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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low.

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A Deeper Look into Time Slot Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation, especially when dealing with change. As sustainability continues to be a hot topic around global supply chains, the network effect plays a role. This is important for reducing carbon emissions.

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The Supply Chain Digital Transformation Journey: Making Inter-Business Collaboration Better

Talking Logistics

The NCAA March Madness Final Four frenzy has transformed the sport as we know it. Are there any parallels between the tournament and supply chain transformation? Digital Supply Networks: Your Team Captain. Invoice payments and freight collections. Logistics Booking Requests and their confirmations.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries. All rights reserved.

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5 Key Insights From the 2022 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference

BlueYonder

Sensing and predicting disruptions as early as possible will allow organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and lower premium freight. Salim Shaikh (CPIM, CSCP) is a Digital Transformation Executive at Blue Yonder. Furthermore, having short-term Purchase Order/ASN-level visibility is insufficient.

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Addressing the Inherent Challenges of Fostering a More Synchronized B2B Supply Chain Business Network

Supply Chain Matters

Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. An evolving new area is in the monitoring and tracking of ESG focused data and conformance needs.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 1-5, 2016)

Talking Logistics

And we have more than enough package supply to utilize the 40 planes we’ve procured.”. This move underscores a prediction I made a back in December — i.e., that more companies will place a greater focus on workforce planning, one of the weakest links in their supply chain transformation journey.