ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Let’s kick off 2022 with a little thought experiment… What’s a problem affecting every nation on earth? One that many people and organizations are talking about but few are acting upon? One that’s difficult to contemplate yet fundamental to the very progress of civilization? One that isn’t climate change. The problem I’m describing is the urgent need to build a robust, global, end-to-end supply chain infrastructure.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr. Andy Bahr and Joe Lynch discuss cold chain basics. Andy is the Founder and CEO of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage, focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in the USA & Canada. About Andy Bahr. Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Value-building sustainable business practices must start at the top — here’s what enterprise business leaders should be doing to make sustainability part of their culture and operations. Pursuing profit and growth at the exclusion of other considerations is no longer an option for enterprise business leaders who want to be successful. Ignoring corporate social responsibility (CSR) risks exposing your company to fines, supply chain disruptions, and brand-eroding public scorn.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Inflation’s effects on inventory management policies are likely far from top of the mind of Logistics Viewpoints readers in today’s challenging times. However, today’s elevated rate of inflation warrants a closer look at optimal inventory policies. Earlier this month my colleagues and I published our 2022 Supply Chain Predications. One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

At its January 20th shareholder meeting, almost 70% of Costco’s shareholders voted yes on a proposal that calls on the company to set “short, medium, and long-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets” to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. When the proposal was first introduced, Costco’s board of directors opposed it. In a December 2021.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The post Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo appeared first on Ivalua.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Every day, every month, every year, there are more robots in the warehouse. Last week, for example, DHL Supply Chain announced “a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to further automate warehousing in North America.” Here are some details from the press release: The companies have.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Understanding the Rise and Fall of Truckload Rates with Chris Pickett. Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss the rise and fall of truckload rates. In the podcast interview, Chris explains the predictable patterns and causes behind the rise and fall of truckload rates. About Chris Pickett Bio. Chris Pickett is the Lead Market Analyst and Founder of Pickett Research, LLC – an independent market research firm focused exclusively on the dynamics that drive US truckload freight rates.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Object Placement on a 3D Production Line. Your workforce is as important as the products they design and manufacture. As such, it’s a top priority to ensure a safe and efficient workplace for your employees. As manufacturing organizations worldwide continue to design and develop more complex products that can perform better and faster, they must also consider human factors early in the product lifecycle, which will undoubtedly evolve as supply chains become more complex as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain’s Headquarters Outside Paris. It is not uncommon for companies to tout their commitment to sustainability, but on closer examination the company’s commitment is far less than advertised. The phrase being used for this is “greenwashing.” Here are a few questions that can be asked to really get at a company’s commitment to sustainability: Are the goals significant?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Like in so many other areas of supply chain management, warehousing operations today are much more complex, dynamic, and automated than ever before. As a result, the technology landscape within warehouses continues to expand and evolve. One example is the growing role and importance of Warehouse Execution Systems. What is a WES and why is. Read more The Role and Benefits of Warehouse Execution Systems.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For millennia, the gold standard of customer experience has been the personal touch. However, when consumers buy more and more products online, providing the personal touch becomes a lot trickier. For most retailers, the key to providing the personal touch online is technology. The editorial team at BusinessMatters Magazine writes, “Customer service technologies are [providing] plenty of new ways that brands can engage with customers in order to offer an optimized service.”[1] Techno

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As the pandemic sent shockwaves through the global economy, the impact was felt across industries. Among the hardest hit sectors, the automotive industry experienced profound disruption, signaling the need for supply chain modernization.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

LinkedIn like Google is a search engine, the key difference being that it is the ideal tool for your personal branding. In this blog, I will give you my top 15 tips for LinkedIn profile optimization from my experience as a user who has managed to get 57k supply chain followers. I will explain how I have utilized the key features of LinkedIn thus improving your visibility, credibility and appeal to recruiters or companies to collaborate with.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. Visit the Enchange website , click on a Supply Chain discipline and find all that you need to know. You can join the lengthening list of companies using the house as their reliable sounding post for supply chain improvement.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . During the webinar, Ardent Partners highlighted a series of market trends and predictive scenarios for 2022, focusing on massive challenges brought on by the global pandemic that procurement organizations are facing today and present a thoughtful discourse on the road ahead.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Can global supply chains be both agile and lean? With the right kind of digital transformation, the answer is yes.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

For decades, the global supply chain has been a wonder. The Economist observes, “Supply chains encompass some of the most sophisticated forms of human endeavor.”[1] Mark van Rijmenam ( @VanRijmenam ), founder of Datafloq, takes that thought a step further. He writes, “In today’s complex world, it is short of a miracle how we have been able to create global supply chains that move products across the globe at breakneck speed.”[2] Yet, as a result of current supply chain snarls, many pundits belie

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

To recap, last week’s introductory article -. The 7 Essential Elements to Drive Change in your Supply Chain – considered the overall recipe for successful change. It was to understand: Why is change needed? What needs to change? How will the change happen? I then listed the 7 essential elements.

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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In the autumn of 2021, South Karelia Rescue Department led a joint study with the county rescue departments of Kainuu, Kymenlaakso, and North and South Savonia. The study, funded by the Finnish Ministry of the Interior, sought to define a knowledge-based, actor-independent ERP solution for rescue services throughout Finland. The project’s goal was to define … The post Finnish Rescue Departments Rethink Efficient Delivery of Rescue Board Services appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs! Emerging technologies in Fleet management article and permission to publish here provided by Catherine Park. Fleet management technology involves using technological tools to monitor and control fleets in charge of cargo transportation. Thanks to GPS vehicle trackers , fleet managers can keep track of a vehicle and identify specific drivers on all routes.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

By Magni?Reynir?Sigurðsson (pictured). Senior Manager of Detection Technologies, Cyren. The post The need to prioritise detection in email security rather than focusing solely on prevention appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Manufacturers have incurred significant financial losses due to supply chain disruptions and the subsequent inventory management challenges. With companies producing more and more products worldwide, the issue of keeping track of enormous amounts of parts and materials used in the manufacturing process has grown increasingly complex. In addition, these parts frequently use several departments or plants within a company.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you meet delivery deadlines, you become an indispensable partner for your customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Integrating ERP with TMS and WMS in Logistics! Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured). Content Writer. The post The Impact of the Latest Trending Tech on Online Gaming appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. While top priorities varied heavily by industry in terms of actual ranking, US finance executives surveyed consistently identified the following 5 key areas of focus for 2022 : 1.

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