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Not To Be A Losing Pawn

Supply Chain Shaman

When I was a teenager, I spent afternoons after school with my dad. As he lost his vision to macular degeneration, he taught me to play chess. He loved chess, and I was a reluctant participant. I played because I loved my dad, but I never was good at the game. The continual lesson to me was never underestimate the power of the pawn. Pawn Definition: “A chess piece of the smallest size and value.

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10 Benefits of Supply Chain Management

Unleashed

Businesses that develop a cost-effective supply chain strategy can benefit from greater operational efficiency while staying competitive in their sector. Supply chain management helps you improve business performance, bring costs down, and efficiently spend your capital investments. It also puts the company in a better position to meet the demands of customers.

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The ROI of Resilience: How to Be Lean, Global and Resilient at the Same Time

Supply Chain Brain

Re-shoring or near-shoring factories, “just-in-case” inventories, and qualifying alternative suppliers are among the most common ways that companies are building resilience. However, these strategies come with tremendous complexity and a heavy price tag.

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Security Breach Domino Effect: Software Supply Chain Impact

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Security Breach Domino Effect: Software Supply Chain Impact appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Sustainable Procurement: Top Implementation Strategies

All Things Supply Chain

Sustainable procurement has become more and more critical for businesses that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices.

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Watch: Data Trends in the Supply Chain Marketplace

Supply Chain Brain

Many third-party logistics providers gained an advantage from being early adopters of supply chain technology, but they soon met challengers in the form of pure-play technology providers, says Peter Weis, chief information officer and senior vice president at ITS Logistics.

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Concurrent Planning

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Unlock the Power of Concurrent Planning – 5 Best Practices Victoria Klimova Published Jun 29, 2023 The Future of Supply Chain Planning is Concurrent Concurrent planning can bring significant benefits to supply chain management. By enabling real-time visibility and collaboration, concurrent planning can improve response time, agility and cost optimization.

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ChatGPT and the Revolution of AI-First Forecasting

Logility

In a world characterized by market volatility and unpredictability, businesses constantly navigate supply chain disruptions, erratic demand patterns, and unexpected risks. While traditional forecasting methods have served us well, they often fall short when addressing the evolving challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) — a buzzword that’s more than just hype, as said in an Accenture survey, 86% of executives are actively investing in it.

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Supply Chain News on Washington State Regulators Find Amazon Sets Unsafe Speed for Truck Loading

Supply Chain Digest

Will Actions Targeting Amazon eventually Impact use of Labor Standards in all DCs

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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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Building a Circular Supply Chain

SCM Research

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the Circular Supply Chain Network, recently published a white paper entitled Building a Circular Supply Chain. This publication addresses the transition from traditional, linear supply chains to circular ones, emphasizing the increased resilience they offer. Circular supply chains, characterized by distributed networks, multidirectional flows, and maximization of product and material use, provide a solution to the vulnerabilities of linear mo

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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return.

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FreightTech Reality Check with Brad Forester

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.

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Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience: A Modular Approach

Supply Chain Brain

Achieving resilience in supply chains is essential, but it's crucial to implement measures carefully so they do not hinder or conflict with other competing priorities.

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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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You Need to Team up with the Algorithms

The Smart Software

This article is about the real power that comes from the collaboration between you and our software that happens at your fingertips. We often write about the software itself and what goes on “under the hood”. This time, the subject is how you should best team with the software. The post You Need to Team up with the Algorithms appeared first on Smart Software.

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Understanding the potential disruption with East Coast imports

West Coast and California Logistics

As the negotiations between the West Coast ports and longshoremen dragged on in 2022 and 2023, some companies began redirecting import freight into the East Coast. Since then, however, the ink has been dry for quite a while on a new multi-year West Coast port contract, and there are now negotiations on the East Coast that are causing trepidation among importers.

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Turning the Tables with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics

Turning the tables – in this episode, Nate Shutes interviews Joe Lynch on his podcast, The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Nate is also the Founder of Ballast , the world’s first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs.

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What’s Hindering Efforts to Fight Global Food Fraud?

Supply Chain Brain

Considering the huge cost of food fraud in global supply chains, it might come as a shock to consumers to learn how weak are the current efforts to put a stop to it.

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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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Powering distributor success with master data management

IT Supply Chain

By Pat McCarthy (pictured) Chief Revenue Officer at Precisely The post Powering distributor success with master data management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Use Dock Scheduling To Stay Ahead Of New Emissions Regulations

C3 Solutions

A new regulation has come into effect in California that requires warehouse operators to count the number of trucks coming and going from their facilities.

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FreightTech Investment Environment with John Larkin

The Logistics of Logistics

John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.

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Climate Activists Call for Cleaner EV Supply Chains During LA Auto Show

Supply Chain Brain

Demonstrators from Mighty Earth and Youth Climate Strike LA dressed in red “Squid Game” suits and staged a “die-in” at the LA Auto Show November 18.

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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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Cybersecurity & AI 2024 Predictions

IT Supply Chain

By Noname Security Shay Levi (pictured) CTO & co-founder, Noname Security The post Cybersecurity & AI 2024 Predictions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Pay for your own butler!

Supply Chain Movement

After a huge peak in 2020, online retail’s share of total retail sales seems to have stagnated at around 13-15% in the major European countries and the USA. It is a similar picture for online groceries, with an even slightly lower share and little to no growth. Many of the online grocery services that saw the light of day in recent years are struggling.

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10 Pointers for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Success

Loginext

This article is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the food and beverage supply chain landscape. From demand fluctuations to the importance of trust, we've listed the ten key pointers to help you stay ahead of the curve. Don't miss out on this amazing guide! The post 10 Pointers for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Success appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Machine Learning Works, Benefits and its Applications

SCMDOJO

When you think about machine learning, you might imagine robots learning as they interact with their surroundings. In numerous aspects, you’re not too far off. Within the specialized subject of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning refers to the ability of systems and machines to learn from their experiences and get better without explicit programming.

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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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It’s all about selling what you actually have, not what you think you have

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO, Linnworks The post It’s all about selling what you actually have, not what you think you have appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Blue Yonder Associate Shares Adoption Journey

BlueYonder

November is National Adoption Month. For many children waiting for a good home, and families waiting to be complete, adoption fills their lives with love. We spoke to Blue Yonder associate Dan Berreth who adopted his daughter last year. Dan and his wife also have a 6-year-old biological son. What has your adoption journey looked like? We decided to adopt when we were not able to have another child.

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Sphera Launches SCRM Commodity Risk Tracker

Supply Chain Brain

Sphera said its tool gives businesses information regarding lead times for sourcing raw materials, risk events and real-time data on potential supply chain disruptions.