Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 29, 2023

After 13 long months of talks and negotiations, there is finally a new West Coast port labor contract. Logisticians far and wide have been able to breathe a sigh of relief as one of their most significant supply chain hurdles is removed. So, what’s next?

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

We all know that quality isn’t free. But if you want to pay for it at the lowest possible cost, you build quality in from the beginning. When you identify a quality issue during production, you’ve already invested in that nonconforming product. You’ve got to decide whether to scrap it or invest more money in reworking it to reclaim your original investment.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 29, 2023

By Jaeger Glucina (pictured) MD & Chief of Staff at Luminance The post House of Lords Communications & the Digital Committee report appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

What exactly is “agility,” besides being one of the supply chain’s favorite buzzwords?

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 29, 2023

Extended Planning & Analysis , xP&A, is the evolution of financial planning beyond the finance function. It requires planning highly integrated with other business functions, a transformation of analytics , and a business partner culture, which combined lead to the requirement for modern FP&A skills in the workforce. In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 29, 2023

By Stephan Sieber (pictured) CEO, Transporeon The post Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 29, 2023

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict orders and resources Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable and frictionless omni-channel fulfillment experiences. With the acceleration of omni-channel shopping, businesses must be able to predict labor needs, improve on-time delivery and order fill rates, and create engaging and convenient store pick-up experiences.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

As July 1 approaches there is yet another potential disruption, this time involving major Canadian West Coast ports, including those of Vancouver and Price Rupert. The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada labor union have been in labor contract talks which have resulted in a prior 21-day cooling-off period.

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Global Trade Management

JUNE 29, 2023

Did you know that global supply chains are in disarray, with a whopping $15 trillion at stake and escalating disruptions? It's like a game of Jenga, where one wrong move can bring the whole tower crashing down. No wonder a staggering 56% of businesses are experiencing adverse effects, and 30% of shipments are encountering damages or delays. It's time for a transformative approach to supply chain risk management-based financing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a published report indicating that Mexico is increasingly benefiting from a rethink of prior globally extended supply networks. Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness are the key components of a resilient supply chain, says Paul Webb, regional vice president of enterprise supply chain at Coupa.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2023

What goes into making sure your shipment is visible and gets where it needs to It would be foolish for any freight professional to ignore the advancements in technology. Just as we have progressed from steam engines to the epitomes of efficiency that we have at our disposal today, we have to keep our eye out for anything that might help us streamline our processes and supply chain.

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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 Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

More businesses are turning to multi-enterprise collaboration networks.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 29, 2023

If you don’t have a global eCommerce shipping strategy now, you’ll surely need one soon. Growth-minded DTC brands have figured out that the buying part of global eCommerce sales is easy. Online stores and marketplaces are open to all comers and payment in any currency is possible. But global eCommerce shipping isn’t so simple. That’s why brands looking to attract more global buyers need to figure it out.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

“Machine suppliers should buy back the equipment and components we have purchased legally if we can’t use them,” said Yangtze Memory chairman and acting CEO Chen Nanxiang.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 29, 2023

Getting new medical equipment on the market is only half the struggle in today’s regulatory environment, which is always evolving. Even when devices are released, more work still needs to be done, such as the beginning of post-market surveillance (PMS). The Importance of Post-Market Surveillance in Medical Device Manufacturing Manufacturers of medical devices must carry out post-market surveillance once they are commercially available, according to regulatory authorities in the majority of marke

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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 Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

The U.K.’s Critical Minerals Association said U.K. miners “rarely receive interest or funding from private finance, and government funds don’t provide enough financing to truly aid projects.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 29, 2023

In our last blog post on exercising caution with load boards , we touched upon the topic of fraud committed by some unscrupulous entities claiming to be freight brokers – double brokering. While double brokering is not a common problem within the bulk freight brokerage industry, it is something that shippers should be aware of so that they can recognize it if ever encountered.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Employees claim that more than 400 jobs will be sent abroad to Mexico and China where the company currently houses manufacturing facilities.

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AB&R

JUNE 29, 2023

RFID Isn’t Just for Inventory Anymore By James Griggs When you get a free moment, wander over to your favorite search engine and run a quick search for RFID news. Here’s a story you might run across: One of the world’s largest chicken producers raises about 12 million fryers a week, including many free-range birds. There’s a strong market preference for chickens with access to open-air pastures, but it sometimes takes work for the growers to get the birds to take advantage of o

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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 Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

European gasoline and blending component cargoes to the U.S. are poised to drop to a three-month low in June, with volumes likely to be about 350,000 barrels a day.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 29, 2023

Finding the right logistics partner with freeze protection services can help ensure your products are properly protected. Protect your freight, contact today.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada “has run out of options at the bargaining table,” it said in a June 28 statement on its website.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 29, 2023

Pondering the Great Logistics Reset, and Two New Special Topic Discussions

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

The principles establish a common understanding of key digital trade issues and a joint commitment to create an open digital economy that's free of “unjustified” international trade barriers.

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Tecsys

JUNE 29, 2023

Tecsys Positioned as a Challenger in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Less-than-containerload (LCL) shipping has played a key role in ocean services for decades, but it gained even greater prominence during the pandemic.

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