Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 15, 2023
Typing away on a beautiful May morning, with the flowers blooming and the birds nesting in the garden, engages my mind. Mondays are my day to post my Shaman blog and compose a podcast. The Shaman blog is now over eleven years old. I remember my first post like it was yesterday. New then to WordPress, it took me a week to finish the post. (It was a struggle!
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 22, 2023
ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit. ProMat 2023 occupied both McCormick Place South and McCormick Place North with over 1,000 exhibitors.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
Every Friday on Talking Logistics I share news headlines related to supply chain and logistics. What if I fed those news headlines into a generative AI engine to create images? What would they look like? For the past two weeks, SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has been using AI and a human artist “to turn. Read more The post Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Network Effect
MAY 18, 2023
The post Global LSPs and 3PLs Embrace the Chaos and Turn Professional appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Cathy Roberson
JANUARY 2, 2023
Post-pandemic business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce and the last mile are potential opportunities for retailers. E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. But, retailers are mitigating these costs in several ways, resulting in volume declines for FedEx and UPS. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 10, 2023
AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.
SCMDOJO
MAY 10, 2023
In today’s fast-paced business world, organizations are increasingly relying on technology to streamline their operations and stay competitive. One such technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company.
Unleashed
MAY 15, 2023
Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. That’s where a quality CRM system comes in. From targeted email campaigns to inventory management integrations, we’ll outline how you can develop strong B2B CRM strategies to improve business performance and achieve predictable growth. Looking for a complete CRM + inventory management solution?
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 2, 2023
By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post 3 SEO-Boosting Techniques for Driving More Organic Traffic to Your Company’s Website appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create
My Office Apps
MAY 30, 2023
ERP for Distributors: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency and Growth In today’s competitive business landscape, distributors face numerous challenges in managing their operations efficiently while ensuring sustainable growth. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as a powerful solution to address these challenges. We will explore the benefits of ERP for distributors , highlighting how it streamlines operations, enhances efficiency, and fosters growth.
crisp
MAY 22, 2023
Sales Engineer Kelvin Brown Sr. leverages hi s hard-won CPG data expertise to solve unique challenges for brands – and makes it fun along the way. We spoke with Kelvin about how his industry background fuels his passion for sharing knowledge and positively improving lives. Meet Kelvin Role : Sales Engineer Lives in: New Orleans, LA Favorite grocery store product: The Good Crisp potato chips Kelvin is widely regarded at Crisp for his infectious enthusiasm.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 26, 2023
I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. To obtain a better understanding of the market prior to my outreach efforts, I contacted Cal Petty of enVista , a global consulting, managed services, and material handling automation firm.
Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2023
“We close our eyes and the world has turned around again.” That’s a lyric from one of my favorite Oingo Boingo songs, and I think it perfectly describes the world of supply chain management — and the transportation market in particular, which has taken many turns over the past few years. With each turn, shippers. Read more The post How Shippers Can Uplevel Their Real-time Transportation Procurement Strategies?
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
ShipBob
MAY 22, 2023
Shipping labels may seem like a tiny piece of the ecommerce puzzle, but they are critical to both inbound and outbound logistics and are vital to your online store’s success and customer satisfaction. Shipping labels share important information with your supply chain, helping technology and people alike understand the origins and destination of your package.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
MAY 22, 2023
As an ISO-9001 certified supply chain management, warehousing services , and 3rd-Party logistics (3PL) provider, BR Williams of Oxford, Alabama, understands the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and maintaining a sustainable business. Minimizing fuel usage and continually lowering emissions through several initiatives have earned BR Williams the coveted Smartway Eco Certification designation each year since 2005.
BlueYonder
MAY 4, 2023
ICON 2023 Day 1 has come to a close, and our heads are still spinning from the incredible speakers, the meaningful connections and networking, and that one-of-a-kind Pitbull concert. Here are our top six takeaways from the ICON 2023 Day 1 keynotes: 1. We’re creating the supply chain operating system for the world. The next-generation supply chain platform powers cognitive applications using: a single data cloud, end-to-end connectivity, and infinite intelligence. — Duncan Angove, CEO, Blue Yonde
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 19, 2023
As a leader in end-to-end delivery and transportation with a career spanning over 15 years as an omni-channel supply chain and operations leader, I have often been the only woman in the room.
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In these challenging times, climate change must inevitably be a top-of-mind priority. We need to act now by making the right decisions. 2022 was the year of corporate commitments to sustainability, and 2023 is the year where promises become proposals, mission statements become metrics, and aims become actions. New regulations have been set regarding the corporates, and they must comply.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 1, 2023
Are you looking to enhance your chances of landing a supply chain role? As someone with extensive managerial and recruiting experience spanning over 15 years, I’ve had the opportunity to review a staggering number of resumes, totaling more than 200. Through this process, I’ve identified a recurring pattern of errors that often lead to these CVs being overlooked.
Precoro
MAY 19, 2023
According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” Yet leaders with high-quality master data are 1.5x less likely to be affected by supply chain disruptions. A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 12, 2023
By Ellis Reed (pictured) Solutions Architect, Integrity360 The post Toyota Data Leak – Cloud misconfigurations are proving to be an increased challenge appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JUNE 2, 2023
How Do We Increase FMCG Sales? We have developed a methodology over the last 30 years, which gives a step-by-step approach to ensuring that each element of the front-end distribution strategy is laser-focused on delivering excellence in FMCG RtM execution.
Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association
In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.
TransAudit
MAY 31, 2023
In our previous article, Freight Bill vs Bill of Lading: The Difference and Why It Matters , we discussed the critical roles of freight invoices and bills of lading in shipping transactions. Both documents are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and legality of a shipment, and they provide valuable insight into the financial and operational aspects of your logistics process.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2023
Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company.
Talking Logistics
MAY 11, 2023
In the wake of the e-commerce boom, shippers and logistics service providers are experiencing unprecedented levels of customer demand. In theory, that’s a real boon. But for companies still operating around manual processes, it’s an uphill battle to manage newfound complexities around inconsistent rates, tight capacity, and short delivery time windows.
Locus Robotics
MAY 30, 2023
By Mary Hart Detroit was the place to be last week for Automate 2023 with over 25,000 attendees, more than 750 exhibitors, and seven dinosaurs. Yes, dinosaurs (more about that in a bit). The tradeshow floor was energetic and the attendees were motivated and ready to learn about automating their workflows. Robotic Automation is Here to Stay Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were the name of the game at Automate, with more robotic vendors than ever before.
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