Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Supply Chain 303

Supply Chain Supply and Demand Global Logistics 303

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Looking Back- Themes and Perspectives in 2023 In our published predictions for 2023 published in January, our overall theme for industry and global supply chains was stated as a: Year of Adaptation, Realignment and Response to Economic and Geopolitical Forces.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software 111

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Most corporate survival strategies are crafted to help businesses withstand any number of unanticipated supply chain disruptions. But how many are poised to profit from times of adversity?

Supply Chain Strategy 105

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Supply Chain Disruption Supply and Demand 105

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By Florian Haarhaus (pictured) International General Manager at NAVEX The post You’re only as strong as the weakest link in your network appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial Industry 105

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

Cost Reduction Strategies

AIMMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The post How can the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) trigger a redesign of your supply chain network? appeared first on AIMMS.

AIMMS 156

AIMMS Supply Chain Supply and Demand 156

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the publishing of our latest recorded podcast episode: Assessing the Business Value of LLMs and Chat GPT- What Should Businesses and Supply Chains Anticipate in 2024 and Beyond. Our invited thought leader guest for this episode is Fred Laluyaux, a thought leader on the future of work and the CEO of Aera Technology , a technology provider transforming the future of work leveraging Decision Intelligence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 69

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Everyone knows, during the holiday season, that the Christmas tree is the undisputed king of festive greenery. Nevertheless, walk into any store selling live or artificial plants during the holiday season and you’ll soon recognize that the poinsettia is the queen of festive plants. People seldom think about the supply chains that make those items available.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Los Angeles Fiji Mexico 130

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Mark Morley (pictured) Senior Director, Product Marketing, OpenText The post Business Network & Supply Chain Trend Predictions for 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Trends 105

Trends Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 105

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 18, 2023

More than 100 supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and procurement professionals gathered in Houston to discuss the challenges and opportunities in today’s post-pandemic landscape.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Conference Houston Supply Chain 105

Advertiser: GEP

“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.

Supply Chain Strategy

Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates Judah Levine December 19, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Widespread diversions of container carriers away from the Red Sea to avoid Houthi attacks is likely to impact shippers on aff

Freight 327

Freight Israel Negotiating Skills Yemen 327

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Logistics 276

Logistics Journal Risk Management Report 276

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2023

BOSTON – December 20, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, and NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, have announced a new global partnership that will expand opportunities for organizations to make smart, efficient supply chain digital transformation decisions, supported by leading AI-driven technology and industry expertise.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 156

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The retail sector continues to endure tectonic shifts as business landscapes and consumer behaviors change. First, there was the so-called “retail apocalypse,” then came the pandemic, which was followed by inventory challenges, inflation, and an economic slowdown. Supply chain journalist Helen Atkinson observes that all of these changes are going to separate winners from losers.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Retail 130

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

Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The transportation and logistics industry is still lagging far behind other sectors in taking basic steps toward automation of manual processes.

Supply Chain Software 123

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Transportation Logistics 123

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As supply chains go digital, bad actors are evolving their fraudulent tactics. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work and digital transformation across industries — driving efficiencies but also leaving vulnerabilities. In logistics, those vulnerabilities are particularly glaring given how quickly the industry had to transition to online processes.

Supply Chain Strategy 276

Supply Chain Strategy Freight Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 276

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 19, 2023

ToolsGroup’s sprawling partner network celebrates a history of collaboration and innovation while springboarding into the next generation of AI-powered supply chain transformations. BOSTON – December 19, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, welcomed members of its partner ecosystem to the ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 in Vienna, Austria.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 156

Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creating new opportunities and enabling manufacturers to address the ever-changing disruptions is the new norm for solution providers. As the year closes, let’s look at how Arena, a PTC Business has provided customers with new and enhanced product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solutions to manage change, disruption, and tackle complex product development.

Manufacturing Procurement 113

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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.

SAP

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.

Procurement 119

Procurement Supply Chain Data Supply and Demand 119

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Order Orchestration and Fulfillment Applications for Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49615623, December 2023). The report is aimed at “provide[ing] an entry point in a company’s due diligence in looking for the application or suite of solutions that best suit their specific needs as they move toward this goal.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 111

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2023

By Mike Weeks (pictured) Industry Lead, Infor The post Can AI Save Christmas? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Industry 111

Industry Industrial Supply Chain Supply and Demand 111

The Smart Software

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Those of you who track hot topics will be familiar with the term “digital twin.” Those who have been too busy with work may want to read on and catch up. While there are several definitions of digital twin, here’s one that works well: A digital twin is a dynamic virtual copy of a physical asset, process, system, or environment that looks like and behaves identically to its real-world counterpart.

Predictive Analytics Software 105

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 105

Advertisement

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.

Training

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains continue to find themselves dealing with both labor shortages and external pressures due to global disruptions.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Consumer Goods Supply and Demand 105

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The concept of a “supply chain” was born out of the creation of the assembly line, dating back to the early 20 th century. Each function, from planning to delivery, had its place. And if everyone did their part, just like a well-oiled machine, you could expect high margins and growth. It worked so well that as we modernized our supply chain management, introducing technology and automation to help us move faster and smarter, the foundation was still tied to the original linear, siloed, rigid app

Modeling 109

Modeling Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 109

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Can You Sue a Trucking Company for an Accident Caused by Their Driver? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Company 110

Company Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 110

All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It’s that time of year again for recaps, and the All Things Supply Chain blog has traditionally joined in this positive habit.

Supply Chain 104

Supply Chain Supply and Demand 104

Advertiser: GEP

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.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sixty-three percent of survey participants said they are planning to restructure their supply chain over the next five years.

Company 105

Company Survey Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 105

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Have you ever been so busy you wished you could clone yourself? What if you could? What would you have your clone do first? In addition to that miles-long to-do list (expense reports – ugh), what could your clone do or learn that could help you work smarter or avoid unnecessary pain? As an identical twin, I can speak firsthand to the power of having your own clone.

Optimization Software 101

Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 101

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 17, 2023

By Tom Moore (pictured) CEO & Founder of Transportation | Warehouse Optimization The post Good companies plan—great companies execute the plan appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning 109

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Company Supply Chain Optimization 109