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A Problem Persists: Reliance on the Just-In-Case (JIC) Supply Chain Model

Enterra Insights

The Just-In-Time Supply Chain Model vs. Just-In-Case Supply Chain Model Several years ago, when the pandemic became a full-blown global crisis, most supply chains used the “just-in-time” model, which relies on resources and goods being available right when they’re needed. The benefits of this model include cost reductions in storage and inventory. Global supply chains, and the model they followed, weren’t prepared for the pandemic’s widespread consumer panic.

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Chatbots and Customer Service: Enhancing User Experience

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Chatbots and Customer Service: Enhancing User Experience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Announced Senior Leadership Transition at E2open

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights yet another senior leadership transition involving a logistics focused B2B Cloud platform provider. Senior Leadership Change E2open Parent Holdings , part of a SPARC entity, announced this week that its board of directors and Michael Farlekas reached a mutual decision “ that the time is right for new leadership.” Accordingly, the E2open board has retained an executive search firm to initiate an external search process to identify a permanent new CEO.

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Assessing the Growth Factors in Options Trading

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Assessing the Growth Factors in Options Trading appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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The Composition of Truckload and LTL Freight Rates

Freight Plus

When it comes to logistics and supply chain management, understanding freight rates is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned logistics professional or a business owner looking to optimize your shipping strategies, comprehending how freight rates are composed can make a world of difference. At FreightPlus, we’re committed to empowering our clients with the knowledge and data […] The post The Composition of Truckload and LTL Freight Rates appeared first on FreightPlus.

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Labor Strike Targeting U.S. Automakers- Update Five

Supply Chain Matters

In this fifth Supply Chain Matters weekly reader update, we highlight the latest developments related to ongoing UAW labor strike involving the big three U.S. auto companies. More Significant Development As noted in last week’s update , the UAW labor union has been utilizing a novel work stoppage strategy that targets each of the three individual U.S. automakers production facilities based on the union’s perception of whether weekly progress is being made in individual negotiations.

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Overcoming delays on construction sites with on time deliveries

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener, (pictured) Head of Marketing for Fleet Solutions, Descartes Systems The post Overcoming delays on construction sites with on time deliveries appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Strategic Guide for COOs to Excel in Dock Scheduling Efficiency

C3 Solutions

Modern businesses have a much more complex ecosystem than their predecessors. The customers are more demanding, the competition is much more challenging than before, and the business costs are constantly rising.

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The U.S. Retail Sector Has Had the Biggest Rise in Injury and Illness Rates

Supply Chain Brain

The incident rate at general retail stores in the U.S. has grown from 4.1 accidents for every 100 workers in 2017 to 5.6 incidents per 100 workers in 2021.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 13, 2023)

Talking Logistics

“I am haunted by humans.” – The character Death from ‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak My daughter’s friend’s husband was killed in Israel this week. He and his wife were not married for very long. He was only 23 years old. The atrocities committed against Jewish civilians in Israel — the beheading of babies, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 13, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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DAT Launches New Risk Assessment Engine

Supply Chain Brain

The engine uses several pieces of information to assess risks, including data from DAT One, accuracy checks of carrier profiles and alerts regarding suspicious activity.

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Our Top 10 Takeaways From the ICON London Keynotes

BlueYonder

Continuing the momentum from our U.S. customer conference, Blue Yonder further unleashed an innovation shockwave at ICON London. Here are our Top 10 takeaways from the global event that showcase our commitment to create the supply chain operating system for the world: 1. A Staggering 165 Billion Monthly AI Predictions: Blue Yonder’s Luminate® Platform now delivers a robust 165 billion AI predictions monthly, spearheading a future where predictive and generative AI work cohesively to optimize sup

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New CII Clause Adopted by BIMCO for Voyage Charter Parties

Supply Chain Brain

The clause, which aims to create more collaboration between charterers and shipowners to cut carbon emissions, was adopted by BIMCO’s Documentary Committee October 11.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Have you ever heard of paraskevidekatriaphobia? It’s likely that only the ultra-superstitious have herd of the term, which is a fear of Friday the 13th. Like many superstitions that have evolved over time and across cultures, it is difficult to pinpoint the precise origins of Friday the 13th. But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla.

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Toyota, Idemitsu to Mass Produce Solid-State Batteries

Supply Chain Brain

This comes months after Toyota claimed that it would be shifting towards using solid-state batteries after working on the technology for over a decade.

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