Wed.Oct 11, 2023

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A Guide to Warehouse Order Picking: Process, Methods & Types

Vinculum

The warehouse order picking process is one of the most crucial and challenging aspects in the vast and complex world of logistics and supply chain management. As the heartbeat of a warehouse operation, order picking ensures that products reach their intended destinations in an efficient and error-free manner. In this blog, we will explore the world of warehouse order picking, exploring the processes, methods, and types that drive the heart of modern warehousing.

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Transversing the Paradox River

Supply Chain Shaman

Paradox: A statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. Definition Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention.

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The 3 Pillars of Freight Operations with Robert Bain

The Logistics of Logistics

Robert Bain and Joe Lynch discuss the 3 pillars of freight operations. Robert is is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000 , a a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL. About Robert Bain Robert Bain is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000, a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL.

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Factoring CO2 Emissions in Transportation

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Factoring CO2 Emissions in Transportation,” an e-book by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The report highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community and Manhattan Associates’s TMS Product council that explored supply chain professionals’ challenges in tracking CO2 emissions in.

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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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Navigating the Great Supply Chain Reset

Supply Chain Brain

The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.

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How Chopping Vegetables Helps Fight Food Insecurity One Meal at a Time

BlueYonder

World Food Day is celebrated annually on Oct. 16. Nearly 3 out of 10 people globally experience food insecurity (i.e., not having enough food or adequate food to meet your needs), according to the World Bank Group. The day was commissioned by the United Nations to bring awareness to this issue. In this DIVE In blog, we share an effort by our Blue Yonder team in India to make a difference when it comes to food insecurity.

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Fashion’s Digital Metamorphosis: Ethereum’s NFT Collection Disruption

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Fashion’s Digital Metamorphosis: Ethereum’s NFT Collection Disruption appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Biodiversity Assessment

SupplyShift

Biodiversity Assessment Are you struggling with the complexities of biodiversity reporting and looming regulations? Transform these challenges into value-driven strategies for actionable change using the first biodiversity tool designed specifically to engage the upstream supply chain for crucial information about material impacts. Learn More Master Biodiversity with Insights on Material Impacts SupplyShift, in collaboration with Pure Strategies, introduces the Biodiversity Assessment – your com

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Efficient Relief Efforts: Digital Yuan’s Role in Humanitarian Aid

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Efficient Relief Efforts: Digital Yuan’s Role in Humanitarian Aid appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Using the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ to Select Your Warehouse Management Systems – Our Opinion

Tecsys

Selecting the right warehouse management system (WMS) vendor is crucial for supply chain success. Learn how the Gartner Magic Quadrant can help you find the 'just right' balance of capabilities and innovation.

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Steps and Considerations: How to Gift Bitcoin

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Wrtier The post Steps and Considerations: How to Gift Bitcoin appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Measuring the effectiveness of your corporate training

Procurement Academy

Corporate training represents a substantial investment for organizations, both in terms of time and money. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the amount businesses were spending on upskilling their employees saw a slight decline, but in 2022, this trend strongly reversed with US-based businesses spending an average of over $1,200 on training programs.

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Taxation of Bitcoin: Essential Information for Every Holder

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Taxation of Bitcoin: Essential Information for Every Holder appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Carmaker Xpeng Suspends VP of Supply Chains Over Corruption Probe

Supply Chain Brain

Xpeng shares were up by roughly 2% on October 11 in pre-market trading after the stock fell by more than 10% on October 10.

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Shifting left and moving forward

IT Supply Chain

By Craig Cook (pictured) Chief Engineer, Catapult The post Shifting left and moving forward appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. The most common type of theft in recent years has been what is called strategic cargo theft, which uses deceptive means to commit theft, including the use of fraud and deceptive information to trick brokers into giving up a load.

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Google set passkeys as default sign-in

IT Supply Chain

By Eduardo Azanza (pictured) CEO, Veridas The post Google set passkeys as default sign-in appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 by the Numbers for October 12, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

IMF Forecasts Weak US Global Growth in 2024. Supply Chain Execs Invest in Agility and Resilience. Volvo Sees Big Gains wIth SuperTruck2.

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What does a bulk freight 3PL do to add value for shippers?

Bulk Connection

From working with a carrier directly to using online load boards, there are more options than ever to help shippers put their bulk freight in motion. Yet, the advantages of using one of the most tried and true of these options, the freight 3PL, may be largely unknown to some shippers. So, to set the record straight, we sat down with a real-life bulk freight specialist – Bulk Connection’s own Dry Bulk Manager, Scott Wilson – to answer the question: what does a bulk freight 3PL do to add value for

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Latest Incomprehensible Chart

Supply Chain Digest

Graphics Makers Need to Remember Readers Take about Two Seconds to Decide whether to Engage or Not

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U.S. Producer Prices Rise by More Than Forecast on Gasoline, Food

Supply Chain Brain

The producer price index for final demand advanced 0.5% from August to September, marking the third-straight month of increases.

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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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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Contest Starting October 11, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Show us your Supply Chain Wit

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Combining Productivity and Agility: the Planning Wheel

Demand Driven Technologies

Production planning means striking a balance between shop floor efficiency and the agility required to meet customer needs. Planners and schedulers are torn between the injunctions of customers, production, and finance – reducing lead times, serving new urgent orders, resources optimization, limiting the time spent on changeovers, stabilizing the schedule, not being under constant stress.

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Watch: Beyond Price: Crafting Relationships With Parcel Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

In an industry known for its volatility and highly competitive nature, parcel carriers must nonetheless prioritize strong relations with their customers, says Don Caddy, chief executive officer of Engineering Innovation.

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Reverse Auctions for Cost Savings in a Down Economy

ProcurePort

In times of economic uncertainty, businesses are often forced to find innovative ways to cut costs and improve their bottom line. One such method gaining popularity is the use of reverse auctions. Reverse auctions are a procurement strategy that flips the traditional purchasing process on its head, allowing suppliers to compete for a buyer’s […] The post Reverse Auctions for Cost Savings in a Down Economy appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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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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ERG Signs Deal to Sell Cobalt to American Battery Material Manufacturer

Supply Chain Brain

ERG will sell 3,000 metric tons of contained cobalt metal to EVelution annually, which will be used to build an Arizona-based low-carbon cobalt sulfate plant starting in 2024.

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LogiNext Mentioned in Gartner’s Market Guide For Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

Loginext

LogiNext Solutions, a Saas-based logistics solutions provider has been identified as a representative vendor in Gartner's Vehicle Routing and Scheduling report. The post LogiNext Mentioned in Gartner’s Market Guide For Vehicle Routing and Scheduling appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Procurement’s Need for Digital Transformation in the Spotlight at DPW23

Supply Chain Brain

Digital transformation is not a project with a start and an end-date; it’s a continuous process, says David Rogers of Columbia Business School.

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