What is on the Horizon for Supply Chain Management?
The Network Effect
APRIL 22, 2024
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Happening Now: Tracking Maritime Cargo Trends
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 25, 2024
Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.
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How Satisfied Are Companies With Their TMS?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Satisfaction with TMS Software,” a research report that highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community and JBF Consulting’s customer community. You can read the rest of the report and download a copy at JBF Consulting’s website. The global transportation management.
How Transparent Should You Be With Your Supply Chain Network?
AIMMS
APRIL 23, 2024
Consumers may be willing to pay 2% to 10% more for products from vendors that provide greater supply chain network transparency.
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.
The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo
Freightos
APRIL 25, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.
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Outside-in planning: a big elephant that needs a bite-size approach
Supply Chain Trend
APRIL 25, 2024
“ There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Desmond Tutu Outside-in thinking in theory Outside-in thinking makes sense. It has been suggested to include a market, customer, and competitor view in a strategy definition for more than 50 years. It is not new in strategy. It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that.
7 Ways AI Can Impact Your Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
Stord
APRIL 24, 2024
It seems everywhere you look you see AI. There are 70,717 AI startups and counting. AI chatbots are everywhere. And there’s even AI in refrigerators. Love it or fear it, Artificial Intelligence appears to be the new normal in everything, including supply chain and logistics operations. In this post, Stord’s team of supply chain experts shares insights and predictions to help you prepare for AI’s impact on logistics and how high volume e-commerce, DTC and B2B brands can be prepared to capitalize
Unlock Your Future: The Hottest Entry-Level IT Jobs for Recent Grads & Career Changers
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 24, 2024
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlock Your Future: The Hottest Entry-Level IT Jobs for Recent Grads & Career Changers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Gartner on the Four Pillars of Supply Chain AI
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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.
Yards Are Hard
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2024
Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 26, 2024)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2024
The woodpecker is back. Maybe it’s not the same one that pecked a hole in my house a few years ago, but it could be a disgruntled relative. I haven’t seen him yet, I’ve only heard his peck, peck, peck. He’s taunting me, I know. But I won’t let him get under my skin, peck. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 26, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Understanding the Canadian Logistics Landscape with Dean Duffin
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
Dean Duffin and Joe Lynch discuss understanding the Canadian logistics landscape. Dean is Co-founder and CEO of Linear Logistics , one of Canada’s fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies. About Dean Duffin Growing up enjoying the small-town Alberta lifestyle, Dean excelled academically. He graduated high school with honors and pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta, with a focus on international business and new venture creation.
The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis
SCM Research
APRIL 25, 2024
I am pleased to announce that our new book, The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis , co-edited with Stefan Gold, is now available. It contains very insightful chapters by fantastic colleagues. Our book highlights the multifaceted challenges facing modern supply chains. It examines the concept of a globalized economy, juxtaposing the promise of prosperity with the acute reality of worker exploitation and environmental harm.
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
What Georgia-Pacific Is Doing With Causal AI Is Remarkable
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2024
Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, and Ron Norris, director of innovation at GP While Generative AI has sparked great excitement, a form of artificial intelligence called Causal AI might offer much greater potential. Causal AI offers the tantalizing promise of being able to unravel the intricate web of cause-and-effect relationships that govern business operations.
Ask the Experts: What Are Some Common Misconceptions or Myths Surrounding Sustainability in Supply Chains?
John Galt
APRIL 22, 2024
We asked experts in supply chain sustainability to share their views on common misconceptions or myths hindering progress. Read their thoughts!
Stop Food Waste Day 2024
Enterra Insights
APRIL 24, 2024
An unimaginable amount of food is wasted every year. According to the staff at Recycle Track Systems (RTS), “The world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year.”[1] Would it surprise you to learn that America is the world’s worst offender? The RTS staff reports, “The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120 billion pounds — every year.
Reinventing Defensive Supply Chain Risk With AI
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 24, 2024
Moving from risk-reduction mode (defense) to opportunity-creation mode (offense) requires a mindset change and more advanced processes, technologies and talent.
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.
Körber Elevate 2024: Chart Your Course
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 24, 2024
I am coming to you from the sunny confines of San Diego, CA where I am attending the 2024 Körber Elevate conference. This is my first time attending Körber Elevate, and it did not disappoint, with over 800 attendees, 60 thought provoking sessions, and lots of networking and learning opportunities. The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges.
Navigating Uncharted Skies: The Path to UAM Commercialization
Arena Solutions
APRIL 23, 2024
Today, innovators like Airbus, Volocopter GmbH, and Urban Aeronautics are making headlines with their unveiling of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs). Although still in its infancy, the global urban air mobility (UAM) market is projected to reach $23.42 billion (USD) in revenue and achieve a 16.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2032 1.
Mastering Collaboration: Exploring Lumin All-in-One PDF Tools for Teamwork
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 26, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Mastering Collaboration: Exploring Lumin All-in-One PDF Tools for Teamwork appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Gartner Warns 'Real Risk' Supply Chain Leaders Could Misuse GenAI
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 24, 2024
Gartner's report warns that a focus on using GenAI to cut down on labor costs could alienate supply chain workers.
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.
This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 26, 2024
When it come to smuggling, drug dealers are taking things to a while new level. Colombian drug smugglers are disguising cocaine as “fake coal” within major bulk consignments to try to dupe port surveillance operations, according to a new report. Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships.
Irregular Operations
The Smart Software
APRIL 22, 2024
This blog is about “irregular operations.” Smart Software is in the process of adapting our products to help you cope with your own irregular ops. This is a preview. The post Irregular Operations appeared first on Smart Software.
Is Your Manufacturing Business Ready for ERP Solutions?
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 22, 2024
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APRIL 21, 2024
In a difficult economy, the most obvious action item on executive agendas is cutting cost. Yet businesses often fail to make good on that relatively straightforward objective.
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.
Change Healthcare admits to paying ransom
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 24, 2024
By Darren Williams (pictured) CEO & Founder, Blackfog The post Change Healthcare admits to paying ransom appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supercharging Fulfillment for a More Efficient, Customer-Centric Supply Chain
BlueYonder
APRIL 23, 2024
It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. Supercharging fulfillment works in concert with accelerating plans, amplifying experiences, and building trust to orchestrate a synchronized supply chain with an end-to-end approach.
LogiNext Mile Ensures Robust and Safe Deliveries With Compartment Planning and 3D Packing Optimization
Loginext
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Discover how LogiNext transforms logistics with cutting-edge loading optimization and smart delivery planning. By analyzing factors like product dimensions and vehicle capacity, LogiNext ensures safe and reliable deliveries, preventing damage and enhancing brand reputation. Thus, not only reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also contributing to a more sustainable supply chain.
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