The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true. Over the last three years, these three fundamental assumptions unraveled: they are no longer valid.

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MercuryGate

JANUARY 2, 2024

Order and shipment volumes slowed significantly since the record levels of 2020 and 2021, and excess carrier capacity abounds as we close out 2023. The economy improved somewhat, but it isn’t roaring to life. Inflation continues to worry consumers. Heading into 2024, adopting forward-looking supply chain best practices prepares your organization for the next turn in a volatile environment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 2, 2024

A call to action for supply chain and procurement leaders to demand better intelligence platforms.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog highlights five strategies to enable a productive supply chain in 2024 and beyond.

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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 Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. In a prior Supply Chain Matters posting, What Supply Chain Management Should Expect in 2024 , we outlined fives broad themes to anticipate in the coming year.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

By Inés Alcántara, Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape. From leveraging the power of AI to embracing eco-logistics, we will uncover the essential strategies to thrive in this complex and exciting field.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 4, 2024

US eCommerce Giant should Watch Out

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 3, 2024

SCI Outside-In Report v3.0 Abstract Today’s supply chain planning processes are inside-out. The focus is on using enterprise data. The use of channel, logistics, and supplier data is an opportunity to reduce process and data latency. In this report, we share insights based on testing and work with business and technology leaders to redefine planning to be outside-in to maximize the use of market data.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 3, 2024

It's hard to predict what a warehouse will look like in ten years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

Today is a writing day. My last post was December 7th, 2023. The month of December was my longest writing respite since I started this blog in January 2010. Posting the first blog seems like yesterday, but thirteen years and over 540 blogs later, taking a pause from a weekly deadline was badly needed. I give thanks for all my readers, but I relished the break.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome 2024! This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Industry association events are being held in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly.

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SCM Research

JANUARY 5, 2024

For several years now, it has been a tradition for me to use this blog to offer a little outlook on the coming months of SCM, a kind of glimpse into the crystal ball. This year, however, it is particularly difficult for me to do so. I have spent the last couple of weeks repairing the extensive damage that the climate crisis has caused to my parents’ house.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. 2024 is kicking off right where 2023 left off: with lots of risk and uncertainty in ocean shipping, as several of the news items below highlight. What lies ahead in the world of supply chain and logistics? Everything from the known knowns (e.g., Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 5, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beth Potratz and Joe Lynch discuss The Right Fit for Drivers. Beth is the Founder and CEO of Drive My Way , a unique, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences. About Beth Potratz Beth Potratz , Co-Founder and CEO for Drive My Way, has over 20 years of experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. This meant that retailers were not maximizing their profitability. That is changing. Omnichannel refers to the ability of a consumer to get products fulfilled to them in various ways. A customer can of course buy goods in a store. They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains by Mark Millar, Keynote Speaker, Professional Moderator, Trusted Advisor, Visiting Lecturer, Commissioned Author Global Supply Chain Ecosystems Cumulative disruptions have exposed the profound interdependencies and inherent vulnerabilities in today’s very complex, global supply chains. The three colossal ‘Black Swan’ events of recent years – COVID-19, the Suez Canal closure and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine – are being supplemented with numero

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. This year’s list remains a work in progress; therefore, please check the event websites for the latest updates. Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not. Read more The post Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Arkieva

JANUARY 3, 2024

From insightful industry analyses to practical how-to guides, our blog demonstrates the diverse range of supply chain-related topics we cover. Top Reads of 2023: Unveiling Our Most Popular Blog Posts was first posted on January 3, 2024 at 7:45 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2024

According to Supply Chain Dive , the US manufacturing industry ended 2023 with growing optimism for a 2024 rebound. Both the ISM and S&P Global PMI indices pointed to rising business optimism and increased investment in advertising. While inflation remains a concern, cost increases are slowing down, suggesting subdued industrial price pressures.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 1, 2024

While recent actions won’t end the issue of forced labor entirely, this may well be a meaningful milestone in the long-running effort.

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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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The Smart Software

JANUARY 4, 2024

Do MRO companies genuinely prioritize reducing excess spare parts inventory? From an organizational standpoint, our experience suggests not necessarily. Boardroom discussions typically revolve around expanding fleets, acquiring new customers, meeting service level agreements (SLAs), modernizing infrastructure, and maximizing uptime. In industries where assets supported by spare parts cost hundreds of millions or generate significant revenue (e.g., mining or oil & gas), the value of the inve

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post What Logistics Businesses Need To Think About appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. How fast or slow that is I hope to share with you in this years annual roundup! Since 2021 as the Green Corridor contributor, I’ve focused my roundup on the same basic categories.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2024

HMM announced that it had developed its Supply Chain Carbon Calculator January 3, allowing cargo owners to better manage the carbon footprints of ships, trains and trucks.

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The Smart Software

JANUARY 4, 2024

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2024

I am an avid lover of cinema and television. I picked up our family’s VHS camcorder early on and never looked back, creating homemade movies and marveling at what I would watch on our tiny television growing up. Recently, a show I have come to quickly love has been “ The Bear ” which is about, a young fine-dining chef named Carmy, who comes home to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Sachin Jangam (pictured) Partner for Retail at Infosys Consulting The post The first half of 2024 looks set to be another challenging period for retailers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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