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What is supply chain sovereignty and how can manufacturers achieve this

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The term “supply chain” started being used in the mid-1990s as global political conditions changed in ways that encouraged international commerce. It also coincided with the growth of the Internet and telecommunications technology. Instead of the old vertically integrated business models (where one manufacturer performed most activities), international supply chains using specialized suppliers led to lower costs of production and services, improved quality, and better pricing.

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Optimizing Warehouse Space: 5 Strategies & Insights

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Optimizing Warehouse Space: 5 Strategies & Insights appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Implementing a Demand Planning Transformation: Pitfalls and Complications

CHAINalytics

Implementing a Demand Planning Transformation is rife with pitfalls. Any organisation engaging in a transformation needs to carefully plan and execute to reap the benefits of their efforts. See how, in a previous blog post on demand planning, we outlined the five steps of the demand planning process. So, is your organisation ready for change … The post Implementing a Demand Planning Transformation: Pitfalls and Complications appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Power of Partnerships with The Matt Silver

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Silver and Joe Lynch discuss the power of partnerships in the logistics and transportation space. Matt is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. About Matt Silver Matt Silver is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai. Greenscreens.ai is a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the logistics industry that optimizes and enriches historical and real-time market data to predict

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Depeche Mode and Mute: A Question of Trust

Talking Logistics

If you’re a long time follower of Talking Logistics, you know that I am a huge Depeche Mode fan. (If you don’t know who Depeche Mode is, I’m sorry for your loss.) Last Friday, the band released its 15th studio album titled “Memento Mori.” I agree with many of the fans and critics: it is. Read more The post Depeche Mode and Mute: A Question of Trust appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. This blog looks at the latest impacts of the energy crisis hitting the EU and Asia, including the industries affected, the outlook for global markets, and the overall supply chain impact. Asia Energy Crisis Currently, both China and Pakistan are suffering a major energy crunch from dwindling energy supplies and high global gas prices.

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Circular Supply Chain Transformation

SCM Research

We have just released a new report, entitled Circular Supply Chain Transformation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Trade-Offs for Circular Smartphones and Computers. It highlights the importance, opportunities, and potential trade-offs associated with circular supply chains for electronic devices in a way that makes it easier for decision makers to understand and navigate the circular transformation.

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Supply Chain Risk Management with Barry Conlon

The Logistics of Logistics

Barry Conlon and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain risk management, which is exactly what Barry and his team at Overhaul provide to Fortune 100 companies across the world. Barry is the CEO and founder of Overhaul, an Austin-based company that provides intelligent, real-time supply chain visibility, risk, compliance, and insurance solutions for global shippers and logistics providers.

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Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (March 2023)

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Market Insights data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal Market Update. Read more The post Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (March 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Benchmarking your Freight Rates for Maximum Supply Chain Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Why are shippers interested in benchmarking and why are we hearing more about it lately? Benchmarking helps ensure they are getting the most out of their supply chain and also provides a platform for further optimization. In this article, we will discuss why benchmarking is so important, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize your efficiency when shipping goods.

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The Value of a Manufacturing Control Tower in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

The widespread supply chain disruptions that happened when the global pandemic hit in 2020 highlighted several important lessons regarding manufacturing and supply chain visibility. Companies that lacked a control tower in supply chain, manufacturing and operations found themselves unable to ascertain the full impact of the disruptions they were facing and react in a timely manner, leading to significant losses.

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Highlights from TPM 2023 with Peter Tirschwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Peter Tirschwell and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from TPM 2023. Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. About Peter Tirschwell Peter Tirschwell is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global ;, a global data, analytics and business

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 31, 2023)

Talking Logistics

When I was a kid, I used to eat mayonnaise on Wonder Bread sandwiches. That’s it. Just mayonnaise, nothing else between the bread. I loved those sandwiches. I certainly enjoyed them more than ham and cheese sandwiches. Whenever we would go on school field trips, they would serve us a boxed lunch, and inside was. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 31, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Absolutely! Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts.

