Mon.Apr 04, 2022

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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis. A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and resilience, and more autonomous planning. A Complex Supply Chain. This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries.

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When You Manage Your Supply Chain Like It’s 1999 (Lessons from the IRS)

Talking Logistics

Last Friday, one of my April Fools’ fake news headlines was “Forget Spreadsheets: How to Manage a Global Supply Chain with Post-It Notes.” The truth underpinning this fake news item is that many companies still rely on manual, paper-based processes to manage parts of their supply chain. Many more rely on sending emails with spreadsheets. Read more When You Manage Your Supply Chain Like It’s 1999 (Lessons from the IRS).

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Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways form BGSA Conference. Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital , a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies.

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What is Cloud ERP?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There have been significant waves of disruptions in the supply chain and like other markets and industries that have experienced shifts, manufacturers can turn to technology to overcome challenges and streamline operations. An example of such technology is seen as a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Cloud ERP enables manufacturing organizations to achieve connectedness and real-time visibility of all internal and external data that affects operations, which helps them bett

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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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'A Long Road': Bonnie Fetch's Path to Supply Chain VP, and Plea for 'Nontraditional' Hiring

Supply Chain Brain

Cummins Inc.’s new vice president of global supply chain — who describes her career path as “eclectic” — says she hopes to inspire other women. Here’s what she has to say about industry disruption, working on her terms, and pivoting from restaurateur to supply chain executive.

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Is your business ready to go mobile-first?

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured). Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline. The post Is your business ready to go mobile-first? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: When Will Electric Trucks Fulfill Their Promise?

Supply Chain Brain

Electric and hydrogen-powered trucks are on the way, but the timing depends on advances in technology, economic trends and the creation of adequate infrastructure, especially in the form of charging stations, says Mike Chaffins, vice president supply chain with Xos Trucks.

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6 Car Accessories & Upgrades That Are Worth Your Money

IT Supply Chain

By Eric Robrigado (pictured). Marketing Coordinator. The post 6 Car Accessories & Upgrades That Are Worth Your Money appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: Innovation in Supply Chain Services: An Outlook

Supply Chain Brain

Robert Sutton, executive vice president of innovation with BNSF Logistics, discusses how supply chain service providers have pivoted to meet the needs of customers during the pandemic.

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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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How Supply Chain Digitalization Can Address Supply Chain Disruptions

All Things Supply Chain

Industry 4.0 revolutionized many industries, and now it’s being applied to supply chains. Dubbed Supply Chain 4.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. As you will know, though, if you are active in freight and shipping management, your freight prices depend on many variables.

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See the target, hit the target: why visibility is the first step in the DevOps value chain

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Davis (pictured). Senior Director of Research & Innovation, Copado. The post See the target, hit the target: why visibility is the first step in the DevOps value chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Managing supplier risk and value: making the most of supplier information

HICX Solutions

Managing supplier information and screening for ethical business practices is expected by regulators and consumers says Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX. Having good supplier management processes in place can help organizations stay ahead of regulators to avoid costly fines, minimize reputational damage and reduce friction in the buyer-supplier relationship.

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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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Businesses forced to delay climate plans

Proxima

QUARTER OF BUSINESSES FORCED TO DELAY CLIMATE PLANS, SAYS NEW PROXIMA RESEARCH. A survey of 2,000 US & UK CEOs reveals that business leaders are feeling the impact of inflation. Proxima’s Supply Chain Barometer highlights that a quarter of businesses have been forced to delay their plans to decarbonize their supply chain or change their plans altogether due to rising inflation.

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Blue Yonder – A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader 11 Years Running, Thanks to Our TMS Customers

BlueYonder

We believe customers and innovation are the top reasons for recognition as a Leader for the 11 th year 1 in a row in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 2 ! Much of our success correlates to our customer’s success. They have challenged us to step up our innovation game during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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How Deep Learning Continuously Scans Freight Data for Inconsistencies to Detect Problems

Intelligent Audit

Technologies have long shaped logistical planning and freight shipping services. However, as artificial intelligence continues, features such as deep learning and data analytics continue to transform entire industries. Deep learning logistics and data analysis could one day become the thing that separates successful shippers from those that struggle with managing and applying freight data and customized freight auditing data. .

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DiManEx joins the AM Green Trade Association

DiManEx

DiManEx, this month has proudly joined the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a global trade group founded to promote the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing. DiManEx contributes to the AMGTA among other things, by sharing its knowledge and expertise in supply chain optimisation and additive manufacturing, as well as helping quantify the positive effects of AM as part of digital supply chains.

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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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Nordex cyber incident shuts IT systems

IT Supply Chain

By Bill Conner (pictured). CEO, SonicWall. The post Nordex cyber incident shuts IT systems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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MANAGING SUPPLIER RISK AND VALUE: MAKING THE MOST OF SUPPLIER INFORMATION

HICX Solutions

Managing supplier information and screening for ethical business practices is expected by regulators and consumers says Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX. Having good supplier management processes in place can help organizations stay ahead of regulators to avoid costly fines, minimize reputational damage and reduce friction in the buyer-supplier relationship.

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Supply Chain News on Slowly but Steadily, Drone Deliveries in US Starting to Gain Some Momentum

Supply Chain Digest

As FAA Prepairs to Relax Rules, Drone Mrkers using Very Different Approaches to Technology

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The Benefits of Constrained Capacity Production Leveling - Plex DemandCaster

Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

Plex DemandCaster's new Constrained Capacity Production Leveling ties production to capacity for smoother production.

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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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EVs Are on the Way, But Can AVs Keep Up?

Supply Chain Brain

Advances in automotive technology aim to bring an end to the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. Will the human driver be jettisoned along with it?

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Why is Supplier Diversity Important?  | Clarkston Consulting

Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

A Supplier Diversity Program is a proactive approach to ensuring the use of suppliers from a diverse network.

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Faster quotes, higher confidence, more wins

3GTMS

The post Faster quotes, higher confidence, more wins appeared first on 3GTMS.

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Weber Logistics Acquires Pacific Coast Warehouse Company to Continue Strong Growth Pace

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has acquired California warehousing provider, Pacific Coast Warehouse Company (PCWC). The terms of the deal were not disclosed. PCWC will be rebranded as Weber Logistics. All current PCWC employees will become Weber employees by May 1, 2022.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

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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Faster quotes, higher confidence, more wins

3GTMS

The post Faster quotes, higher confidence, more wins appeared first on 3GTMS.

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How to Keep Record of Stock – The Best Options for Your Business

Unleashed

Keeping record of stock is a critical part of any product-based business – and in many places it’s a legal requirement and part of end-of-year reporting obligations. So what’s the best way of keeping record of stock? Here we home in on different ways to do this – from pen & paper to inventory management software – and outline key features that will improve your stock management.

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Metals Industry Agonizes Over War But Keeps Buying From Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Behind-closed-doors discussions reflect a wide angst over whether to keep buying from Russia, as the industry weighs the stigma from the war against its own commercial interests — and the fact that vital metals like aluminum and copper were in short supply even before the invasion of Ukraine.

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