Sat.Aug 22, 2020 - Fri.Aug 28, 2020

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Supply Chain KPIs You’ll Want Every Morning

Logility

A quick scan of the Internet will yield a long list of “the biggest-ever supply chain disasters”. A few of the most infamous are listed below. The common thread? Each of these events was completely devastating to the company concerned. Company. Year. Problem. Impact. Nike. 1999. Poorly implemented demand planning software mis-forecasts demand for branded sneakers. $100M in lost sales and 20% drop in stock price in one year.

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With Shelves Still Empty, Lean Supply Chain Practices get the Blame

Supply Chain Digest

CPG Factories Maxed Out in the Face of Surging Demand, Forgot the Part of Lean that Called for Backup Plans

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WARNING: Handling Dangerous Cargo

All Things Supply Chain

On August 4th, 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate – equivalent to approximately 6 million pounds – that were being stored in a facility at Beirut’s port caught fire and exploded.

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Is Your Planning System Mature Enough?

DELMIA Quintiq

In the past, when supply chains weren’t as complex as they are right now, planning your routes with spreadsheets was probably just fine. You had one or more Excel experts who built a spreadsheet and kept it up to date. But then, your expert left the company and you lose the one person who knows how to work and adjust the carefully-crafted system that plans all your operations.

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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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Optimizing Direct Procurement and the Inbound Supply Chain

The Network Effect

The post Optimizing Direct Procurement and the Inbound Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Automation in Logistics: Using RPA to Handle More Freight Quotes in Anticipation of Peak Season

GlobalTranz

The ability to flex supply chain operations to manage increased demand is essential in the modern supply chain. As the demand for more e-commerce purchases grows, that volume will inevitably contribute to an increased volume of returns. However, those returns processes represent only a fraction of the full processes that remain redundant and right for.read More.

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The Ecommerce Lifecycle with AJ Khanijow

The Logistics of Logistics

The Ecommerce Lifecycle with AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow and Joe Lynch discuss the the ecommerce lifecycle. As the founder of an ecommerce fulfillment company, AJ works closely with ecommerce companies and is an expert in ecommerce fulfillment. About AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow is the founder of Fulfyld , a warehousing and fulfillment company based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Gulf Coast freight haulers prep for Hurricane Laura’s wrath

DAT Solutions

The Port of Houston handles about 70% of the container cargo making land in the Gulf, so even a brief closure will have ripple effects across the spot market and supply chain for weeks to come.

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Complete Supply Chain Visibility with Trimble Visibility in Kuebix TMS

Kuebix

Supply chain visibility is the ability to view each aspect of the supply chain in detail as moves are being planned, alerts are sent and real-time adjustments are made. Shippers with complete visibility across their supply chains are able to improve operational efficiencies, provide better customer service and leverage detailed analytics to make better informed […].

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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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5 Steps to Start Planning Your Peak Season Shipping Strategy | Fast Freight Five VIDEO

GlobalTranz

[link] Preparing for peak season 2020 should be no different than any prior year. However, 2020 has been extremely eventful and wrought with risk in the supply chain. With peak season approaching, shippers may simply be worried about what steps to take. Fortunately, following these five steps can help you create, refine, and execute a.read More. The post 5 Steps to Start Planning Your Peak Season Shipping Strategy | Fast Freight Five VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Ce

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 28, 2020)

Talking Logistics

On this Friday morning, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Laura. Our friends at the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) are tracking the situation and stand ready to help as needs arise. I encourage you to check their website for the latest updates and needs; you can also make a donation. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 28, 2020).

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Test E-Commerce Packaging to Mitigate Shipping Hazards

CHAINalytics

As COVID-19 accelerates the rise of online sales, the specialized role of e-commerce packaging becomes harder than ever to ignore. Beyond presenting your product to the consumer, e-commerce packaging has an even more important job – protecting the product from the hazards of its journey. Did you know that the e-commerce journey has triple the … The post Test E-Commerce Packaging to Mitigate Shipping Hazards appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Cost Optimization: You'll Fail If You Don't Do It Right

River Logic

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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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[WHITE PAPER] Delivering on the Promise of Better Final Mile Service

GlobalTranz

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! How often do you really think about the strategic value of your logistics strategy? Chances are good it’s on your mind around the clock, but are your thoughts going to result in a change? Maybe not, but if.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Delivering on the Promise of Better Final Mile Service appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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How Does Total Cost to Serve (TCTS) Impact the FMCG Route to Market?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Understanding the Total Cost to Serve our customers is an essential element to any Route to Market (RtM) Strategy. As FMCG professionals, we need to understand how much it costs us to service our customers. It is also not as simple as it sounds.

