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Siemens EcoTech: Driving Sustainable Transformation of Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Aside from creating products that have sustainable benefits, Siemens has increased the value of their offerings by focusing on the traceability and data verification of their products. Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting.

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Supply Chain Squeeze: How Automakers Can Beat the Battery Bottleneck

Supply Chain Brain

The predicted surge in electric vehicle demand carries the potential to exacerbate sourcing challenges for key battery minerals, potentially disrupting automotive manufacturing.

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AI’s Impact on Supply Chain Resilience: A Conversation with Resilinc’s CTO

Resilinc

How will AI impact the future of supply chain? We turned to Resilinc’s Chief Technology Officer, Mark Vo, to find out. Resilinc has always been a technology-forward company since its inception in 2010. As we move into 2024, technology is now more critical than ever in the world of supply chain risk management and in the business world. With AI becoming more accessible and in demand, everyone is wondering how AI will change how we do business.

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Biden Admin Supply Chain Initiative Starts Sharing Critical Data With Freight Hubs

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden Administration's FLOW initiative was first launched in March of 2022 as a response to supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic.

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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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Contactless payment disruption – contingency planning is vital

IT Supply Chain

By Alan Stephenson-Brown (pictured) CEO at Evolve The post Contactless payment disruption – contingency planning is vital appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AI Takes Center Stage on List of 2024's Top Supply Chain Tech Trends

Supply Chain Brain

AI plays a prominent role in at least four of the eight supply chain tech trends highlighted by research firm Gartner.

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6 Reasons for Upgrading Your Supply Chain Planning Software to the Cloud

John Galt

Explore the reasons why upgrading supply chain planning to the cloud is crucial for success, accelerating value across key areas of supply chain strategies.

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Decision-Making with Decision Intelligence

Supply Chain Trend

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the ability to make timely and informed decisions can spell the difference between success and failure. One crucial aspect of this decision-making process occurs in the sales and operations execution horizon—a critical 13-week window where key stakeholders gather weekly to navigate the complexities of demand planning, supply management, inventory allocation, and more.

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EDI in the 3PL equation: a guide for CPG suppliers 

crisp

Choosing a 3PL for your CPG? Look beyond trucks and warehouses – EDI capabilities are critical to ensure smooth operations and happy retail partners. The 3PL industry has come a long way in the digital age. Providers now use advanced robotics and driverless vehicles. They train warehouse teams using augmented reality. And they leverage AI for forecasting and planning.

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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 Power of Real-time Planning

QAD

The goal of Demand Planning is to strike the balance between supply and demand. This results in you having sufficient stock levels to meet customer demands, but without having a surplus. You need the most accurate demand forecast, to maximize profitability. At the same time, you need to juggle inventory levels, product lines and lead times to ensure customer satisfaction.

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One Mile, One Day at a Time

Talking Logistics

On February 29, 2024 I began a new morning routine. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is take a little pill. It’s Levothyroxine, a synthetic version of the hormone thyroxine that’s produced by the thyroid. But on February 29 I had my thyroid removed due to cancer, so now this. Read more The post One Mile, One Day at a Time appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Building a Freight Sales & Marketing Community with Jennifer Karpus-Romain

The Logistics of Logistics

Jennifer Karpus-Romain and Joe Lynch discuss building a freight sales & marketing community. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) , an association that enables sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the transportation and logistics industry through education, connections and resources for close to a century.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for March 21, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Big Cost of eTruck Infrastucture. Tyson Exec Says looking for Migrant Workers. ATA Tonnnage Index Falls again in February vs 2023.

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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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Same-Day Delivery: Pricey, But Worth It

Supply Chain Brain

Including same-day delivery options is good for business, bringing long-term, strategic benefits that should counter the typical six-figure cost of setting it up.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on a Check on US Inventory Trends 2024

Supply Chain Digest

The US Inventory to Sales Ratio Generally very Stable, Now Back Where It was in 2005

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Communication Strategies for Seamless Order Lifecycle Management

Loginext

Let's explore the key communication strategies to optimize order lifecycle management. From transparency to proactive issue resolution, an effective communication channel can improve customer satisfaction and optimize operations. Learn the different strategies offered by LogiNext to streamline order lifecycle. The post Communication Strategies for Seamless Order Lifecycle Management appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain News on Blow Out MODEX Show Reinforces Interest in Automation

Supply Chain Digest

Registrations, Up 32 Percent, Reach almost 50,000, as Third Exhibit Hall is Added

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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U.K. Startup Gets $2.8M Grant for Wind Propulsion Tech on Commercial Ships

Supply Chain Brain

The company's Wingsail technology acts as a complement to a ship's existing fossil-fuel propulsion systems, designed to cut down on fuel use and emissions.

