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Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs Judah Levine July 24, 2024 Since early May, supply chains have faced significant disruptions due to congestion caused by Red Sea diversions and an early start to ocean freight’s peak season.

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Robotic Process Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transform

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As Regulators Pause, Supply Chain Managers Move Forward with Climate Reporting

Supply Chain Brain

While the SEC’s recent rule remains tangled up in legal challenges, major corporations are moving forward with voluntary climate reporting through their supply chains.

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The Rise of A.I. Is Not Like the Dotcom Bubble

Enterra Insights

Nearly three decades ago, the world experienced what became known as the dotcom bubble. Many of the start-ups that popped up during that time raised significant amounts of capital, spent it lavishly, and went bust. Economic sociologist Adam Hayes explains, “The dotcom bubble, also known as the Internet bubble, grew out of a combination of the presence of speculative or fad-based investing, the abundance of venture capital funding for startups, and the failure of dotcoms to turn a profit.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Examples of Supply Chain Adjustments and Process Improvement Trends in Manufacturing

AIMMS

An example of a top strategic shift is adopting a more agile and iterative approach to supply chain optimization supported by technology.

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Watch: Getting a Grip on Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), discusses the challenge of achieving true end-to-end visibility across global, multi-tier supply chains.

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Return Fees or Free Returns: Why Not Both?

BlueYonder

To cope with rising return rates and shrinking costs, many retailers have opted to start charging for returns. In 2023, the number of retailers charging for returns rose by 31% to 40% in the U.S. Our data shows that 53% of merchants charge for returns, while in the UK, there is nearly an even split of free versus paid returns, with 48% of retailers charging for returns.

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Unlocking Efficiency: Generative AI’s role in building a cognitive supply chain

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Smithson (pictured) Business Applications Lead, Microsoft UK The post Unlocking Efficiency: Generative AI’s role in building a cognitive supply chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Breakdancing Meets Supply Chain - Lessons for New Product Launches

John Galt

Inspired by Breaking's debut in the Olympic Games, we draw parallels with supply chains and explore strategies for successful NPIs.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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July 23, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 23, 2024 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.

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Editor’s Choice: Supply Chain Automation for a Greener Future

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. I attended MODEX in March and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation.

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Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry

Talking Logistics

There are no shortages of startups in the supply chain and logistics industry, but there is none bigger than Google at the moment. I wrote that back in March 2022 in a post titled, “Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain And Logistics.” Here’s more of what I wrote at the time: The company is placing. Read more The post Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Reynolds’ Continuous Improvement Journey Across a Dynamic Supply Chain

Logility

The consumer products giant, Reynolds Consumer Products is helping keep food fresh longer and kitchen safe. With approximately 95% of American households relying on products like recyclable aluminum foil, self-sealing wax, freezer paper, disposable bakeware, trash liners, and more, this organization strives for continuous improvement in their supply chain.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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New Report Says Supply Chains Must Embrace AI Now, or Be Left in the Dust

Supply Chain Brain

The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.

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SAP Tells their Customers, ‘Keep the Core Clean!”

Logistics Viewpoints

A key message coming out of Sapphire is “keep the core clean!” One key message emerging from Sapphire was “keep the core clean.” SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3rd through the 5th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications.

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Happening Now: Port of Long Beach Sets New June Cargo Volume Record

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Supply Chain Dive , The Port of Long Beach achieved a record-breaking June by processing 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41% year-over-year increase. This surge, attributed to high consumer demand, potential tariff hikes, and labor contract concerns for East and Gulf Coast ports, surpassed the previous record set in June 2022.

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A Framework for Generative AI Readiness and Supply Chain Maturity in 8 Steps

Logility

Generative AI has taken the world by storm, and the supply chain industry is a perfect candidate to benefit, with opportunities for integration of generative AI from strategic planning to execution processes. Yet, the question remains: Is your supply chain mature enough to integrate Generative AI effectively? Visualize the following supply chain scenario: data on forecasting are confined to spreadsheets, updates on transportation are trapped in emails, and inventory levels are locked in database

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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The Importance of Standards in Combatting Rising Supply Chain Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain attacks are becoming more widespread, with cybercriminals infiltrating or compromising the least-secure aspects of a company’s increasingly broad digital ecosystem.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Even though a few soccer and rugby matched have already taken place, the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off today, as Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis. With 10,500 athletes representing 205 National Olympic Committees, there are a few athletes and storylines that I will be keeping a close eye on. Simone Biles, who has won every all-around competition she has entered in more than a decade, is back on the Olympic stage after taking a two-year break afte

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How To Avoid And Reduce Machine Downtime

SCMDOJO

Machine downtime is a thorn in the side of your business, and it unfortunately happens more than you think. Did you know that over 83% of businesses experienced unplanned downtime in the last year? Machine downtime inconveniently halts production, causes stress, and can be avoided with proper planning. Keep reading as we discuss how you can avoid and reduce machine downtime to ensure no unexpected and stressful hiccups in your manufacturing process.

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AutoCulture 2.0: Shifting Leadership and Culture in the Auto Supply Chain

QAD

The automotive industry finds itself in a time of turbulent transition, as the shift from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles continues apace. Even though the majority of consumers are still sticking with gasoline-powered cars in 2024, it feels inevitable that the future will shift to more sustainable and, what are perceived to be, environmentally-friendly technologies.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Watch: Tearing Down Silos in the Supply Chain: Can AI Help?

Supply Chain Brain

Why is the supply chain historically more siloed than other functions? And what can be done about it? Ashutosh Dekhne, Americas supply chain and operations practice leader with EY, offers guidance.

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Enable Resiliency and Operational Flexibility Through Advanced Production and Transportation Optimization for Manufacturers

BlueYonder

To maximize customer satisfaction, large-scale manufacturers, such as car and truck makers, need to optimize lead times and delivery reliability. But today’s volatile supply chain landscape — characterized by sudden demand swings, as well as materials shortages and other disruptions — means they must also enable resiliency and operate flexibly. In both production and transportation, manufacturers need to replan profitably and quickly as conditions change.

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Will the Olympic Games disrupt transport operations in France?

IT Supply Chain

By Christian Dolderer (pictured) Lead Research Analyst at Transporeon The post Will the Olympic Games disrupt transport operations in France? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD Transform: 6 Reasons to Visit Brussels

QAD

QAD Transform Europe — our all new customer conference — is being held in the city of Brussels on 24-25 September 2024. Why Brussels, you might ask? There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the city has excellent transport links to and from just about everywhere. It takes less than two hours to reach Brussels by train from London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Watch: Today's Supply Chain Priorities: Where's the Tech Spend?

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain leaders are expected to increase investment in technologies over the next two years, but they must prioritize what they want to implement, says Carly West, senior director analyst at Gartner.

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Lessons from korfball

Supply Chain Movement

My academic life is intertwined with the supply chain profession. I have done research covering the entire field, from strategic supply chain choices to detailed production planning. The world of korfball has largely dominated my private life; I have been a player and a coach, but mostly active as a committee member. This sport has its roots in the Netherlands, but is now played in more than 80 countries.

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Precision and Reliability: Leading the Way in Component Manufacturing

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Precision and Reliability: Leading the Way in Component Manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.