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Addressing Challenges in Global Logistics Operations with Technology

DELMIA Quintiq

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Going back 14 years ago, the logistics industry dramatically reduced capital expenditure in 2008 when the great recession hit.

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Best Places To Work – Ivalua Continues its Award-Winning Streak with Comparably

ivalua

Ivalua has been awarded Best Company for Global Culture, Future Outlook, and Engineering, Marketing, and Sales Departments. Redwood City, CA, March 31, 2023. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best outlook , best global culture , and best departments in engineering , marketing, and sales.

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Faster, More Profitable Response to 4 Supply Chain Risks

Logility

Anything can happen in your supply chain, from unpredictable demand shifts and constant supply disruptions to global economic volatility. And if you feel the pressure to prepare for whatever comes next – whether or not you know the risk or opportunity ahead – is unrelenting, you’re not alone. Although resiliency has been a top priority over the last few years, most supply chain executives are still caught off-guard by economic, climate, and geopolitical uncertainties.

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CADDi Receives 2023 Top Tech Startup Award by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The 2023 Top Tech Startup Awards by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.

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How Can Scheduling and Yard Management Software Optimize the Retail Supply Chain

C3 Solutions

New challenges constantly threaten retail operations and profitability in 2023. Retailers today face numerous supply chain issues. In addition, they also struggle with inflation, supply chain volatility, and labour shortages. All these recent struggles have made retailers struggle to make a reasonable profit.

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Blockchain for Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

SCMDOJO

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers. However, implementing blockchain in your business also comes with its own set of challenges.

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Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024

ivalua

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared?

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Demand forecasting in the new normal: Part 2

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The last few years have been difficult. Many organisations that survived the pandemic made use of innovative methods that enabled them to quickly analyse and react to new information. Supply chain is one of the areas that was thrown into disarray by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumer markets were battered by surges, cancellations, and surprises.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Supply Chain Trends in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

After three years of crisis, the data show that supply chain conditions are improving. That will allow supply chain leaders in 2023 to resurrect initiatives that may have been sidelined — including data and digitalization programs and sustainability efforts.

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Stress-Testing the Supply Chain: Using Scenarios to Build Resilience

John Galt

Learn about using scenarios as an effective way to increase resilience and understand the impact of disruptions well before they happen.

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The 2023 UAW Negotiations Affect More Than Union Workers

QAD

Negotiations between the United Autoworkers (UAW) and the big three automakers — Chrysler, Ford, and Stellantis (parent company of Chrysler) — are slated for the end of the year, and it is already causing a stir amongst the auto industry. Aside from the car companies and the roughly 150,000 union workers who will be directly affected by the new agreement, the impacts of the negotiations will also ripple down, disrupting suppliers, investors, dealers, and other players in the automotive game.

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The benefits of a relational database versus a historian database

IT Supply Chain

By George Walker (pictured) Managing Director, Novotek UK & Ireland The post The benefits of a relational database versus a historian database appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses that are thriving, rather than simply surviving, share at least one thing in common: They know the value of a data-driven approach, and are making the necessary investments to prove it.

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Returns Management: Are You Not Making Money on Returns?

ModusLink Corporation

Returns Management Returns management remains a vital part of today’s supply chain processes. According to data shared by Vue.AI , “more than 60% of online shoppers say that they look at a retailer’s return policy before making a purchase. When an e-commerce site says ‘no returns or refunds,’ it makes a shopper nervous and less likely to trust the retailer (Ravishankar and Rao).

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River of demand

Supply Chain Movement

We’re not living in an era of change, but in a change of era. This has been the firmly held belief of Jan Rotmans, Professor of Transition Studies and Sustainability at Erasmus University Rotterdam, for years. I am currently halfway through his most recent book called ‘Embrace the Chaos’ about this inevitable transition. I was reminded of his comments about a change of era as I listened to an interesting presentation by Anton van Beek, a board member of the multinational Dow Chemical Company, a