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Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain Management (Lessons from the Past)

Talking Logistics

As I highlighted last week in “Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study,” despite all the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), relatively few companies are using AI in their supply chain or logistics operations today. Simply put, we’re still in the very early adopter stage. When it comes to adopting AI in supply. Read more The post Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain Management (Lessons from the Past) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Keeping Your Sights Set on Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability

Logility

Companies with more agile supply chain practices had service levels that were 7% higher and inventory levels that were 23 days lower than their less agile peers. So, how can agile practices help supply chains navigate the increasingly volatile global environment? Forward-thinking supply chain leaders have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to future-proof their supply chain networks.

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How Digitization is Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management

The Network Effect

The post How Digitization is Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

Supply Chain Shaman

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. The process is not a panacea for the lack of organizational alignment or clarity on strategy. Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. The good news is that we can attend conferences again. The bad news is that most discussions are based on opinions, not facts.

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Mastering Digital Transformation: Your Guide to a Successful MES Implementation

70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.

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What are Digital Twins and How Can They Drive Warehouse Efficiency?

Logistics Viewpoints

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse.

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Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities.

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The Need for a Supply Chain Reset

Supply Chain Insights

2023 Reset Report v3.0 Abstract The past three years of disruption is a great time for reflection on what works and what does not in traditional supply chain thinking. This is the goal of this report by Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights. In Lora’s quantitative research from 2022 followed by qualitative interviews in 2023, she finds that current processes are supply-centric and focused on an enterprise response.

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EU Vote Against Facial Recognition Amplifies Trust Debate

IT Supply Chain

By Alex Laurie (pictured) SVP of Global Sales Engineering, ForgeRock The post EU Vote Against Facial Recognition Amplifies Trust Debate appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The growing battle for space in logistics

Supply Chain Movement

The Dutch province of North Brabant recently decided to temporarily suspend the construction of new large-scale distribution centres in most of its locations, and dozens of counties have imposed similar moratoriums in the USA. In the case of urban distribution, research increasingly shows that vans and other delivery vehicles spend the majority of their time standing still.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane Hanson and Joe Lynch discuss 5 reasons to leave your 3PL. Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors.

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This Week in Logistics New (May 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I’ve often wondered what happens to clothes that can’t be sold. And I’ve covered this before when thinking about the “Championship” clothing of a team that lost. But it turns out, unfortunately, that there is so much more material waste in this world that we never think about. A mountain of discarded clothing, including Christmas sweaters and ski boots, cuts a strange sight in Chile’s Atacama, the driest desert in the world, which is increasingly suffering from pollution created by fast fashion.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 12, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Which musical act have you seen the most in concert? For me, you can probably guess the answer if you’re a long-time follower of Talking Logistics. Yes, it’s Depeche Mode, and I’m seeing them again in October. But number two on the list is Seal. The first time I saw Seal in concert was with. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 12, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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mesoestetic® Selects ToolsGroup AI-Powered Planning To Support Burgeoning Business and Maximize Customer Satisfaction

ToolsGroup

The innovation-focused cosmetics and aesthetic medicine laboratory teams up with ToolsGroup to advance supply chain processes, sustaining growth while maintaining high service standards. BOSTON – May 11, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by mesoestetic, a global leader in the medical cosmetics and aesthetic medicine sector, to support the company’s massive business expansion while maintainin

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Your Supply Chain Challenges, Solved!: 5 Guides

Download these 5 comprehensive guides designed to solve the toughest challenges facing supply chains today. After helping 1,200+ of the world’s most recognized brands to enhance and optimize their supply chains, FourKites has crafted step-by-step guides to help you solve your business’s most pressing challenges. The guides include: reducing transportation costs, improving customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, increasing workforce efficiency, and achieving sustainability and ESG

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China is Moving to Mexico with Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen

The Logistics of Logistics

Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen and Joe Lynch discuss why China is moving to Mexico. Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations i

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The Top Floor to Shop Floor Production Planning Handoff is Hard

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon. In its ideal form, supply chain planning should help leaders balance customer service with profits and even cash flow.

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[Video] Beyond Control Tower: How Cognitive Command Centers Are Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

Like its sibling Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Control Towers continue to garner a lot of interest and discussion in the industry. As new technologies and capabilities are introduced, such as AI and machine learning, are we evolving toward a new type of solution, what some are calling Cognitive Command Centers? What is a Cognitive. Read more The post [Video] Beyond Control Tower: How Cognitive Command Centers Are Revolutionizing Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adri

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10 Reasons to Bring a Consultant With You on Your Warehouse Automation Journey

CHAINalytics

Warehouse automation has rapidly grown around the world over the past few years. Yet globally, only 20-30% of warehouses and distribution centers have any means of automation. So, you can expect the rapid growth to continue. Despite headwinds from Amazon’s pullback in their warehouse expansion efforts and tighter spending by many corporate buyers, longer-term annual … The post 10 Reasons to Bring a Consultant With You on Your Warehouse Automation Journey appeared first on Chainalytics.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly. Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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ERP Master Data: A Guide to Improve Quality & Governance

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced business world, organizations are increasingly relying on technology to streamline their operations and stay competitive. One such technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company.

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Blue Yonder ICON: Preparing for a New Tomorrow

Logistics Viewpoints

I spent the better part of last week in Las Vegas, NV attending the Blue Yonder ICON customer conference. This was the first time I have attended a Blue Yonder conference in person since 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. The conference certainly did not disappoint, as there were hundreds of sessions, interesting keynotes, and a private concert with Mr.

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How AI Technology Trends Are Impacting Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Brain

For artificial intelligence to work in the supply chain, there must be targeted use cases that are focused on critical business workflows.

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Insights from Carla Harris: How to Be an Impactful, Influential Leader in Today's Supply Chain Environment

John Galt

Read the insights from the keynote delivered by Carla Harris at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando.

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Building Cyber Resilience and Data Integrity in Your Supply Chain

Learn about the most frequently occurring cybersecurity breaches coming from third party suppliers, vendors & contractors. Master how to spot security gaps and how to mitigate future cyberattacks. In this eBook, you will learn: How to define reasonable levels of security for your suppliers, vendors, contractors, etc.

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Toyota Data Leak – Cloud misconfigurations are proving to be an increased challenge

IT Supply Chain

By Ellis Reed (pictured) Solutions Architect, Integrity360 The post Toyota Data Leak – Cloud misconfigurations are proving to be an increased challenge appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why is Data Visibility So Important in Supply Chain Planning?

QAD

The supply chain is a complex network of products, materials and interconnected activities that span multiple organizations, systems and geographies. There is a massive amount of information that needs to be disseminated to get the supply chain to operate efficiently. The cost of supply chain problems is often underestimated or ignored, and cross functional costs are not totaled.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The priorities of supply chain managers are changing. The ultimate goal today is customer centricity.

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Meditation and Mindfulness this May

BlueYonder

Welcome to May, which is National Meditation Month. This month is dedicated to focusing on your body, mind, and soul through the practice of meditation. In honor of the month, Blue Yonder hosted a webinar for its associates with Headspace, one of the many benefits afforded to associates. If you are not familiar with Headspace they offer science-based mindfulness and meditation tools.

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3 Sizzling Ways to Warm up Cold Calls

Even in today’s data-driven sales world, cold calling remains a fact of life for many go-to-market professionals. Fortunately, today’s sales leaders have a crucial advantage over their predecessors: market intelligence and outreach platforms that can warm up virtually any introduction.