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Talking Logistics: PINC and project44 Partnership Commentary

PINC

By Adrian Gonzalez. PINC and project44 announced a partnership this week that “aims to empower industry-leading shippers and carriers with end to end real-time shipment visibility and yard management automation capabilities for an enhanced supply chain experience.” Here’s more from the press release: Distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing plants are looking to improve gate velocity, optimize driver turnaround times, and reduce costs while becoming Shippers-of-Choice. project44’s s

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Racing with the Machine: Digitalisation of the Supply Chain to maintain the leading edge

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digitalisation is an often misused and misunderstood word. What does digitalisation mean for the Supply Chain industry in the context of Singapore? How do we leverage this to maintain our place as a global Supply Chain Hub? What can companies do to stay relevant? Details. Date: 8 October, 2020. Time: 12pm SGT. Click here to register. Panelists. Our expert panelists that will be featured in this webinar are: Joe Lombardo.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Top Trends Driving Interest in New Peak Technologies

GlobalTranz

The need to better understand the effect of peak season on supply chain processes and technology remains paramount for freight management parties and resellers. As the world prepares for the upcoming peak season, uncertainty remains the one constant. Furthermore, supply chain and logistics providers around the globe are gearing up for an unprecedented strain on.read More.

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Machine Learning and Data Science Tools of the Trade: First-Order Difference

Arkieva

There are a number of data analysis “tools of the trade” that have proven effective in exploring data to get it to tell a story. One such method is the first-order difference (FOD). The purpose of this blog is to provide an overview of FOD with respect to profiling demand history. Machine Learning and Data Science Tools of the Trade: First-Order Difference was first posted on August 25, 2020 at 7:47 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-

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PINC and project44 partner to deliver the next generation of yard automation and predictability

PINC

The world’s number one enterprise yard management system and the leader in supply chain visibility combine forces to provide highly efficient automation and real-time visibility to manage in-transit and on-site shipments. UNION CITY, Calif. – Aug. 25, 2020 — PINC , the number one digital yard™ management solution provider, today announced a partnership with project44 ®, the global leader in supply chain visibility for shippers and logistics service providers.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Accelerate Digitisation in the Supply Chain Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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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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Brand Innovation Drives Consumer Engagement

IT Supply Chain

By Lee Metters (pictured). Group Business Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences. The post Brand Innovation Drives Consumer Engagement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Future of Retail Will Be Determined by Consumer Behavior

Enterra Insights

The retail sector has been especially hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The closure of physical stores has forced numerous retailers to file for bankruptcy and accelerated the so-called Retail Apocalypse. The big question is how retail will recover once the pandemic ends. The fact of the matter is that the future of retail will be determined by consumer behavior.

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7 Ways to Reduce Carrier Detention Fees and How Digital Yard Management Can Help

PINC

If you’ve been paying higher and higher driver detention fees lately, you’re not alone. According to a new report from C.H. Robinson and Iowa State University, favored shippers are receiving better pricing and service. Those that don’t fall into the “shipper of choice” category are bearing the brunt of the driver detention and related fees. In Do Favored Shippers Really Receive Better Pricing and Service ?

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A TIMELINE OF WMS EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND ROI ON YOUR INVESTMENT

SCJunction

When you go live with a best of breed WMS, you will find your business making gains in multiple areas, which is exactly why you have chosen this solution! With more efficient processes you will soon see a positive impact on your operations and then supply chain, both immediately AND down the line. but when?

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Why the pandemic will prove to be the UK’s largest supply chain resilience experiment to date

IT Supply Chain

By Thomas Leeson (pictured). Industry Marketing Strategist at OpenText. The post Why the pandemic will prove to be the UK’s largest supply chain resilience experiment to date appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AI Pilot Defeats Human Pilot in Dog Fights

Enterra Insights

One of the great fears many people have is that artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like Skynet in Terminator movies, will wage war and eventually turn weapons on all of humankind deeming humanity a threat its own survival. Although a true artificial general intelligence (AGI) system — that is, a sentient AI system — has yet to be created, AI is being pursued for military purposes and that cat isn’t going back into the bag.

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BIG NEWS: Announcing RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release

RFgen

RFgen announces its new RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release, delivering major end-user benefits in performance and design. RFgen Re-engineered for the Future. We are excited to announce the arrival of RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release. Release 5.2 is an all-new RFgen that fully realizes the flexibility of the Mobile Unity Platform. In the words of Robert Brice, RFgen Software’s President and CTO: “5.2 is RFgen re-engineered for the future.