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Leap Day and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Happy birthday to everyone born on 29 February and who only get to officially celebrate the actual day of their birth every four years. Vigdis Hocken , Delivery Manager at Lyse Tele, and journalist Konstantin Bikos explain, “Leap years are years where an extra day is added to the end of the shortest month, February. This so-called intercalary day, February 29, is commonly referred to as leap day.

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Top Eight Avoidable Supply Chain Practices

Stord

Explore the top 8 supply chain logistics practices to avoid to prevent disruptions and drive innovation in supply chain management.

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Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics? 

Talking Logistics

Labor shortages were among the top supply chain challenges faced by companies during the Covid pandemic. In fact, back in January 2022, we had Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes Systems Group, on the program to discuss this problem in an episode titled, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.”. Read more The post Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?

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If we want the era of siloed supply chains to end, we need to change how we view AI

IT Supply Chain

By Talal Abu Issa (pictured) CEO & Co-Founder of Beebolt The post If we want the era of siloed supply chains to end, we need to change how we view AI appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Empowering Supply Chain Agility with Low-Code Application Platforms

Tecsys

As global supply chains grow more unpredictable and customer needs grow more diverse, supply chain leaders need greater agility in their warehouse operations. Fortunately, flexible supply chain solutions, like those built on low-code application platforms, can help supply chain teams accelerate digital transformation and become more adaptive to meet evolving requirements.

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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Logistics Viewpoints

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. Cooper successfully coped with the crisis, but the high costs they had to pay for critical supplies and the late nights searching for those supplies convinced the organization that there had to be a better way.

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Majority of U.K. Retailers Suffering From Red Sea Disruption

Supply Chain Brain

The supply chain problems are expected to be exacerbated next month as China begins shipping again in earnest after its annual pause for the two weeks of lunar new year celebrations.

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Supply Chain Resilience More Important Than Cost Savings: Bain & Co. Survey

Supply Chain Brain

Companies that get supply chain trade-offs right will outperform strategically and set new standards of operational excellence.

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Outside-in Process Q&A

Supply Chain Shaman

On Friday, I presented an overview of outside-in planning to a consulting group. I love the questions when I present. The reason? The dialogue helps me to think more deeply to explain the concepts. Today, I am again teaching an open class on outside-in planning concept s. Over the next five weeks, seventy business/technology and consulting leaders will complete the course.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Companies Cannot Transform Through AI Alone

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS dominated business and trade headlines for a day in late January when the world’s largest package delivery company announced plans to cut 12,000 full- and part-time management jobs as part of a new initiative called “Fit to Serve.” What stood out even more was the “subhead” of UPS’ announcement. As reported by The Wall Street Journal , “Those jobs weren’t likely to return even when business picks up,” UPS said, adding that the reductions are part of what would be “ new ways of working.

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Navigating the Roller Coaster Freight Market with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the roller coaster freight market. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora.

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty Ian Arroyo Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Data on the sea/air opportunities compared to traditional modes In a logistics landscape frequently disrupted by geopolitical tensions, such as the recent Red Sea crisis, pushes logistics p

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Miroglio Fashion: AI-Powered In-Season Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

Evo is proud of our academic collaborations. This is a way we can conduct research with some of the most brilliant scientists and researchers around the world to build solutions that help businesses compete in today’s increasingly competitive markets through customer-centricity. That’s why Evo CEO Fabrizio Fantini jumped at the chance to work with Harvard Business School Professor Sunil Gupta to participate in a case on Miroglio’s huge success increasing profits through in-season inv

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Yesterday was February 29 th , meaning that 2024 is a Leap Year and yesterday was Leap Day. Leap years exist because while the world follows a 365-day Gregorian calendar, it actually takes Earth 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds to orbit the sun, according to NASA. While that is rounded down to the 365 days we recognize as a typical year, those nearly six extra hours do not disappear.

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The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

The Logistics of Logistics

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. About John Marrow John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions.

