Wed.Mar 22, 2023

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What is Operational Resilience? (And Why You Need to Prioritize It)

Resilinc

Operational Resilience is a strategic (yet often misunderstood) topic. However, by correctly discussing, implementing, and starting a journey toward operational resilience in your company, you can achieve immediate tangible benefits. This blog will define operational resilience, the steps you should take to achieve it throughout your supply chain, and the benefits of pursuing it.

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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit. ProMat 2023 occupied both McCormick Place South and McCormick Place North with over 1,000 exhibitors.

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How to Find a Fulfillment Partner with Joe Spisak

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Spisak and Joe Lynch discuss how to find a fulfillment partner. Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners. About Joe Spisak Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners.

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The Hitachi Energy breach – How organisations can avoid similar third-party attacks

IT Supply Chain

By Lorri Janssen-Anessi (pictured) BlueVoyant’s Director of External Assessment The post The Hitachi Energy breach – How organisations can avoid similar third-party attacks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

SCMDOJO

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. With untapped oil and gas reserves and melting polar ice, the Arctic presents an opportunity for Russia to access these resources. Additionally, new shipping lanes are opening up, and Russia has a grand plan to become the biggest beneficiary of climate change in the region.

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How Do You Practice Mindfulness? Tips from an Expert

BlueYonder

VJ and I were best friends in college but lost touch over the past two decades, given our busy work and family schedules. VJ works at a Silicon Valley startup, and we recently met back up at a mutual friend’s son’s wedding. We spent quality time catching up on diverse topics, from movies to politics and sports to spirituality. We also spent a considerable time discussing mindful meditation practices.

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Grocery & retail DCs are changing their order picking strategies

IT Supply Chain

By John Maguire (pictured) Managing Director, Narrow Aisle Limited The post Grocery & retail DCs are changing their order picking strategies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Chainalytics Stars Named 2023 ‘Pros to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

CHAINalytics

The post Chainalytics Stars Named 2023 ‘Pros to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive appeared first on Chainalytics.

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It's Official - Synergy Leader is a Supply Chain Pro to Know

SnapFulfil

SnapFulfil’s Chief Product & Delivery Officer, Smitha Raphael, has been named a winner in Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Pros to Know award.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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Tecsys’ David Mascitto, Jamie Miron and Khadar Mohammed Awarded the Coveted Pros to Know Award for 2023

Tecsys

Three Tecsys recipients recognized with award that honors outstanding executives whose accomplishments leverage supply chains for competitive advantage. PROMAT, Chicago, IL.  March 22, 2023 — Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management software company, is delighted to share that Tecsys’ David Mascitto, Jamie Miron and Khadar Mohammed have been named 2023 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.

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5 Future-Proof Supply Chain Technologies

American Global Logistics

Many companies are modernizing their supply chains. But you have to go beyond modernizing your supply chain. You have to future-proof it through supply chain technologies. Many new logistics technologies exist to help future-proof supply chains. Some of those include automated vehicles (AVs), electric vehicles (EVs), Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.

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How To Overcome The Current Supply Chain Disruptions As A Manufacturer

Precoro

Selling and making a profit is the primary goal for your business. A smooth-functioning supply chain is vital to meeting buyer expectations. Despite your best supply chain planning, supply chains get disrupted – sometimes moderately and at other times massively. The supply base, no matter how meticulously put together, depends on numerous external factors.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Management Challenges for 2023 & Beyond: An In-Depth Look

RFgen

The supply chain landscape is continually evolving. As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. With new technologies, global disruptions, and shifting customer demands, supply chain managers face numerous challenges. And although the world has made strides to recover from the tumultuous events of 2020, many companies still grapple with the long-lasting effects of that pivotal year.

