5 Tips for a Seamless AI Implementation in Supply Chain
John Galt
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
These tips will help you ensure a smooth AI implementation to elevate your supply chain and reap the benefits of this transformative technology.
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Rethinking Black Swan Events for Modern Supply Chain Risk Management
Resilinc
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Black swan supply chain events have traditionally been associated with (if not formally defined as) improbable, rare, or unlikely events with severe or even catastrophic business impacts. However, as we learn more about how disruptions impact supply chains, it is time for companies and supply chain managers to reconsider the traditional view of black swan events.
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Watch: Building the Supply Chain From the Ground Up
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
A successful supply chain transformation begins with "changing the narrative," says George Raptis, vice president of operations at JP Outfitters. Among other things, the company had to stop viewing itself as "small.
Cargo Theft Continues to Rise
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In the United States, there are a lot of billion dollar industries , led by hospitals, pharmaceuticals, commercial banking, life insurance, and petroleum wholesaling to name a few. However, there is probably one industry that most of us would not think of in this list: the cargo theft industry. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), cargo theft in the United States is a $15 to $35 billion industry.
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.
Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges. Thus, it has become critical that executives dig into the multifaceted domain of TSO, which encompass pivotal aspects such as the implementation of global freight audit and payment (FAP) soluti
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Five Tactics for Enabling Smart and Sustainable Supply Chains
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Modernizing MRO using AI with Paul Noble
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Paul Noble and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing MRO using AI. Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. About Paul Noble As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction.
Cascading KPIs To Drive Business Performance
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The practice of “cascading” KPIs is used to align strategic objectives with business unit targets and performance measurements to drive positive results. This involves linking high-level objectives with departmental objectives and KPIs to create a clear line of sight from the top down. In this 3-minute post, we examine some key business objectives and cascading KPIs that can be used to analyze performance to the objectives.
How Supply Chain Managers Solve Challenges & Drive Efficiency
MercuryGate
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Supply chain managers' roles have never been more critical or more challenging. In an era where global logistics intertwine with technology, economic shifts, and now, the significant “Great Resignation” labor movement, the demands on supply chain managers intensified. The post How Supply Chain Managers Solve Challenges & Drive Efficiency appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
September 26, 2023 Update
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home September 26, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.
Pricing Optimization at Delly’s: A Case Study in Successful AI Enablement
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Companies across virtually all industries are looking for ways to drive profitable growth. Over the years, they have invested in technology to streamline and automate a variety of business processes. This includes implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, and Warehouse Management applications.
ToolsGroup Acquires Evo for Industry Leading Responsive AI
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
ToolsGroup’s latest acquisition delivers quantum learning and advanced prescriptive analytics to strengthen its pricing, promotion, and inventory optimization solutions BOSTON and LONDON – September 27, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today the acquisition of Evo , a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions for business performance optimization.
The Consequences of Complacency
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Complacency can quickly make supply chain planning software obsolete. We lose when we "wait and see". Now is the time for investment and improvement. The Consequences of Complacency was first posted on September 27, 2023 at 7:41 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
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
The costs of Scope 3
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
“Who’s going to pay for decarbonizing the supply chain?” was the title of a recent article on a supply chain website written by an experienced US journalist (and how very American of him to immediately zoom in on who would bear the costs!). According to the journalist, 75% of all emissions fall under Scope 3, i.e. are caused beyond the company itself.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 29, 2023)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Having to spend two extra nights in Barcelona (paid for by the airline, along with meals) because your flight home gets canceled doesn’t sound too bad. Unless you haven’t been feeling well all week and you were really looking forward to getting home. In that case, two extra nights feel like an eternity. I made. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 29, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
ToolsGroup and Evo: Bringing Prescriptive Analytics and Quantum Learning to Industry-Leading Retail Planning
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Now that Evo is a ToolsGroup company, the big question is: “What innovation will Evo bring to the ToolsGroup offering?” While the real answer is “Plenty!”, the immediate transformation will come from the EvoAI engine, which will soon be integrated across the entire JustEnough and SO99+ product suites. What is EvoAI? EvoAI is the dynamic demand discovery technology that powers all Evo products.
