Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day is an occasion for sweethearts to exchange cards and gifts. Traditionally, gifts have included flowers, chocolates, and jewelry. Those are still excellent choices. However, the current joke circulating ahead of this Valentine’s Day is: If you want to give your sweetheart something really expensive this year, give them eggs!
John Galt
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
We asked industry experts and supply chain influencers what made them fall in love with supply chain. Read their answers!
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BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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 Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
It's vitally important for companies to understand every touchpoint in their supply chains and third-party relationships, to ensure they don’t link to transnational criminal organizations trafficking in war materials or money laundering.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. This process starts from the moment a product is sourced from the supplier to the customer. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Resilinc
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevent Act (UFLPA), which has been in effect since June of 2022, should be top of mind for any organization that has suppliers in China. The UFLPA puts a burden on companies to ensure materials and parts used in their products are not associated with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China. Currently, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has chosen to target four high-risk sections of goods: apparel, cotton, tomatoes, polysilicon, and most recently aluminum.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The annual Logistics Middle East Awards honours the industry's landmark achievements throughout the year.
Exiger Perspectives
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A critical part of any supply chain is an effective and efficient supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. A SCRM program does more than just protect an organization’s supply chain and improve supply chain resilience–it also protects overall financial performance and stakeholder value from negative impacts. Read on for common mistakes made when developing SCRM programs and considerations to avoid these pitfalls. 1.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights pending senior leadership changes at Toyota and a likely acceleration of EV model development, supply network and global production capabilities. Background Since 2020, Toyota has maintained its recognition as the world’s top selling auto maker. That included the recently completed 2022 model year with the auto maker selling 7.6 million vehicles globally.
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.
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Many modern businesses now rely on automation in manufacturing to get products built faster, optimise workplace processes, and get orders to customers more efficiently. But as there are hundreds of technologies you can invest in at vastly different price points, decisions on investments can be difficult. Let’s take a look at some of the manufacturing automation options available, their benefits, and current trends to consider.
crisp
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The award recognizes Crisp’s Head of Supply Chain Barry Bradley’s leadership and innovation in the food supply chain – and the achievements throughout his career in retail & CPG that have come to shape it. Food Logistics has named Barry Bradley, Head of Supply Chain at Crisp, as one of their 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. The publication, dedicated to the movement of products throughout the cold food and beverage sector, reserves the annual award for individuals “whose achievements, ha
Kanban Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggle to find warehouse workers had been a common theme in the logistics world. This struggle continued until the middle of 2022, when inflation started to rise, and consumer spending began to dip. Now, instead of a mad scramble to hire, many warehousing companies are letting associates go. If your company is tired of riding the warehouse labor seesaw, read on to learn how a third-party logistics company (3PL) can remove this volatility from your
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
MELVINDALE, Mich., February 14, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, introduces Leslie Delekta as the Director of Customer Solutions. In this new role, Delekta will be responsible for developing customer solutions for both new and existing Evans customers.
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
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The post My Top 3 Takeaways from Manifest 2023 appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Fictitious Pick Up Thefts Soared Last Year
CHAINalytics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
In a volatile market of macroeconomic factors, record-high general rate increases, fuel pricing hikes, and extended peak seasons, it’s easy to feel powerless against sky-rocketing transportation costs. AFS Logistics’ Micheal McDonagh shares his insight on the year ahead and why robust data is the key to success. This is the second post in a three-part … The post 3 Tips for Navigating the World of Parcel in 2023 appeared first on Chainalytics.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Arguably the most important element of any Route to Market strategy for a consumer goods company is its Distribution Strategy. Very often, when results are not coming in, the distributors get the blame and may even be replaced. Too often, their replacements perform in a similar fashion. Why is this?
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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Today we have rovers mining Mars, robots assisting heart surgery and AI writing poetry. But can and will automation technology be there for you when you really need it during a spike of online purchases or a period of order volatility?
Bulk Connection
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Of the many elements that make dry and liquid bulk transportation a whole different animal from regular old dry-van transport, perhaps none creates more of a headache for both shippers and carriers than the truck tank wash. It is a necessary evil that prevents cross-contamination between loads, but it is also responsible for the addition of extra time and cost to most bulk shipments.
Zipline Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Are you an HVL shipper? High value load (HVL) shippers usually include manufacturers of electronics , healthcare products , high end apparel , or other luxury goods. As a rule of thumb, a truckload valued at $100,000 or higher is usually considered HVL. The Cost of Poor Logistics Performance High value products obviously cost top dollar to buy, but they can also be expensive to sell if shippers don’t understand the importance of mastering logistics and meeting retail compliance.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Lyft Inc. dropped the most ever in a single day after forecasting dramatically lower profits than expected and saying it will cut prices in an attempt to attract and keep customers.
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.
Lucas
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The post 3 Myths About Voice-Warehouse Management System Integration appeared first on Lucas Systems.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Monthly growth in food prices accelerated slightly in January, reversing a gradual decline seen in recent months, as the price of eggs, cookies and citrus fruits all rose.
Supply Chain 24/7
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
With the focus turning to sustainability, one ITAD company is taking steps to step up its recycling and reporting efforts.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Oman Air's CEO remarked that the launch will offer exciting new opportunities for guests and cargo alike, while "continuing to unlock Oman’s potential as a global logistics hub in line with Oman’s 2040 Vision.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Meat companies still don’t have enough workers to staff slaughterhouses, leading to rising prices and even some acute supply shortages.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Love is in the air on February 14, but so are the potential logistics headaches that come with increased demand for the perfect Valentine Delivery. Just as shippers anticipate higher volumes and capacity constraints around the Christmas holiday season, food and beverage shippers also need to recognize the specific challenges of moving flowers, chocolate, and champagne to distributors and loved ones around the country.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Ford Motor has stopped production and shipments of its electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning, while it looks into a potential problem with the vehicle’s battery pack.
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