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Accelerate Model Building with SC Navigator’s New Whiteboard Functionality

AIMMS

SC Navigator's new Whiteboard functionality visually maps supply chains, simplifying data input for efficient modeling.

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A Journey Through Safety Stock, Part 11

Arkieva

This blog is the latest part of the story of Kate and Jane as they navigate the concepts of safety stock at Jane's company and focuses on variance terms. A Journey Through Safety Stock, Part 11 was first posted on February 27, 2024 at 9:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Autonomous Intelligent Enterprises Will be Decision-driven

Enterra Insights

Entrepreneur Graham Allcott once stated, “Great decision-making comes from the ability to create the time and space to think rationally and intelligently about the issue at hand.” Here’s the rub: The speed at which business is conducted today often precludes carving out time and space for prolonged decision-making. For years, business consultants have insisted companies need to transform into digital enterprises to remain relevant.

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Building a Better Freight Brokerage with Danny Frisco

The Logistics of Logistics

Danny Frisco and Joe Lynch discuss building a better freight brokerage. Danny is the CEO and Co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group , a logistics nearshoring partner to leading freight brokerage firms in the USA. About Danny Frisco As CEO and co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group, Danny oversees sales and is responsible for the long-term strategy and vision of the company.

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Cost Centers: How to Understand and Optimize Them

Precoro

For procurement professionals, systemizing and optimizing cost centers is not just a matter of financial management; it's a strategic task for driving efficiency, controlling costs, and enhancing overall performance. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of cost centers and explore strategies for improvement. Keep reading about: What Are Cost Centers?

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How AI can improve customer support? – Revolutionizing Customer Service with Artificial Intelligence

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How AI can improve customer support? – Revolutionizing Customer Service with Artificial Intelligence appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

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Beyond the Storefront: A Glimpse Into the Next Wave of Retail’s Tech-Powered Transformation

BlueYonder

Online and offline, simple and sophisticated technologies continue to shape and reshape the contours of consumer engagement. That’s before you even factor the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail. In Beyond the Aisle blog post , we unpacked the theory, and a 10-phase roadmap for how grocery retail can go from “value chain” to “value ecosystem” in ways that leverage next-level innovations, interoperability, mutual data sharing and KPIs across the entire chain.

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CMMC Compliance: Key Product Development Considerations for Defense Manufacturers

Arena Solutions

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification v2.0 (CMMC) deadline is fast approaching with final implementation projected for later this year. If you are a product company currently contracting with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) or are planning to do so in the future, now’s the time to start working toward compliance. Once the CMMC ruling goes into effect, certification will be mandatory for most small to midsized defense manufacturers.

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Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR Brings Centralized View to RSM’s Multifaceted Environments

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR Brings Centralized View to RSM’s Multifaceted Environments appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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The Ecosystem of Large Systems

Demand Driven Technologies

When you’re looking for IT systems to manage your supply chain, chances are you’ll be directed toward large, complex, and expensive systems. This trend dates back to the advent of ERPs in the 90s and is self-sustaining for an entire industry. If a system – an ERP, for example – is complex, it will require.

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Blue Yonder “Leapling” Shares What It’s Like Having the Most Unique Birthday

BlueYonder

Every four years we celebrate Leap Year – when the calendar receives an extra day on Feb. 29. The reason for this additional “Leap Day” is because the earth does not orbit the sun in exactly 365 days, but slightly over. For many of us, this bonus day is a chance to enjoy extra time and be productive – perhaps tackle projects we have been meaning to work on.

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Empowering Adaptive Enterprises at Lumenia ERP HeadtoHead

QAD

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the quest for operational excellence is unending. Enterprises are constantly seeking ways to enhance adaptability, efficiency and resilience in their operations. The upcoming 9th UK Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD event, scheduled for 13-14 March 2024 in Milton Keynes, presents a unique opportunity for decision-makers in manufacturing and supply chain organizations to explore leading ERP solutions that can drive business transformation.