Talking Logistics
JANUARY 4, 2024
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog highlights five strategies to enable a productive supply chain in 2024 and beyond.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
The combination of low latency, high bandwidth, massive device connectivity, reliability, and other factors makes 5G technology well-suited for various automation and virtual-enabled technologies across industries.
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West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 4, 2024
According to Supply Chain Dive , the US manufacturing industry ended 2023 with growing optimism for a 2024 rebound. Both the ISM and S&P Global PMI indices pointed to rising business optimism and increased investment in advertising. While inflation remains a concern, cost increases are slowing down, suggesting subdued industrial price pressures.
The Smart Software
JANUARY 4, 2024
Do MRO companies genuinely prioritize reducing excess spare parts inventory? From an organizational standpoint, our experience suggests not necessarily. Boardroom discussions typically revolve around expanding fleets, acquiring new customers, meeting service level agreements (SLAs), modernizing infrastructure, and maximizing uptime. In industries where assets supported by spare parts cost hundreds of millions or generate significant revenue (e.g., mining or oil & gas), the value of the inve
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
HMM announced that it had developed its Supply Chain Carbon Calculator January 3, allowing cargo owners to better manage the carbon footprints of ships, trains and trucks.
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IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How To Master Workforce Scheduling Effectively? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 4, 2024
During the 2014 NBA draft, ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla famously said about Brazilian draftee Bruno Caboclo, “He’s two years away from being two years away.” Borrowing from Fraschilla, one could easily say, “Quantum computing is two years away from being two years away.” Astrophysicist Adam Frank explains, “From breathless media accounts, many people assume that quantum computing machines are just around the corner.
Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 4, 2024
US eCommerce Giant should Watch Out
Locus Robotics
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Mary Hart The holiday peak frenzy finally winds down by January, but warehouses face yet another monumental challenge – the influx of returns. According to the National Retail Federation , over 16% of holiday purchases get returned, tallying up to a whopping $743 billion in merchandise yearly. For every $1 billion in sales, the average retailer incurs $145 million in merchandise returns, which translates to one in every 6.5 items purchased being returned.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
An estimated 181 vessels that were originally supposed to travel through the Suez Canal have been rerouted around Africa since the Houthi attacks began.
Loginext
JANUARY 4, 2024
With the surge in online orders, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly and in pristine condition has become a paramount concern for QSR establishments. Get insights on how FIFO plays a significant role in enhancing last mile delivery operations in the QSR industry. The post How is FIFO Playing a Significant Role in Enhancing Last Mile Delivery Operations in the QSR Sector appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
CMOC’s copper output also jumped by 51% to 419,539 tons, establishing it as one of the world’s top producers at a time when many miners are struggling to boost output.
Promptus LLC
JANUARY 4, 2024
As we begin a new year and leave behind the repercussions on the Covid-19 crisis we continue to rethink what we learned and focus on in strengthening and improving the use of those tools that allowed us to maintain the cargo moving and our customers informed of the status of their shipments. Today’s logistics companies […] The post Benefits of Real Time Information in Logistics appeared first on Promptus LLC.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
Some potential targets of the coalition's attacks could include launchers for anti-ship missiles and drones as well as storage facilities for ammunition.
Unleashed
JANUARY 4, 2024
Where you buy your products from and how you find those suppliers largely determines your ceiling for success as an eCommerce merchant or retailer. Product sourcing, done the right way, can set your business up with the foundations needed for achieving maximum sales. This guide will explain how product sourcing works in modern business, best practices for finding suppliers, and list some of the most popular websites and tools for sourcing goods to sell.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
Cargobot said that it will first launch its operations in Spain before expanding to multiple other countries in the EU.
ThroughPut
JANUARY 4, 2024
Embark on an enlightening expedition into manufacturing process enhancement, where the thin line between triumph and defeat often hinges on a singular juncture within the production sequence. This guide will take you on a journey through the fascinating and sometimes frustrating world of bottlenecks in manufacturing. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of what bottlenecks are, what causes them, how to solve them, and how to prevent them from happening in the
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
Procurement used to be tasked with a clear and basic mission: Sign up the best suppliers at the cheapest price. Not anymore.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
$90 million will be used to improve a plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while the other $72 million will go towards expanding a factory located in Gresham, Oregon.
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