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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 5, 2024)

Talking Logistics

One of the side effects of my thyroid surgery is that I’ve grown a beard. It’s what happens when you stop shaving, as I did the first week after surgery. I was afraid of slicing open the fresh scar on my neck with the razor. So, I ended up with a beard and I’ve decided. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 5, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Building Strong Carrier Relationships with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss building strong carrier relationships. Dan is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 – 24, 2024. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit. Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS.

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How Using a Dock Scheduling Software Can Save You Hours and Dollars

C3 Solutions

In the dynamic world of supply chain management, the adage "time is money" resonates more than ever. With labor costs at an all-time high, inefficiencies in warehouse and yard operations can lead to significant financial losses.

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Stord Acquires ProPack, Nutrition and Supplement Fulfillment Leader with Temperature-Controlled Warehouses across North America

Stord

Acquisition broadens Stord’s DTC and B2B fulfillment capabilities for high growth omnichannel brands ATLANTA, April 5, 2024 —Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today its acquisition of ProPack Logistics , a renowned provider of fulfillment services.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Learning From The Past Of Bitcoin: Lessons Investors Can Learn

IT Supply Chain

By Alice Johnson (pictured) Full-Time Professional Blogger The post Learning From The Past Of Bitcoin: Lessons Investors Can Learn appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Getting started with voltage optimisation

IT Supply Chain

By James Goodby (pictured) Director, Powerdown220 The post Getting started with voltage optimisation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Leveraging AI Technology for Non-traditional Problem-Solving in Fulfillment

Invata Intralogistics

In the relentless hustle of the e-commerce world, staying ahead means keeping up with trends and creating and capitalizing on new opportunities. Today’s most ground-breaking innovations lie in state-of-the-art warehouses and the algorithms and automated systems that drive them. Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a buzzword to a strategic necessity for businesses aiming to optimize their fulfillment processes.

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After Denmark’s closed shipping strait, organisations must prepare for the next defence-related disruption

IT Supply Chain

By Alex Saric (pictured) Smart Procurement Expert at Ivalua The post After Denmark’s closed shipping strait, organisations must prepare for the next defence-related disruption appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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The Role of AI in Inventory Management

ThroughPut

Inventory is the backbone of the modern firm, and potentially its most important asset. It can affect production, sales, turnaround time, customer satisfaction and even profitability. Thus, effective inventory management is one of the crucial goals of modern-day businesses – and a critical element of supply chain management. It is the converging point of all the elements of the supply chain, which means that in the absence of proper control, the entire supply chain can unravel.

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How A National DTC Beverage Distributor Increased Savings With Active Shipping Management

Supply Chain 24/7

Reveel shows how active shipping management, a methodology that allows shippers to become proactive and become successful has helped a direct to consumer beverage distributor optimize their shipping and save money.

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The Importance of Accurate Order Fulfillment in the Retail Apparel Industry: Three Ways to Offer the Best Customer Experience

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes Apparel and Footwear customers have unique expectations when shopping online due to the nature of the products they purchase and the experience they seek. Failure to accurately fulfill their orders directly impacts their experience and causes disappointment, frustration, and inconvenience, leading to lost sales and diminished brand trust.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 30 – April 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Great North American Eclipse is coming. A total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon’s ascending node on Monday, April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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The Importance of Accurate Order Fulfillment in the Retail Apparel Industry: Three Ways to Offer the Best Customer Experience

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes Apparel and Footwear customers have unique expectations when shopping online due to the nature of the products they purchase and the experience they seek. Failure to accurately fulfill their orders directly impacts their experience and causes disappointment, frustration, and inconvenience, leading to lost sales and diminished brand trust.

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Review and Comment on MHI Annual Report 2024 Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

Highlights from Special Report Topics

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