Wed.Mar 08, 2023

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The Empty Container Marketplace with Sean Bardon

The Logistics of Logistics

Sean Bardon and Joe Lynch discuss the empty container marketplace. Sean is the Co-founder and COO at Qualle , The world’s first empty container marketplace that connects exporters, importers, trucking companies, and steamship lines. Using Qualle’s technology, supply chains run more effectively, more efficiently, and less greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere.

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Supply Chain Shortages Hit the Customer Where it Hurts

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , nearly three years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, supply chains are back to normal. Actually, when looking a bit closer at the numbers, supply pressures actually fell below normal. Zero marks the historical average, and changes in either direction mark standard deviations from that trend. The February reading in the New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index was -0.26, reaching negative territory for the first time since August

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It’s a Win-Win: How Amplifying Women’s Voices Benefits Colleagues, Organizations, and Society

ToolsGroup

Kathleen Geraghty, Vice President of Sales North America, ToolsGroup, shares the insights she’s gained on her career journey and tactics for creating a connected and equitable work environment. International Women’s Day began more than a century ago, and while the business playing field has improved, it’s still not balanced. There’s more we can do to level it, not just for the sake of women, but for the sake of everyone.

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The Road Not Taken By Others

Talking Logistics

Editor’s note: Taking a break from supply chain and logistics, Adrian shares a story on how the decisions made by others contribute to the paths we take in life. I went for a walk yesterday afternoon, and as it often does, my mind wandered off. How did I get here? Not here, on this sidewalk, Read more The post The Road Not Taken By Others appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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What Will Shape Supply Chains in 2023: Trends and Predictions

Supply Chain Brain

2023 will continue to present supply chain organizations with an imperative to analyze, predict and resolve issues before they arise.

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Integrating robotics into control systems: unlocking efficiency & productivity in manufacturing

IT Supply Chain

By Stephen Hayes (pictured) Managing Director, Beckhoff UK The post Integrating robotics into control systems: unlocking efficiency & productivity in manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Blue Yonder Associates #EmbraceEquity

BlueYonder

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration, recognizing women for their achievements without regard to divisions, and taking into account all intersections across demographics. IWD occurs each year on March 8. This year’s theme is about Embracing Equity. If you are curious about the difference between equality and equity, check out this great post on the IWD website.

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Supply Chain Scaries: Coping With Threats to the Bottom Line

Supply Chain Brain

The wisest companies will take a proactive approach to risk management, predicting and preparing before reacting.

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Sephora returns to the UK after 17 years

IT Supply Chain

By Nikki Baird (pictured) VP of Strategy, Aptos The post Sephora returns to the UK after 17 years appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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2023 Sanctions Trends

Exiger Perspectives

Sanctions: What Can We Expect to See in 2023? 2023 Sanctions Trends at a Glance Increased Number of Fines Increased Spend on Sanctions Compliance Multi-Jurisdictional Alignment on Sanctions Crypto Firms in the Spotlight All Eyes on China What’s Next for Iran? How Can Firms Prepare for Sanctions? Conclusion How Exiger Can Help 2022 will go down in history as a watershed year for sanctions.

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International Woman’s Day 2023- Spotlight on Digital Equality and Equal Rights

Supply Chain Matters

On this International Woman’s Day , Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a United Nations report that places a spotlight on digital equality and equal rights. Today, the United Nations General Assembly met in special session as some 1,800 people gathered to mark International Women’s Day , which this year focused on the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education.

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Best Inventory Management Software for Your Business: Key Features & Considerations

Unleashed

Choosing the best inventory management software isn’t easy. You’ve got to consider your industry, costs, features, customer support, and numerous other nuanced factors only you can know about. This guide is designed to inform you which features are most important, the best time to invest in inventory software, and the costs you can expect to pay. In this guide to finding the best inventory management software: What’s the best inventory management software for you?

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o9 Solutions Recognizes Microsoft In Its Inaugural Partner Awards Program 

o9 Solutions

DALLAS, March 8, 2023 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that it is honoring Microsoft as o9’s Technology Partner of the Year as part of o9’s inaugural Partner Awards program. Microsoft will receive the Digital Brain Award for the successful integration of the o9 Digital Brain platform across all three of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructures.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Lowe’s Opens Warehouses to Improve Seasonal Distribution Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Many retailers are adjusting their supply chains to improve efficiency and get goods to customers as quickly as possible.

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How to Improve Your Cement Business’s Customer Service Through AI

ThroughPut

The post How to Improve Your Cement Business’s Customer Service Through AI appeared first on ThroughPut.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for March 9, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

It will be awhile before eTrucks are Widespread, CEO Say. Amazon Closing Many Go Store. Breakthrough in Trailer Loading Techology.

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U.S.-China Chip War: Netherlands Moves to Restrict Some Tech Exports

Supply Chain Brain

Semiconductors, which power everything from mobile phones to military hardware, are at the center of a bitter dispute between the U.S. and China.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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¿Sabe cómo analizar el flujo?

Demand Driven Technologies

Even if you don't know anything about a company or its products, you can understand a lot of things by examining an analytical graph of stock history for an item or family of items — and find ways to improve.

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Norfolk Southern’s Call to Burn Derailed Train Cars ‘Jaw-Dropping,’ Senate Hears

Supply Chain Brain

Norfolk Southern’s decision to call for the burning of five derailed train cars was a consequence of poor communication by the railroad, a local emergency management official told a Senate panel March 9.

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Applying atomic habits to a CPG digital transformation: Small changes drive remarkable results 

o9 Solutions

According to research by BCG, 70% of digital transformations at large enterprises fail. After being a part of (and often leading) digital transformations at the world’s largest food company, I realized that tiny actions could impact the health of digital transformations in a big way. I began to realize that some of the tools I had used in my personal life to build positive change through habits could be applied to the large transformation projects I was managing.

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EU Trade Hawks Warn That U.S. Climate Law May Cost Europe Billions

Supply Chain Brain

The EU is still working through how to respond to Biden’s huge climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will offer as much as $369 billion in handouts and tax credits over the next decade.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Happy International Women’s Day

Locus Robotics

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. This year, the observance of IWD is under the theme of “DigitALL: Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality.

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6 Ways to Enhance Your Online Order Fulfillment

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest blog post by Steve Syverson, Senior Director of eCommerce Sales at NFI eCom 1. Utilize a fully integrated tech stack With each online purchase, an order fulfillment process kicks off. A great customer experience throughout the fulfillment process can lead to customer and brand loyalty.

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Watch: In Transportation, Survival Is a Delicate Balance

Supply Chain Brain

A company's transportation portfolio needs to ensure balance and agility, says Jennifer Kobus, vice president of transportation at Ulta Beauty.

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JAGGAER Celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

Jaggaer

The post JAGGAER Celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 appeared first on JAGGAER.

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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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U.S. Trade Deficit Grows to $68.3 Billion, Widest in Three Months

Supply Chain Brain

On an inflation-adjusted basis, exports of consumer goods and motor vehicles and parts climbed to a record.

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For piece picking, it’s all about timing

Supply Chain 24/7

RightHand Robotics’ appointment of a new CEO suggests the company, and the technology, are poised for growth.

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