Talking Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2023
Over the past few years, due to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, companies have started to question or rethink certain supply chain practices. Do you believe the time has come to rethink or refine certain supply chain practices? We asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who. Read more The post Time to Rethink Supply Chain Practices?
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2023
Sarah Bertram and Joe Lynch discuss navigating market uncertainty. Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. About Sarah Bertram Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT. She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools.
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AIMMS
AUGUST 28, 2023
The post The Role of Greenfield Analysis in Modern Supply Chain Design appeared first on AIMMS.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the U.S. is not where it wants to be in terms of supply chains and its reliance on China.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 28, 2023
In today’s digitalized world, manufacturers must keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape to remain competitive, agile, and to protect their electronic assets such as data. This is particularly crucial when it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Outdated ERP systems expose organizations to security risks, limit functionality, impede integration, and hinder compliance efforts.
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BlueYonder
AUGUST 28, 2023
For the past few years, supply chain uncertainty has tested every company. The world’s supply chains have been stalled by challenges like labor capacity, imperfect inventory positioning, unpredictable supply, rising costs, and prolonged fulfillment times. Adding to the complexity, an increasing number of orders must be captured and fulfilled across a growing number of channels, supported by flexible delivery options.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
The financial collapse of Yellow, the third-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the U.S., will incur some challenges in the transportation world that people might not have considered.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 28, 2023
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Investing In Precious Metals Is A Smart Business Move appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 28, 2023
PREVIEW Niels van Hove writes that the limitations of the traditional Integrated Business Planning process are severely magnified during periods of significant disruption, which to many of us seems like the new normal. He argues that the standard meeting-and-decision schedule cannot provide timely strategic responses to disruption, as clearly evidenced by organizational steps during COVID.
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.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 28, 2023
30 Percent Lower Fuel and CO2 is Target, as Ship Makes Maiden Voyage in Asia
Unleashed
AUGUST 28, 2023
The cost of sales is an inventory accounting metric that measures the accumulated costs in getting finished goods to market. It represents your true cost of creating and selling a product. This article will help you understand the cost of sales formula, how it can help you calculate profitability, and the steps you must take to reduce the cost of sales in your business.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 28, 2023
Gartner Release Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 28, 2023
What is deep learning? Deep learning is a sub-discipline of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on automatically learning relevant features from complex unstructured data. Deep neural networks are mathematical models designed to mimic the functioning of the human brain. These neural networks, characterized by their layered architecture, allow for progressive processing of the received information.
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
Hostess has teamed up with Promethium to increase the accuracy and speed of data available regarding movement of goods in its warehouse.
The Smart Software
AUGUST 28, 2023
Every field, including forecasting, accumulates folk wisdom that eventually starts masquerading as “best practices.” These best practices are often wise, at least in part, but they often lack context and may not be appropriate for certain customers, industries, or business situations. There is often a catch, a “Yes, but”. This note is about six usually true forecasting precepts that nevertheless do have their caveats.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Master Logistics Center Plan details the construction of 59 centers across the Kingdom that have a total area exceeding 1.07 billion square feet.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 28, 2023
Last week, the Teamsters, one of the largest unions in the US, voted to ratify a contract with UPS. The five-year deal includes wage increases and historic new protections for working in high temperatures for UPS’s employees. UPS is the largest parcel delivery company in North America. The company generated over $100 billion in revenue in their last financial year.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
Half of the $4.1 million will be credited to the airline to provide compensation for the almost 6,000 passengers impacted by the delays.
HICX Solutions
AUGUST 28, 2023
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Where we really should turn the spotlight is towards the experience suppliers receive as they serve big manufacturing brands. What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
India has recently ramped up restrictions on rice exports as the nation tackles rising food costs before an election in 2024, prompting speculation about which commodity might be next.
Locus Robotics
AUGUST 28, 2023
By Mary Hart When you’re pondering how to improve operations in your older, brownfield warehouse, you may be tempted to just start fresh with a greenfield site. But that might not be the best, nor feasible, solution for your warehouse operations. Interact Analysis has seen a slowdown in greenfield sites, stating “Compared with 2022, there has been a 25% slowdown in the number of new warehouses being built in the US and Europe in 2023.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2023
There’s a slowdown in domestic e-commerce, and brands that are ready and able to service international consumers with a premium experience have been able to offset some of that trend, says Ahmed Naiem, chief commercial officer with ESW.
EazyStock
AUGUST 28, 2023
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands data-driven decision making. When it comes to inventory management, relying on gut feelings and historical data may lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and incorrect inventory levels. When combined with manual inventory management processes, you increase the risk of human errors, which can culminate in stockouts and overstocking.
Axway
AUGUST 28, 2023
Between regulatory moves in Canada and the United States and market dynamics that have been underway for several years now, North America is moving closer to open banking adoption.
Saleswarp
AUGUST 28, 2023
Generation Z, more popularly known as “Gen Z” makes up 40% of global consumers and has swiftly emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries with their unique perspectives. Gen-Z’s tech-savvy upbringing has led to the clanging of shopping carts being replaced by the subtle clicks of keyboards and touchscreen swipes. In the retail world, where shopping once meant navigating aisles, these digital natives are propelling traditional brick-and-mortar establishments to innovate and fin
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.
Jaggaer
AUGUST 28, 2023
An agreement has been signed to make corporate procurement even more sustainable: JAGGAER technology is now integrated with Open-es, the digital platform that connects companies, banks, associations, and institutions in a collaborative ecosystem, supporting development and growth on the dimensions of sustainability.
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