AIMMS

AUGUST 28, 2024

Probabilistic planning in supply chains involves systematically analyzing scenarios for each business objective to account for uncertainty.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) offer a method to track products through their entire lifecycle. These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. For businesses, DPPs are becoming essential to comply with best practice guidance as well as coming statutory regulations that demand transparency in supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2024

Yesterday at its “Let’s Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit,” Walmart announced new multichannel logistics and cross-border fulfillment services for sellers. Yes, Walmart, the mega-retailer, is encroaching further into the third-party logistics (3PL) space, just like Amazon has been doing for years. Here are some details from the press release: Walmart continues to leverage its.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain. From simple storage facilities to strategic hubs of efficiency and innovation, warehouses have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern business landscape.

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In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 28, 2024

Many companies are currently wondering whether they should not relocate some or all of their suppliers or their own production from China or Taiwan to other Southeast Asian countries. For instance, I recently spoke to several electronics manufacturers from the Eindhoven Brainport region who are struggling with this. The balancing act is tricky because it is difficult to gather all the underlying information to do this in a thoroughly ‘fact-based’ manner.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2024

Selecting the right ERP software for manufacturers is critical Choosing the right ERP software for manufacturers to meet specific requirements is no easy task. The options can be overwhelming and the decision is crucial, as an ERP system is the core of a manufacturer’s IT infrastructure. It is key to digital transformation and has a direct impact on the long-term success of the company.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 28, 2024

Supply chain orchestration software provider Kinaxis has announced that John Sicard, President and CEO of this innovative provider will retire from his role effective at the end of December. Sicard will reportedly retain a consultancy role with Kinaxis throughout 2025. The Kinaxis Board of Directors has commenced an executive search for his successor.

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QAD

AUGUST 28, 2024

S&OP and Executive Meetings, a Necessary Tandem As mentioned in our article, “Understanding Sales and Operations Planning” , S&OP is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. It is a strategic and integrated business process that aligns demand, supply and financial goals in an organization.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription ) that Walmart has plans to offer a logistics services offering aimed at third-party sellers who desire to fill orders from customers via online platforms outside of Walmart’s own marketplace. According to this report, “ t hird-party sellers will soon be able to use Walmart’s warehousing, delivery and order returns services to fulfil orders placed on platforms beyond Walmart’s website, including Target, Etsy and even Amazon.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 28, 2024

Had to Really Study this One

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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2024

More and more companies are reporting on their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) as part of corporate responsibility initiatives. Companies pledging to report emissions then have the responsibility to also account for emissions created by their suppliers.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 28, 2024

Our Annual Review on the State of Labor in the Supply Chain

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to FreightWaves , The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is considering a $1.6 billion Rio Indio reservoir project to address future droughts and enhance the canal's resilience. Following a historic drought, the ACP plans to increase daily transit slots to 36 starting in September, marking a return to higher capacity.

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Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 28, 2024

What Consumers want in Free Shipping. Feds Plan Big EV Charger Rollout. FedEx Demand Surcharges Announced.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

The move means Walmart could redefine the e-commerce logistics landscape, offering an alternative to Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon service.

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SnapFulfil

AUGUST 28, 2024

Choosing the right warehouse management system (WMS) can be a game-changer for your business, as warehouses become more complex and demands of faster, more efficient services increase.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

NOAA predicts that by the end of November, this year's hurricane season "could rank among the busiest on record.

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Loginext

AUGUST 28, 2024

Learn how delivery route optimization software can maximize ROI by reducing costs and improving efficiency. Explore essential tips and best practices for implementation and achieving greater delivery success. The post Maximize ROI with Delivery Routing Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

The 900-foot Sounion was hauling 150,000 tons of dense Iraqi crude oil when it was disabled by Houthi militants.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

The union representing 20,000 workers at India's 12 major shipping hubs had initially planned to go on strike indefinitely on August 28.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

Aircraft engines spew a host of gases that warp the climate at high altitudes, including nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and water vapour.

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The supply chain is the world’s most complex logistics challenge, where efficiency and accuracy are critically important to ensure goods are accessible to consumers when needed. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a key role for wholesale distribution companies in this process, serving (among other things) as the inventory management software that attempts to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time and place.

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