Maine Pointe
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The ways that supply chains can go wrong have been multiplying. From ships stuck sideways in the Suez Canal to low water levels in the Panama Canal, from pandemics to tariff wars, a company’s supply chain is more and more vulnerable to forces beyond its control. While control may not be achievable, fast recovery is.
QAD
OCTOBER 4, 2023
What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. With supply chain management analytics software, companies can improve decision making, take a proactive approach and quickly mitigate issues before they explode into bigger problems. Armed with in-depth insights into procurement, inventory management, supplier performance, order management, fulfillment, and more, companies can improve their pro
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John Galt
OCTOBER 5, 2023
How do we perceive supply chain innovation? We asked supply chain experts and thought leaders to share their views. Read their thoughts!
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Importers must start asking the hard questions and take action to mitigate the significant legal, financial, and reputational risks of trading with partners involved with forced labor.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Seven pieces of advice for technologists making the current pivot for today’s technology.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2023
By Kristian Torode (pictured) Co-Founder & Director, Crystaline The post Making the right tech choice appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logility
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Businesses need a more prescriptive approach to supply Chain Software Implementation to optimize ROI. A strong starting point? Clear goals.
Loginext
OCTOBER 3, 2023
A control tower offers visibility and easy access to up-to-date information for better supply chain agility and resilience. Learn how LogiNext helps clients with better decision-making, enhancing productivity, and maximizing fleet operations. The post Create Value From Visibility With the Power of Supply Chain Control Tower appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 2, 2023
FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. That is fast growth. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2023
John Donigian, senior director of product strategy with Moody’s Analytics, discusses the importance of promoting visibility, collaboration and data exchange across the extended supply chain.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Changes in today’s business world are occurring so fast they are creating challenges former generations of supply chain leaders never faced. As analysts from John Galt note, “Companies across industries have recently found themselves operating with supply chains designed for a world that no longer exists. Today’s growing complexity and volatility means that companies need to evolve their supply chains to deliver transformational outcomes that help them become more resilient, agile an
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2023
What are some big trends in the logistics industry that are not only having an impact today but will continue to shape the future of the logistics industry moving forward? That was the opening question in a recent LinkedIn Live event produced by SAP titled “The Future of Logistics, NOW.” Andy Hancock from SAP was. Read more The post Highlights from “Future of Logistics, NOW” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 4, 2023
I am wrapping up ARC Advisory Group’s research on WMS Consulting Specialists- independent consultants that derive a large percentage of their business from WMS consulting and implementations. I had a very vague understanding of the WMS consultant landscape prior to engaging in this research. I knew a number of individuals and companies, but didn’t really have a contextual framework for understanding the world in which they operated and how they differed from one another.
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.
Freightos
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home October 4, 2023 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.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The post How to Achieve N-Tier Orchestration in Upstream Pharmaceutical Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2023
3 quarters down, 1 to go in 2023. The fourth quarter is typically a busy one for retail and logistics service providers, but as Paul Berger reported on August 29 in the Wall Street Journal, “this year’s peak shipping season is arriving with a whimper as merchants and consumer-goods suppliers continue to burn off excess. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Imagine a world where all silos of supply chain functions work in unison on the same platform, where most decisions are made automatically considering competing objectives of various functions and results are optimized using cost versus service trade-offs, and the partnership model allows for continuous evolution of the model, user interface and analytics as business needs change.
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
Arkieva
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In the dynamic supply chain management landscape, one of the most challenging aspects is dealing with the differences between our forecasts and reality. Navigating the Pitfalls of Expedited Shipping was first posted on October 3, 2023 at 7:58 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 5, 2023
ToolsGroup continues increasing its momentum with Version 8.62, the latest upgrade to its leading supply chain planning solution. BOSTON – October 5, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is announcing the launch of a dramatically improved user experience for its industry-leading Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) supply chain planning solution.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Tony Wayda from JBF Consulting’s blog highlights the intricacies of appointment scheduling in supply chain management and the.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
This article, entitled Apple’s Supply Chain Is on a Collision Course With Climate Change , argues that Apple’s supply chain faces major risks from the climate crisis. Despite its efforts to become carbon neutral, the regions where its suppliers are located are highly vulnerable to climate-related natural disasters and have carbon-intensive energy grids.
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.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2023
One of the clearest lessons learned during the pandemic was the importance of domestic manufacturing. As global supply chains snarled and essential products became hard to find, many domestic manufacturers pivoted to make up shortages. They were hailed as heroes. The importance of manufacturing has often been overlooked as the U.S. moved towards a more service-oriented economy.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Retailers have a lot to juggle, looking to combine cost-efficiency with elevated consumer satisfaction so they can remain competitive in the current retail marketplace. An effective fulfillment process can make or break a retailer’s bottom line, but with expanding channels, heightened customer expectations, and the inherently fast pace of the retail industry, many companies are under-equipped in terms of technology.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The changing warehouse technology landscape is driving higher adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other new automation. How can companies unlock opportunities for greater efficiency, performance and cost reductions across the warehouse? During a recent “How Warehouse Execution System Increases Warehouse Throughput & Utilization” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Joe Kozenski, Director of Product Management at Blue Yonder, about automation trends and advanced topics like task priorit
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Supply chain leaders are trying to understand the best way to integrate artificial intelligence and large language models into their existing set of tools.
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IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Dan Barton (pictured) COO & co-founder, BluestoneX The post SAP Master Data Management: Solving the Dirty Data Dilemma appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Leading LATAM electronics distributor embraces ToolsGroup’s AI-driven planning suite to power business growth and network expansion Boston – October 3, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Grupo Mercury, the Latin American business group dedicated to the import and marketing of wholesale electronics products, to help tailor inventory to demand for enhanced customer satisfaction, support bus
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 5, 2023
How do you prepare your supply chain and logistics operations for a new tomorrow? During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Market Opportunities for LSP Terence: We are proud to say that many leading Logistics Service Providers (LSP) are Blue Yonder customers.
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