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Supply Chain Shaman

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. My job was redesigning work to improve effectiveness. The plant was 24 acres under one roof. The concept was a factory with many factories in a common facility. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team.

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Supply Chain Squeeze: How Automakers Can Beat the Battery Bottleneck

Supply Chain Brain

The predicted surge in electric vehicle demand carries the potential to exacerbate sourcing challenges for key battery minerals, potentially disrupting automotive manufacturing.

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6 Reasons for Upgrading Your Supply Chain Planning Software to the Cloud

John Galt

Explore the reasons why upgrading supply chain planning to the cloud is crucial for success, accelerating value across key areas of supply chain strategies.

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Dispelling Untruths: 10 Generative AI Myths

Logility

Leveraging AI for Faster, Strategic Decision Making There is a lot of information out there around generative AI, and it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction. As a member of Logility’s research and development team with a specialization in generative AI, I have a front row seat to witness the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technology.

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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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Time for Chief Supply Chain Officers to Get Serious About Third-Party Risks

Supply Chain Brain

Geopolitical risks are disrupting global supply chains and compelling business leaders to take third-party risk management more seriously.

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Biden Admin Supply Chain Initiative Starts Sharing Critical Data With Freight Hubs

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden Administration's FLOW initiative was first launched in March of 2022 as a response to supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic.

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AI’s Impact on Supply Chain Resilience: A Conversation with Resilinc’s CTO

Resilinc

How will AI impact the future of supply chain? We turned to Resilinc’s Chief Technology Officer, Mark Vo, to find out. Resilinc has always been a technology-forward company since its inception in 2010. As we move into 2024, technology is now more critical than ever in the world of supply chain risk management and in the business world. With AI becoming more accessible and in demand, everyone is wondering how AI will change how we do business.

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Contactless payment disruption – contingency planning is vital

IT Supply Chain

By Alan Stephenson-Brown (pictured) CEO at Evolve The post Contactless payment disruption – contingency planning is vital appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

There are various use cases of AI/ML for demand planning of fresh products, from producers to large grocery chains and even small delis in the suburbs. In this blog, we'll discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. The post Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers appeared first on Solvoyo.

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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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Siemens EcoTech: Driving Sustainable Transformation of Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Aside from creating products that have sustainable benefits, Siemens has increased the value of their offerings by focusing on the traceability and data verification of their products. Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024)

Talking Logistics

“For all of you Stanford students, I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering.” Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, offered that wish to students at his alma mater last week. “Greatness is not intelligence,” Huang said. “Greatness comes from character. And character isn’t formed out of smart people, it’s formed out of people who. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. About Kendra Phillips Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

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National Ag Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Although much attention is given to the fact that we live in a technological, industrial world, agriculture remains a critical economic sector. It is a sector that copes with persistent tension between growers and consumers (i.e., growers want to earn as much as possible from their labors and consumers want to keep food prices low). Adding complexity to this conundrum is the fact that success often relies on factors outside of the agricultural community’s control, like weather, and, when g

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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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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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How to increase revenues with same-day delivery

C3 Solutions

Discover the transformative potential of same-day delivery for your fulfillment operation. Uncover insights and leverage digital tools like dock scheduling to streamline processes and maximize success with a 80% revenue boost.

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Shoptalk 2024 Recap: Trends and Insights

BlueYonder

What a great week at Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas! The vibe at Shoptalk was festive with a crowd of 27,000+ people at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Overall, the event was a big success. Shoptalk is one of the more enjoyable conferences in the retail world. It has the feeling of a big large show (which it is!), but all of the conversations make it feel small and intimate at the same time.

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The Impact of Electric Trucks in the European Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

Ever since the horse and cart was replaced by its motorised successor, the humble diesel truck has evolved each year to become an increasingly efficient machine, capable of carrying heavier…

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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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Watch: A Look at Manifest 2024 - and Beyond

Supply Chain Brain

Pam Simon, conference chair and executive vice president of programming for Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, sums up the themes of the show, offers a peak at next year's event, and discusses Manifest's newly announced partnership with SupplyChainBrain's Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.

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The Intersection of Personal Injury Law and Emerging Technology-Related Injuries

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Intersection of Personal Injury Law and Emerging Technology-Related Injuries appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Unlocking Insights with Life Cycle Inventory Analysis

SCMDOJO

In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, understanding the environmental impact of our actions is paramount. This is where the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) comes into play. A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices.

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Three Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024

BlueYonder

Material handling and supply chain industry professionals converge at a few marquee shows across the world. MODEX is one of those events and it took place last week in Atlanta. I have been going to MODEX since 2004 when it was called NAMH (held in Cleveland) and have made an incredible number of connections, some of which have become lifelong clients and friends.

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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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LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM

Loginext

LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM We are thrilled to announce that LogiNext has been honored with the prestigious ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM). This recognition stands as a testament to LogiNext’s unwavering commitment to […] The post LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM appeared first on loginex

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Harnessing the value of data with data monetisation

IT Supply Chain

By Alasdair Anderson (pictured) VP, Protegrity The post Harnessing the value of data with data monetisation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AI Takes Center Stage on List of 2024's Top Supply Chain Tech Trends

Supply Chain Brain

AI plays a prominent role in at least four of the eight supply chain tech trends highlighted by research firm Gartner.

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How Donating a Kidney Brought One Blue Yonder Associate Closer to Her Dad

BlueYonder

In honor of National Kidney Month in March, Blue Yonder associate Tisha Bailey shares her personal connection to the cause, and why spreading awareness about kidney health and organ donation is so important to her. What is your connection to the cause? The cause has always been important to me because my family has a history of polycystic kidney disease.

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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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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth. But how exactly can businesses achieve this level of efficiency?

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4 Tips for Managing Commercial Real Estate Properties

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Tips for Managing Commercial Real Estate Properties appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to improve seasonal delivery performance with the ideal delivery routing software?

Loginext

Seasonal deliveries are the biggest headaches for logistics and supply chain managers. Each season presents a unique set of obstacles that can strain even the most robust supply chains. Delivery routing software helps managers intelligently allocate resources, minimize travel time, and optimize delivery schedules which helps them overcome seasonal delivery challenges efficiently.