Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 28, 2024
By removing bottlenecks in the supply chain, companies can reduce inventory and operating expense, while enhancing throughput and overall effectiveness.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 31, 2024
Are you considering a career in supply chain management? Curious about the salaries to expect? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the wide range of salaries in supply chain management, from entry-level positions to executive roles for each region. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing industry. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods from production to consumption.
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Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of the war in Ukraine, with the ensuing geopolitical tensions, the entire world seems to be balancing on the brink of chaos. Global supply chains are also pretty unbalanced due to a succession of bullwhip and domino effects. On top of this, linear supply chains need to transform into circular ecosystems because of the need for companies to become more sustainable.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
5G promises high bandwidth, low latency, and massive IoT device connectivity. For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G” is the 5th generation mobile network.
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John Galt
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Learn the fundamentals of how AI in supply chain planning software enhances decision automation and improves decision-making.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kanban Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2024
Warehousing services are a key component of virtually any business that handles a physical product, but it takes time and money if you choose to manage the function internally. Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company. 5 Ways a Warehousing 3PL Can Save You Money Reduce people costs Labor is one of your largest logistics expenses.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
I try to post weekly on this blog. As I do, there is a guy on LinkedIn– let’s call him John– that replies to most of my posts. His comments are the same–he feels that I identify problems but do not adequately define the solutions. He wants answers. Fair enough I say… I do as well. However, getting there is not easy. When I read his comments, I feel beat up, but I try to shake it off.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 30, 2024
Supply Chain Matters highlights added reports of headcount reductions occurring across various supply chain industry services sectors. UPS Cutting Upwards 12,000 Management Level Jobs Parcel and supply chain specialty services provider UPS announced today plans to trim upwards of 12,000 jobs in 2024 as a result of a protracted decline in business volumes along with the consideration of increased use of advanced technologies.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 31, 2024
The continued application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to supply chain digitization efforts will ultimately enable the holy grail of the autonomous supply chain. How? Read on to find out.
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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
As regulations across the globe strengthen, the pressure to collect, report, and organize emission-related metrics has never been higher. This added responsibility for companies will have lasting effects on business operations, corporate partnerships, supply chain logistics, compliance requirements, and data integrity. Structure Your Data for Seamless Reporting Most reporting statutes already require or will require companies to provide data for their Scope 1 through 3 emissions.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
On February 2, in a small town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Gobbler’s Knob, an unsuspecting furry Groundhog is plucked from a burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter. When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. In contrast, if the groundhog does not see his shadow, the forecasts is for an early spring.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
There is a butterfly in my neck.It’s been keeping me up at night, feeding off me, and making me anxious. It’s the beginning of a poem, or a horror story, or perhaps a romantic comedy. I don’t know where it’s going yet, what words will come next, but that’s what makes writing so interesting, so. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 2, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Andrew Wimer and Joe Lynch discuss the blind spots of visibility. Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. About Andrew Wimer Andrew Wimer is Director, Operations – North America – Activations for Descartes , a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Today is Groundhog Day, a day that lets us know if we will endure six more weeks of winter or enjoy an early spring. In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. During the “ceremony,” which begins well before the winter sunrise, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his temporary home on Gobbler’s Knob, and according to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 30, 2024
Optimize inventory productivity across all channels with JustEnough v2023.4 Wholesale channels are no longer a backup channel for retailers. Smart retailers are planning their wholesale channels just as strategically as they leverage storefronts and e-commerce. The challenge for retailers is that many planning tools treat wholesale as just another channel, missing the nuances that effective wholesale planning requires.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
We’re all familiar with generational labels like Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Harvard professor Louis Menand believes it’s time to end generational marketing because “the concept gets social history all wrong.”[1] He traces the origins of generational marketing to the early 1940s. He explains, “The discovery that you can make money marketing merchandise to teen-agers dates from the early nineteen-forties, which is also when the term
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2024
Brian Kempisty , Frank Kenney and Joe Lynch discuss drought, drones, and delays. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Frank is the Director of Industry Solutions at Cleo , an ecosystem network that enables companies to rapidly connect with thousands of trading partners worldwide.
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
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 27, 2024
SIGN UP HERE A Supply Chain of the Future, Today! Integration and Automation opportunities that Supply Chain and Logistics companies and shippers can successfully implement. Synopsis: Articulating the current integration and automation landscape for Supply Chain and offering a glimpse at the possibilities when it comes to building a Supply Chain of the Future”, today.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Remnants of a COVID-disrupted supply chain, economic choppiness, and pressure to lower prices have backed manufacturers up against a wall, and forced them to reconsider their approach to offshoring production.
Resilinc
JANUARY 31, 2024
Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. Out with the old and in with the new! As risk managers audit their vendors and programs at the start of the year, it’s also time to clean up old strategies and supply chain practices. What practices does your company hang on to that are old hat?
Taulia
JANUARY 30, 2024
Interest rates, political instability, and the potential for recession were key priorities for CFOs during 2023. One year ago, CFOs were grappling with inflation, supply chain disruption, and the need to maintain a positive cash position. This report takes a look back at how 2023 shaped up against our surveyed CFO predictions and looks forward to their priorities for 2024.
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Precoro
JANUARY 29, 2024
Inflation is an unavoidable fact of the globalized economy, and it impacts organizational spending across various sectors. Whether on a smaller or larger scale, inflation is a reality for every country. The inflation rate can vary greatly by location — for instance, in 2023 it was 3.4% for the US yet 10.7% in the Czech Republic. Escalating expenses associated with rising prices of raw materials, finished goods, third-party services, and labor along the entire supply chain expose businesse
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 31, 2024
Robotics and technology companies have doubled down on development of applications to support the supply chain, especially in the warehouse.
ShipBob
JANUARY 29, 2024
Table of Contents ** Minutes What is order management? Why your business needs accurate order management The order management cycle How to streamline order management with ShipBob ShipBob builds next-level order management processes Order management FAQs Once a customer clicks the “Buy” button, their order’s journey begins. New orders are placed on your ecommerce platform, then whoever is storing your inventory has to select, package, and ship the right products to the right place.
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 30, 2024
By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Keeping the shelves supplied in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
QAD
JANUARY 30, 2024
As we enter 2024, the automotive industry stands at the cusp of significant transformations. From the rapid evolution of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to a radical shift in vehicle architecture, the industry is gearing up for groundbreaking developments. It faces a future filled with both challenges and opportunities. Here are five critical predictions expected to shape the global automotive landscape in 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Brian Pacula, partner in the Operations Excellence practice of West Monroe, tells how manufacturers and supply chains are prioritizing their spend on technology in the post-pandemic era.
NFI
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes With peak season in the rearview, now is the time for eCommerce brands to reflect on their performance and strategy. This evaluation helps businesses identify areas of improvement and make any necessary adjustments for the upcoming year, like implementing new delivery options, products, or a new fulfillment provider, for instance.
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