SVT Robotics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
If you’re one of the millions who have frequent Amazon package delivery, you can probably guess the eCommerce surge ushered in by the pandemic shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. That longevity is central to the increased demand for supply chain labor. And in the current economy where demand still exceeds supply, even wage increases have been unable to resolve the mismatch.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 5, 2022
McKinsey & Company analysts note, “Technology continues to be a primary catalyst for change in the world. Technology advances give businesses, governments, and social-sector institutions more possibilities to lift their productivity, invent and reinvent offerings, and contribute to humanity’s well-being.”[1] There is so much activity taking place in the technology arena that the challenge is deciding what technologies to include in a short list.
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All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Drayage is one of the supply chain’s most important components, yet it is often confused or simply unknown.
Gravity Supply Chain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
A fully connected #ordermanagement -driven supply chain ensures you no longer need to extract data from multiple sources into spreadsheets to update the business or your customers on precisely what is happening v plan/forecast. A synchronized visibility platform delivers transparency and enables every user to have the same view and exact status of every PO, SKU, and style.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Having spent many years in business development and sales, I’ve spoken to many supply chain and logistics executives from a range of industries. More and more organizations these days see how their competitors are digitally transforming and they don’t want to be left behind. Everyone wants to be leading their industry, but leading an industry. Read more.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
By Andrew Fullen (pictured). Head of technology & Innovation, Sogeti UK. The post Generating value for customers with quality assurance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Valogix
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Customers will always demand more of suppliers to provide affordable products at the exact moment they want them. How can you effectively insure you have what your customers need when they need it? Supply Chain Management (SCM) is front and center of every business across the globe.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
By Fabien Rech (pictured). SVP EMEA, Trellix. The post Transport & shipping beware – supply chains under attack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Dr. Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Earlier this week, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.” Here’s more from the press release: The SSC’s objectives are to define an API.
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Adding supply chain and e-commerce marketing expertise to accelerate aggressive growth at ToolsGroup. BOSTON — Dec 6, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces it has appointed Kevin Young as Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Kevin will be responsible for ToolsGroup’s marketing strategy and will collaborate across the company and its vast network of partners and customers to build and evolve the brand, create awareness f
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2022
When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network.
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
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Brad Wheeler and Joe Lynch discuss the freight-tech dilemma. Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. About Brad Wheeler. Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. In his current role as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy, Brad leads a team focusing on Solutions Architecture and Implementation Strategy whose mission is to work directly with s
C3 Solutions
DECEMBER 8, 2022
“Winter is coming.” The Federal Reserve has put the brakes on spending in the US in a bid to control inflation, raising the prospect of a recession that could be more prolonged than the painful economic downturn that followed the financial crisis of 2008.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce. The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep.
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.
SCM Research
DECEMBER 7, 2022
OpenAI has attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks, and for good reason. The research institute, which focuses on developing artificial intelligence technologies and promoting their safe and responsible use, has made significant strides in advancing the field of AI. One area where OpenAI could have a significant impact is in the field of supply chain management.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Today’s post was written by ChatGPT. Okay, it wasn’t. But it could have been. Maybe. Or maybe not. But I did ask ChatGPT to write a poem about supply chain management and here’s what it wrote in about 6 seconds: I’ve moved up in the “Seven Stages of Robot Replacement,” which Kevin Kelly wrote about. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 9, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Inflation, in the United States, was one of the major topics of discussion during the 2022 midterm elections. The crisis has been growing for nearly two years. Last December, reporter Jeanna Smialek wrote, “Inflation has become central to the American zeitgeist in 2021 in a way that it hadn’t been for decades.”[1] That zeitgeist deepened as 2022 unfolded.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility for Molex. The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience.
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IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
By Adem Kulauzovic (pictured). Director of Automation, Domino Printing Sciences. The post Advanced Services: The Business Case for Sustainable Productivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Even though heat waves and natural disasters have been bringing the global supply chain to a grinding halt asynchronously over the years, it doesn’t have to continue this way.
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Supply chain issues as a topic of dinner conversation? It’s probably not what anyone would have suspected just a few years ago. But over the last few years, stories of supply chain shortages and delays have become part of nightly news and national media outlets. Stock outs, missed orders, long lead-times, and uncertainty have made the supply chain a hot topic, especially with the holiday season upon us, and the need to make improvements have become a C-level priority.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Apple consider transfer of iPhone production to India or Vietnam after protests in China Apple are reportedly considering moving the means of production of the iPhone amid the workers’ continued…
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.
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
By Adonis Celestine (pictured). Director of Automation, Applause. The post 2023 will be a ‘learning curve’ for AI appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Nearshoring ensures faster speed to market and quicker transit from manufacturers to customers; suppliers and retailers also enjoy the ease of operating in a more convenient time zone.
Intelligent Audit
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In early November, delivery giant FedEx announced the suspension of its money-back guarantee for many services. “ Beginning Dec. 13, 2022, through Jan. 2, 2023, the money-back guarantee will be temporarily suspended for select FedEx Express® services for U.S. domestic and U.S. export shipments, ” according to an announcement on the FedEx website. The suspension comes on the heels of recent rate increases from FedEx and UPS — and is sure to frustrate shippers already burdened with lower-than-expe
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