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Blue Diamond Invests in SAP to Improve their Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The combination of supply chain planning and real-time visibility can lead to bigger benefits than either can provide alone.

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The Navy’s NOSS Program and the Future of Food Service Management

The Network Effect

The future of food service management with the US Navy's NOSS program powered by a digital supply chain network will look very different to today.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship

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What is Supply Chain Visibility? Benefits & Solutions

Unleashed

Supply chain visibility is critical for minimising costs and boosting operational efficiency.

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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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Event Preview: Chief Procurement Officer Summit 2023 -marcusevans

All Things Supply Chain

We are excited to announce that the CPO Summit returns on November 2-4th of November at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Miami, FL USA!

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Amazon’s Decision to Up Holiday Season Worker Needs- The Why

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides perspectives and likely motivations on Amazon’s announced effort to hire an additional 250,000 workers to support upcoming 2023 holiday fulfillment needs. Commentary Background At this time of the year, just before the holiday fulfillment surge period begins in earnest in a few weeks, Supply Chain Matters tends to monitor the levels of temporary workers that online and brick and mortar retailers are planning to hire in order to gauge what online providers are expect

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How pharmaceutical brands can be resilient

HICX Solutions

Let’s approach the components of supply chain resilience holistically, suggests HICX’s CEO, Costas Xyloyiannis Although inflation and economic pressures force pharmaceutical brands to watch their pennies, they will do well to avoid tackling cost efficiency as a solo issue. Brands require resilience in an array of areas and, chief among these, is compliance.

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An Overview of Inventory Forecasting

OptiProERP

Inventory forecasting, or demand forecasting, estimates future inventory levels needed using past data, upcoming events, and market trends. Inventory forecasting ensures manufacturers have the proper inventory to meet customers’ needs while minimizing excess inventory costs. It involves analyzing historical sales data and identifying patterns and trends to adapt to changing market conditions to meet customer demands.

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Inflation and the floating fats of inventory: The perfect storm to sink bottom lines

ThroughPut

The post Inflation and the floating fats of inventory: The perfect storm to sink bottom lines appeared first on ThroughPut.

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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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Enabling AI in Procurement Transformation – The Case For Adoption in the Electric Utility Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Utilities should set their procurement technology strategy to implement a fully integrated global I.T. system infrastructure that incorporates procure-to-pay operations with fully automated workflows.

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Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain: Mitigating Inflation’s Impact

ThroughPut

The post Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain: Mitigating Inflation’s Impact appeared first on ThroughPut.

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Watch: Filling the Full Truckload Procurement Gap

Supply Chain Brain

Andrew Leto founder and chief executive officer of online truck freight procurement platform Emerge, has a habit of looking for gaps in the logistics industry that can be filled via emerging technologies.

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How REST APIs Can Provide an Amazon-like Customer Experience

Tecsys

By improving customer experience with REST APIs, retailers are well-equipped to thrive in the dynamic and competitive world of e-commerce.

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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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Post-COVID Pros and Cons of Regional Parcel Carriers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

During the pandemic when parcel capacity was tight and shippers experienced the sting of carrier volume caps or discontinuation of services, regional parcel carriers stepped in to fill the void.

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Russia Temporarily Bans Diesel Exports; European Prices Jump

Supply Chain Brain

The ban, which also applies to gasoline, came into force September 21 and doesn’t have a final date, according to the government decree.

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Load and Capacity Management: Boost Your Productivity

Demand Driven Technologies

In one of my first professional experiences, at the end of the 80s, I was in charge of the methods team at an industrial site. Our team included specialists in time studies, who had applied MTM (Methods Time Measurement) methods to best evaluate routings. In particular, these routings were used to define productivity targets. We.

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China Emphasizes Importance of Pakistan Economic Corridor

Supply Chain Brain

Gwadar is the linchpin of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure endeavors in Pakistan, but developments have attracted ire from Gwadar locals, over illegal fishing trawlers from abroad.

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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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GroceryShop 2023 Day 2 Highlights: Driving Innovation and Transformation in Retail

Cognira

GroceryShop 2023 Day 2 Highlights: Driving Innovation and Transformation in Retail September 21, 2023 Events Home The excitement continued to build on the second day of GroceryShop 2023 as industry leaders delved deeper into the dynamic landscape of retail innovation and the digital transformation of the grocery and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector.

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American Consumers Planning to Spend Less This Holiday Season

Supply Chain Brain

On average, Americans who shopped during the 2022 holiday season intend to spend 39% less on gifts during the 2023 holiday season.

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Inside Apple’s Spectacular Failure to Build a Key Part for Its New iPhones – The Wall St reet Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Inside Apple’s Spectacular Failure to Build a Key Part for Its New iPhones Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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Using Data Science to Drive Continuous Improvement in the DC

Supply Chain Brain

It’s time to dispel the notion that data science is purely abstract and theoretical: In fact, it can and should be applied to make a practical difference in evolving warehouse performance.

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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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SMB vs Enterprise Grade Logistics Solution – Which one’s right for you?

Locus

Over recent decades, technology has become a driving force propelling business performance to unprecedented heights. Research suggests tech transformation has led to positive impact on factors like cost, employee experience and revenue streams. In fields as varied as logistics, retail, and FMCG, companies fall into either the SMB (Small and Medium-sized Business) or enterprise categories.

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Chevron Accepts Australian Tribunal's Arbitration Terms to End LNG Strikes

Supply Chain Brain

A successful deal could end the strikes that started almost two weeks ago at plants that supply about 7% of the world’s liquified natural gas.

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PTC Announces Availability of Arena PLM and QMS in China to Meet Growing Demand for SaaS Solutions

Arena Solutions

PTC Partners with VST ECS to Provide Chinese Customers with SaaS PLM and QMS Solutions Based on the AWS Cloud Platform Beijing, China — September 21, 2023 — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced the availability of the Arena ® cloud-native Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Quality Management System (QMS) software solutions in China. PTC is partnering with VST ECS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make Arena PLM and QMS available in China to meet the growing demand for SaaS solutions by Chinese c

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Podcast | Betting on Electric Vehicles: A Realistic Appraisal

Supply Chain Brain

Automakers have put themselves squarely on the road to electrification, but there could be speed bumps ahead.

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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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How Vinculum’s Vin PIM Revolutionizes Information Flow Across Marketplaces

Vinculum

In today’s interconnected digital realm, the challenge for brands isn’t just about having an exceptional product but ensuring its consistent portrayal across various platforms. Enter Vinculum’s Vin PIM—a game-changer in how information circulates within marketplaces and a leading solution in the realm of product information management.

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Holistic Order Fulfillment with Mobile Robots: Automating Case Picking Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Are you ready to unleash the full potential of order fulfillment with Mobile Robots?

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Business Competition in the Digital World

Enterra Insights

“There is no denying it,” writes the staff at Easy Communication & Technology, “competitiveness moves the market. … But just as it stimulates, it also requires companies to come up with strategies to survive by standing out in such a challenging universe.”[1] They go on to note, “Competitiveness is the rivalry between a company and other businesses in the same industry.