Tue.Nov 14, 2023

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A Rapid Assessment Approach to Developing a Supply Chain AI Strategy 

Talking Logistics

Misinformation, Confusion, and Fear Mongering characterize the general state of public information about Artificial Intelligence (AI)! Between the government mindlessly trying to “slow” the growth of AI and the media trying to scare you that AI is coming for your job, the public has been totally confused. AI needs new Public Relations representation!

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The Digital Enterprise and Boring AI

Enterra Insights

Most, if not all, business leaders understand that the corporate landscape changed dramatically when the world entered the Digital Age and data became the lifeblood of most enterprises. Yossi Sheffi , Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, insists, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update.

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Electrifying Changes: How the UAW-Big 3 Strike is Reshaping the Automotive World

QAD

The conclusion of the UAW-Big 3 strike has brought the automotive world a mix of challenges and opportunities. The most significant impact is the resumption of production at the Big 3 automakers. The return to production signaled full demand for parts and components, leading to an almost immediate surge in orders. For suppliers, this meant rapidly ramping up their production, with some even resorting to overtime to keep up.

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Watch: Building ESG on Pillars of Trust, Transparency and Contract Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

Bernadette Bulacan, chief evangelist with Icertis, talks about what’s needed today for companies to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in collaboration with their supply chain partners.

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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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Supply Chain Benchmarking with Trent Morris

Logistics Bureau

There are numerous areas in the supply chain that can be benchmarked. But what is Supply Chain Benchmarking? Why should you do it, and how? What types of benchmarking practices do companies employ? Let’s find the answers to these questions from Trent Morris!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?

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Election interference from the NCSC’s annual review

IT Supply Chain

By Eduardo Azanza (pictured) CEO, Veridas The post Election interference from the NCSC’s annual review appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Future of Supply Chain Work Is Now

Supply Chain Brain

If you’re not actively rethinking your approach to facilities, pay scales, work environments, automation and digitization, you’re losing ground to competitors for both business and talent.

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7 Debt Strategies for Real Estate Investors

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post 7 Debt Strategies for Real Estate Investors appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Optimize and Automate Repacking Production One Step at a Time

Supply Chain Brain

Starting with well-defined and manageable projects, you can create success and internal buy-in to support an evolution of your supply chain over time to one that is truly seamless and fully connected.

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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 Ultimate Guide to 2024 Supply Chain, Logistics, E-Commerce, DTC, and More Events

Stord

A nearly comprehensive list of all the major supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, dtc, and similar events in 2024.

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Unleashing Supply Chain Resilience using AI and Virtual Twin

Supply Chain Brain

In this eBook, you will discover how supply chains can truly transform from a digital supply chain to an autonomous supply chain.

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Why Christmas Could Come Early in 2023 for Retailers With a Flexible Workforce Gameplan

BlueYonder

Shifting and varied consumer preferences, collapsing brand loyalty, even freak weather: as shoppers limber up for the 2023 holiday season, retailers should expect the unexpected. With “unpredictability” now almost the only reliable constant, flexing the workforce in time to the changing holiday season music has become key to catching passing opportunities while shielding margins from cluttered costs.

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Supply Chain Resilience Could Soon Prove Too Expensive, Says S&P

Supply Chain Brain

Corporate investment in inventory management tools and other supply chain solutions could be limited in 2024 by high financing costs and lower profits.

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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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Top 3 Challenges Facing High-Tech and Semiconductor Supply Chains

Resilinc

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing. As the industry continues its road to recovery, the focus will remain on greater resiliency, supply chain security, and materials sourcing transparency to prevent future

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Supply Chains Cannot Exclude China, Consultant Says

Supply Chain Brain

For the next few decades, demographic changes will exert a major inflationary threat.

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The Rise and Risk of Counterfeit Products

IT Supply Chain

By Adem Kulauzovic (pictured) Director of Automation, Domino The post The Rise and Risk of Counterfeit Products appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Sustainability is Becoming Critical for Manufacturers in 2024

OptiProERP

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations. While large corporations have been at the forefront of manufacturing sustainability initiatives, in 2024, more small and mid-sized manufacturers are expected to incorporate green initiatives, recognizin

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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 Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule edition follow-up relative to updating our readers to prior industry supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. This particular update includes reports of additional production worker wage hikes among certain global automakers along with reinforcement data that this year’s holiday seasonal hiring levels are at a ten year low.

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With Crisp and Snowflake, CPGs are tapping into the full potential of retail data

crisp

With Crisp, CPG brands can access timely, granular data from 40+ retailer and distributor partners directly in Snowflake – giving them actionable insights to project demand, grow sales, and streamline operations. A home for retail data in the cloud More than ever, retailers are sharing mission-critical data with brands to help them predict demand, stay ahead of shopper trends, and keep their supply chains running smoothly.

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Unveiling the Power of Big Data

American Global Logistics

A Comprehensive Introduction, the 4 V's, and Its Significance for Businesses Introduction In the era of digital transformation, the term 'big data' has become more than just a buzzword. It is a synonym for a revolution that is transforming how businesses operate, make decisions, and interact with the world. Data, analytics, and technology are intertwined concepts that are shaping the future of businesses across the globe.

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Effective Port to Door Shipping: 3 Key Elements

I.C.E. Transport

The voyage of a cargo ship from Europe to the U.S. East Coast covers an impressive 4,000+ miles. Yet, it's in the crucial transition from ship to door where the true test lies. Delays at any stage of this journey can trigger detention and demurrage fees that not only thin margins but can also set off a cascade of operational challenges, disrupting your entire supply chain.

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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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What is Optimization Theory and Why It Matters

Valogix

Check out how a firm grasp of optimization theory can help you in better inventory planning and implement more efficient solutions.

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Advice from Gartner on Supply Chain Cyber Security

Supply Chain Digest

CSCOs have Key Leadership Role to Play, Gartner Analyst Brian Schultz Says

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Integrated Scenario Planning – Driving a Better Understanding of Risks & Opportunities

Supply Chain Brain

Like a world-class chess player, scenario planning allows you to anticipate moves and counter moves to visualize how the “game” will play out and adjust your strategy and plans before the game begins!

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Supply Chain News on Cass Freight Report Shows Continued Softness in October

Supply Chain Digest

Freight Expenditures again Fall a Lot more than Shipments

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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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Quarterly Freight Data Report Q3 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The Quarterly Freight Data Report: A Q3 Review of the Trucking Economy & How It Will Shape Q4 '23 is a publication using Loadsmart data sets for shippers. Understanding the cyclical nature of the market, and where we currently are within that market, helps Shippers to make better predictions for the current quarter and into the new year.

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Is it Time to Switch Your TMS Provider? 7 Signs You Need to Shop Around

MercuryGate

The transportation management system (TMS) is the keystone to any high-functioning tech stack. When your TMS is operating at a high level and empowering your team to do its best work, things are great. However, if your TMS is no longer meeting expectations, it may be time to evaluate options for another TMS provider. The post Is it Time to Switch Your TMS Provider?

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Norway Seeks Closer Ties with Korean EV Battery Companies

Supply Chain Brain

At a conference in Pohang, industry group Battery Norway pitched Korean companies, including LG Energy Solution Ltd., Ecopro Materials Co. and Posco Future M Co. on why they should cooperate.

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