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Is your e-commerce logistics ready for the Black Friday 2020?

Shipsy

Black Friday is the time of the year when customers wait desperately to grab immense discounts and offers on their favorite products. Both the retail market and online shopping platforms prepare various sales strategies beforehand to ensure smooth sales and timely deliveries of their orders. But this coronavirus pandemic has changed the entire scenario, impacting majorly the retail market.

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Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma: How to use procurement data to avoid failure and fraud

HICX Solutions

In the first of a series of three interviews on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ and to support a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Peter Smith, who has spent eight years as Managing Editor of Spend Matters Europe, Europe’s leading procurement and supply chain web site, to gain his views. Understanding your suppliers.

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Leveraging Technology to Achieve Operational Excellence | Panel

DELMIA Quintiq

We are more than six months into the COVID 19 global pandemic. We all have read about the toll this has taken on humankind. However, Covid as a global crisis has been also called the great enabler: we are discovering many things that we did not know about ourselves. With a small, fast pivot of the business and supplies we can enable companies to do things they thought they might not have otherwise been capable of doing.

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Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Considering that customers are at the tail end of the outbound supply chain, and companies across all industries are competing on customer experience, it’s not surprising that the outbound supply chain gets a bit more love and attention than the inbound side. But the fact is that supply chains end-to-end are an interconnected system, so. Read more Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain.

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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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Podcast: Designing Supply Chains for Sustainability

ToolsGroup

In episode four of Be Ready for Anything, hear from Martin Jertz, ToolsGroup’s Business Development Manager for Central Europe, about how organizations can build sustainability into their supply chains while trimming costs and improving efficiency. ToolsGroup · Episode 4: Designing Supply Chains for Sustainability.

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What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall

Kuebix

Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly with a start date of October 13, 2020. While Amazon typically holds this digital shopping ‘holiday’ in July, supply chain disruptions brought on by Covid-19 led to a postponement of the event. Despite setbacks beyond their control, Amazon has high hopes for this year’s Amazon Prime Day! The 3-day […]. The post What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall appeared first on Kuebix.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2020)

Talking Logistics

We’re now in the fourth quarter of a year none of us imagined twelve months ago. The COVID-19 pandemic will certainly continue to dominate the headlines in the weeks and months ahead, but it’s only one of many factors that will impact supply chains moving forward. For example, there’s the upcoming elections in the United. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2020).

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Why Automation in Retail Supply Chains Requires Improving Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Retail is continuously looking for a bigger, better way to move freight, please more customers, avoid losses, and reduce the risk of disruption. Automation in the retail supply chain unlocks this capability, but it comes with a catch. Without efficiency in procurement processes, particularly the management of inbound freight on the dock, it will fail.

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Melitta Builds More Efficient, Demand-Driven Supply Chain with ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software enables Melitta Sales Europe to centralize demand planning and improve S&OP and promotions management. BOSTON and MUNICH–Oct 8, 2020 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, announces that Melitta Sales Europe has chosen ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning software to centralize demand planning and establish a stronger S&OP process and more effective promotions management.

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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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Dropshipping and Cross Docking Automation Opportunities

GlobalTranz

Both cross docking and dropshipping have grown in popularity over recent years. Shippers and distributors enjoy the immense benefits of these fulfillment options. And while the models possess unique savings opportunities, automation is ready to change the game again. Modern supply chain leaders successfully transform more activities into dropshipping and cross dock automation in logistics.read More.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 9, 2020)

Talking Logistics

13 years. That is how long I served on our Little League board. I began when my oldest son, now a freshman in college, started playing T-ball. I coached his team, which at that age means I watched a bunch of kindergarteners run around the field chasing baseballs. I coached my son up to the. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 9, 2020).

