ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Have you noticed how the clock speed of just about everything has sped up considerably in just a few years? Supply chain practitioners know trends like product line proliferation, shorter product life cycles, increased complexity, massive amounts of data and ever more demanding and unpredictable customers are accelerating. Add to that the dizzying pace at which new products and trends are promoted and spread online and via social media.

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C3 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Supply chains across the globe need more efficiency to survive. The opportunities to grow fulfillment and improve the flow of inbound and outbound freight depend on multiple factors. Items need efficient unloading and comprehensive, digital put-away processes. Outbound shipments require optimization to minimize touches and avoid unnecessary dock delays.

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StockTrim

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Running a business right now is challenging. Unpredictable demand, disrupted supply chains, cashflow uncertainty all make things a lot more difficult.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Thank you to those of you who joined us for QAD Tomorrow, our virtual thought stream, which was focused on the unforeseen disruption in manufacturing and the new transformation imperative. For those who weren’t able to attend, it’s not too late to view the thought stream replay. Tomorrow attendees heard from QAD CEO Anton Chilton, CMO Carter Lloyds, and CTO Tony Winter on the challenges facing manufacturers today and the keys to adapting.

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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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SCJunction

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

"Artificial Intelligence" and "Machine Learning" have recently become buzzwords across different verticals, but what do they actually mean for modern supply chain management?

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Over the past six months, significant progress has been made in understanding COVID-19 and reducing its health and economic impact. In this blog, we will not rehash this information, but to identify open issues in handling the current challenge of tackling COVID-19 and relate this to the challenge of managing supply chains. Lessons for COVID-19 and Supply Chain Management – Six Months Later was first posted on September 22, 2020 at 8:22 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Atlanta, GA (September 23, 2020) – Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting and analytics, announced today that Ashley Thompson has been selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as a recipient of the first annual Women in Supply Chain award. Ashley is a director in Chainalytics’ Supply Chain Design consulting practice. … The post Chainalytics’ Ashley Thompson Among Top Women in Supply Chain appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

With material shortages and demand volatility becoming the new normal, as we’ve seen with COVID-19, companies are implementing new strategies to keep their organizations nimble and their supply chains operational no matter the situation. The right supply chain best practices can pivot your organization from being overwhelmed by demand spikes to utilizing them to improve your business.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

When virtually any category of consumer product is eligible for the “unboxing video” phenomenon, you need to create unique out-of-box experiences (OOBE) to surprise and delight your customers. The resulting social media buzz and positive reviews can help secure the success of your brand. The concept of “unboxing” as an event that deserves to be … The post 5 Ways to Improve Your Customer’s Out-of-Box Experience appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

By John Allen (pictured). Physical Access Control Business Development Manager, Axis Communications. The post Removing the barriers to ensure a smarter future for physical access control appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Adexa

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Covid-19 has been a good lesson for most companies to bring to surface the vulnerability of their supply chains. However, we have many other events including recent tariffs and trade wars, economic downturn of 2008, and tsunami in Japan. In addition, companies face supply chain issues due to demand fluctuations, supply disruptions and transportation issues almost on a day to day basis.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

By Madhav Durbha (pictured). Group Vice President of Industry Strategy, LLamasoft. The post Vaccine supply chain delays are almost inevitable appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The role of Digital Ecosystems in Circular Supply Chain. This is the fourth installment of the QAD DynaSys blog series focusing on circular supply chains. Industrial Symbiosis is a phrase not often used, if ever, in supply chain circles. However, in the future, it may become more prevalent. So what is Industrial Symbiosis? Linear supply chains, by definition, have points of material consumption and points of wastage.

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Provenance

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In a piece highlighting the future of food, this article looks at our work with Princes to bring proven sustainability information on-pack for shoppers. “Princes has partnered with blockchain-enabled transparency programme and certified B-Corp Provenance to roll out the codes and improve its supply chain data. Building on an existing blockchain project with Italian agricultural group Coldiretti, which is used to ensure that worker rights are maintained and that farmers using sustainable me

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The opportunities to apply robotics and artificial intelligence within the global supply chain are vast. Among these, robotic process automation (RPA) is a key element of supply chain automation that is moving the industry toward efficiency and productivity goals. RPA in transportation management can be applied to virtually any task, comparable to using a smart […].

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

By Harel Boren (pictured). CEO & co-founder of Inspekto. The post Reshoring or…rightshoring? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Companies want and expect innovation from their 3PLs, and as one of the world’s largest logistics platforms we’re focused on continuing to deliver new and innovative technology built by and for supply chain experts. We recently announced our latest innovation, Procure IQ™ , which reimagines the way shippers purchase transportation. Developed inside our innovation incubator Robinson Labs , Procure IQ uses predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and C.H.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

I was recently speaking to Nick Swain , from Kinegistics, who shared with me his thoughts on how working from home is going to be the norm. This was a follow-up to an IACCM Vibe Summit webinar I did with Tim Cummins on the subject of what life will be like in this new economy. Nick noted the following: The impact of more people working from home will mean both a reduced requirement for office space and change in the type and potentially location of the office space required.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Task interleaving is a best practice in a warehouse. Task interleaving allows work to be done more efficiently. A warehouse management system can save companies in many ways. Task interleaving is just one good example. The post Warehousing 101: Why is Task Interleaving a Best Practice? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Amazon to Open more than 1000 Local Delivery Stations Close to Communities to Support Rapid Delivery

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Approach Transformed the US Castings Industry, with Dramatic Increases in Speed of Delivery

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Remember the “good old days” when we thought we were being smart and safe? Looking back, we did some pretty silly things. George W. Bishop recalls the following story, “There was a man who owned a small trash-removal service which consisted of a truck, a man, and two children. The youngsters would tramp down the load and then lay on top to keep it from blowing away.

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This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Majority Believe Adoption will Rise, but there are Many Challenges

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Cartonization is getting more attention from businesses as rising volume demand and shipping restrictions drive up costs, and as warehouses surge-hire less-experienced packers to keep up.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Since the arrival of the COVD-19 pandemic, “flexibility” has become a way of life. From parents adapting to their children’s virtual classrooms to business owners navigating operational and staffing challenges, the ebbs and flows of life are now much more drastic than they were pre-pandemic. This is certainly true within the world of logistics, where order volumes – especially those for essential household products – have increased dramatically since March.

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