Where Should Business Decisions Be Made?
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
I have often quoted Bain analysts, Michael C. Mankins and Lori Sherer , who stated, “The best way to understand any company’s operations is to view them as a series of decisions.”[1] They added, “We know from extensive research that decisions matter — a lot. Companies that make better decisions, make them faster and execute them more effectively than rivals nearly always turn in better financial performance.
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.
Insurance sector eyes easy-to-use technology to digitally transform business
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
By Phung Viet Ha (pictured) Managing Director of Low Code Group, FPT Software The post Insurance sector eyes easy-to-use technology to digitally transform business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Blue Yonder’s Chief Product Officer Shares Insights Into Innovative Solutions to Revolutionize Your Supply Chain Performance
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Following ICON 2023 in Las Vegas, Blue Yonder’s Chief Product Office Gurdip Singh shared the key product innovation takeaways from the event during a Blue Yonder Live session. He shared his views on how to apply innovations to solve deep-rooted supply chain challenges and insights into the $1 billion investment in research and development. With ICON London a few short weeks away, we thought we would recap his conversation.
Mexico’s Future as U.S. Go-To Trade Partner Depends on Investment, Infrastructure
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The reason Mexico didn’t rise as a great near-shore market before was that supply chain resiliency just wasn’t top of mind in the last few decades, when landed cost was king.
How Cloud-Connected CAD and PLM Drive Collaborative and Streamlined Product Development
Arena Solutions
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Why do many products fail? There are several factors that contribute to companies not reaching their commercialization targets. Some include: Lack of understanding of the end-user goals and challenges Inability to mitigate risks or unforeseen disruptions Poor product quality or design Lack of product differentiation To illustrate, the Segway Electric Scooter’s introduction was met with a fast demise in 2001 due to its inability to solve consumers’ real-world problems 1.
Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!
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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.
How to Build an Effective Data Management Software
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Build an Effective Data Management Software appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
4 Factors Fueling the Growth of Modern Data Hubs for Business Reporting
Silvon Software
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As the volume of data and requirements for gaining access to it continue to skyrocket, it is becoming vital for organizations to find ways to aggregate their business information and quickly understand it. And that involves putting the ability to analyze data into the hands of more analysts, data scientists and other stakeholders and decision makers than ever before without requiring them to spend crazy amounts of time preparing the data.
What is Inventory Planning? A Brief Dictionary of Inventory-Related Terms
The Smart Software
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People involved in the supply chain are likely to have questions about various inventory terms and methods used in their jobs. This note may help by explaining these terms and showing how they relate. The post What is Inventory Planning? A Brief Dictionary of Inventory-Related Terms appeared first on Smart Software.
Supply Chain Digitization Myths: Debunking Magic Solutions
Demand Driven Technologies
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
I think supply chain managers see themselves as pragmatic, concrete people. Confronted with the reality of customers to deliver to, production resources to manage as best they can, and supplier relations to nurture, they should have both feet on the ground and some common sense. There’s really no room for magic in this field, is.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
How UCaaS can power the modern-day workforce
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By Ross Slogrove (pictured) UK & Ireland country Manager, Ringover The post How UCaaS can power the modern-day workforce appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Navigating the Future: Insights from the FMI Supply Chain Forum
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. Having attended the event, I’ll delve into key takeaways from the forum and explore how the food supply chain is evolving to meet the challenges of the modern era.
The Future of EDI in the Automotive Supply Chain
QAD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of the automotive industry, staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy, but a necessity. As the automotive supply chain grows more intricate by the day, embracing technological advancements has become the cornerstone of operational excellence. In this journey of evolution, one technology stands tall: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
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