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Where are Brands Applying Innovation to Supply Chain and Logistics Operations?

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP, Descartes The post Where are Brands Applying Innovation to Supply Chain and Logistics Operations? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Race for Artificially Intelligent Robots

DELMIA Quintiq

Where are Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Heading? We live in times when not long after imagining a certain robot, it becomes a reality. We are witnessing incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), in Robotics and in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into Robotics. These emerging domains are radically changing the way we work, collaborate, and organize our lives.

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Consumer Credit, Generation Z, and the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector

Enterra Insights

Nothing is more central to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector than supply and demand — and few things affect supply and demand like economic trends. During the pandemic, when going out in public worried many consumers, savings increased and buying patterns changed. For example, spending on clothing and cosmetics dropped while spending on home goods and staples rose.

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Digital Transport Documents: They’re Not Emailed PDFs

Talking Logistics

If you transport goods by road in Europe, you are very familiar with CMR — that is, the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road. As described by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business: The [CMR] was developed in 1956. [It] standardizes contractual and carrier liability. Read more The post Digital Transport Documents: They’re Not Emailed PDFs appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Consumer Goods: A Formula for Service, Speed, & Brand Success

Logility

The consumer goods industry may have experienced tremendous growth, but figuring out what consumers want is an ever-evolving puzzle. From where they shop and how frequently they buy to what price points entice them, consumer behaviors have been challenging to predict over the past year. This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.

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Enabling Customer Success by Meeting Company Challenges Head On

QAD

We are living in a time of huge technological change with increasingly uncertain, unpredictable and challenging market conditions. The supply chain has seen major disruptions, the labour market is incredibly demanding and the number of regulations and tariffs continues to grow. At the same time, companies are expected to drive down costs, pursue efficiencies and do more with less.

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Intelligent IBP: A Need for Decision Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In this series of blogs, I will discuss the evolution of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.

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Sustainable Logistics: How RFID and Returnable Transport Items are Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Explore the potential of RFID asset tracking to unlock the power of your data – and unleash quantum gains in visibility, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Compliance & Considerations When Managing Chemical & Hazardous Material Warehousing

IT Supply Chain

By Doug Draper (pictured) Director of Business Development, Inland Star Distribution Centers The post Compliance & Considerations When Managing Chemical & Hazardous Material Warehousing 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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Embedding Sustainability into Integrated Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Brain

Learn why IDC believes that sustainability is an integral part of how companies run their supply chains and how integrated supply chain planning is at the heart of sustainable operations.

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AI in Commerce: Takeaways from The Edge Summit

BlueYonder

In a soon-to-be released survey conducted by Blue Yonder, 97% of the retail executive respondents stated it was a priority to adopt AI for omni-channel applications. That’s a big number, but it’s also not surprising. I just had the privilege of attending a timely and unique event on how to “Shape the Future of AI-Powered Commerce.” The Edge Summit event was hosted by Bloomreach and brought together a stellar lineup, including speakers from Wayfair, StitchFix, Canadian Tire, ThirdLove, and Total

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Five Supply Chain Strategies to Achieve Resiliency and Avoid Risk

Supply Chain Brain

When your business depends on manufacturing excellence, minimizing supply chain risk is critical for success. Download the report and learn how supply chain leaders manage customer expectations, maintain quality, and use intelligent technologies to reduce risk.

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The ERP-AI Fusion for Future-Ready Operations

My Office Apps

Reshaping Supply Chain Management: The ERP-AI Fusion for Future-Ready Operations The landscape of supply chain management has undergone a profound evolution, and at the heart of this transformation lies the integration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This article explores the intricate relationship between ERP evolution and the emergence of AI, highlighting their collective impact on supply chain management.

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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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Supply Chain Flexibility Starts in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

Omnichannel retail continues to place higher flexibility requirements on warehouse operations.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Transportation

IT Supply Chain

By Wouter Satijn (pictured) Sales Director, Joloda Hydraroll The post The Benefits of Sustainable Transportation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Labor Day Supply Chain 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Our Annual Review on the State of Labor in the Supply Chain

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UK at risk of falling behind on AI regulation

IT Supply Chain

By Jaeger Glucina (pictured) Chief of Staff at Luminance The post UK at risk of falling behind on AI regulation 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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The New Era of Commerce: A Guide for Future-Proofing Your Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

This paper offers comprehensive strategies to ensure enduring shipping operations, such as leveraging advanced technology to optimize logistics and using data to identify trends.

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RoRo Shipping in New Jersey: A Guide

I.C.E. Transport

If you’re shipping a car or heavy machinery overseas – or even oversized cargo – roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping is often your most efficient option for getting from Point A to Point B. The roll on and off process simplifies loading and unloading, reduces risk of damage, and often costs less than container shipping.

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The New Era of Due Diligence in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The world of business has entered a new era of due diligence. In this new era, the traditional approach taken by most companies is no longer sufficient to effectively identify and manage risks.

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Top 10 reasons for implementing RFQ Software in Manufacturing

ProcurePort

In today’s manufacturing world, the competition is tough. Companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and streamline operations. One often overlooked but highly impactful area for optimization is the procurement process. By incorporating Request for Quote (RFQ) software, manufacturing companies can realize significant cost savings.

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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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Can Generative AI Help Eliminate the $2T Trade Finance Gap?

Supply Chain Brain

The new wave of generative artificial intelligence is supercharging the i ncreased automation of B2B customer onboarding and due diligence for financing approvals, disbursements and repayments.

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Expert Advice – Selecting the Right Reverse Auction Software

ProcurePort

Evaluate Needs & Usability: Understand auction specifics and prioritize an intuitive, mobile-responsive platform. Prioritize Features & Security: Opt for software with essential tools like dynamic bidding and ensure robust data protection. Reverse auctions, a procurement strategy where suppliers compete to win business by lowering their prices, have become increasingly popular with Procurement Teams for saving […] The post Expert Advice – Selecting the Right Reverse Auction S

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Hapag-Lloyd Left Out of Second Round of Bidding for HMM

Supply Chain Brain

Hapag-Lloyd, the only foreign company involved in HMM's bidding, was ruled out of the privatization process by creditor banks Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Co.

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Editor’s Choice: Warehouse Distribution Errors and How to Fix Them

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 Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction.

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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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India Exempts Some Nations from Rice Curbs for Food Security

Supply Chain Brain

The world’s top exporter agreed to sell 79,000 tons of non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, 50,000 tons to Singapore and 14,000 tons to Mauritius.

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Warehouse execution systems (WES) stretches to encompass labor

Lucas

Warehouse execution system software got its start by helping DC operations to balance the flow of work across various automated systems, with only WMS and WCS software in place to help. WES is breaking ground again, with solution providers talking about orchestration with labor resources, which stands to broaden its appeal. The post Warehouse execution systems (WES) stretches to encompass labor appeared first on Lucas Systems.

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U.S. Now Restricting Nvidia A.I. Chip Exports to the Middle East

Supply Chain Brain

Nvidia said that the restrictions affected its A100 and H100 chips, which are used to improve machine-learning tasks on artificial intelligence applications like ChatGPT.

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