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Lead Time Matters More than Forecast Accuracy!

Demand Driven Technologies

One of our customers recently told us: “In fact, the reliability of the lead times is much more important than the reliability of the forecasts!” This company, which has widely deployed Demand Driven practices throughout its chain, has seen its inventory at one site gradually increase in recent weeks and exceed the target inventory range.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

For Amazon employees, it’s time to get back on the train. At least at Amazon corporate, that is. In October 2021, Amazon adopted a flexible approach to let managers of individual teams decide how many days corporate employees would work in the office. But the times are changing. Last week, the company announced that three years after the Covid pandemic sent workers home, it is planning to require employees to be in the office at least three days a week.

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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). About Chris Caplice Dr. Chris Caplice is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) where he is responsible for the planning and managem

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023)

Talking Logistics

So far this week, I have rescued an endangered sea otter, been on a yacht with lots of drunk strangers, and I was running late to class (or was it a flight) but I was in the wrong building and had no idea where to go. Yes, I have really weird dreams when I travel. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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 02/17/2023-02/23/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Uber Freight announce plans for electric trucks in California Uber Freight a subsidiary of Uber Technologies announced plans to deploy their electric trucks on select routes in California.

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How to keep shelves full when supply chain disruption is the new business standard

IT Supply Chain

By Santiago Gracia-Poveda (pictured) VP Industry Solutions, o9 Solutions The post How to keep shelves full when supply chain disruption is the new business standard appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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CSRD & Supply Chain Sustainability: What You Need to Know

SupplyShift

Why is CSRD a big deal for supply chain sustainability? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is new legislation in the European Union that requires, elevates, and standardizes ESG reporting like never before. It broadens who must report, standardizes what they report, and expands the scope of reporting to include the full value chain.

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Navigating Russian Sanctions

Exiger Perspectives

How to Enhance Your Risk Management Capabilities Russian Sanctions Overview Complexities of Sanctions Risk Management Mitigating Sanctions Evasion How Exiger Can Help UPDATE: The spiderweb of sanctions against Russian is quickly evolving. On February 24, 2023, the one year anniversary of Russia’s war with Ukraine, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) launched sweeping new sanctions against Russia, which include a mix of industry prohibitions, also known a

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up- February 24 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides our latest news capsule follow-up relative to updating readers to prior supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. This update provides added developments related to aircraft manufacturer Boeing, and to current U.S. PPI levels. Boeing Halts 787 Dreamliner Airline Deliveries In late January, we updated readers on c ommercial aircraft industry players Airbus and Boeing on their ongoing efforts to ramp-up monthly production and aircraft deli

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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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How JAGGAER Enables You to Comply with Supply Chain Due Diligence Legislation

Jaggaer

The post How JAGGAER Enables You to Comply with Supply Chain Due Diligence Legislation appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Logistics Route Optimization Using Machine Learning: Enhancing Efficiency and Profitability

Loginext

This blog highlights how logistics route optimization using machine learning can help businesses improve their efficiency and profitability by offering predictive analytics, real-time data, dynamic routing, capacity planning, and customer satisfaction. The post Logistics Route Optimization Using Machine Learning: Enhancing Efficiency and Profitability appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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REVOLUTION - Transforming Global Trade with Collaboration in Supply Chain

Global Trade Management

Throughout history, humanity has strived to make our lives easier. We have gone from manual work to mechanic and analog processes to digitalized ones. Now, we are entering a third revolution that will change global trade and supply chain management as we know it: the transition from dissonance to resonance – or collaboration, as I would call it. Global trade and supply chains are essential to a business's operations, but they face several significant challenges today.

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Tesla, GM Among Carmakers Flocking to Mining Events Amid Battery Metals Scramble

Supply Chain Brain

Top automakers including Tesla, General Motors, and Ford are heading out on the mining conference circuit as soaring demand for metals used in electric vehicles ignites a scramble to lock in long-term supplies.

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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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Taulia’s Supplier Survey 2023

Taulia

Since 2014, Taulia’s annual supplier survey has collected data from the suppliers that access early payment solutions using our platform. This year, the survey received over 9,600 responses, with companies ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations with revenues of over $5 billion. This year’s respondents shared valuable insights into the business challenges they face today and how and why they are accessing early payments.

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Watch: Are Robots Taking Over the Warehouse?

Supply Chain Brain

The importance of robotics technologies in the warehouse continues to grow, says Drew Bailey, vice president, design engineering, at Geodis.

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Omnichannel Distribution: Definition, Strategy, & Solutions

ShipBob

Whether it’s with B2C or B2B ecommerce , distribution management is one of the key strategic aspects of running an ecommerce business as it determines how people can gain access to your products. Now this has become more complicated with consumers using multiple channels to interact with businesses. This has made it a necessity for ecommerce businesses to look to omnichannel distribution so they can ensure that their customers can enjoy a unified and seamless experience across all these channels

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Cyber Insurance Is Back From the Brink After Onslaught of Ransomware Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

The cyber-insurance market, battered by a rash of pandemic-era ransomware attacks, is making a comeback.

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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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Universal API management: what is it and why should I care?

Axway

Universal API management is an emerging term that characterizes an expended set of capabilities beyond traditional API management.

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Podcast | The Seven Deadly Sins of B2C Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Another seven deadly sins? These are being committed in the warehouse.