Mon.Jan 30, 2023

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Will the Supply Chain Improve in 2023?

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

We’ve been through a lot these past few years. After thinking we had operations under control with just-in-time supply chains, leaning out our processes and modernizing our IT systems, we got hit with geo-political tariffs, then shut-downs due to the Covid pandemic, shortages and backlogs, a fast shift to online commerce, omni-channel selling, and remote working just to survive.

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Building World Class Tech for Final Mile with Eddie Misicka

The Logistics of Logistics

Eddie Misicka and Joe Lynch discuss building wolrd class tech for final mile. Eddie is the Vice President of Product Development at OneRail an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Eddie Misicka Eddie Misicka is the Vice President of Product Development at OneRail.

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The Connected Channel

Talking Logistics

There are a lot of dimensions and moving parts to supply chain management. But one area that I don’t think gets enough attention is channel management — that is, the way companies connect, communicate, and collaborate with their distributors, resellers, and other channel partners. As with other areas of supply chain management, there have been.

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It’s Time for Procurement to own Scope 3 Emissions

ivalua

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. Most organizations are familiar with Scope 1 and 2, as they are direct and indirect emissions from your own operations.

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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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Climate Change is Also Changing the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector

Enterra Insights

Humans possess the remarkable ability to think about and plan for the future. In the case of climate change, however, humans have done a lot more thinking than planning. As a result, we are now feeling the adverse long-term effects of changing weather patterns. Both consumers and enterprises in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector are taking notice.

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Top 10 CEOs Who Have Had Roles in Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. Explore their stories and accomplishments, and be inspired to become an effective leader in your own right. Don’t forget! We have tons of other interesting blogs with valuable insights related to the supply chain field, such as the following: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential Evolution of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Rising Supply Chains Complexity &

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Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group

CHAINalytics

One of the largest European meat producers grew through mergers and acquisitions, and an unwieldy transport network developed to keep their perishable product flowing. Knowing there had to be a better way, Vion joined forces with Chainalytics to set a course for the future with a robust, flexible, and optimised transport network. Vion Food Group … The post Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Exporting in 2023 – Top 5 dos and don’ts for selling overseas post-Brexit

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post Exporting in 2023 – Top 5 dos and don’ts for selling overseas post-Brexit appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Enabling Intelligent Visibility With Supply Chain Analytics

Supply Chain Brain

The goal of digitization is to create full transparency into every stage of the supply chain.

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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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Implementing an Automated Dimensioning System in Your Warehouse

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Implementing an Automated Dimensioning System in Your Warehouse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Service-Level-Driven Planning for Service Parts Businesses

The Smart Software

Service-Level-Driven Service Parts Planning is a four-step process that extends beyond simplified forecasting and rule-of-thumb safety stocks. It provides service parts planners with data-driven, risk-adjusted decision support. The post Service-Level-Driven Planning for Service Parts Businesses appeared first on Smart Software.

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The power of private 5G wireless networks for UK businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Darren Parkes (pictured) Country Practice Leader, Network & Edge, Kyndryl The post The power of private 5G wireless networks for UK businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Compliance Week: Good Faith Not Good Enough in Navigating Global Supply Chain Laws

Exiger Perspectives

Despite legislation aimed at preventing labor and other human rights abuses in supply chains taking force in major countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and France, many companies are struggling to comply. Compliance Week ‘s Neil Hodge spoke with Exiger’s Skyler Chi on how compliance with one law doesn’t protect companies from possible sanctions under similar laws in other jurisdiction.

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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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Mobile robots are made for flexible manufacturing

IT Supply Chain

By Frazer Watson (pictured) VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow The post Mobile robots are made for flexible manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Crisp builds sustainable solutions at company-wide Hack Day

crisp

From seamless food bank donations to cloud computing efficiency, here are the innovative projects that came out of Crisp’s first sustainability Hack Day. At the center of Crisp’s powerful retail data platform is a common goal: use technology to reduce global food waste. Through data-driven collaboration, retailers, suppliers, and distributors can come together to eliminate waste across the supply chain, all while maintaining a successful and profitable business.

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How Technology is Making Construction Safer

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How Technology is Making Construction Safer appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Interview with Nils Andersson on Supplier Experience Management

HICX Solutions

In a series of interviews which took place during the World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries on their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement. The aim of this 3-day congress was to ‘challenge the status quo’ and amplify the voices of those that are ‘pushing the boundaries on innovation, ESG and supply chain resiliency’ as they ‘deliver fresh insigh

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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What Are Current Transformers and How Are They Used?

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post What Are Current Transformers and How Are They Used? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Free PO Software vs. Paid Software

Precoro

From raw materials (wood for a furniture factory or vegetables for a restaurant) and finished goods (office or lab supplies) to services (software subscriptions), buyer-vendor relationships are at the core of every business. As a company slowly grows, purchase management becomes more and more complicated. The need to manually create, store, manage, and analyze the ever-growing purchase orders and all associated documents can be pretty cumbersome.

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How Generative AI technology is being used by business to maintain a competitive edge

IT Supply Chain

By Carolyn Prior, (pictured) Data, AI & Apps Practice Leader, Kyndryl UK & Ireland The post How Generative AI technology is being used by business to maintain a competitive edge appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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When to Prepare for the Next Peak Season? When the Last One’s Over

Supply Chain Brain

The sooner you start thinking about your peak-season transportation needs and the more regularly you check in with your customers and your carriers, the more likely you'll execute a successful season.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Return Merchandise Authorization Types & Tips to Handle RMA Processes

ShipBob

In a perfect world, ecommerce merchants would never need to think about returns. Unfortunately, the reality isn’t so, and returns come with their own nuances, workflows, and vocabulary. While returns have historically been bad news, they can provide incredibly valuable data to improve the entire customer journey, and it all starts with a returns merchandise authorization.

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The Top 4 Freight Procurement Technologies to Look For in 2023

Shipsta

Changes are on the horizon – especially for freight procurement teams. 2023 might be when shippers finally shift from a reactive to a proactive approach to start managing the industry challenges. To do so, leveraging new future-proofed technologies becomes a matter of make or break.

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Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics Join Forces to Offer Cross-Platform Robotic Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Integrated solutions offer full-scale automation with minimal fixed infrastructure, enabling customers to maximize throughput, scale effectively, and optimize labor efficiencies.

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The Top 4 Freight Procurement Technologies to Look For in 2023

Shipsta

Changes are on the horizon – especially for freight procurement teams. 2023 might be when shippers finally shift from a reactive to a proactive approach to start managing the industry challenges. To do so, leveraging new future-proofed technologies becomes a matter of make or break.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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UPS Faces Rising Labor Costs, Strike Risk in Upcoming Union Fight

Supply Chain Brain

UPS argues that it already pays its workers, especially drivers, much more than competitors.

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How to Start a Wholesale Business using Alibaba?

DocShipper Sourcing

With annual revenue hovering around a staggering $135 billion, it's no wonder that Alibaba has become the leader of B2B e-commerce. And Alibaba isn't only just a one-stop shop for wholesale buyers and sellers—it's also a launchpad for entrepreneurs looking to get their online wholesale businesses off the ground. From small start-ups to established brands, … The post How to Start a Wholesale Business using Alibaba?

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U.S. Consumer Spending is Falling

Supply Chain Brain

Freight carriers are seeing the impact, as the number of big and bulky shipments declines and retail customers continue to pare inventories and push back restocking.

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