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Less Hiring, More Re-Skilling: The Long-Term Solution to Supply Chain's Labor Problem

Supply Chain Brain

The competition to find workers has moved beyond traditional supply chain roles, with virtually everyone trying to hire. .

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“TMS-Plus” Is Helping to Break Down Silos & Optimize Across Domains

Talking Logistics

For quite a long time now, executives have been calling out the need to break down silos between the different stakeholders and the various functions in the lifecycle of a supply chain. Coordinating across different systems and parties has been a major challenge for companies. Enterprise systems are hardly ever integrated internally, let alone externally, Read more “TMS-Plus” Is Helping to Break Down Silos & Optimize Across Domains.

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Leveraging Mobile Tech Key to Beating Retail’s Supply Chain Crisis

IT Supply Chain

By Stefan Spendrup (pictured). Vice President, Sales Northern & Western Europe, SOTI. The post Leveraging Mobile Tech Key to Beating Retail’s Supply Chain Crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Two 800-Pound Gorillas in the Healthcare Supply Chain Room

Tecsys

Learn about the changing role of the warehouse, keeping pace with fulfillment expectations, robotics and their impact on contemporary labor challenges, and the role of the gig economy in modern fulfillment. The post Two 800-Pound Gorillas in the Healthcare Supply Chain Room appeared first on Tecsys.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Top Reasons You’re Doing Bad in College – Meet the Key Reasons You Fail College Classes

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured). Content Writer. The post Top Reasons You’re Doing Bad in College – Meet the Key Reasons You Fail College Classes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Implications of the UK Government’s rail network pledge of £7.6million

IT Supply Chain

By Marian Pufahl (pictured). Director of Rail Engagement, project44. The post Implications of the UK Government’s rail network pledge of £7.6million appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is Fabrication Automation?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Compare Metal Fabricators! The literal meaning of fabrication is the action or process of inventing something. In a manufacturing context, it means adding value to semi-finished parts or raw materials and making something out of them e.g. metal fabrication is the process of creating metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling metal pieces that are used in making machines, parts, and structures.

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City of London Police arrests three over fake Club Penguin site – comment from fraud expert

IT Supply Chain

By Armen Najarian (pictured). Chief Identity Officer, Outseer. The post City of London Police arrests three over fake Club Penguin site – comment from fraud expert appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Reasons Why Utility Bills Are Going Up!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Small Business Cost Cutting: A Short Guide! According to research, companies and homes are witnessing a sharp increase in utility bills. So, why are you witnessing increasing energy bills? This article is going to highlight the key reasons why your energy bills are on the rise. Introduction.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Microsoft’s RPC Remote Code Execution CVE Update Vulnerability

IT Supply Chain

By Jamie Moles (pictured). Senior Technical Manager at ExtraHop. The post Microsoft’s RPC Remote Code Execution CVE Update Vulnerability appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/08/2022-04/14/2022

All Things Supply Chain

China’s vehicle sales drop as COVID-19 restrictions are put in place Car sales in China fell by over 10% last month as automakers continue to struggle with factory closures due…

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Free Casino Slot Games on Your Smartphone

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post Free Casino Slot Games on Your Smartphone appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Little Luxuries: A Surprising Demand Trend Impacting Category Managers 

BlueYonder

As I noted in my last blog , record inflation continues to be a significant concern for retailers — because it’s having an enormous and complicated impact on consumer behaviors. Even worse news for retailers? Stressed-out shoppers perceive inflation rates as higher than they actually are. In a recent survey , consumers believed that the annual inflation rate was 17.7%, more than double the actual number.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Choosing high quality optical transceivers

IT Supply Chain

By Marcin Bala (pictured). CEO, Salumanus. The post Choosing high quality optical transceivers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Report of Challenges Surrounding Amazon Drone Program

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a recently published investigative report indicating that after a decade and billions of dollars in investment, Amazon’s delivery by drone program has yet to move beyond completed development. . A published investigative report by Bloomberg indicates that after Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos originally announced in 2013 that a fleet of delivery drones would commence in a five-year timeframe. the program: “ is a long way from launching a drone delivery s

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Tech Nation – Big boots to fill

IT Supply Chain

By Jonathan Moyes (pictured). Head of Investment Research, Wealth Club. The post Tech Nation – Big boots to fill appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Inflation, Trucking Stocks, and the US Economy

Supply Chain Digest

Trucking Stocks Flashing Strong Economic Warning, while It is Time to Dust Off the Old Inflation Playbooks

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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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How to take your company global

IT Supply Chain

By Ellie Lott (pictured). Senior Content Writer. The post How to take your company global appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Focusing on Customer Experience

Enterra Insights

The late Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, insisted, “There’s only one boss; the customer.” And, in most organizations, pleasing the boss is essential for success. If the customer is the boss, and pleasing the customer is essential, it’s little wonder that the staff at Racami writes, “The #1 priority for the majority of organizations is to improve the customer experience.”[1] The staff also asks a very pertinent question: “What exactly is the customer experience

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It’s All About CX in Last-Mile Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

With the decrease in brand loyalty, customer experience (CX) has become the new frontier to conquer, as businesses are no longer competing on price or product. .

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5 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Disruption has become a new normal. Misalignment and disconnections in business can cause amplified problems in a disruptive environment. Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. Supplier problems will cause a cascade of problems up and down the value stream, leading to supply order delays that cause inventory shortages, production disruptions, missed shipments and lost reve

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Biden’s Hydrogen Hub Plan Sparks $8 Billion Race Among U.S. States

Supply Chain Brain

A hydrogen economy that runs factories and power plants on the clean-burning fuel may be years down the road, but that hasn’t stopped U.S. states from jockeying for a share of the $8 billion in federal funds earmarked for so-called hydrogen hubs.

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Finding Freight Capacity: It’s Okay to Think Outside the TMS

Bulk Connection

For years, segments of the transportation industry have relied on transportation management system (TMS) software for routing, tracking and tracing, routing guide creation, and reporting – from one computer or mobile device screen. The technology also aids shippers in finding freight capacity among carriers and brokers with real time tenders, bidding, and load execution.

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Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

Supply Chain Brain

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

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Autonomous Middle Mile: Exploring the Future

Multichannel Merchant

The technology to leverage autonomous trucks to optimize middle mile is there today, but there’s work to do to get it to scale, attendees were told during a panel discussion at Ecommerce Operations Technology Summit 2022 in Orlando. A November study by Georgia Tech commissioned by Ryder found that a regional autonomous middle mile hub network, based on data from Ryder’s dedicated transportation network in the Southeast, could reduce costs between 29% and 40%.

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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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Stuck Evergreen Ship Waits on Full Moon to Float Free

Supply Chain Brain

A month after its giant container ship ran aground near Baltimore, Evergreen Marine Corp. continues to dig for a solution.

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Will and estate planning in the digital age

Axway

Planning for death isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite task, and for many of us, it’s not even on our radar at all. But it’s never too early—or too late—to prepare a will.

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Understanding 3PL warehousing of construction materials on the East Coast

Kanban Logistics

Here in the mid-Atlantic region, new construction of homes and industrial facilities is a very common sight. But before those new structures are standing tall, the materials used to build them, like lumber and OSB boards, are typically stored in a warehouse. And if you’re looking for a warehouse for construction materials, working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be a better option for your business than handling warehousing on your own.