March, 2023

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Welcome 2023! And with the new year comes an increasing return to in-person supply chain conferences and trade shows. 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. Last year brought in a revival of events, but with a few still either provided virtually or postponed for one more year.

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Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

I met Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO Future Insights Network, in person for the first time last September at the Transporeon Summit conference in London.

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Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from Manifest 2023 conference, which was held in Las Vegas, January 31 to February 2. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center.

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With ToolsGroup Demand Planning Software, DAB Pumps Streamlines Forecasting Processes for an Improved Customer Experience

ToolsGroup

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Start Considering Risk in Your Supply Chain Design with these 4 Steps

Continual disruption is exposing the fragility of supply chains designed for low cost at high risk. Here’s how to start quantifying risk in your supply chain design for smarter decisions that address financial and resiliency objectives.

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The key to success lies in operations

Supply Chain Movement

In the space of one week, Amazon and Microsoft announced layoffs affecting 20,000 people. This sent shockwaves in Seattle, a city that has been living in a tech bubble for the past decade or so. The ‘tech-cession’ has been rumbling on for a few months now.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Happy St Patrick’s Day! It’s a day to wear green, and apparently, spend some green as well. Every year, the National Retail Federation conducts a survey on St. Patrick’s Day spending. This year, 61 percent of consumers plan to celebrate St.

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How Machine Learning Optimizes the Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

The supply chain as we know it continues to evolve, and that is due in part to learning from the effects of the industry impacts over the last few years.

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The Empty Container Marketplace with Sean Bardon

The Logistics of Logistics

Sean Bardon and Joe Lynch discuss the empty container marketplace. Sean is the Co-founder and COO at Qualle , The world’s first empty container marketplace that connects exporters, importers, trucking companies, and steamship lines.

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Inventory Management vs. Inventory Optimization: What’s Wrong with ABC Inventory Classification?

ToolsGroup

ABC inventory classification has been around so long that most planners just assume it’s the only way to segment your inventory. In fact, it’s not. And it’s not even nearly the best way.

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Don't Let Outsourcing Break Your Supply Chain

In this Avetta white paper we will discuss the impact and benefits of outsourcing, the indirect and direct risks of outsourcing with third party contractors, and how to mitigate risks with contractor management.

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How AI and Machine Learning are Changing the Supply Chain Game

John Galt

Learn about key areas where machine learning helps solve challenges for the supply chain with real-world examples from your peers

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Mitigating Geopolitical Risks in the Supply Chain, Part One

Enterra Insights

Eurasia Group’s Chairman, Cliff Kupchan , and company President, Ian Bremmer , recently released their list of top risks to watch out for this year. From their opening remarks, one might conclude things are going swimmingly. They write, “We’re (mostly) through the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shortages Hit the Customer Where it Hurts

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , nearly three years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, supply chains are back to normal. Actually, when looking a bit closer at the numbers, supply pressures actually fell below normal.

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When Execution Meets Visibility

Talking Logistics

It’s time to think beyond appointments.

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Modern Tech and More: Empowering Your Supply Chain for Success

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

Ready to dive into new tech to protect your supply chain, but not sure where or how to start? In this webinar, Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR, will break down the new, innovative technologies and strategies that you can implement to mitigate historic challenges, and even teach you what NOT to do along the way!

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Lead Gen for Logistics with Kara Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss lead gen for logistics. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage.

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ToolsGroup Announces Significant Enhancements To SO99+ For Improved Supply Planning

ToolsGroup

Version 8.60

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Teaching Cases – “Global Sourcing at Nike” and “IKEA Goes Online”

SCM Research

It is always exciting to discover new teaching cases, especially when they are of very high quality. Two cases have just won awards in the 2023 Case Center Awards and Competitions.

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How to Mitigate Risk in FMCG Route to Market Change

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Moving to a new Distribution Partner (DP) arrangement can be daunting, challenging, stressful, costly, rewarding, and ideally, successful. But no matter what the scenario, there are risks involved. Traditional Trade RTM Ross Marie RtM Strategy 20 Steps to RtM Excellence

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Smart Stores and Smarter Supply Chains: Innovations for a New Era of Retail

Speaker: Panel Speakers

As brick and mortar and ecommerce stores start to blend together, what will the store of the future look like? Join experts from FourKites and Zebra as they discuss the impact on automation and supply chain visibility.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When a company undergoes a digital transformation, the transformation should be based on an understanding of what they want to achieve.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 3, 2023)

Talking Logistics

I woke up this morning to a sound I hadn’t heard in a long time: chirping birds. Spring must be around the corner, even though we’re supposed to get some snow tonight.

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Highlights from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers.

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It’s a Win-Win: How Amplifying Women’s Voices Benefits Colleagues, Organizations, and Society

ToolsGroup

Kathleen Geraghty, Vice President of Sales North America, ToolsGroup, shares the insights she’s gained on her career journey and tactics for creating a connected and equitable work environment.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 Report

What are the risks for procurement in 2023? What should leaders do to deliver value amid uncertainties? Read the GEP Spend Category Outlook 2023 report now to build successful spend management strategies across 22 indirect & direct categories.

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Augmented Reality: A Game Changer for the Logistics of the Future

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

REGISTER NOW Augmented Reality: A Game Changer for the Logistics of the Future Synopsis: At this exclusive event, discover how Augmented Reality solutions running on smart glasses and other can help tackle warehouse challenges and optimize your logistics processes.

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Why We Should Treat the Defense Supply Chain as a Network

The Network Effect

The post Why We Should Treat the Defense Supply Chain as a Network appeared first on The Network Effect. Defense Digital Supply Chain Supply Chain Management

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This Week in Logistics News (March 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10, and in the U.S. state of New York. Observances also occur locally around the U.S. state of Maryland.

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The Road Not Taken By Others

Talking Logistics

Editor’s note: Taking a break from supply chain and logistics, Adrian shares a story on how the decisions made by others contribute to the paths we take in life. I went for a walk yesterday afternoon, and as it often does, my mind wandered off. How did I get here?

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!