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The Saga of Supply Chain Innovation

Supply Chain Shaman

This November is a layoff season. As pink slips ripple through Silicon Valley to over 120,000 workers following a time of overexuberant hiring, it is a time for both sadness and reflection. The end of this chapter in Big Tech occurs, it is time for a reality check. As supply chain leaders face heightened demand uncertainty and extreme supply chain disruption, the answer is not going to come from Silcon Valley.

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The New Supply Chain Mindset: From Just-in-Time to Just-In Case

Supply Chain Brain

The new generation of consumers is changing demand patterns, making them more unpredictable than ever before.Succeeding under these conditions begins with three simple changes.

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Four growth tactics for manufacturer and distributor success

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It is no secret that the manufacturer and distributor sectors have been some of the hardest hit by the global health crisis and recent geopolitical instability. In many cases this has forced decision-makers to take a step back and reassess the bigger picture and implement changes where necessary to meet the growing need for agility and resilience. At the center of many of these changes is a re-tooling which has seen the integration of key digital technologies designed to help businesses cope wit

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5 Reasons Why Data for Supply Chain Is More Important Than You Think

Elementum

…And Why Good Data Paves the Path to AI for Supply Chain. The importance of good data for business operations of all kinds has become a kind of truism in our technology-enabled world. Even those of us who don’t have daily, direct tasks involving data, nonetheless feel its reach and pervasiveness. And we feel it even when we’re not at work: whether we’re driving to a new location with turn-by-turn advice from our phones, ordering something online, or visiting the doctor’s office, the ubiquity and

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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The Real Winner at the 2022 World Cup? Supply Chain.

BlueYonder

The entire world is gearing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup , held in Qatar from Nov. 20 through Dec. 18, 2022. Over the course of four weeks, 32 teams and over 1.7 million fans will descend on Qatar for this event — which marks the first time an Arab country has hosted the World Cup. In all, 3 million spectators are expected to attend 64 World Cup games spread across eight separate stadiums.

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Why Analytics is Changing Peak Season for Digitally Savvy Retailers

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Bithell (pictured). Senior Account Manager, CTS. The post Why Analytics is Changing Peak Season for Digitally Savvy Retailers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Improving Supply Chain Resilience: How A Digital Supply Chain Orchestration Platform Can Help

Talking Logistics

As we near the end of 2022, supply chain and logistics executives are busy preparing their strategies, plans, and budgets to deal with the inflation, uncertainty, and risks that are clouding the year ahead. One key objective for dealing with these challenges is improving supply chain resilience, which includes improving supply chain visibility capabilities and.

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8 Factors to Keep in Mind for Industrial Businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post 8 Factors to Keep in Mind for Industrial Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Close the Planning & Execution Automation Gap

Supply Chain Trend

There was a lot of interest and commentary on my last post on the Automating of Routine Collaborative Decisions in S&OE. So much that I decided to do a webinar with my colleguae Ruan Van Vuuren. Especially the below schematic got a lot of reactions. It shows for a large global beverage business, what decisions could be automated in the S&OE horizon.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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.

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Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 18, 2022)

Talking Logistics

“We need to know what is going on with sheep.” So wrote the 9-year old daughter of former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in her notebook, according to a tweet posted by Pai. Then comes this story from China, as reported by The Daily Mail, about “a flock of sheep [that] has been caught walking round. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 18, 2022).

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Digital Transformation by the Numbers, Part Two

Enterra Insights

As I noted in the initial installment of this article, discussions about digital transformation (DX) often include foundational concepts upon which successful digital transformations can be built. The articles discuss such things as digital transformation strategies, stages, pillars, building blocks, and layers — and they are often provided in a bulleted format or “by the numbers.” In my earlier article, I discussed some recommendations for getting started (i.e., taking the first ste

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Supply Chain Platforms for Complex Defense Organizations

The Network Effect

The post Supply Chain Platforms for Complex Defense Organizations appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Validated, Real-Time Visibility for Pharma with Josh Allen

The Logistics of Logistics

Josh Allen and Joe Lynch discuss Tive’s validated, real-time visibility for pharma. Josh is CRO at Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. About Josh Allen . Josh Allen joined Tive in April of 2022 as Chief Revenue Officer to build out the go-to-market team as the company continues to scale at a rapid pace.

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Solving for Dark Spots and Data Gaps in the Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Inefficient. Unproductive. Expensive. Dark spots and data gaps in the supply chain are more than annoying. They’re costly, time-consuming and result in high amounts of extra effort. With inflation running rampant and unexpected events around every other turn, productivity and efficiency in the supply chain have never been more important. After all, dark spots and.

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Inflation is Affecting Grocery Shopping and Holiday Meals

Enterra Insights

Grocers, like other retailers, are seeing the impact of inflation on consumer behavior. Emily Moquin ( @emilybmoquin ), a food and beverage analyst, reports, “Persistently high inflation in the grocery category has led to persistently high consumer concerns. The share of U.S. adults who say they are ‘very concerned’ about grocery inflation has remained high, even outpacing concern over inflation in general.”[1] Since food expenditures rank second, housing being first, and

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Critical Capabilities for defense Supply Chains (Part 1)

The Network Effect

The post Critical Capabilities for defense Supply Chains (Part 1) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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The Battery Supply Chain Is Finally Coming to America

Supply Chain Brain

Redwood Materials Inc., the battery recycling company, has reached a deal to supply Panasonic with billions of dollars in critical battery components that will be produced in the U.S. for the first time. .

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Editor’s Pick: The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this recent post from SAP’s blog, Xuan-Yen To highlights the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) passed in Germany (which.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 11/11/2022-11/18/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Ukraine says Grain Deal will be Extended Following a United Nations brokered deal, to allow exports of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea, is set to be extended by a…

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Royal Mail strikes leading up to Christmas

IT Supply Chain

By David Strauss (pictured). VP, Strategic Partner & Enterprise Solutions at e2open. The post Royal Mail strikes leading up to Christmas appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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How Supply Chain Partners Can Eliminate Driver App Fatigue

Supply Chain Brain

Professional truck drivers are experiencing app fatigue, the growing exhaustion of too many mobile applications available at their fingertips. .

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Managing Risk Through Better Communication

C3 Solutions

Do you know the risks your supply chain operation is facing?

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The Evolution of Mobileye & the Automotive Software Business Model

QAD

The automotive industry is undergoing massive changes, and Mobileye is one of the foremost innovators causing the waves of disruption. As one of the first companies to develop software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles , Mobileye has quickly grown into a multibillion-dollar company. The organization sets the foundation for how automotive software companies can structure and monetize their business in this new autonomous industry. .

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Achieving eCommerce Growth in a Recession

IT Supply Chain

By James Hyde (pictured). Chief Product Officer & Founder, James and James Fulfilment. The post Achieving eCommerce Growth in a Recession appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Sustainable Supply Chains Must Be AI-Backed

Supply Chain Brain

Companies face the daunting task of trying to track every product, which represents a massive technology challenge that only artificial intelligence and machine learning can remedy. .

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Lessons from the upcoming World Cup – making training stick is a team sport 

Procurement Academy

The Qatar World Cup begins this Sunday and if you need a reminder of the value of training and teamwork, it’s about to be in the world’s view for the next few weeks. While, on the surface, corporate training is very different from preparing for an intense international tournament, look under the hood (or on the pitch), and there are plenty of similarities.

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Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike

QAD

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness that has come to define today’s global supply chain, as QAD’s Stephen Dombroski wrote recently in an article in Food Logistics. Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on