Talking Logistics
JUNE 13, 2024
In April 2023, one of our Indago members — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles. However, ownership, energy sources, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
Unified fleet solutions represent the future of fleet management, providing holistic, fleet-wide visibility and actionable insights.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 12, 2024
Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The main drivers for growth in autonomous supply chains are the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chain operations, the rapid advancement of technologies including cloud computing and 5G, and the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of traditional supply chains that w
ToolsGroup
JUNE 13, 2024
Promotions are a critical part of the retail strategy, yet many fail to deliver the expected results. The key to success lies not just in the execution but in a strategic approach to planning, optimizing, and learning from each promotion. Over the last several weeks, we’ve explored discounting in a promo-saturated market, highlighted the importance of aligning pricing and discounting strategies, unraveled the complexities of markdowns versus promotions, and delved into the role of allocati
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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.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 11, 2024
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BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JUNE 13, 2024
BR Williams, a leader in transportation, warehousing, and logistics, hosted its 3rd Annual Forklift Safety Event for National Forklift Safety Day. This event underscored BR Williams’ dedication to promoting a safe work environment and honoring those prioritizing forklift safety training. BR Williams, a recognized leader in the transportation, warehousing, and logistics industry, proudly announced its 3rd Annual Forklift Safety Event , held in conjunction with National Forklift Safety Day.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 13, 2024
This week, I attended the Consumer Goods Forum in Chicago. The networking was great. My takeaway is a serious concern by attendees on the impact of SAP RISE on global supply chains. Here I share observations and take aways. Definition: “The RISE with SAP offering includes an AI-powered cloud ERP that’s managed and optimized by SAP. It provides services and tools built on the clean core approach by SAP, so you can migrate on-premise systems, transform business processes, drive contin
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 10, 2024
Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss recruiting and retaining top performers in logistics. Charlie is Founder and CEO of CS Recruiting , a recruitment company that specializes in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain verticals. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is a recruiting and retention expert, a female entrepreneur, and a TEDx speaker with a passion for sharing ideas around human leadership, talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement, and company culture.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 11, 2024
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post SSPM: What Makes It the SaaS Security Guardrail? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2024
Christian Klein, SAP’s CEO, Speaking at Sapphire SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3 rd through the 5 th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications. The German software colossus has 27,000 customers and 300 million users that rely on their software.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 11, 2024
On May 30, Amazon announced that “the FAA has given Prime Air additional permissions that allow us to operate our drones beyond visual line of sight, enabling us to now serve more customers via drone and effectively expand and scale our drone delivery operations.” Here are some excerpts from the blog post: To obtain this. Read more The post How Much Would You Pay for Drone Delivery?
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 12, 2024
Chris Camacho and Joe Lynch discuss the Phoenix factor: how Arizona became a logistics hub. Chris is President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) , an organization working to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. Summary: The Phoenix Factor: How Arizona Became a Logistics Hub In this podcast, Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, discusses how Phoenix has become a thriving logistics hub and a prime location for bu
The Network Effect
JUNE 10, 2024
Learn how to properly implement generative AI in supply chain management, to realize optimal efficiency, productivity, agility, and resilience
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“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.
John Galt
JUNE 13, 2024
Agile supply chain planning strategies are crucial to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and shifting demand. Learn key actions to take.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 14, 2024
I called my father Papi. My kids call me Papi too. Well, not all the time. Sometime ago, one of them (I don’t remember who), started calling me A-Dwee-An. This quickly morphed into just Dwee (which they spell DWI, to my dismay). “Dwi,” they call out to me. “Papi!” I remind them. It doesn’t matter, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 14, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 14, 2024
Karl Swensen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the $1.8 trillion distortion inventory problem. Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 Trillion Inventory Distortion Problem In this podcast, Karl Swensen, CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic, discusses how their AI-enabled technology helps retailers, brands, and m
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 12, 2024
Weber Logistics has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award. The award is presented by Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain. The award recognizes leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
As contract parameters continue to change, enterprises are looking to blockchain technology to rebuild a needed layer of trust.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 13, 2024
Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes shares insights and advice from a research report published by Descartes titled, “What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?” Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Labor Shortages: What Are Supply Chain and Logistics Companies Doing to Survive the Challenge?
BlueYonder
JUNE 11, 2024
How to account for finite capacity in demand forecasting training and evaluation Summary In retail forecasting, the quantity of interest is the customers’ demand for a certain product, e.g., how many baskets of strawberries are being requested. In practice, one observes a slightly but significantly different quantity, namely the registered sales. Sales reflect the demand, but are constrained by the capacity, that is, by the stocks level: When 20 baskets are in demand, but 12 are available, only
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 14, 2024
Supply chain planning and execution synchronization technology provider Kinaxis will be conducting its annual customer focused kinexions conference on June 17 through June 20 of next week in Miami, Florida. Kinaxis has been a long-standing Named sponsor of this Supply Chain Matters blog and we value our technology thought leadership role. This Founder and Executive Editor has attended this conference for many prior years and will again be present this year.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence and automation has become a foundational investment for businesses operating in the increasingly volatile world of supply chain and logistics.
Demand Driven Technologies
JUNE 13, 2024
I recently attended a Supply Chain conference, where it became clear that we, industry professionals, have been terrible predators – criminals. Over the past 4 decades, we have relocated production to distant countries, skillfully built up long and complex supply chains, and multiplied transport volumes and the associated carbon emissions. Forbes recently published an article.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2024
The global economy runs on efficient supply chains. But with ever-increasing complexity, skilled professionals are more in demand than ever. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. It’s your one-stop shop for a complete supply chain management pathway.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 11, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How Company Folders Can Enhance Your Brand Identity In 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 13, 2024
It's not just Brexit that's driving the trend. U.K. companies are increasingly eager to boost risk management, control over products, sustainability credentials and staffing.
BlueYonder
JUNE 12, 2024
June 3 is World Bicycle Day , and it is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more people to try it! Blue Yonder associate Dr. Christian Haag shares his story of how he picked up the activity and has never turned back. My role has always centered around Data Science Consulting in Pre-Sales, initially focusing on retail and later expanding to manufacturing.
Loginext
JUNE 9, 2024
Milk run logistics automation offers a solution by optimizing routes, reducing errors, and providing real-time tracking. This approach transforms traditional milk run management into a streamlined, reliable process, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries. Learn how to enhance your logistics operations with advanced automation platform like LogiNext.
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