Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

As hard as it is to believe, another year is coming to an end. This was certainly another strange year, but the in-person conferences I usually look forward to were a mixed bag this year. I attended my first in-person conferences and attended a number of virtual ones as well. And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. More importantly, today marks the last news round-up of the year.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 16, 2022)

Talking Logistics

What can I say that I haven’t said yet? The blinking cursor taunts me. I’m suffering from a terrible case of writer’s block this morning. Maybe it’s the cold rain outside, or the sound of water gushing down the gutters that… […blink, blink, blink, blink, blink…] The Greenhouse Gas Import Tax It’s official: As reported. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 16, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ivalua Ranked in Comparably’s Global Top 100  Best Companies and Awarded Best for Culture, Women and Diversity

ivalua

Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity.

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Retailers brace for a Black Christmas as even Black Friday deals fail to win back shoppers

IT Supply Chain

By ParcelHero (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T. The post Retailers brace for a Black Christmas as even Black Friday deals fail to win back shoppers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

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

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 12/09/2022-12/15/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon Sued by Supplier for Breach of Agreement Gilimex Inc a Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon for $280 million, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from agreements…

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Blue Yonder Named as a Notable Vendor in the Forrester Order Management System Landscape, Q4 2022

BlueYonder

The acceleration of e-commerce in the past few years has put significant pressure on businesses to rethink their entire commerce strategy. Today’s savvy shopper expects seamless and enhanced experiences across channels – in-store and online – with the goal of getting the right product, at the right time through their channel of choice. With changing market and consumer expectations, it has become more critical for organizations to have agile, augmentative order management systems (OMS) that can

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Whitepaper: Build supply chain agility through digitization

Supply Chain Movement

No one in any industry or the culture at large would deny that the world is highly connected. Everything from smartphone apps and social media algorithms to artificial intelligence and machine learning is simply part of our everyday reality. In addition to connectivity, the past couple of years have threaded in another element of business (and life) we can count on: disruption.

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The EU’s Proposed Carbon Border Tax and the Implications

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and commentary relative to the European Union’s proposed import tax on carbon and its potential implications to global based supply chains. The Development and Implications. This week, after round the clock negotiations and deliberations, the European Union reached agreement on imposing a tax on imports predicated on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions required to produce an imported product.

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From AI to ESG: key security-technology trends of 2023

IT Supply Chain

By Johan Paulsson (pictured). Chief Technology Officer. The post From AI to ESG: key security-technology trends of 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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The TruckSmarter Story with Daniel Kao

The Logistics of Logistics

Daniel Kao and Joe Lynch discuss the TruckSmarter story. Daniel Kao is the co-Founder & CEO of TruckSmarter , a driver-first marketplace for the trucking industry, that improves the lives of truck drivers, and empowers them to get better quality loads and get paid faster. About Daniel Kao. Daniel Kao is the co-Founder & CEO of TruckSmarter.

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Discount schemes will only go so far before they become unprofitable

IT Supply Chain

By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post Discount schemes will only go so far before they become unprofitable appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The promise of blockchain in the supply chain is fading.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

The promise of blockchain in the supply chain is fading. The recent end of the TradeLens operation run jointly by A.P. Moller-Maersk and IBM is the most visible sign of a quiet withering of the technology aimed at tracking assets through complex supply chains. The Wall Street Journal’s Isabelle Bousquette reports that another big effort by Walmart to track groceries through blockchain is progressing only slowly , as big bets on the technology taper off or worse.

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The Story of Rudolph – The Original Supply Chain Disruption

Lucas

If you are like me, one of the biggest joys of the holiday season is being able to catch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer when it makes its annual appearance on our TV screens. The story of perseverance, acceptance and eventual triumph is one that resonates with audiences of all ages. The post The Story of Rudolph – The Original Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Lucas Systems.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Corporate Innovation: Do Your Employees Have the Right Personality Traits?

Enterra Insights

Innovation is a fascinating topic which often involves discussions about corporate processes or corporate culture without focusing on people. In an earlier article about the roles people play in innovation, I observed, “In today’s corporate environment, putting together an innovation team made up of a diverse group of people from different disciplines — each playing a role — is one of the best ways to foster the chances of success.”[1] In that article, I identified ten critical ̶

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How to Improve Maintenance Management with Fleet and Equipment Tracking

The Network Effect

The post How to Improve Maintenance Management with Fleet and Equipment Tracking appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Next Phase of Remote Work: The Factory Floor in Your Living Room?

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Top Tips on Digital Immune Systems for Yard & Dock Managers

C3 Solutions

Combining best practices for yard and dock managers with logistics technology, a digital immune system helps improve software design, optimize operations and analytics to mitigate business risks and improve the customer experience.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Amware Fulfillment Once Again Named a Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware Fulfillment has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2023, joining dozens of other leading order fulfillment 3PLs selected by Multichannel Merchant in its 8 th annual directory.

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ProcureTech 100 - Kodiak Hub listed as a Pioneer in 2022

Kodiak Hub

Why is this a big deal you ask?

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CommunityAmerica Credit Union delivers custom-tailored financial services with Axway

Axway

By maintaining a laser focus on knowing its members and meeting their needs, CommunityAmerica Credit Union has grown into a major regional financial institution with $4.6 billion in assets and more than 30 branches in the Kansas City and St.