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Cyber Security Options for Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security and the Digital Supply Chain! Cyber security options article and permission to publish here provided by Angelo Chongco. Technology has mainly driven the growth of supply chain operations throughout the years. Organizations of all sizes are migrating to the digital world, some pushed by the recent upheavals.

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When to Switch From In-House to Managed Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. As market volatility, delivery expectations and customer experience levels impact supply chain strategy, shippers are looking for new ways to drive operational and competitive advantage from external expertise.

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The New Face of Grocery Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

Grocery delivery is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s been around for more than 3 decades, although the ongoing pandemic has certainly lifted the market to new heights. However, I should clarify that when I say grocery delivery, I am talking about e-commerce grocery delivery. The home delivery model has been around for a lot longer than 3 decades, with milk and dairy service jumping out as the obvious one.

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What is Responsible Sourcing?

ivalua

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. . Responsible sourcing requires a shift in thinking and priorities.

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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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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. About Jason Miller. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. and Dortha J.

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Top 10 Tips to Effective Financial Evaluation in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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Three Ways to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Brain

Industry and government leaders have long sought ways to mitigate risk in supply chains. Despite the long-standing need for more resiliency, the COVID-19 pandemic brought new urgency to the task.

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8 Keys to E-Commerce Modeling Success

CHAINalytics

With the ongoing shift in consumer behavior, we’re experiencing a considerable increase in demand for distribution network modeling of e-commerce supply chains. There are notable differences when modeling networks that supply retail versus support e-commerce. Here are eight crucial points for successful e-commerce modeling. One: Model in units of measure consistent with e-commerce demand.

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UK online sales will settle at £12.8bn, as e-commerce’s 25% market share becomes the ‘new normal’

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post UK online sales will settle at £12.8bn, as e-commerce’s 25% market share becomes the ‘new normal’ appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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How Shippers Can Prepare for Hurricane Season

Freight Center

Things are tight in the freight market and could get even tighter with disruptions in shipping freight due to storms and possible hurricanes. As we know, when it comes to keeping your small business shipping smoothly, it’s essential to have a plan, including a disaster preparedness plan. Many things could potentially slow or even halt your normal shipping operations, so planning for disasters and other problems helps you mitigate supply chain disruptions and keep your shipments moving as close t

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How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Pace of Digital Transformation for a Hyperconnected Industrial World

IT Supply Chain

By Ravi Gopinath (pictured). Chief Cloud Officer & Chief Product Officer, AVEVA. The post How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Pace of Digital Transformation for a Hyperconnected Industrial World appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Rhenus to showcase total supply chain solution at ChemUK 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Logistics specialist Rhenus is set to showcase its supply chain expertise at this year’s ChemUK exhibition. The two-day event is running between 15 and 16 September at the NEC, Birmingham UK.

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The Supply Chain established versions in the face of disruption.

Prophetic Technology

The Supply Chain established versions in the face of disruption.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement

HICX Solutions

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). . For the session, we were joined by Charlotte Anabelle de Brabandt , a representative of the Institute for Supply Management (IMS) and Ramit Mahajan , the Head of Supply Chain Enablement, India at

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LogiNext Announces Triple Gartner 2021 Recognition for its Last Mile Technology

Loginext

LogiNext, a global transformation automation platform that is used by 200+ enterprises in more than 50+ countries announced that its last mile technology got a triple mention in Gartner’s Hype Cycle Reports. Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing information, advice, and tools for leaders in functions like IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and Compliance, and such.

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Expanding Your Horizons

BlueYonder

Rachel Longo is a senior global mobility specialist at Blue Yonder and talks about how her role here supporting associates from all over the world has given her new appreciation for the opportunities afforded in the United States and embracing each other’s differences and cultures. She shares a time where ‘staying comfortable’ in a role pushed her to pivot to a new path, and how empathy is one of the most important qualities when it comes to understanding and supporting others.

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Using Technology to Navigate Supply Chain Volatility

NFI

Volatility became synonymous with supply chain in 2020 and that trend has continued throughout 2021. Consistent disruptions are forcing shippers to rethink the way they manage their networks. Supply chain visibility is critical when making calculated decisions that help support the health of your business. Advancements in technology can help fill the gaps exposed by… Continue reading Using Technology to Navigate Supply Chain Volatility.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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FreightTech 100 2022 Award Nominations Now Open; Intelligent Audit Looks to Gain 4th Consecutive Year Recognition

Intelligent Audit

Each year, FreightWaves’ FreightTech Awards honor the top 100 innovators and disruptors within the logistics space. Nominations for the 2022 FreightTech 100 Awards are now being accepted With the upcoming peak season on our minds and with more than 25 years of revolutionizing freight auditing and payment processing, Intelligent Audit wants you to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s innovations and humbly asks for your nomination.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Aug. 12, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

Amid Rising Labor Costs, Walmart DC Workers can Get Big Bonuses. Massive Amazon Air Hub Opens. Judge Rule Swift did not Poach CRST Driver.

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Watch: How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Applied to Logistics?

Supply Chain Brain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics at the American Military University Online, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence, to the point where it has become omnipresent in the world of logistics management.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Is Consumer Interest in Sustainable Products Growing

Supply Chain Digest

Web Search Analysis Offers Mixed Results

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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Oracle Announces New Products and Capabilities for Oracle Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Oracle Corporation, a provider of integrated cloud applications and platform services, introduced updates to Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement, a product suite that manages an organization’s complete source-to-settle cycle.

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Transforming clinical care by putting patient data back where it belongs: INTERopen Hackathon March 21

Janeiro Digital

Every year INTEROpen runs a series of hackathon events supported by the UK’s NHS, bringing together innovators and experts from across healthcare and technology to accelerate the development of open standards for interoperability in the health and social care sector. In March 2021, we joined the INTEROPen hackathon to help unravel some of the knottiest problems in medications interoperability, exploring how technology can improve use of medications safely as well as how the decentralized w

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ESG Strategies May Understate Fallout of Global Warming, Report Shows

Supply Chain Brain

The link between a hotter planet, loss of economic wealth and investment returns isn’t always well understood in ESG strategies, particularly those targeting developing markets.

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Global Automotive Manufacturer

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Strategic Network Design for Aftermarket Parts & Accessories The automative manufacturer used an analytics platform to optimize the spares network using a Total Cost to Serve objective. The post Global Automotive Manufacturer appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Once the World’s Busiest Port, London Aims to Revive Its River Trade Roots

Supply Chain Brain

As three national lockdowns boosted online shopping over the past 18 months in the U.K., the demand for port services like warehousing and distribution closer to population centers has taken off.

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FTL vs LTL: Key Differences and How To Understand Which Model To Select

Shipsy

Transportation of goods doesn’t only include loading and unloading at source and destination. It also incorporates choosing the right mode of transportation (air, land, or sea), selecting the suitable carrier or freight shipping provider, and considering many other factors for speedy and cost-effective transportation. When it comes to road transportation, the trucking industry is responsible for most of the overland freight movement in the United States.

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Roadblocks to Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots

Supply Chain Brain

But why is the uptake of autonomous mobile robots so low for an industry that’s continuing to innovate at speed?