Talking Logistics
MARCH 25, 2024
The future of supply chains will be enabled by Artificial Intelligence, electric trucks, robots, and other technologies. But only if we have enough electricity to power it all, which is a big question mark (and risk) at the moment. According to research conducted by The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), published in December 2022, “Domestic.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 27, 2024
In an April 2015 Harvard Business Review article titled “There’s a Difference Between Cooperation and Collaboration,” Ron Ashkenas writes, “Having worked with hundreds of managers over the years, I’ve seen that very few admit to being poor collaborators, mostly because they mistake their cooperativeness for being collaborative.” What’s the difference between the two?
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The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 27, 2024
Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss the $440 billion logistics problem. Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE , a company that provides an autonomous AI-enabled decision support system for quality, transportation & supply chain leaders to exhibit resiliency and automation from their visibility investments. About Ilya Preston Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 28, 2024
Late last year, the staff at Digitate released the results of a survey entitled “AI and Automation: Laying the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise.” The survey found, “90% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy more automation, including AI, in the next 12 months.”[1] The survey also found, “More than one-quarter of respondents (26%) plan to implement machine-operated tasks that require limited human input or fully transition to autonomous systems in the next five years.
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 24, 2024
Labor shortages were among the top of supply chain challenges companies faced during the Covid pandemic. In fact, back in January 2022, we had Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes on the program to discuss this problem in an episode titled, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.” Here we. Read more The post [Video] Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2024
For global supply chains striving to meet growing expectations of sustainability, transparency and traceability are essential capabilities.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2024
ISA stresses how manufacturers and other decision makers can help to deliver the many benefits of automation more effectively through several key steps.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2024
Second-hand e-commerce has witnessed something of a boom period in recent years, fueled largely by changing consumer attitudes towards affordability, longevity, sustainability, and effectiveness.
BlueYonder
MARCH 28, 2024
In the retail industry, on-time in-full (OTIF) isn’t just a target — it’s the value system at the heart of retail that keeps the industry alive. When orders are delivered on time and in full, the fulfilled promise doesn’t just build trust with the customer; it also builds trust between the links in the supply chain. Trust that the demand planners will have their promises fulfilled so that assortment planners will have their promises fulfilled so that inventory will have their promises fulfilled,
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The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2024
In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long span. The collapse sent vehicles and people plunging into the water. According to a Coast Guard memo, a harbor pilot and an assistant aboard the cargo ship reported the power issues that prompted multiple alarms on the bridge of the vessel and loss of propulsion.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 29, 2024
It’s a quiet and rainy Friday morning here in Boston. I’ve been staring at the blinking cursor on my computer screen for some time, but very few words are coming to me. (more blinking) Ok, enough. Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Since many people are out of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 29, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 25, 2024
Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Manifest 2024, was bigger and better than ever and Manifest 2025 will be held February 10th – 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas.
SCM Research
MARCH 24, 2024
A few days ago, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). It mandates that companies “should take appropriate steps to set up and carry out due diligence measures, with respect to their own operations, those of their subsidiaries, as well as their direct and indirect business partners throughout their chains of activities”.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 25, 2024
Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. This in turn rests on developing solutions far more industry-focused than their competitors.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 28, 2024
Scarpe&Scarpe Reveals How ToolsGroup’s AI-Driven Solutions Transformed Business Operations, Optimizing Margins and Eliminating Overstock BOSTON – March 28, 2024 – ToolsGroup is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming eP Summit 2024, the Pitti Immagine event focused on the relationship between fashion and the digital world in Florence, Italy, on April 9-10.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 26, 2024
There is no question that today’s business environment is uber competitive. And, in some cases, cyber-attacks and espionage by national entities against commercial businesses come very close to being acts of war. Nevertheless, one must be careful when using metaphorical language, especially metaphors about war. At Enterra Solutions ®, we were aware of this fact when we announced our Enterprise Growth WarRoom offering for consumer products and retail companies.[1] We felt that the term R
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and even South America have been bringing their supply chains closer to the consumer — that is, nearshoring — and Mexico has been the beneficiary.
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The supply chain is the world’s most complex logistics challenge, where efficiency and accuracy are critically important to ensure goods are accessible to consumers when needed. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a key role for wholesale distribution companies in this process, serving (among other things) as the inventory management software that attempts to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time and place.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 27, 2024
MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 26, 2024
Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. BOSTON, MA AND DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (March 26, 2024)— ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, along with partner River Logic , Inc, a global innovator in network design and optimization, announced that Cornerstone
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 28, 2024
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Choose the Right Automotive Supplier for Your Needs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
Fermin Caro, managing director of boutique bank ComCap, discusses how to deal with today's supply chain challenges.
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
TrackVia
MARCH 25, 2024
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up in the business world? Like everyone else has figured out some secret formula for success, and you’re still trying to crack the code? Well, buckle up because we’re about to let you in on a little secret weapon that’s been hiding in plain sight: mobile workflow solutions.
The Smart Software
MARCH 26, 2024
This video blog holds essential insights for those working with the complexities of inventory management. The session focuses on striking the right balance within the inventory tradeoff curve, inviting viewers to understand the deep-seated importance of this equilibrium. The post Finding Your Spot on the Inventory Tradeoff Curve appeared first on Smart Software.
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 28, 2024
By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Your Guide to Slip and Fall Injury Law appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2024
The deal will mark around $1 billion of investments in acquisitions by Blue Yonder since Q4 2023 in its quest to provide a unified end-to-end supply chain management platform.
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Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.
BlueYonder
MARCH 27, 2024
March 18-24 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week , a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Autism, and ADHD. It is thought that 15-20% of the world’s population is neurodiverse.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
MARCH 26, 2024
BR Williams secures first place in three key divisions of the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) Fleet Safety Banquet, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to highway and workplace safety. Oxford, AL – BR Williams Trucking, Inc., a leading player in the trucking and transportation industry, has achieved a historic victory by placing first in the General Commodities Local Division, General Commodities Linehaul Division, and General Commodities Combined Division at the Alabama Truck
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 26, 2024
By Don Valentine (pictured) Commercial Director, Absoft The post Any ERP won’t do appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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