Sat.Dec 02, 2023 - Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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Is Your Supply Chain Leaking Cash?

Logistics Bureau

Do you know that your supply chain can leak cash? Yes, it does leak profit! But where are these leaks and how big they are? Thankfully, the leaks are usually easy to stop. Let’s hear from Rob O’Byrne to find out if your supply chain has any leaks.  The post Is Your Supply Chain Leaking Cash? first appeared on Logistics Bureau.

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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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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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What is a Supply Chain Control Tower?

MercuryGate

The concept of a “Supply Chain Control Tower” epitomizes the wave of digital transformation that has swept across the industry, empowering supply chain professionals worldwide. The post What is a Supply Chain Control Tower? appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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3 Demand Forecasting Myths Debunked

Logility

In the rapidly evolving world of supply chain management, relying on outdated notions or oversimplified strategies can lead to significant missteps. That’s why adapting forecasting methods is essential to navigate the diverse and constantly changing demand patterns effectively. In this article, we’ll explore why a dynamic forecasting approach is beneficial and necessary for today’s demand planners to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

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Stord One Warehouse in Action [Video]

Stord

Stord have a secret weapon that we use to ensure our partners and customers (and our own team!) have an efficient and stress-free peak - our operator-built warehouse management system (WMS), Stord One Warehouse.

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Navigating the Complex World of Supply Chains: Your Guide to Success

Logistics Viewpoints

The modern supply chain is a complex beast. You might think things would become simpler after each peak of complexity, but that’s not the case. So, why not embrace complexity as the new normal and prepare for it? Let’s dive into the challenges of the supply chain and learn how to tackle them. Changing consumer expectations The driving force of complexity: changing consumer expectations.

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Going Beyond the Hype: Successful AI in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, many companies are still in the learning phase. They’re trying to understand the technology landscape and what’s possible, but it’s a bit challenging because everything is evolving so fast. At the moment, the buzz and hype are centered on Generative AI, thanks in large part to the November 2022. Read more The post Going Beyond the Hype: Successful AI in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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A Supply Chain Planner's Holiday Wish List

John Galt

The power of supply chain planning software equips companies to successfully navigate the holiday season. Let’s keep your supply chain merry and bright!

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Eight Keys to Vetting Suppliers for Success

Supply Chain Brain

Many smaller manufacturers aren’t equipped with the resources necessary to hire supply chain specialists that solely focus on vetting suppliers.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 8, 2023)

Talking Logistics

One of my back muscles, for no reason whatsoever, decided to start spasming last night when I got into bed. Poking, poking, poking me awake whenever I started to fall asleep. It won. I didn’t sleep. So, while I still have the energy, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 8, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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PittaRosso: Artificial Intelligence-Driven Pricing and Promotion

ToolsGroup

Evo is proud of our academic collaborations. This is a way we can conduct research with some of the most brilliant scientists and researchers around the world, as well as help prepare future business leaders for today’s increasingly competitive and customer-centric markets. That’s why Evo CEO Fabrizio Fantini jumped at the chance to work with Harvard Business School Professor Ayelet Israeli to write up a case on PittaRosso’s holistic approach to AI-driven pricing and promotional decisions.

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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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Human Rights Day 2023

Enterra Insights

This Sunday marks the 75th anniversary the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) — the signing of which is celebrated each year on Humans Rights Day. The theme for this year’s observance is: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Article 4 of the UDHR states: “No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.” Three quarters of a decade since that declaration was adopted, slavery and forced labor have yet to

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Is Artificial Intelligence a Solution for Modern Slavery?

Supply Chain Brain

How humans can partner with AI to tackle the pressing societal issue of slavery, for a more resilient and sustainable global supply chain.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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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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10 Reasons Why You Need Cloud-Native PLM

Arena Solutions

Companies understand digital transformation is essential to stay competitive and evolve with the changing technological landscape. As a result, many product development and manufacturing companies are investing in cloud solutions to help compete with bigger brands. Cloud-native product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions have become huge game changers for businesses of all sizes, especially small to midsized.

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Optimizing the Supply Chain for Improved Productivity During the Busiest Time of Year

All Things Supply Chain

The holiday season is here, and businesses are working to provide the best customer experience through optimizing their supply chains.

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Transforming Supply Chains for the World’s Largest Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers that embark on supply chain transformation are well-positioned to confront challenges and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Revolutionize Your Supply Chain With Cognitive Demand Planning: Insights From 2023 Survey

BlueYonder

In the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, precision, agility, and resilience are the keys to success. A recent survey of demand planners’ concerns and day-to-day experiences sheds light on the challenges faced by planning teams today and highlights the pressing need for innovative solutions to solve for them. Let’s delve into the key insights from the survey and explore how Cognitive Demand Planning is reshaping the future of demand planning.

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Slash Costs with Smarter Procurement and Inventory Management

My Office Apps

Boost Your Business Profits with Efficient Procurement and Inventory Management Software Are you searching for ways to enhance your business’s profitability? This is a common challenge faced by companies today, constantly looking for optimization and cost savings. One area with significant potential for improvement is procurement. Efficient procurement processes not only streamline your purchasing cycle but also lead to better inventory management and ultimately, reduced costs.

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Logistics in the Sports Industry: How Supply Chain Management Keeps Games Running

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Logistics in the Sports Industry: How Supply Chain Management Keeps Games Running appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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New U.S. Rules Could Make It Harder to Qualify for EV Tax Credits

Supply Chain Brain

The White House said that it hopes the new rules will encourage the development of auto industry supply chains in the U.S.

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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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How Retail Can Align Inventory Placement With Demand This 2023 Holiday Season

BlueYonder

It’s no great revelation to claim that consumer behavior has fundamentally changed. Or perhaps that should be ” is fundamentally changing, ” given that the goalposts and patterns of shopper habits don’t settle in any one spot for long, like they used to. There are patterns to speak of but, increasingly, they’re tricky to spot as they pop up and fade, almost in real-time, across a complex array of purchase preferences and channel combinations.

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Odette2023: Shaping the Future of Automotive Supply Chains

QAD

Building Sustainable Solutions in Automotive Supply Chains The Odette Conference 2023 , held in Berlin November 20-21, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of automotive supply chain management. Supply Chain Management in the automotive industry is not just a support function; it’s a strategic concern at the executive level. The industry’s shift towards digitalization emphasizes the need for standardization and collaboration to thrive.

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The Future Of Work: Business Transformation In The Tech Era

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Future Of Work: Business Transformation In The Tech Era appeared first on IT Supply Chain.