Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

RS Integrated Supply, a global provider of outsourced storeroom management and procurement services, was hired to handle all indirect procurement, including storeroom management, on their behalf. Most things we can source from multiple vendors except for certain technical parts that we get from European suppliers,” notes the site manager.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

By mid-April, the shipping traffic jam, part of a broader gridlock in supply chains around the world amid disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, started thinning while record cargo volumes were reported in the U.S. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. Source: project44 Monthly report.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Retail theft, including organized retail crime, has been very prevalent in the news lately and “shrink” (a term that refers to merchandise that goes missing due to theft, fraud, damage, and other reasons) has been a significant topic for many retailers reporting their earnings. The group said retailers on average saw a 26.5%

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an announcement from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM ) regarding the launch of its Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) credential. Identify tools and technologies to enable effective supply chain transformation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2017

This is thanks in part to our unraveled supply chain, linking subsections like maintenance and repair with metalworking and avionics. In partnership with KUKA Systems North America, Boeing developed a robotic manufacturing process for its aircrafts’ fuselages. Here’s a look at how robots are helping out the industry.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes). For reference, the study found that only 11% of the respondents thought driverless vehicles would have an impact. Figure 2: Top 4 Regulatory/Industry Changes (Source: Descartes). Figure 3: Top 3 Business Drivers for Expanded TMS Use (Source: Descartes).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 21, 2022

As more major cities transition to 100% electric fleets, Proterra EVs have become the most popular electric buses on the road in North America. Electrification in mobility is gathering pace, demanding the reinvention of strategies, product design, and supply chains. Will you be driving electric this Earth Day?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates Influential Women in Supply Chain and Their Impact on the Industry. The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Optimizing the supply chain can play a significant role in reducing a company's adverse influence on the environment as their Scope 3 emissions are directly affected by their suppliers. Many organizations have responded by introducing policies and practices to prevent and address child labor in their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 7, 2017

Today, fewer and fewer supply chain professionals make the event. To make the event profitable, SAP Insider now combines supply chain, customer relationship management, human resource management, and product life cycle management. I remember attendance for the supply chain event was 5,000. It worries me.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ghost inventory refers to missing, stolen, lost, obsolete, or damaged assets that have not been accounted for in your asset register. Ecommerce businesses need to urgently address and prevent this supply chain/inventory management issue. Ultimately, it results in struggles with business spending, purchasing, and productivity.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, Amazon’s logistics services include transportation and warehousing solutions, allowing businesses of all sizes to leverage Amazon’s expertise and resources in streamlining their supply chain and improving their delivery capabilities. References [link] [link] [link] [link] [link]

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SupplyPike

JANUARY 21, 2019

In 2017 alone, over $1 trillion in goods were moved by freight across North America, with truck continuing to be the most heavily utilized mode at $721 billion. Image source. Parcel shipping, sometimes referred to as package shipping, is the most common type of shipping for smaller, more lightweight, individual shipments.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

By offering support to its partner companies through innovation, communication and corporate social responsibility, Samsung has been able to ensure sustainability and security in its supply chain – which is seen as one of its leading competitive advantages in the marketplace.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

A modern, multi-modal Tier 1 TMS can now take data from all sources, cleanse it and use it. At first, everyone will struggle with communication protocols and data sets (reference numbers and fields being used differently by each carrier and such), but these issues can be overcome with the right technology. Small but mighty.

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EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

It’s no surprise, then, that public buyers are increasingly pondering supply chain transparency and looking for ways to guide them through sustainable purchasing such as sustainability ratings by third-party appraisers. National Procurement Standards. A European Example. A Groundbreaking Act. Looking further afield, the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Robinson Introduces Navisphere App for Customers. Robinson load numbers.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The biggest challenge for supply chain professionals today is the is the accelerated pace of change, according to APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi. Since 2006, Abe Eshkenazi has served as CEO of APICS, a trade association focused on offering research, education and certification programs in supply chain management.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

In other supply chain and logistics news… This is How Google’s Project Wing Drone Delivery Service Could Work (Fast Company). ” This is another example of a company taking direct control of a logistics process in order reduce lead times and cost, improve supply chain visibility, and enhance customer service.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation. Gibraltar and Suez during World War II).

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Interested in understanding how supply chain transparency could benefit your business? There is no industry-wide certification or standard for socio-environmental reporting across the REE value chain. Read the short version of this report on Medium. Get in touch here. Introduction. The market is set to grow by 8.5%

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. Knowing these timelines is crucial to supply chain planning. What is produce season? You may need to pay more to attract capacity.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

China’s rising cost and China’s RMB appreciation have motivated some western firms to source their products from other low-cost countries in South-East Asia. Walmart, H&M, Mango, and Adidas) to source their apparel products due to its low labor cost (US$ 2 per day) and loose or unenforced regulations. 

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Supply chain management through AI will continue to refine. Brian Jessup. brianjessup.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

A lot of this effort comes down to more sustainable sourcing, which tends to make environmental-conscious consumers happy. Starbucks to improve sustainable coffee sourcing. As I mentioned earlier this week, Amazon is continuing its course of supply chain innovation. Well, I just read about an Irish start-up that can help.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

United Cocao Faces Deforestation Claims There are important changes in trade regulation occurring that supply chain professionals need to be aware of. End-to-end means that this monitoring extends beyond a company’s immediate suppliers to include a supplier’s supplier, and that supplier’s supplier, and on up through the supply chain.

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