April, 2023

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan. The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008.

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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?

Logistics Viewpoints

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company.

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Winning in a Down Freight Market with Nick Dangles

The Logistics of Logistics

Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. About Nick Dangles Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Kinetic , and Sync Logistics Training , a learning management platform built and designed for the growing supply cha

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Are You Ready to Learn How to Transform Your Supply Chain?

River Logic

River Logic is leading a series of broadcasts on supply chain transformation called “Real Talks” – enabling industry leaders and providers of advanced prescriptive analytics technology platforms to discuss ways that enterprises can optimize supply chain ecosystems for resilience, profitability and sustainability. In its first broadcast, River Logic’s president, Carlos Centurion, and Ali Aksut Microsoft’s WW Solution Strategy, Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain , will participated in a lead

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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Artificial Intelligence Will be Big in Supply Chain Management, Report Predicts

Supply Chain Brain

AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.

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Beyond Control Tower: How Cognitive Command Centers Are Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

For more than two decades companies have been striving to improve their supply chain awareness and management through supply chain visibility applications. But companies must take action based on that visibility in order to realize its true value, which is why many companies have deployed supply chain control towers. Today, as new technologies and capabilities.

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Ask the Experts: How Do You Stay up to Date on the Latest Developments and Trends in Supply Chain

John Galt

We asked supply chain experts and thought leaders how they go about keeping abreast of the latest trends and developments in supply chain. Have a look!

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Achieving Supply Chain Resilience Through Effective Yard Management

C3 Solutions

Supply chain resilience has garnered attention since the pandemic hit businesses across the globe. Supply chain digitalization has helped increase visibility and topped boardroom conversations as companies looking to build resilient supply chains turn to technology to mitigate the impact of any future disruptions.

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Solvoyo and the Art of Autonomous Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Asena Yosun Denizeri, Vice President, Retail Solutions at Solvoyo. In this conversation, Asena and I talked about autonomous planning in supply chain. I asked Asena to give some deeper insights on a few key points. First, give me a little background on Solvoyo for those people that may not be familiar.

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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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Subscription First Fulfillment with Paul Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss subscription first fulfillment. Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Bulu , a subscription-first, full-service 3PL based in Lincoln, Nebraska. About Paul Jarrett Paul Jarrett is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats including father, husband, CEO, entrepreneur, innovator, athlete, and speaker. As a former D1 college football player, Paul is a driven and competitive individual with a passion for leading his team to success.

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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king

Freightos

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve.

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Electric Freight Trucks: Not Happening Anytime Soon for Long-Haul Moves

Talking Logistics

Earlier this month, an executive in our Indago supply chain research community submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles. However, the ownership, energy source, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure of shippers, forwarders / brokers / 4PLs, and carriers.

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ToolsGroup Drives Continued Innovation with Enhancements to JustEnough Retail Planning & Execution

ToolsGroup

Retail customers need more than just an omnichannel experience. They need retailers to deliver dynamic, unified commerce experience. To guarantee customer-centric experiences across every retail channel, retailers need to create agile, resilient operations to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. This is why ToolsGroup is excited to announce significant enhancements to our JustEnough Dynamic Retail Planning & Execution solution.

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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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Overcoming the Toughest Challenges of Electronics & Components Supply Chains with Network Design

AIMMS

The post Overcoming the Toughest Challenges of Electronics & Components Supply Chains with Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Tackles Warehouse Complexity

Logistics Viewpoints

I recently attended Körber Supply Chain’s user conference, Elevate 2023. I was in the midst of updating ARC Advisory Group’s research on the independent WMS consultancy market at that time. I therefore took the opportunity to meet with a few of the independent consultants in attendance. I also met with some the consultants’ customers that adopted Körber solutions.

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Last Mile Delivery Grows Up with Ron Richardson

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron Richardson and Joe Lynch discuss last mile delivery grows up. Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation.

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Earth Day 2023

DELMIA Quintiq

Invest in Our Planet From the beginning Earth Day is an annual event celebrated every April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was officially launched on April 22, 1970 in New York City with approximately 250,000 participants. Simultaneously, an estimated 20 million people nationwide attended the inaugural events that day at tens of thousands of sites including elementary and secondary schools, universities, and community sites across the United States.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 28, 2023)

Talking Logistics

The pace of change and innovation in the supply chain and logistics realm continues to accelerate (as you can see from the news items below). Looking ahead 5 years to 2028, what trends will play a bigger role in supply chain management? What actions is your company taking today to position its supply chain and. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 28, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup, Exhibiting at Retail Technology Show, Announces Significant Enhancements To JustEnough® For Retail Planning

ToolsGroup

Version 2023.1 of the ToolsGroup retail planning solution adds best-in-class capabilities to its robust software offering BOSTON and LONDON — April 26, 2023 — Today at Retail Technology Show in London, ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the launch of critical new functionality in the JustEnough Dynamic Retail Planning & Execution suite.

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Leveraging Scheduling Software to Reduce Transportation Lead Times

C3 Solutions

The retail sector is constantly challenged to keep its shelves full and its customers happy. Add on top of this the expectation of a healthy profit, and the ask becomes even bigger. This has become a new norm lately for retailers where they struggle with volatile supply chains, which take much longer than before. While there are many other reasons, a major reason for this is high transportation lead time.

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The WMS Ecosystem – Six Degrees of Separation from Cal Petty

Logistics Viewpoints

I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. To obtain a better understanding of the market prior to my outreach efforts, I contacted Cal Petty of enVista , a global consulting, managed services, and material handling automation firm.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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Fulfilling Big Bulky Small Parcels with Dusty Holcomb

The Logistics of Logistics

Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss fulfilling big bulky small parcels. Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb joined “The Herd” at Red Stag Fulfillment in May 2021. As a leader in a dynamic industry, his focus as CEO is on three things: delivering exceptional value for our clients, operational excellence, and curating an exceptional people first culture.

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Tenth Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Disaster

SCM Research

Ten years ago, on April 24, 2013, the world was shocked by the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh. The tragedy claimed the lives of 1,134 garment workers and injured thousands more. The building housed several garment factories that supplied clothing to major global brands. Rana Plaza highlighted the dominant supply chain logic: that a T-shirt can only be sold at a very low price at the downstream end of the supply chain because the real cost is paid by the workers at the upstream

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Preventing Buyer’s Remorse with Supply Chain Technology

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Buyer’s Remorse Survey Report.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey conducted with members of our Indago supply chain research community (who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and.

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ToolsGroup and North America’s Largest Tire Distributor to Present at Gartner Symposium, May 8-10, Orlando, Florida

ToolsGroup

ATD will share how collaborative forecasting improved supplier performance and revolutionized its supply chain for business-wide benefits, thanks to ToolsGroup’s AI-driven planning solutions BOSTON – April 25, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Orlando Florida, May 8-10. We’re also pleased to announce that one of ToolsGroup’s top customers, American Tire Distributors , has been selected to present on May 8, 12:05 pm on Stage

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Future-Proofing Your Warehouse with a Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform: Key Features to Consider

Techgistics

Future-proofing your warehouse operation is essential in a world where e-commerce is booming and customer expectations are sky-high. A multi-agent orchestration platform can be a powerful tool for optimizing warehouse operations by connecting and coordinating different autonomous agents and systems in real-time to optimize workflow and maximize efficiency.

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Editor’s Choice: Warehouse Robotics for Zero-Touch Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. Does this sound familiar to you? Customers want their goods ASAP as competition and cost pressures soar.

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Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the question is drayage just drayage. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada.