Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
There was a time when a business person’s Rolodex® was considered a treasure. Salesmen, PR agents, and many other professionals recorded names, addresses, phone numbers, and maybe fax numbers on 2 ¼” x 4” cards that were filed alphabetically on the wheel-shaped roll. For readers too young to know about this tool, it was first. Read more The post Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network?
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Learn how much revenue could a global supply chain lose and how can a supply chain leader adapt to prevent their impact.
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West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Supply Chain Agreement, part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, will come into effect on February 24, 2024, marking a significant milestone. The agreement, involving 14 partners including the U.S., Australia, and Japan, aims to enhance coordination in building resilient, efficient, and inclusive supply chains, addressing challenges like those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture. The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Blue Yonder, in collaboration with Incisiv, delves into these transformations in our recent e-book, “ Logistics 2030: Pivoting to a Client-Centric Future.” This comprehensive guide not only maps out the future of logistics
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By Steve Ponting (pictured) Director, Software AG The post Weak January for retailers, how can they do better? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
QAD
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
There’s a saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s especially true when describing the state of the electric vehicle and battery industry heading into 2024. It’s true there have been articles written recently on material shortages and geopolitical conflicts disrupting the supply of raw materials. Automakers are sensing pushback from consumers on EV adoption and are pumping the brakes a bit in terms of their electrification efforts.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The healthcare industry's digital transformation will have a profound impact on the supply chain in 2024. Adoption of modern technologies will lead to increased automation and efficiency.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By Serge Schamschula (pictured) Head of Ecosystem, Transporeon The post The Key for Logistics & Transportation Businesses alike to Meet their Sustainability Goals in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose from -0.15 in December 2023 to -0.11 in January 2024.
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers significant value for wholesalers and the wholesale distribution industry. This transportation software for wholesale distribution streamlines logistics processes, optimizes delivery routes, and enhances supply chain efficiency. The post Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Procurement Academy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. When implemented and managed correctly, it’s a strategy that can lead to large-scale operational improvements, cost optimization, and reduced risks across the supply chain. The entire concept of supplier relationship management aims to help organizations shift their mindset around dealing with vendors from a merely transactional
The Smart Software
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Jeff Wolter, CEO of ImpressArt, explains why forecasting is so important, how he came to select Smart Inventory Planning and Optimization as Impress Art’s forecasting and demand planning system, and how better forecasts are helping their business. The post Procon Pumps Uses Smart Demand Planner to Keep Business Flowing appeared first on Smart Software.
Procurement Academy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become a vital component for modern businesses, with increasing scrutiny on companies to achieve goals related to sustainability and ethical business practices. Your organization’s supply chain can be the bedrock of a robust ESG strategy that will drive positive change and contribute to long-term sustainability.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
SupplyShift
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
STANDARD ASSESSMENT Product Carbon Footprint Assessment Navigating the complexities of Scope 3 reporting? Transition from rudimentary spend-based emissions factors to value-driven strategies for actionable change using the Product Carbon Footprint Assessment– designed to engage your suppliers for product-level carbon footprint insights. Redefining Supplier Engagement on Scope 3 SupplyShift unveils the Product Carbon Footprint Assessment.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The partnership brings Manifest’s unmatched expertise in the inner workings of supply chain management to Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.
Synovos
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. With access to accurate data, progress in all three areas can accelerate – and the benefits for customers accrue Artificial Intelligence and integrated supply When The Economist makes Chat GPT its word of the year for 2023 you know that Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been in the news a lot.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Protecting farmers’ incomes has been a major demand of the farmers’ protests that have popped up all across the EU in recent weeks.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Will TMS Integrations finally become Standardized
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
While the overall picture is mixed, some Chinese-linked vessels have to pay as little as 0.35% of their hull and machinery value to obtain insurance for transit.
Lucas
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Treating the workplace like a game is driving engagement in the warehouse, as employee retention and attraction continue to be a top priority for warehouse managers nationwide. The post Warehouse Gamification Boosting Employee Engagement, Productivity appeared first on Lucas Systems.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
One challenge stalling manufacturers' ability to cut carbon emissions is a lack of data, with supplier information notoriously hard to obtain. Solving this problem is a top priority.
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.
Lucas
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Lucas Systems is using artificial intelligence to make operations run more efficiently. Exec Scott Mullins discusses how the Wexford company is thinking about new technology, plus gamification for worker engagement, ahead of his Beyond Big Data panel. The post The EVP of a 25-year-old warehouse tech company wants to talk AI appeared first on Lucas Systems.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of almost 2.2 million Tesla vehicles sold in the U.S. February 2.
Locus Robotics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Home February 06, 2024 Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor Fouad Khalil , Senior Director of Compliance As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust security measures, especially in sectors as vital as wareho
Vinculum
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Omnichannel retailing is a strategy that offers a seamless shopping experience from the first touch point to the point of buying and continued engagement after that. This is no longer an idealistic option for retailers and has become a basic customer expectation. Customers today demand a choice of where they can order from, and from where they can pick up their orders, and they want their experience to be seamless.
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
Locus Robotics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Home February 06, 2024 Top Warehouse Automation Security Topics to Discuss with a Vendor Fouad Khalil , Senior Director of Compliance As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust security measures, especially in sectors as vital as wareho
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Saurajit Kanungo, president of CG Infinity, addresses the gap between AI skills and talent that’s endemic in many companies today.
Locus Robotics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By Fouad Khalil, Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Risk, and Compliance As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust security measures, especially in sectors as vital as warehousing and logistics.
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