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MAD versus Standard Deviation for a Uniform Distribution

Arkieva

In my last post, I talked about the relationship between the mean absolute deviation (MAD) and standard deviation (STDEV) for a normal distribution. Apparently, many people had never seen the math behind it, and I got questions about the same relationship for the case where the demand was not normally distributed. MAD versus Standard Deviation for a Uniform Distribution was first posted on October 6, 2020 at 8:16 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for

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Melitta Builds More Efficient, Demand-Driven Supply Chain ?with ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software enables Melitta Sales Europe to centralize demand planning and improve S&OP and promotions management. BOSTON and MUNICH–Oct 8, 2020 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, announces that Melitta Sales Europe has chosen ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning software to centralize demand planning and establish a stronger S&OP process and more effective promotions management.

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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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Automated Supply Chain Communications RPA and AI Take the Stage

GlobalTranz

Automation endures and reshapes the foundation of supply chain management. As automation matures, advanced technology makes switching from manual to automated supply chain communications easier. With software, such as robotics process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as leveraging the might of an advanced transportation management system (TMS), more efficient and streamlined management.read More.

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PINC Acquires RailcarRx

PINC

Investment Marks Second Acquisition for PINC in Less Than 30 Days of Complementary Supply Chain Management Software Capabilities. Union City, CA – October 8, 2020 – PINC® , the leader in digital yard™ solutions, today announced that it has acquired RailcarRx® , a provider of a comprehensive suite of rail industry software solutions and services. RailcarRx software provides maintenance, repair, fleet and asset management insights that help railroads, railcar owners, repair shops and shippers oper

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3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. About Jeremy Thone. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.

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Control Towers: A Conversation with Joe Bellini 1

The Network Effect

The post Control Towers: A Conversation with Joe Bellini 1 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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LogiSYM Webinar: Technology Partnerships that help you maintain a high performing Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

What does supply chain performance mean and how can technology partnerships help you achieve this? 12 NOVEMBER 2020 | 11am – 11.30am (SGT).

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Adelante SCM and PINC Launch the First Annual State of Yard Management Report

PINC

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. Union City, CA – October 7 th , 2020 – Researched and prepared by Adelante SCM’s analyst Adrian Gonzalez and presented by PINC, the publication’s 2020 theme is The Impact Of Digital Yard Management on Enterprise Transportation Costs and Capacity.

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ERP: What is the Value to Your Manufacturing Business?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The definition of ERP Before we define ERP, let us start with the acronym which stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. We can define ERP as enterprise software that helps organizations manage their day to day business requirements. At a fundamental level, ERP brings together customer management, human resources, business intelligence, financial management, inventory, and supply chain […].

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Four Ways to Build a More Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The "just in time" distribution model is unable to meet the demands of a global pandemic.

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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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How Machine Learning and Text to Speech Work Together

IT Supply Chain

By Marcel Gogan (pictured). Senior Software Developer. The post How Machine Learning and Text to Speech Work Together appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Long Drive to Remote Working – Part 2

DynaSys

The short journey. Here and now and the future… In the previous article, we discussed the long road to being able to switch to remote working and the speed of the enforced change. Now we are all working in a changed environment. I have not physically seen anyone from QAD for 8 months. This article discusses some of the techniques and consequences of our changed reality.

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6 Supply Chain Management Books That Will Optimize Your Strategies

All Things Supply Chain

Streamlining the process of converting raw materials into valuable products that are ultimately delivered into consumers’ hands can make or break any business.

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Strategic Sourcing: Five Steps to Secure the Best Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

As organizations retool their supply chains for 2021, they have an opportunity to revisit their sourcing strategies, too.

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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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It’s time to democratise quality assurance

IT Supply Chain

By Harel Boren (pictured). CEO & Co-Founder of Inspekto. The post It’s time to democratise quality assurance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Planning is Indispensable

Enterra Insights

Most supply chain planners are familiar with Dwight D. Eisenhower’s observation, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” While I agree with the late five-star general and president about the indispensability of planning, I disagree that plans are useless. Why? Because new planning techniques are making plans more realistic and viable.

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Demand Forecasting for the CPG Industry

Vanguard Software

In today’s globalized and digital world, modern demand forecasting tools have never been more essential for a CPG manufacture to succeed.