Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Berkshire (UK) & New York (USA) 22 nd February 2024 – Skill Dynamics Moves to Strengthen its Position in Corporate eLearning with the Acquisition of Content Enablers Skill Dynamics, a provider of high-impact, role-based, specialized supply chain and procurement training has acquired Content Enablers, a company renowned for compliance training.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. They can help prepare their customers for innovation coming down the pipe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation. Amazon boasts 25% increase in UK Marketplace sellers. Retailers get tough on suppliers for late deliveries.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a previous article, I discussed why I believe the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will spark decades of innovation in the area of climate change.[1] Goodbye New York,’ Mr. Moynihan wrote. … By the middle of the 20th century, oil became the most used energy source in the United States thanks to gasoline demand.”

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2016

Robots scare a number of manufacturing workers. The New York Times reported some organizations and individuals are so worried about a machine takeover of human jobs that drastic propositions in debate, like a universal basic guaranteed income, seem feasible. As robots get smaller, they’re easier to work with.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2016

Robots scare a number of manufacturing workers. The New York Times reported some organizations and individuals are so worried about a machine takeover of human jobs that drastic propositions in debate, like a universal basic guaranteed income, seem feasible. As robots get smaller, they’re easier to work with.

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Proxima

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As a result, there are going to be difficult conversations taking place in offices across the United States, whether it’s the 30 th floor of a New York high rise or the board room of a manufacturer in Houston. How does each purchase order or contract contribute to the overall objectives of the firm? So, what can be done?

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QAD

MARCH 3, 2022

And the effects of the use of mobile devices and enabled communications on manufacturing, for example, have been staggering. Some important milestones in telephone history followed: The first phone line was operated between New York and Philadelphia in 1885. The Evolution of Communications in Manufacturing.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.

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QAD

JUNE 22, 2023

No manufacturer ever wants to deliver a product that’s anything less than exceptional. That’s simply the nature of modern manufacturing. They also have large manufacturing bases with multiple facilities, each of which may be using different technologies and moving toward digital transformation at varying rates. journey. “Our

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

The announcement specifically notes that Intel’s investments not only involve upwards of four leading-edge logic fabs, but also advanced chip packaging capabilities in New Mexico critical for producing advanced next generation chips including graphical chips supporting advanced AI processing and computational needs. sourced capability.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. In retail, buyers want to understand where the products they are purchasing are coming from and how they were created.” sources of raw materials. They are demanding more supply chain transparency.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2022

based high tech, and other related industry supply and manufacturing networks. based semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and workforce development. That includes $39 billion in manufacturing incentives, $13.2 based chip manufacturing facilities in addition to two major facilities in the state of Texas.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Figure-c: Evolution of Lean Six Sigma (source: Snee, R.D. – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus. . Hoerl, R.W.,

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 16, 2023

C-SCRM completes market’s first comprehensive, centralized supply chain solution NEW YORK, NY. With the addition of Ion Channel’s SBOM capability, Exiger now offers an unprecedented depth of analysis in vendor and open-source software cyber risk. Their proprietary risk model analyzes 1.5

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. The New York Times (section B), 1. Cardwell, D.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

.” In other words, companies with the foresight to see consumers were increasingly taking the digital path to purchase were much better situated to serve customers when the pandemic forced almost everyone to become an online shopper. Manufacturers, however, are also getting more involved. The rush to omnichannel operations.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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Elementum

AUGUST 13, 2018

Led by Millennials who demand both more customized experiences and more granular visibility into the lifecycle of their purchases, the experience economy is forcing huge changes in the way business is done. Barneys New York CEO said it best in the Wall Street Journal: "We’re in the entertainment business.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 29, 2023

He works to advance global supply chain resilience, ethics and sustainability by deploying Exiger’s AI technology to help stop forced labor, accelerate product delivery, cut costs, combat national security threats and decarbonize manufacturing. He performed significant work with Fortune 500 manufacturers and the U.S. and L.I.N.K.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Food reporter Catherine Douglas Moran ( @c_douglasmoran ) explains, “Amazon and Walmart have dominated the space, but that will soon change with hundreds of grocers in the pipeline to join the federal government’s SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot.”[5] Both CPG manufacturers and retailers can benefit from this data. Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 9, 2022

When the Digital Age was born in Silicon Valley, it sparked half-century of innovation — creating millions of products, services, and jobs that had not previously existed. Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act may spark another half-century of innovation in the field of climate change. ‘Goodbye Washington, for that matter.’

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our prior full edition of this column was published on July 14 and featured news related to global battery manufacturer Panasonic and warehouse services start-up Flexe. Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 Expands C-Suite Amid Increased Technology Demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Amazon’s innovation is redefining eCommerce faster than Wal-Mart can keep up. Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. This week, many of my friends will gather in New York for NRF. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. One reason for this is that the COVID crisis in China is escalating to incredible levels, and that is shutting down a lot of manufacturing hubs. But that doesn’t mean we will stop having shortages of critical materials.

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Elementum

AUGUST 13, 2018

Led by Millennials who demand both more customized experiences and more granular visibility into the lifecycle of their purchases, the experience economy is forcing huge changes in the way business is done. Barneys New York CEO said it best in the Wall Street Journal: "We’re in the entertainment business.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Now all major ports in the United States are currently experiencing unprecedented congestion and labor shortages, leading to product stockouts and inflation — as well as significant supply chain challenges for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers. While some critical U.S. To learn more watch LCT in action.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Kristi Montgomery, a Vice President at Kenco Innovation Labs, explains, “The rapid pace of technological advancement and adoption means that innovation is taking place all around us, from the way we communicate to how we get around cities — even to how we shop for groceries. In particular, the supply chain is ripe for innovation.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Transition to adaptive policies that enable NbS across infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction. Harness the power of technology, including AI and big data, to identify new water growth opportunities. Prioritize financial innovation to promote market-based mechanisms for NbS. Identify locally led innovations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. The pilot called air traffic control in Boston and reported: “We don’t have a problem as of flying-wise but we need to return, return back to New York. Is that something you can speak to New York about?”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. In the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Site (WSJ – sub req’d). Million in Financing to Fuel Growth & Innovation. Nulogy Raises $7.5

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply. The Food Industry. Why not get in touch with us?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Graves indicated in an interview with Bloomberg that the combined entity will have a “ focus on building a supply chain in the Americas, as US automakers look for non-Chinese sources of the battery metal.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

The pandemic increased calls for reducing reliance on China and for bringing manufacturing back to the United States. During last year’s trade war, Trump ordered the Pentagon to seek alternative sources for rare earth elements used in defense systems, claiming that China was no longer a reliable partner. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.,

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