Tue.Mar 19, 2024

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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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National Ag Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Although much attention is given to the fact that we live in a technological, industrial world, agriculture remains a critical economic sector. It is a sector that copes with persistent tension between growers and consumers (i.e., growers want to earn as much as possible from their labors and consumers want to keep food prices low). Adding complexity to this conundrum is the fact that success often relies on factors outside of the agricultural community’s control, like weather, and, when g

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Time for Chief Supply Chain Officers to Get Serious About Third-Party Risks

Supply Chain Brain

Geopolitical risks are disrupting global supply chains and compelling business leaders to take third-party risk management more seriously.

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How to increase revenues with same-day delivery

C3 Solutions

Discover the transformative potential of same-day delivery for your fulfillment operation. Uncover insights and leverage digital tools like dock scheduling to streamline processes and maximize success with a 80% revenue boost.

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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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Unlocking Insights with Life Cycle Inventory Analysis

SCMDOJO

In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, understanding the environmental impact of our actions is paramount. This is where the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) comes into play. A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth. But how exactly can businesses achieve this level of efficiency?

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How to improve seasonal delivery performance with the ideal delivery routing software?

Loginext

Seasonal deliveries are the biggest headaches for logistics and supply chain managers. Each season presents a unique set of obstacles that can strain even the most robust supply chains. Delivery routing software helps managers intelligently allocate resources, minimize travel time, and optimize delivery schedules which helps them overcome seasonal delivery challenges efficiently.

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Topo Offers Task Management Solution for Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Brain

The Task Manager, a supply chain-focused project management tool, offers a product- and supplier-centric approach.

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Supply Chain Visibility Software for Navigating Disruptions

MercuryGate

If you've been in the supply chain game since before the pandemic, you know disruptions aren't new to the industry. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, the role of supply chain visibility software emerges as a robust solution, empowering businesses to navigate through these turbulent times with confidence and agility. The post Supply Chain Visibility Software for Navigating Disruptions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Watch: Supply Chain Visibility: More Important Than Ever

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain visibility will remain top of mind for shippers, says Peter Weis, chief information officer and senior vice president of supply chain at ITS Logistics.

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Requirements for Manufacturing Software

My Office Apps

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Production A. Efficiency and Productivity Pain Points: Long lead times, production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, high defect rates, inefficient use of materials. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Stabilising supply chains and reduced lead times have resulted in improved performance for the global manufacturing sector, based on an analysis of 2,600 organisations.

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Changes in IT Development and Support- Implications to Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a perspective of Generative AI ’s timeline on supply chain business processes and the importance of continuing business systems support during that transitionary period. The Quest for Generative AI Skills This week a published report from The Wall Street Journal titled: Tech Job Seekers Without AI Skills Face A new Reality (Paid subscription), captured our Supply Chain Matters attention.

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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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AI the focus for Lucas Systems at IntraLogisteX 2024

Lucas

A first-of-its-kind exhibition dedicated to sustainable practices and processes in the supply chain and logistics industry.

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March 19, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 19, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Needs Assessment for Manufacturer

My Office Apps

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Production A. Efficiency and Productivity Pain Points: Long lead times, production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, high defect rates, inefficient use of materials. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control.

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What are the Critical Success Factors for FMCG Market Entry?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

What does Market Entry Mean? Market entry can take many forms, and often a company (e.g. FMCG Co.) will see its own brands present in a market (e.g. Market X), and then look at planning an official ‘Market ‘Entry’.

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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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Supply Chain News on Walmart makes Cloud TMS Available to External Freight Shippers

Supply Chain Digest

Track Record of Regular Companies Entering Supply Chain Software Market it Not Good

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Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024 Judah Levine The sessions at this year’s TPM, the preeminent North American ocean freight conference, was more focused on the role of technology in ocean logistics than ever.

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What’d You Miss at MODEX 2024

Stord

We share the trends from MODEX - warehouse technology & automation equipment (racking, forklifts, robots, WMS software, integrators, conveyor, AS/RS) and more

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Unlocking Track and Trace for FSMA 204 Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

While two years may seem like ample time to prepare, the reality is that it takes careful planning and multiple steps to implement advanced track and trace technology.

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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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Improve Cash Flow with Better Inventory Planning

Valogix

In this article, we will explore how better inventory planning and optimization can directly and significantly improve your cash flow.

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Room for Improvement in E-Commerce: Consumer Survey

Supply Chain Brain

The research identified that more than half of consumers surveyed globally (56%) are dissatisfied with their retail digital commerce experiences.

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Navigating AS9100: Achieving Product Excellence in Aerospace and Defense

Arena Solutions

In aerospace and defense (A&D) there’s little room for error. Whether it’s an aircraft that’s used to execute a critical mission or a defense system that’s deployed in combat—precision, reliability, and safety are paramount. Today’s A&D products are more sophisticated than ever, incorporating intricate electronics, materials, and digitized systems.

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Ukraine Regains Dominance of Black Sea, Enabling Resumption of Grain Exports

Supply Chain Brain

Ukrainian farmers have sharply increased sales since Russian warships were pushed back by attacks with Ukrainian naval drones.

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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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5 Benefits of Digitizing Import Management

QAD

Manufacturers and distributors that rely on sourcing raw materials or goods have significant compliance obligations. Global trade and supply chains run on documentation and paperwork. A report from Deloitte found that many companies face challenges in developing their global trade management programs. The most pressing issue was lack of staff with import compliance.

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AliExpress Expands 5-Day Delivery to U.S. Amid Ongoing E-Commerce Battle With Temu

Supply Chain Brain

AliExpress and Temu have frequently been neck-and-neck as two of the most valuable Chinese firms on the U.S. stock exchange.

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NS (Dutch Railways) reduces costs and lead times for spare parts with DiManEx

DiManEx

About NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands.The organization is responsible for managing, operating and developing more than 400 stations and station areas in the busiest rail network in Europe. NS also has an operations department that provides a complete package of services to maintain and refurbish the organization’s coaches (rolling stock).