Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
When I was a teenager, I spent afternoons after school with my dad. As he lost his vision to macular degeneration, he taught me to play chess. He loved chess, and I was a reluctant participant. I played because I loved my dad, but I never was good at the game. The continual lesson to me was never underestimate the power of the pawn. Pawn Definition: “A chess piece of the smallest size and value.
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Businesses that develop a cost-effective supply chain strategy can benefit from greater operational efficiency while staying competitive in their sector. Supply chain management helps you improve business performance, bring costs down, and efficiently spend your capital investments. It also puts the company in a better position to meet the demands of customers.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Re-shoring or near-shoring factories, “just-in-case” inventories, and qualifying alternative suppliers are among the most common ways that companies are building resilience. However, these strategies come with tremendous complexity and a heavy price tag.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Security Breach Domino Effect: Software Supply Chain Impact appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Sustainable procurement has become more and more critical for businesses that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices.
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
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Many third-party logistics providers gained an advantage from being early adopters of supply chain technology, but they soon met challengers in the form of pure-play technology providers, says Peter Weis, chief information officer and senior vice president at ITS Logistics.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Unlock the Power of Concurrent Planning – 5 Best Practices Victoria Klimova Published Jun 29, 2023 The Future of Supply Chain Planning is Concurrent Concurrent planning can bring significant benefits to supply chain management. By enabling real-time visibility and collaboration, concurrent planning can improve response time, agility and cost optimization.
Logility
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In a world characterized by market volatility and unpredictability, businesses constantly navigate supply chain disruptions, erratic demand patterns, and unexpected risks. While traditional forecasting methods have served us well, they often fall short when addressing the evolving challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) — a buzzword that’s more than just hype, as said in an Accenture survey, 86% of executives are actively investing in it.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Will Actions Targeting Amazon eventually Impact use of Labor Standards in all DCs
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Freightos
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home November 21, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the Circular Supply Chain Network, recently published a white paper entitled Building a Circular Supply Chain. This publication addresses the transition from traditional, linear supply chains to circular ones, emphasizing the increased resilience they offer. Circular supply chains, characterized by distributed networks, multidirectional flows, and maximization of product and material use, provide a solution to the vulnerabilities of linear mo
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
This year has been another wild one on the weather front. From wildfires in Greece and Hawaii to the tropical storm that dumped a record amount of rainfall on Los Angeles, extreme climate-related events have filled the headlines. Nevertheless, when candidates participating in the first Republican presidential debate were asked whether humans had contributed to climate change, journalist Neil Vigdor reports that the debate “quickly descended into personal attacks and obfuscation.”[1]
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Achieving resilience in supply chains is essential, but it's crucial to implement measures carefully so they do not hinder or conflict with other competing priorities.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Innovation on Functionality to Help Optimize our Customers’ Warehouse and Supply Chain Performance is Our Ongoing Directions Nucleus Research (Nucleus) recently published its inaugural Warehouse Technology Value Matrix 2023 report, which provides an overview of the current market for warehouse management systems (WMS) and assesses 17 software providers in this space.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Turning the tables – in this episode, Nate Shutes interviews Joe Lynch on his podcast, The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Nate is also the Founder of Ballast , the world’s first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
The Smart Software
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
This article is about the real power that comes from the collaboration between you and our software that happens at your fingertips. We often write about the software itself and what goes on “under the hood”. This time, the subject is how you should best team with the software. The post You Need to Team up with the Algorithms appeared first on Smart Software.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Considering the huge cost of food fraud in global supply chains, it might come as a shock to consumers to learn how weak are the current efforts to put a stop to it.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
By Pat McCarthy (pictured) Chief Revenue Officer at Precisely The post Powering distributor success with master data management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.
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In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
As the negotiations between the West Coast ports and longshoremen dragged on in 2022 and 2023, some companies began redirecting import freight into the East Coast. Since then, however, the ink has been dry for quite a while on a new multi-year West Coast port contract, and there are now negotiations on the East Coast that are causing trepidation among importers.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Demonstrators from Mighty Earth and Youth Climate Strike LA dressed in red “Squid Game” suits and staged a “die-in” at the LA Auto Show November 18.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
By Noname Security Shay Levi (pictured) CTO & co-founder, Noname Security The post Cybersecurity & AI 2024 Predictions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
November is National Adoption Month. For many children waiting for a good home, and families waiting to be complete, adoption fills their lives with love. We spoke to Blue Yonder associate Dan Berreth who adopted his daughter last year. Dan and his wife also have a 6-year-old biological son. What has your adoption journey looked like? We decided to adopt when we were not able to have another child.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A new regulation has come into effect in California that requires warehouse operators to count the number of trucks coming and going from their facilities.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
After a huge peak in 2020, online retail’s share of total retail sales seems to have stagnated at around 13-15% in the major European countries and the USA. It is a similar picture for online groceries, with an even slightly lower share and little to no growth. Many of the online grocery services that saw the light of day in recent years are struggling.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO, Linnworks The post It’s all about selling what you actually have, not what you think you have appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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