AIMMS

AUGUST 14, 2024

Our network design data model is designed around Supply Chain entities you will recognize, customers, warehouses, suppliers, production and transport lanes.

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Network Design Supply Chain Design Modeling Data 156

BlueYonder

AUGUST 14, 2024

Each year on Aug. 13, the world celebrates International Left Handers Day. This day raises awareness about the challenges left-handers face in a predominantly right-handed world. Blue Yonder associate Nina Seth shares her insights into being left-handed in this DIVE In blog post. Oh, to be a left-hander in a right-handed world. You experience intrigue, curiosity and sometimes even dismay.

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Just-in-Time Food Groups Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant industrial demand fluctuations and exposed weaknesses in existing supply chains, distributors have begun to rethink inventory management and supply chain strategies. This guide explores how one of North America’s largest distributors, White Cap, has navigated these challenges by enhancing demand forecasting, centralizing inventory decision-making, and leveraging advanced technology.

Inventory Reduction 110

Inventory Reduction Inventory Forecasting Inventory Management Software 110

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Building Reputation and Credibility As A Leadership Keynote Speaker appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industry Industrial 105

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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.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2024

How can businesses keep up with ever-growing customer demands? What technologies are transforming warehouse operations into models of efficiency and precision? One answer lies in geolocation. As companies strive for seamless and effective warehouse management, geolocation technology emerges as a game-changer, driving unparalleled levels of efficiency, accuracy, and optimization.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2024

How can businesses keep up with ever-growing customer demands? What technologies are transforming warehouse operations into models of efficiency and precision? One answer lies in geolocation. As companies strive for seamless and effective warehouse management, geolocation technology emerges as a game-changer, driving unparalleled levels of efficiency, accuracy, and optimization.

Warehousing 97

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 97

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2024

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Parimatch enters into an exclusive partnership with AFA in Asia appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Asia 103

Asia Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industry 103

RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2024

How can businesses keep up with ever-growing customer demands? What technologies are transforming warehouse operations into models of efficiency and precision? One answer lies in geolocation. As companies strive for seamless and effective warehouse management, geolocation technology emerges as a game-changer, driving unparalleled levels of efficiency, accuracy, and optimization.

Inventory Reduction 96

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 96

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2024

Two factors contribute to good performance for learning organizations: making mistakes and having a safe working environment. With these research findings, US Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School captures the importance of psychological safety for companies. However, she does not really clarify how leaders should achieve this status. In a recent interview, she advises that leaders should ask questions – and not closed yes/no questions, but open ones.

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Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Groups Innovation 78

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

Cost Reduction Strategies

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Gareth Mitchell (pictured) UK Partner Manager, Heliot Europe The post Improving UK Council Waste Management Services with IoT and 0G LPWAN Technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Software Europe Supply Chain Supply and Demand 64

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems are revolutionizing road safety, especially in the freight, trucking, and logistics industry. These systems enable vehicles to share real-time information about speed, position, and trajectory, allowing them to anticipate and respond to potential hazards more effectively than human drivers alone. Let’s explore the mechanics, benefits, challenges, and prospects of V2V communication systems in the logistics sector.

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Analytics Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 305

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Grant O'Hara (pictured) Head of Commercial Development, One Nexus Group The post The Importance of a Consultative Approach for OEMs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Groups Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industry 59

Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home August 14, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Asia Cargo Bangladesh Europe 295

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 Strategy

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post How ESG Monitoring Can Aid In Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Supply and Demand 59

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 14, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commercial aircraft industry specific commentary, we focus on Airbus’s reported Q2-2024 and first-half financial and operational performance. During the global pandemic that literally paralyzed specific industries, including commercial aircraft supply networks, senior business leaders became acutely aware of the strategic importance of supply chain response capabilities in the ability to support required business outcomes.

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Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 52

QAD

AUGUST 14, 2024

Understanding S&OP in Risk Management Risk management and mitigation play a crucial role in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). In this blog post, we will delve into how S&OP can effectively identify and address risks. Let’s explore the S&OP and the risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions and maximize operational efficiency.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Risk Management Resource Reduction 52

Taulia

AUGUST 14, 2024

TELUS drives growth with SCF At the recent SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference in Orlando, Ashifa Jumani, Director of Procurement at Canadian telco TELUS, discussed how the company is using supply chain finance to free up cash flow for M&A, while furthering ESG goals through procurement processes. Optimizing working capital management is an important activity for Canadian telecoms company TELUS.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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

Manufacturing

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 14, 2024

US Manfacturing Job Openings Shrink. Teamsters Target Amazon Air Hub.Truckload Rates Continue to Fall.

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Europe China Supply Chain Training 47

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

The concept behind Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) is not hard to grasp — they act as secured places for receiving cargo into the U.S. without incurring tariffs, yet. Then, there are multiple ways those tariffs can be reduced. And yet, many companies are failing to make the most of FTZs to reduce costs, because they’re intimidated by the legal and organizational hurdles.

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Cost Reduction Strategies Cargo Security Company 132

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 14, 2024

Oil and Coal Remain the top 2

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Sourcing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 36

West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to Container News , the Port of Los Angeles set a new record in July, handling 939,600 TEUs, marking a 37% increase over the previous year and making it the busiest July in the port's 116-year history. This performance puts the Port 18% ahead of its 2023 pace just seven months into 2024.

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Los Angeles 126

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.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.

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Los Angeles Cargo Shipping Retail 119

NFI Industries

AUGUST 14, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog by: Herbert Ng, Regional Vice President of Operations, NFI Transloading involves the transfer of goods from one mode of transportation to another. Traditionally, this has meant unloading items from import ocean containers and reloading them onto trucks or rail for further distribution.

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Distribution Transportation 112

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Global investors are lasered onto China’s struggling economy, even as they also contemplate the possibility of a recession in the U.S.

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Industry Industrial Global 119

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 14, 2024

Haney and White Enterprise Acquires B.R. Williams Trucking and B.R.

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Warehousing Logistics Company 98

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.

SAP

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Procurement teams need to recognize their role in allowing service levels to fall, and to rethink how they approach their supplier relationships.

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Procurement 114

Loginext

AUGUST 14, 2024

Discover five leading fleet management software companies shaping the future of logistics. Learn how these platforms can optimize your fleet’s performance and keep you ahead of the competition. The post Top 7 Fleet Management Software Companies appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Software Company 93

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Warehouse workers are essential for any distribution company. And yet it can be difficult to attract and retain talent in today’s scarce labor market.

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Warehousing How To Distribution Company 105