Shipsy

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted human lives to such an extent that people fear going out even to buy essentials. Instead of visiting a local grocery store, fashion outlet, or any other place, people started to incline towards online platforms to meet their day-to-day needs. No doubt these platforms provide them the convenience of shopping without being vulnerable to the virus, but coming in contact with delivery persons to collect orders was also a risk.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The island country of Madagascar is currently feeling the impact of the pandemic on its top export: Vanilla. While consumer demand is high, vanilla prices are experiencing a downward spiral.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Imagine you can control your production lines with a mouse click or a touchscreen swipe to optimize your supply chain in real-time – along with the ability to enjoy a seamless, customized experience. . With next-generation technologies disrupting our lives day by day, we are all trying to distinguish whether machine learning, artificial intelligence, automated decision making, etc. are just buzzwords or practical capabilities that can be integrated into our daily lives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Companies have been whiplashed by the combination of a long running pandemic and the recession it kicked off. Better planning can help companies mitigate the effects of this crisis. Sandy Evett, the vice president of distribution and supply chain at Dawn Foods, gave a presentation on how her company has responded. The post How Can Companies Safely Surf the Pandemic’s Storm Waves?

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2020

More supply chain leaders are learning to leverage technology to improve performance and lower landed costs. Unfortunately, there remain opportunities to recapture freight spend within the freight settlement process that automated freight settlement could solve. Consider this example. According to Inbound Logistics, the costs of failure to consider automation in logistics and freight settlement is.read More.

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Logility

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Among other aspects of a modern-day business, forecasting has become more complex, with many firms striving to incorporate product, pricing, discounts, channel, and other available data to improve accuracy. This increase in forecasting demand complexity and the associated massive increase in data volume requires a machine learning (ML) forecasting solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2020

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 22, 2020

E-commerce logistics continues to push the limits of today’s supply chains. The automated supply chain makes many promises and affords a way to enable automated exception management. Unfortunately, companies remain trailing behind. And according to McKinsey & Company, “for all the excitement, most logistics companies have not yet taken the plunge.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Optimize. /??pt?m??z/. verb. 1. make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). (Oxford Languages). One of the hardest parts of my job is helping customers get to grips with complex, counterintuitive supply chain concepts. Take the “ bullwhip effect ”: a key principle that’s so counterintuitive a “Beer Game” simulation was invented to prove to doubters the extent to which even minor fluctuations in demand can cause chaos upstream.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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C3 Solutions

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Dock management is continuously changing. While traditional strategies relied on manual processes, digital transformation holds the power to reap significant gains through automated scheduling software and the breakdown of organizational silos. In fact, take a look at these reasons automation and storage solutions are the next frontiers to gain more effective management.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FreightWaves – the industry leading provider of news, data and analytics for the logistics market – has named Kuebix a winner of the 2021 FreightTech 100 Awards. The FreightTech 100 shines a spotlight on some of the most innovative companies across the industry that have stepped up during these uncertain times and provided a reliable […].

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

[link] Let’s Talk – Peak Season Stimulus Earlier this year, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the hope of stimulating business and easing the disruption caused by COVID-19. According to Supply Chain Dive, that act included billions of dollars in resources through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), disaster declaration.read More.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This month Gartner published its eagerly awaited Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Suites , ranking the top 14 vendors based on ability to execute and completeness of vision. This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices. Hence, I thought it valuable to review why the Procure-to-Pay Process flow is so important today and, most importantly, how to realize the potential value of a successful d

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Blockchain can help ensure that coffee growers are given fair payments for their crops, and are maintaining sustainability practices.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 21, 2020

From Unpredictable to Resilient and Agile. Despite the disruptions of the past years, there are some emerging key trends in Supply Chains that provide both challenges but also opportunities for manufacturers. Sustainability. The momentum towards more sustainable supply chains is coming from many directions. Consumers are demanding more environmentally friendly products, and this demand comes more strongly now after the lockdown and its effect Governments are legislating more environmentally fri

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Launching a Successful 3PL in the Age of Tech with Nicholas Reasoner and Jeff Dangelo. Nicholas Reasoner , Jeff Dangelo , and Joe Lynch discuss launching a successful 3PL in the age of tech. Nick is the founder and CEO of a 3PL that uses technology to deliver a superior customer experience and gain a competitive advantage. Jeff is the co-founder of a technology company that developed the collaborative logistics platform used by Nick’s company.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 20, 2020

What does supply chain performance mean and how can technology partnerships help you achieve this? Partnership is often used and abused. It’s all about finding the right partner who truly understands your supply chain and provides solutions to achieve your business objectives, regardless of the size of the partner. In this live panel session on Nov 12, we have the industry experts from Blue Yonder , the leading supply chain platform provider, and Smartlinks , a Blue Yonder consulting partner t

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 21, 2020

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Logility

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Recently I had the pleasure to sit down with our own Kevin McInturff, executive vice president of R&D following his fireside chat at Disruption RX with Mark Balte, senior vice president of product innovation. The two discussed the challenges companies have faced in the past year and the road ahead. I found the conversation fascinating and thought I would share a few excerpts of it with you.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The New Reality of Amazon FBA with Ephraim Ausch. Ephraim Ausch and Joe Lynch discuss the new reality of Amazon FBA, also known as Fulfillment by Amazon. Ephraim is an expert in Amazon FBA and he works closely with Amazon sellers. About Ephraim Ausch. Ephraim Ausch is the Chief Logistics Officer at Tactical Logistics, an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics services.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 20, 2020

What does supply chain performance mean and how can technology partnerships help you achieve this? Partnerships is a word that is often used and abused. In the context of supply chain digitalisation and specifically enterprise software implementation, this is also very much the case. Sign up for this webinar to understand and discuss how partnerships between software providers and partners enjoy a symbiotic relationship thus ensuring high performing customer supply chains are enhanced and deve

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Most companies have been in two distinct strategy modes, according to a recent survey.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Whether or not consumers, suppliers and retailers are ready, holiday shopping season is right around the corner! Experts predict that due to evolving shopping habits, Covid-19, a delayed Amazon Prime Day and general supply chain disruptions, consumers will start shopping for the holidays earlier than usual this year. However, this newly extended holiday shopping season […].

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 20, 2020

With online shopping quickly becoming the new norm and ecommerce competition getting fiercer by the day, the need for efficient and highly-targeted marketing has never been more urgent. . Customers now demand an immersive, personalized experience with only the most relevant messaging being delivered at exactly the right times across multiple channels.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Digital Transformation is a popular term being used in today’s supply chain world. This can mean different things for your organization based on your company’s maturity. In this blog, you will learn the five key points to consider in a supply chain transformation journey. 5 Things to consider when starting your Supply Chain Digital Transformation Journey was first posted on October 21, 2020 at 8:05 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-c

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Alibaba to offer manufacturing suppliers B2B ecommerce training Alibaba is set to launch a program next month called the Digitization Sprint for US manufacturers, which will provide training on how…

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

This year is an invitation for businesses to leverage weaknesses, adjust strategies and work toward a more agile future.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 21, 2020

By Joe Andrews (pictured). Digital Marketing Apprentice at Mobile Enterprise Systems. The post The Route towards Sustainability in the Wholesale Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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