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How Companies Can Break the Hoarding Habit

MIT Supply Chain

A potent reminder of the insecurities associated with Covid-19 is the hoarding of toilet paper by consumers during the early days of the pandemic. We are now witnessing a corporate version of this practice, as supermarkets build inventories in anticipation of product shortages. The motivations are different, but the outcome is similar?—?more acute and longer-lasting shortages.

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How to Optimize Your Profit and Loss with a Demand Driven Supply Network

The Network Effect

The post How to Optimize Your Profit and Loss with a Demand Driven Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Reasons your supply chain can’t afford to wait: agility, resiliency & sustainability

IT Supply Chain

By Polly Mitchell-Guthrie (pictured). VP of Industry Outreach & Thought Leadership, Kinaxis. The post Reasons your supply chain can’t afford to wait: agility, resiliency & sustainability appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s. While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget. In general, S&OP consists of a New product review, Demand Review, Supply Review, Management Review and some level of reconciliation between these steps.

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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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The Problem with Forecast-Driven Supply Chain Planning

AIMMS

The post The Problem with Forecast-Driven Supply Chain Planning appeared first on AIMMS.

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Classical Supply Chain Management Confronts its Quantum Revolution – the Path to Rapid Intelligent Response (RIR)

Arkieva

COVID-19 direct and ancillary events have made clear that uncertainty is an inherent part of the demand-supply network structure. Every firm, on a regular basis, faces “risk situations such as manufacturing excursion, unexpected new demand or loss of demand, component supplier interruption, etc. This has placed risk management and rapid intelligent response (RIR) front and center in SCM discussions.

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Tata Steel Europe’s Connected Planning Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Tata Steel Europe Plant in Wales. The steel industry is not easy. A ton of steel can cost as little as $700. A pound of apples costs about the same as a pound of steel, yet steel is a complex product produced using high-tech metallurgical and manufacturing processes. Even before the pandemic the global steel industry was navigating significant disruptions that included steep price competition (China has been investigated numerous times for dumping), soft demand, and tariff issues.

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Top 18 Business Acumen Skills You Should Master

SCMDOJO

How do you attain the skills required for success in your current job and future career? A trustworthy approach to getting career advancement or growing your business is to acquire business acumen skills. Industry or sector is less relevant when it comes to these skills, as they get the most significant business running effectively. It. Continue reading.

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Supply Chains to Admire 2021

Supply Chain Insights

Abstract. Supply chain is easier to say than define. The Supply Chains To Admire report analyzed improvement, performance, and value for the years 2011-2020. Twenty companies outperform their peer group. Powered By EmbedPress.

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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 Blind Spots: Where They Occur, and How to Deal With Them

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply chains frequently encounter blind spots, such as failing to anticipate trade disruptions and supplier risk. The result is significant challenges for manufacturers and their customers, which neither can afford.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021)

Talking Logistics

I went for a 42-mile bike ride yesterday morning, part of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team training. At mile 16, I learned that Uber Freight is acquiring Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor). It gave me something to think about the rest of the way. Before sharing my initial thoughts, here’s the other. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021).

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FMCG Distribution: Producer & Distributor Route Planning Chaos

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

As a general rule, buildings are usually numbered in a structured, sequential way. Numbering usually commences with building 1 at the end of the road which is closest to the city or town centre. Odd numbers on the left and even numbers on the right increase until the end of the road or where the road changes names. Simple.

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Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno

The Logistics of Logistics

Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno and Joe Lynch talk about the worst case scenarios for freight brokers. Lisa is an Industry Consultant at CarrierDirect which is a consulting firm supporting the transportation and industry, logistics, warehousing, supply chain and also provide technology support. About Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno brings 15+ years of transportation logistics experience to the podcast.

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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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Driving Down Supply Chain Emissions Before Carbon Taxes Hit

Supply Chain Brain

With help from satellite data and machine learning, organizations can calculate and monitor their supply chain carbon emissions.

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Rev Group Partners with Consus Global to Drive Supply Chain Efficiencies

ivalua

The partnership accelerates procurement digital transformation with Ivalua. MILWAUKEE, WI – July 21, 2021 — REV Group® (NYSE: REVG), a leading provider of industry-leading specialty vehicles, announced today its multi-year agreement with Consus Global, the gl obal procurement solutions integrator and services provider, to further drive supply base optimization, automation, productivity, and working capital value from the REV Supply Chain.

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FMCG Deposit Return Scheme - How to Prepare?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Previously, we looked at a what a potential DRS model could look like for drinks producers in Europe. The stated aim of DRS is to increase the amount of single use packaging that is recycled and increase the amount that is brought back into the economy. Without a shadow of a doubt, DRS will cause discontinuity for producers and distributors alike but what can you do now to pave the way for a smoother adoption of the DRS regulation?

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Why XPO is Spinning Off GXO with Mark Manduca

The Logistics of Logistics

Why XPO is Spinning Off GXO with Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca and Joe Lynch discuss why XPO is spinning off GXO. Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of XPO which is leader in logistics, brokerage and LTL. About Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of XPO ’s global logistics segment. His career as a top-ranked analyst spans senior positions with leading investment banks, including Citigroup in London, where he served as managing director in equity research an

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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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Unilever Company Susses Out the Murky Sourcing of Avocados

Supply Chain Brain

Mapping the global avocado supply chain is a massively challenging undertaking, according to Unilever food brand Sir Kensington's.

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How to Become a Professional Bitcoin Trader!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What to Look for Before Investing and Storing Bitcoin! Bitcoin trader article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin is an open software complex on blockchain technology. Bitcoin was invented by a Japanese group named Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity is completely anonymous.

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Consumer confidence doesn’t mean brands should get complacent

IT Supply Chain

By Brian Atkinson (pictured). Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Five9. The post Consumer confidence doesn’t mean brands should get complacent appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish

The Logistics of Logistics

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish. Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Investors Back ClimateAi to Tackle $1.3 Trillion in Climate Risk Across Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

ClimateAi, a firm applying artificial intelligence to climate risk modeling, announced the launch of its Enterprise Climate Planning (ECP) platform.

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Enhance Your Bitcoin Mining Expedition Profit!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Mining! The Backbone of Bitcoin Technology. Bitcoin mining expedition article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin is only availed by two progressions. The foremost one is buying bitcoin from a trustable exchange, and the second one is bitcoin mining. However, bitcoin mining majorly aims to verify bitcoin transactions in order to remove the possibility of double-spending in the bitcoin complex.

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ONS retail figures: are pre-pandemic retail levels here to stay?

IT Supply Chain

By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Retail Industry Lead, CI&T. The post ONS retail figures: are pre-pandemic retail levels here to stay? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish

The Logistics of Logistics

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish. Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017.

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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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Building Resiliency Through Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

A pandemic. A cargo ship catastrophe in the Suez Canal. Shortages across industries. Since we can expect disruption to be a constant part of supply chain management, organizations need to build resilient supply chains that are ready for anything.

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Businesses need to listen to what is going on around Working forms.

Prophetic Technology

Europe has always set the path to innovative forms of Working , creating entirely new categories of jobs; they are at the front of human rights rules, preventing the worker from exploitation by their employers, a practice that continues these days. In addition, they experimented with different forms of business ownership, with a state - owned enterprise ( SOE ) formed by the government to participate in commercial activities and corporate structures that require businesses to consider their empl

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How Can Businesses Improve Their Engagement?

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured). Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com. The post How Can Businesses Improve Their Engagement? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.