 even more unpredictable.

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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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Amware eBook Shows How to Improve the Order Fulfillment Process

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

What’s at the heart of the customer experience for online buyers? Order fulfillment. All those things that happen after the click – accurately picked and carefully packaged orders, on-time delivery, customer service, returns processing.

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Three Procurement Technology Evolutions for 2023

Supply Chain Brain

It should come as no surprise that forward-thinking leaders place immense value on the contribution which their suppliers make.

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AIDC, RFID and IoT News on RFID and QR Codes Increasingly Used in Sustainability by Apparel and Accessories Companies

Supply Chain Digest

Digital Passports will Track Items across their Full Lifecycle

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Linking WMS and TMS for Smoother Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Fostering a marriage between the WMS and TMS is not just about saving money. It is fundamentally about keeping control.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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A guide to your data and analytics journey

Supply Chain 24/7

Here's how to future-ready your workforce through upskilling in the areas of digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence and analytics.

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Airfreight Operators Favor Regional Airports Over Hubs

Supply Chain Brain

Regional airports are benefitting as manufacturers and logistics middlemen look for faster paths to factories.

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Three Big Questions at NRF: Recovery, Optionality, and ESG

Maine Pointe

Optimism flowed through National Retail Federations’ Big Show , propelled by 40,000 attendees, nearly 1,000 vendors, and hundreds of speakers from around the globe.