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Transporting Viscous Bulk Liquids: Using Heat to Preserve Quality

Bulk Connection

Transporting viscous food-grade bulk liquids like honey, molasses, syrups, and fatty acids requires meticulous preparation to ensure the shipment reaches its destination without compromising quality. These viscous liquids demand specific considerations due to their sensitivity to temperature changes. In this article, we’ll explore how bulk freight professionals address these temp changes by relying on in-transit heat and/or steaming during the transport process.

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This Doorstep Laundry Service (LaundryMate) Gained 98.52% On-Time Delivery With Locus

Locus

As modern lives get busier, it is a lot more difficult to find the time and headspace for necessary chores, like keeping your clothes clean and pressed, day in and day out. There’s also the question of environmental impact. Did you know that washing machines use an average of 70 liters of water with every wash? That’s where LaundryMate comes in. They are an innovative start-up that picks up and delivers washed, dried, and ironed clothes straight to customers’ doorsteps.

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Forecast Groups Release Notes | StockTrim

StockTrim

Until now, the forecasting and order planning in StockTrim has been at the SKU level. One forecast per SKU (or product item, or component). You can now forecast by a product range, or product group, or any custom set of products. This is especially useful for businesses who’s product ranges turn over every year, or every season, with similar demand patterns for products that regularly get replaced or superseded by new stock.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Crisp helps ready-to-eat MUSH become ready-to-buy everywhere

crisp

Amid fierce 2023 market conditions, MUSH recorded double-digit growth in retail thanks to Crisp’s real-time insights. From functional fitness fuel to breakfast essential, MUSH reimagines everyday oats for our modern lifestyles. Named one of Mark Cuban’s “favorite Shark Tank companies of all time” and crowned Instacart’s #1 Fastest-Growing Emerging Brand in 2023 , MUSH has become a symbol of innovation and market ascension in grocery retail.

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Understanding Fulfillment Centers for Small Businesses

Kanban Logistics

In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, small businesses are increasingly turning to fulfillment centers to streamline their operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and scale their growth. Fulfillment centers for small businesses , such as those operated by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), offer a B2C solutions by handling the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products, thereby allowing business owners to focus on core aspects of their business like product sales and mar

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Moving to Poland from the USA: Best Practices for Shipping Household Goods

I.C.E. Transport

Are you moving to Poland from the USA? You’re not alone.Poland has become an attractive destination country for U.S. expats and Poland natives moving “back home.” One of the most daunting tasks you’ll face is shipping your personal and household goods from your current U.S. home to Poland. Do it right and your goods will be waiting for you upon your arrival.

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Katana Launches Tool to Manage Inventory Planning and Forecasting

Supply Chain Brain

Katana's tool tracks what customers want and how much they need of specific offerings, and then forecasts when they might need those products.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Streamlining Field Service Operations with Mobile Apps

TrackVia

Mobile apps have revolutionized the way how field service operations work, enabling them to access information, communicate, and collaborate seamlessly from anywhere, at any time. By embracing mobile technology, companies can improve their field service efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. However, with numerous field service mobile apps available in the market, choosing the right solution can be a daunting task.

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Boeing Sees Massive Cash Drain as 737 Max Episode Takes Toll

Supply Chain Brain

Investor expectations have dimmed for what was supposed to be a crucial year in the manufacturer’s recovery from a half decade of turmoil.

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The International Day of Happiness and Business

Enterra Insights

Today is the United Nations (UN) sponsored International Day of Happiness. The UN has been celebrating the day since 2013 as a way of recognizing the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Happier Together.” Mark Williamson , CEO at the London-based charity Action for Happiness insists, “Our relationships with others are the single biggest predictor of lifelong health and happiness.