8 Actionable Supply Chain Trends for 2023
The Network Effect
JANUARY 19, 2023
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Personal Predictions for Supply Chain Management in 2023
SCM Research
JANUARY 2, 2023
As in previous years, I am making a prediction about what could be important topics in supply chain management research. Here are three predictions: (1) OpenAI has demonstrated the incredible potential of machine learning , and this will have numerous implications for the management of supply chains. It is important for our discipline to consider the potential and drawbacks of this technology at an early stage. (2) Supply chain resilience remains a critical issue.
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Demand Planning. When The Answer To Two Simple Questions Is Not So Simple.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 2, 2023
This blog post started a series of telephone calls. A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The Center of Excellence at the company wanted to improve base-level capabilities but struggled to move forward due to the traditional views of the planning team, which they felt were self-serving.
Accelerating the Path to Net-Zero Supply Chains
SCM Research
JANUARY 13, 2023
The “No-Excuse” Framework to Accelerate the Path to Net-Zero Manufacturing and Value Chains is a new white paper that aims to provide businesses with the information they need to operationalize their commitments to reducing carbon emissions and addressing the climate crisis. The framework is intended to be a central tool for the World Economic Forum Industry Net Zero Accelerator initiative, which is designed to bring together leaders across industry sectors, academia, government, and civil socie
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.
Industrial Materials Companies in the Supply Chain: Time to Seize the Moment
River Logic
JANUARY 11, 2023
The ability to make strategic, tactical, and operational supply chain decisions in the digital ecosystem is and will continue to be a critical part of decision-making for supply chain leaders.
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JANUARY 26, 2023
As of this morning, Freightos is a public company trading on Nasdaq with the ticker CRGO , taking the next step in our journey to make global trade more efficient with the world’s global freight booking and payment platform. Congratulations to our team and our investors on this exciting milestone. Not many startups ever get to become public companies.
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JANUARY 31, 2023
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The Future of Omnichannel Grocery
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JANUARY 31, 2023
During the height of the pandemic, online grocery shopping spiked. Some consumers, who discovered the convenience of shopping online for groceries, have continued to do so — many more consumers have returned to in-store shopping. As consumers settle into more normalized routines, it’s fair to ask what the future of omnichannel grocery shopping looks like.
What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?
ivalua
JANUARY 8, 2023
What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? By Jan-Hendrik Sohn. The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption
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JANUARY 4, 2023
ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues.
Supply Chain And Logistics: What Will Stay The Same In 2023?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2023
We all know the saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same. Every December for the past four years, we have asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics professionals from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “What is the likelihood of the. Read more. The post Supply Chain And Logistics: What Will Stay The Same In 2023?
Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn
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JANUARY 27, 2023
Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss building a company a network. Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. About Nicole Glenn Nicole Glenn founded Candor Expedite in 2017 after more than two decades in the transportation brokerage business, with a vision to build the smartest and most efficient freight business that delivers on its client’s promises.
Supply Chain Design: Why Scenario Modeling is a Gamechanger?
AIMMS
JANUARY 17, 2023
The post Supply Chain Design: Why Scenario Modeling is a Gamechanger? appeared first on AIMMS.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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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
ToolsGroup Announces Inventory Hub®, the Single Source of Truth for Real-Time Data Across the Enterprise
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JANUARY 16, 2023
In a world of too little, too late, real-time data provides the actionable insights companies need to maximize inventory performance and business profitability. BOSTON — January 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain optimization software, today introduced the launch of Inventory Hub®, a Dynamic Data Unification Platform that provides retailers with a “single source of truth” for inventory data across their enterprises.
Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy
ivalua
JANUARY 13, 2023
Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements.
Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2023
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind.
Greening Your Logistics: The Impact is Bigger Than You Realize
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2023
It’s now cliché to say that sustainability is on the minds and budgets of executives. In a way, it has always been there, especially regarding logistics. All other things being equal, less fuel consumption and fewer miles driven result in lower costs. Reducing transportation costs, shaving off shipping time, and generally using transportation equipment more.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
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The Changing Paradigm of Supply Chain Design
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The post The Changing Paradigm of Supply Chain Design appeared first on AIMMS.
ToolsGroup® Announces JustEnough® Real-Time Retail, the Only Retail Planning and Execution Solution That Responds to Shopping Behavior in the Moment
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BOSTON — January 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup : a global leader in retail and supply chain planning optimization software, today announced the launch of Real-Time Retail, the only retail planning and execution solution that leverages up-to-the minute supply and demand data to respond faster and more effectively to changes in the marketplace in order to lower inventory, ensure product availability, and improve customer satisfaction across channels.
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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!
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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022
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In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence.
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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2023
C3 Solutions
JANUARY 26, 2023
A series of “Black Swan” events that started with the COVID-19 crisis and the global inflationary economic response to the pandemic, stoked by the war in Ukraine and the rise of extreme weather events linked to rising global temperatures - have all shown how vulnerable the global supply chain is to unexpected disruptions.
Descartes’ Study Reveals 65% of Companies Plan to Accelerate Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Investment
Descartes
JANUARY 27, 2023
Descartes’ Study Reveals 65% of Companies Plan to Accelerate Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Investment ATLANTA, Georgia and LONDON, U.K., January 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released findings from its study Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Accelerates, but Has Long Way to Go , which examined how technology innovation is changing supply chain and logistics operat
5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2023
So much has changed in a year! While the supply chain pressures that have built up over the last two years continue to abate as transportation capacity problems ease and consumption shifts from goods to services, newer challenges and opportunities lie ahead. As costs pressures build up, organizations need to get creative in increasing the focus on cost optimization while ensuring resilience and business continuity.
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