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ESG Reporting: It Is Inevitable, But It Doesn’t Mean That It Must Be Complicated

In these challenging times, climate change must inevitably be a top-of-mind priority. We need to act now by making the right decisions. 2022 was the year of corporate commitments to sustainability, and 2023 is the year where promises become proposals, mission statements become metrics, and aims become actions. New regulations have been set regarding the corporates, and they must comply.

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11 Effective Product Life Cycle Extension Strategies

Unleashed

Everybody wants their products to live eternal lives, never going out of fashion or stagnating in sales growth. But unless you’re selling real estate, that’s a pretty unrealistic dream. That said, there are a few life cycle extension strategies that, when implemented, can help bring new life and demand to an old product. We outline 11 of the best ones in this article.

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Harnessing the power of AI

Taulia

When embarking upon any working capital optimization programme, buyers should know the answers to three key questions: How much trapped cash can I unlock from my supply chain? How much cash should I deploy into my supply chain? And how will these actions impact my suppliers? While the answers to these questions are fundamental to realizing the benefits of supply chain finance (SCF), in reality, few companies have this information available on-demand.

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o9 Solutions Recognizes Samsung SDS In Its Inaugural Partner Awards Program 

o9 Solutions

DALLAS, March 22, 2023 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that it is honoring Samsung SDS with The Graph-Cube Award as part of o9’s inaugural Partner Awards program to recognize the company’s impactful innovations on the o9 Digital Brain platform. In November 2022, Samsung SDS and o9 jointly launched Nexprime SCM Mobile , an enhanced mobile experience that brings the full power of the o9 Digital Brain

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5 Future-Proof Supply Chain Technologies for the Future

American Global Logistics

Many companies are modernizing their supply chains. But you have to go beyond modernizing your supply chain. You have to future-proof it through supply chain technologies. Many new logistics technologies exist to help future-proof supply chains. Some of those include automated vehicles (AVs), electric vehicles (EVs), Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for March 23, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart Launches Drone Service. US Manufacturing Flat in February. Cyber Attack Shuts Down Major Food Distributor.

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Home Delivery Performance: Ticking Time Bomb or Market Opportunity?

Talking Logistics

Delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from a cost center, back-end process to become a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. Even if everything goes perfect in the sales process, a poor delivery experience can quickly taint. Read more The post Home Delivery Performance: Ticking Time Bomb or Market Opportunity?

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5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville!

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville! March 22, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum Y’all Ready? We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Nashville. This year we’re embarking on a journey toward “Breaking New Ground” !

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Client Alert: Navigating Crypto Regulations in Singapore

Exiger Perspectives

As the world adopts varying degrees of acceptance towards the crypto ecosystem, Singapore has positioned itself as a crypto-friendly environment. Crypto.com, Triple A Technologies, and Independent Reserve are amongst the many Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASPs) drawn to the Lion City’s strong economy , stability, and high rate of cryptocurrency adoption.

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eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes

Sifted surveyed 500 consumers to understand their attitudes toward sustainable shipping practices. Their report outlines how important it is to them, how price impacts that importance, and what sacrifices they're willing to make for greener shipping.

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Freight Rebound Hopes are Fading Because of Retailer Caution

Supply Chain Brain

Big shippers including Nike, Target and Kohl’s remain guarded in ordering from suppliers as they continue to dig out from a glut of inventory.

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5 Tactics That Drive Actual Compliance

EC Sourcing Group

Procurement compliance plays a crucial role in ensuring that organizations adhere to strict guidelines and regulations while acquiring goods and services. This not only safeguards a company’s reputation but optimizes operations and drives cost savings. But to achieve actual compliance in sourcing and procurement, it is important to take certain steps that go beyond just having a policy in place.

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Dock Workers’ Strike Hits Cargo Handling at German Ports

Supply Chain Brain

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JAGGAER Technology Partners – Orchestrating Procurement Solutions

Jaggaer

The post JAGGAER Technology Partners – Orchestrating Procurement Solutions appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Disruption Reimagined: How to Conquer, Not Crumble, During Supply Chain Instability

Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.