December, 2023

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. This follows the recent announcement by the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience launching 30 proposed actions to strengthen America’s supply chains and the ASCM recent publication on resilience.

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Ask the Experts: How Does Innovation Impact the Skills Needed to Excel in Supply Chain?

John Galt

We asked supply chain experts and thought leaders: How does innovation impact the skills needed to thrive in supply chain? Read their thoughts!

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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead. Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. But today I would like to take a moment to review recent changes in supply chain barometers and apply a positive perspective on what these indicators

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

SCMDOJO

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. Notably, social commerce entails direct buying and selling on social media platforms. According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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A Unified Approach to Combating Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Although the global business community has been confronting modern slavery for years, it hasn’t been able to slow its rise. But there is an opportunity for that to change.

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What if Your ERP Never Gets Out of the ER?

BlueYonder

How to transform your supply chain (without waiting for your ERP to recover) Wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) has entered a new era where agility, speed and accuracy are no longer nice-to-haves, but rather uncompromising must-haves for meeting the new omni-channel B2B customer expectation. Once the fast, convenient omni-channel ordering experience spearheaded by retail during the COVID-19 pandemic became the new standard, and B2B customers began to expect the same experience i

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Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data

Talking Logistics

It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, and we were headed to one of our favorite weekend getaway destinations. My plan to get there was pretty straightforward; I knew the best route and all the usual traffic patterns, so we set out on what should have been a two-hour drive. Four hours later, we finally arrived, Read more The post Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Lead Time Definition – How to Calculate & Reduce it?

SCMDOJO

Time is really important in business. Studies say that 25% of customers won’t buy something unless it can be shipped in two days or less. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment.

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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. Loop’s AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity.

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3 New Innovations Set to Enhance the Cold Chain, Reduce Health Risks, and Cut Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Costs

The Network Effect

The post 3 New Innovations Set to Enhance the Cold Chain, Reduce Health Risks, and Cut Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Costs appeared first on The Network Effect.

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How to Calculate Safety Stock and Evaluate Different Methods

Arkieva

Uncertainty and volatility have been around for decades. There are several methods of leveraging safety stock in the supply chain to mitigate risk. How to Calculate Safety Stock and Evaluate Different Methods was first posted on December 7, 2023 at 8:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)

Talking Logistics

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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AI Technology Ensures Supply Chain Integrity Beyond the Holidays

Supply Chain Brain

By adopting AI technology to analyze critical enterprise-wide contract data and gain insights into supplier practices, companies can identify red flags and deviations from compliance standards

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The Coolest Supply Chain Boutique Consultants

Logistics Viewpoints

I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. What is a boutique? A boutique is a small, regionally focused system integration and consulting firm.

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Manifest 2024 with Pam Simon

The Logistics of Logistics

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss Manifest 2024. Pam is the EVP and Conference Chair at Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics which will be held February 5th – 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. About Pam Simon Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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From Requirements to Launch: Arena’s Expanded QMS Capabilities Help Speed Innovation

Arena Solutions

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. In the case of medical device companies, it takes three to seven years to introduce new products. While much of this time is dedicated to conceptualization, prototyping, and testing, the approval process by regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Commission (e.g., 510(k) , premarket approval , CE certification ) can take up to one year.

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As Business Risks Escalate, the Case for IT Managed Services Strengthens

IT Supply Chain

By Art Nichol (pictured) Chief Technology Officer at Windstream The post As Business Risks Escalate, the Case for IT Managed Services Strengthens appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks

Talking Logistics

As we head into 2024, it’s important to remember (and apply!) the important lessons learned from the past few years, especially those in response to the Covid pandemic. One of the key lessons learned is the importance of creating a resilient supply chain. As the authors of a July 2021 Boston Consulting Group article state, Read more The post Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How Generative AI Promises to Transform Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.

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Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit

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Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

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. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

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The Logistics of Logistics Story with Joe Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. About Joe Lynch Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, which is consistently ranked as a top logistics and supply chain podcast.

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Santa Upgrades Workshop with QAD Import Management: A Festive Case Study

QAD

Amidst the joyous buzz of the holiday season, we bring you a whimsical yet imaginary case study that peeks into Santa’s Workshop. Join us as we envision how Santa Claus can harness QAD Import Management, using cutting-edge technology to transform the legendary workshop’s operations and help bring holiday cheer! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Pole — December 21, 2023 — In a groundbreaking announcement, Santa Claus, the beloved figure of holiday cheer, has revealed that he’s added a touch

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Social engineering remains a powerful & ever evolving cyberweapon

IT Supply Chain

By Adam Khan (pictured) VP Global Security Operations, Barracuda The post Social engineering remains a powerful & ever evolving cyberweapon appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Did you know that there is an Excel World Championship — “the Olympics of competitive ‘spreadsheeting’?” I didn’t until I read about it in the Wall Street Journal this week. As Robert McMillan reported: Thrills were off the charts at the main tournament, where rivals battled for the Excel championship over three 30-minute sessions that. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Next Great Supply Chain Shortage: Talent

Supply Chain Brain

For the past few years, the topic of the microchip shortage dominated media headlines. Now, another shortage is creating obstacles on the path to equilibrium in the semiconductor supply chain: talent.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

To say that Black Friday weekend shopping was a success would be an understatement. In fact, to kick off the holiday shopping season, a record 200.4 million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The turnout topped last year’s figure of 196.7 million shoppers and the NRF’s forecast for about 182 million people during the five-day weekend.