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Enhancing the Practical Relevance of SCM Research

SCM Research

One hundred years ago, practitioners were the lead researchers seeking to improve production processes. Iconic developments such as the Toyota Production System emerged from the real-world challenges faced by these early scientists. Fast forward to today, and there is a growing concern that our research is losing touch with real-world practice. Toffel’s (2016) article, Enhancing the Practical Relevance of Research , provides an insightful critique of the current state of operations (and su

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The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Oliaro and Joe Lynch discuss the evolution of warehousing. Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics , a leading provider of supply chain solutions. About Joe Oliaro Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics. Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy.

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Improving agility in metal fabrication manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

With the fabricated metal industry receiving government grants and incentives, it now ranks as one of the fastest-changing sectors in the manufacturing marketplace. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’ technologies, manufacturers are building what we are calling ‘Manufacturing Agility’ into their organizations. The key areas of focus include; Investing in new automated and connected manufacturing equipment.

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Watch: Creating Purpose-Driven Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

For a business wanting to cultivate a better world, it all starts with the supply chain, says Carlos Londono, vice president of supply chain at restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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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 5 Largest Microchip Companies in the World

All Things Supply Chain

In the fast-paced world of technology, microchips are the unsung heroes that power our devices, from smartphones to self-driving cars.

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What Kind Of Building Would An IT Company Need

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post What Kind Of Building Would An IT Company Need appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Get Checked: Associate MoonWalks to Bring Awareness to Breast Cancer

BlueYonder

National Got Checked Day takes place on Aug. 26 and aims to encourage women (and men!) to do their regular breast cancer checks. In honor of the day, Blue Yonder associate Jessica Thatcher shares her connection to breast cancer and why it’s important to get checked. According to the World Health Organization , by the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past five years, making it the world’s most widespread cancer.

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How Retail Supply Chains Can Prepare for the Surge in Organic Food Sales

Supply Chain Brain

Organic food and beverage sales are on the rise in the U.S., and retailers need to take notice.

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Keep Good ESG Data by Digitizing the Supply Chain

HICX Solutions

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX This shift in focus—away from squeezing suppliers and towards collaborating with them—will bode well for brands that want to perform in ESG efforts. What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the CPO priority list, from seventh place to second.

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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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Warehouse Logistics Guide: Process, Benefits, & Best Practices

Unleashed

Warehouse management is the vital link between receiving goods from suppliers and delivering orders to your customers. It’s how a product business controls its portion of the supply chain. In warehouse management, warehouse logistics ensures these processes are optimised to cut costs and boost efficiency. This article untangles the jargon of warehouse logistics, explores its benefits and challenges, and breaks down the best practices that can help improve supply chain management.

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August 23, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 23, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine August 23, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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My Nuggets of Wisdom about the WMS Consulting Market

Logistics Viewpoints

I am adding the finishing touches to ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global WMS consulting market. This research is an update to the report my colleague Steve Banker developed a couple years ago. At that time, Steve also authored an article titled 20 Things to Know about WMS System Integrators. It is a great article and I recommend checking it out.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Key 1H 2023 Warehouse Space Metrics

Supply Chain Digest

Leading Markets across Key Metrics

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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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Huawei Accused of Building Secret Manufacturing Facilities in China

Supply Chain Brain

By constructing facilities under the names of other companies, Huawei can circumvent U.S. restrictions, allowing the organization to indirectly purchase American chip manufacturing equipment.

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Achieving Balance: Unleashing the Power of Demand Forecasting for Optimal Business Performance

StockTrim

In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, accurately predicting market demand is pivotal to maintaining operational agility. Whether you operate in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, or eCommerce, demand forecasting can be harnessed to strike an optimal balance between supply and demand, effectively transitioning your business from manual struggles to operational excellence.

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The Gap Between Retail Winners and Losers Will Widen This Coming Peak Season

Supply Chain Brain

The winners this season are going to be companies that keep their loyal customers close, and maintain a real focus on customer service. They'll also be deploying AI.

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Navigate the AWS API Gateway jungle with Axway’s API marketplace

Axway

Today, we’re going to explore how Axway’s Amplify Enterprise Marketplace can help organizations that heavily use AWS API Gateway. Imagine you’re in a dense jungle, and Axway’s API marketplace is your trusty guide, leading you safely through. Intrigued?

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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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Reach 100% OTD during peak season…or get as close as possible!

Supply Chain Brain

In this one-hour webinar, Veho CEO Ita Zur will explore various strategies that retail companies can adopt to overcome peak season challenges, including demand planning and innovative solutions to handle the surge in deliveries and meet customer expectations.

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Meet us at the AM Summit in Copenhagen on Sept 21st 2023

DiManEx

Meet us at the AM Summit in Copenhagen on Sept 21st 2023 The post Meet us at the AM Summit in Copenhagen on Sept 21st 2023 appeared first on DiManEx.

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Surface Transportation Board Appoints Labor Representative to RSTAC

Supply Chain Brain

Jweremy Ferguson brings almost 30 years of railroad industry experience to the council and has been an advocate for improved communications between shippers and railroads.

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Profit From U.S. Factory Revival – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Profit From U.S. Factory Revival Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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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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Beyond Early Adoption: Mastering Warehouse Robotic Automation for Competitive Edge

Supply Chain Brain

Gone are the days where just the early adopters were leveraging robots. In the current landscape, automation is a necessity for competitive retailers to maintain a fully staffed warehouse.

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y Chain by the Numbers for Aug. 24, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Atlanta Fed sees Hot US Economyy. Freight Tonnage Falls again in July. Amazon Shipping is Back.

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Teamsters Ratify Five-Year Contract with UPS

Supply Chain Brain

The union said that over 86% of participating teamsters voted to approve the contract, which will now be in retroactive effect August 1.

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Freightera’s Rate Defense™: Your Shield From Unforeseen Carrier Charges

Freightera

Protecting shippers from unfair extra charges just got to a new level Attention freight shippers, both experienced and new! Ever been hit with a carrier’s charges that are twice the rate you initially booked? It’s a frustrating ordeal that can leave you questioning the fairness of the shipping process. But fear not, because Freightera’s revolutionary Rate Defense behind the scenes process is here to change the game from behind the scenes; and put the control back in your hands.

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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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Russia’s Top Miner Plans to Move Some Trading to Dubai

Supply Chain Brain

Nornickel, the world’s biggest refined nickel producer and palladium miner, was incorporated under the name Greenwich Holdings Limited in Dubai.

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Understanding Inventory Types: Navigating Different Systems for Ecommerce Success

ShipBob

Inventory is an important asset. But it can also easily turn into a liability. And since ecommerce businesses deal with different types of inventory on a daily basis, it’s important that you understand all of them well. Efficiently managing various inventory types is also crucial for ecommerce success, as it directly impacts order fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency.

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Port of LA Cargo Volumes Fell in July After Near Record-Breaking June

Supply Chain Brain

Through the first seven months of 2023, the Port of Los Angeles has processed 4,821,670 TEUs, a 24% drop from the same period in 2022.