Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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Navigating the Future: Insights from the FMI Supply Chain Forum

BlueYonder

The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. Having attended the event, I’ll delve into key takeaways from the forum and explore how the food supply chain is evolving to meet the challenges of the modern era.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 29, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Having to spend two extra nights in Barcelona (paid for by the airline, along with meals) because your flight home gets canceled doesn’t sound too bad. Unless you haven’t been feeling well all week and you were really looking forward to getting home. In that case, two extra nights feel like an eternity. I made. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 29, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The costs of Scope 3

Supply Chain Movement

“Who’s going to pay for decarbonizing the supply chain?” was the title of a recent article on a supply chain website written by an experienced US journalist (and how very American of him to immediately zoom in on who would bear the costs!). According to the journalist, 75% of all emissions fall under Scope 3, i.e. are caused beyond the company itself.

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Boosting Your Business’s Productivity: The Best Solutions And Strategies

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post Boosting Your Business’s Productivity: The Best Solutions And Strategies 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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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/22/2023-09/28/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has warned that new Brexit trade rules related to electric vehicles (EVs) could cost European manufacturers £3.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The holiday rush is coming, and Amazon announced that it will start its holiday promotional season early with the second annual Prime Big Deal Days sales extravaganza kicking off Tuesday, October 10. Not surprisingly, other retailers followed suit with their own online deal days / weeks, including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. As shipping costs, and capacity constraints for home delivery during the week leading up to Christmas, more and more retailers are looking to drive consumers to the store

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Russia Expects 2023 Trade Volumes with China to Exceed $200B

Supply Chain Brain

Trade between China and Russia grew substantially during the first seven months of 2023 to $134.1 billion, a 26.5% increase compared to 2022.

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Où doit-on positionner la fabrication des produits digitaux ?

Axway

Chez Axway, nous avons compris qu’il ne suffit pas de publier quelques API pour faire naître une transformation digitale.

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Volkswagen Cuts Its EV Output Levels in Germany

Supply Chain Brain

Volkswagen will be dialing back production of its ID.3 and Cupra’s Born EVs at the company’s Zwickau factory until October 16.

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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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My Office Apps Recognized for Advanced Technology

My Office Apps

My Office Apps was Recognized for its Advanced Technology by Progress© at The 2023 OpenEdge World Tour event Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) has unveiled the winners of the 2023 OpenEdge North America Partner Awards, recognizing partners who have made a significant impact through their utilization of Progress® OpenEdge®. This leading application development platform is trusted by over 100,000 enterprises worldwide to streamline the delivery of vital business applications.

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Airbus to Equip Ro-Ro Vessel with Wind-Power Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Fitting the eSAILs on the Ville de Bordeaux supports Airbus’ commitment to halve CO 2 emissions from its maritime operations by 2030, compared to a 2015 baseline.

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How IBM z/OS helps power Axway Financial Accounting Hub

Axway

Axway Financial Accounting Hub has been used by hundreds of customers to transform business events into accounting postings for decades. It is a strategic software solution for large banks, in particular, which handle millions of postings daily.

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UAW Expanding Strikes Against Big Three Automakers

Supply Chain Brain

The strike will likely extend to GM's Lansing, Michigan plant as well as Ford's Chicago, Illinois assembly facility, bringing the number of picketers up to 25,000 people.

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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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Last Mile Delivery Expectation from 2024

Loginext

In this blog, we shall dive deep and understand the upgraded expectations of customers from last mile delivery for the next year. Learn about the industries that should focus on same day delivery, with top trends that should be the focus for last mile delivery in 2024. The post Last Mile Delivery Expectation from 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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GE Says It Can Be the U.S.’s Top Dishwasher Manufacturer

Supply Chain Brain

GE Appliances claims the dishwasher expansion project that it started two years ago makes the plant the biggest of its kind in the U.S.

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Year of Living Distribution Dangerously Redux

Supply Chain Digest

Celebrating 20 Years of SCDigest, One of Favorite Columns

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Partner Q+A: Anna Briggs of Settle on the future of finance and workflow for CPGs

crisp

Settle, a pioneering cash flow management company, and Crisp, a leading retail data platform, are setting a new standard for operational excellence in the consumer goods industry. Today, we’re taking a glimpse into the world of Settle, an innovative cash flow management company that is revolutionizing how businesses manage their financial workflow and streamline their purchasing.

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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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Labor Strike Targeting Three U.S. Automakers-Update Three

Supply Chain Matters

In this third Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. unionized auto companies. Background The UAW has elected a two-fold strategy. The existing labor disruption includes all three of the U.S. big three automakers with implications to their supply networks vs. prior strategies in targeting just one.

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Ford Motor to Pause Construction of Michigan Battery Plant

Supply Chain Matters

The following Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary is a sidelight to our previous third update on the ongoing labor strike targeting Ford and two other U.S. automakers. Earlier this week, Ford Motor Company announced that the automaker was pausing plans to construct a $3.5 billion battery production facility to be located in Michigan. The reason provided by Ford in its decision was to limit any further spending until the company was confident that the facility would operate competi