Arkieva

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ever worsening weather, a global pandemic and labor shortages have generated a perfect storm that’s pushed global supply chains to their breaking point. Why Are Our Supply Chains Broken? was first posted on February 8, 2023 at 8:17 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. The pandemic saw incredible growth in this area and highlighted opportunities for improvement within procurement processes and procedures.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post 4 Types of Supply Chain Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A key factor in the success of Logility’s network optimization solution is the use of reference data. At Logility, we believe that using market reference data is more statistically sound than relying on historical data from one customer. Yes, this data is comforting in that it reconciles back to accounting numbers. However, it is misleading when you try to predict what you will spend in the next period.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The third-party logistics market is expected to experience steady growth in the near future, as companies continue to realize the value of outsourcing their supply chain operations.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The start of the year is busy for cybercriminals. Between Valentine’s Day and the Big Game, cybercriminals have plenty of victims to prey on and consumers have their work cut out for them in protecting themselves. We covered this topic in our recent Security BY Design Blue Yonder LIVE session. Here’s what to expect in the coming month and how you can best protect yourself.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Supply chains are embracing digital transformation, and packaging industry technology must evolve to keep up and support this trend.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fulfillment Free trade zones, or FTZs, are controlled places in a country that offer warehouse and distribution services for goods from foreign markets, excluding them from paying taxes on those goods. The value of such operations in 2021 was evident, with 1,200 active operations, 197 FTZs, and 356 production operations reporting in the US, says Site Selection Magazine (Forster).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Last month I wrote about my return to the NRF Big Show. As a quick recap, a crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience.

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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.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Good supplier data is a function of good supplier engagement. In the early 2000s I was a recent software engineering graduate. Along with a friend and fellow graduate, I landed some project work with a major pharmaceutical company. The CEO, who had just signed up to the UN Global Compact, needed to know how sustainable their supply chain was.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As businesses report their financial performance for the 2022 final quarter and full year, Supply Chain Matters highlights Amazon’s reported quarterly and full year financial and operational performance. Amazon.com Inc. announced yet another concerning financial performance for both the Q4 holiday fulfillment quarter and for the full year 2022. Fourth Quarter 2022 The online shopping platform provider reported Net Sales of $149.2 billion for the holiday fulfillment quarter, a 9 percent year ov

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Legacy sourcing methods work against you. From lost opportunities to higher costs, outdated sourcing methods and traditional sourcing strategies can impede your success and the growth of your business. Think about it this way: Would you rather spend time focusing on the core aspects of your business or spend valuable time and money trying to manage multiple vendors via spreadsheets and legacy systems manually?

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Proxima

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Are you ready for the changes to procurement rules? Public procurement laws are changing. The UK Government’s Procurement Bill is working its way through Parliament and now could be introduced as early as the end of 2023. In this briefing, David Hansom of Clyde & Co and Susan Hilgers of Proxima look at what is changing and what you can do now to prepare for the biggest changes to procurement practice since 2015.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

IMF Raises 2023 Global and US GDP Forecast. Food Inflation Falling but Still High, GAP Entering 3PL Market with Ware2Go.

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StockTrim

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Show Us Your Supply Chain Wit

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

How do we take a Sales or RtM Strategy (Plan) and transform it to Operational Execution?

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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.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

That is a Risky Position to be In

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Will 2023 herald a return to more “normal” operations in the logistics sector?

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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Selecting the right demand planning solution depends significantly on your organisation’s current level of demand planning maturity. This five-question checklist will help diagnose where you are on that progression. Is there a demand planning solution that can take you to a higher level? Here’s what maturity, in this context, means. If your organisation uses a … The post 5 Diagnostic Demand Planning Questions appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As global freight forwarders face falling freight rates, rising interest rates and geopolitical instability, they might be excused for pulling back on technology investments in 2023. But that conclusion couldn’t be further from the truth.

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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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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post JAGGAER to join world leaders in technology at LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s leading global tech event appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Disney, which is under pressure to turn a profit from its global streaming business, said it would reorganize into three segments.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Accessible cash flow is the lifeblood of any product business. Without it, you risk losing employees, assets, growth opportunities, and most importantly, customers. This guide covers 13 useful cash flow management tools to help you get a better handle on your business’s financial health. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents What is cash flow management?

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

During the summer months of 2022, record low water levels on the Rhine meant some vessels were able to carry just 25% of their usual load, so as not to risk running aground on the riverbed.

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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.

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Axway

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Even if this is your first time visiting our blog , you already know Axway – you just might not be aware of it.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Boeing plans to launch mainland Chinese flights to Beijing and Shanghai and to Osaka in central Japan, according to the company’s website.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The “overconsumption of goods” is now leading to a “sharp correction” in demand, the Danish company said in a report.

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