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Unlocking Supply Chain Decision-Making Secrets

Demand Driven Technologies

At our French user conference in June 2023, our partner DFYA reminded us that we’re constantly making a huge number of decisions. One figure put forward is 35,000 decisions per day for an adult human. If you do an Internet search on the number of decisions per day, Google will indeed give you 35,000. However, the.

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Strategic Responses to Supply Chain Trends

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are always going to face the unexpected and unpredictable. The hard part is knowing how to prepare for these supply chain trends strategically.

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Supply Chain Segmentation: Divide and Conquer

CHAINalytics

Your organization responds to customer preferences while dealing with various distribution channels and far-flung suppliers. So, relying on a single approach to your supply chain may not be the best way forward. Segmentation divides your network into sections that align supply response capabilities and channel demands for optimized net profitability.

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The Evolving Role of Demand Planners: Demand Planning Solutions

Logility

How AI powered demand planning solutions revolutionize the role of demand planners In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and improve their supply chain. A critical component of this process is demand planning , which involves forecasting future demand for products or services whilst taking into account the trade-offs within the business.

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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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Tackling the Replication Crisis in Supply Chain Management

SCM Research

The replication crisis that has deeply affected neighboring disciplines is now under scrutiny in operations management. Eight scholars ( Davis et al. : A Replication Study of Operations Management Experiments in Management Science) took the initiative to examine the replicability of ten influential experimental articles. Their results were disturbing: only six articles were fully replicated, two were partially replicated, and two completely missed the mark.

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From Traditional Planning to Insight-Based Planning: A New Approach

Logility

The world of supply chain planning has undergone significant changes in the last few years and companies have changed their approaches to deal with such changes. One important change has been the shift from traditional planning to insight-based planning. In traditional planning, stakeholders come together to discuss and agree on numbers and actions to take based on those numbers.

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The Estimated impact of ChatGPT on Supply Chain Planning

Logility

In a recent webinar on ChatGPT for Supply Chain Planning, we were joined by JDE’s IBP Director, Tineke Kok, and Martijn Lofvers from Supply Chain Media. We surveyed 1425 registered attendees to understand their perceptions of the impact of ChatGPT on Supply Chain Planning. According to the survey, 79% of the respondents perceived a high or very high impact of ChatGPT on Supply Chain Planning.

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Beat the Silos - Maximize Resiliency in Your Supply Chain with Unified Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

We are in the midst of a real-time, seismic shift as consumers transform expectations of global supply and demand models. Come hear from Manhattan experts about its vision of building unified supply chains, the latest in the world of supply chain, how our transportation management solution drives efficiency and helps companies be more sustainable.

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[Video] The State of Supply Chain Control Towers: Insights from Indago Supply Chain Research Community

Talking Logistics

In June 2023, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they are using control towers in their supply chain operations. 40% of the survey respondents said they have implemented one or more control towers, and.

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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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Roadmap to Resilience: Adapting Automotive Supply Chains in a Changing World

QAD

On October 7, 2022 , the Biden administration initiated significant restrictions on the sale of semiconductor technology to China , aimed at curbing Beijing’s access to critical technologies pivotal for applications ranging from supercomputing to military advancements. Subsequently, on August 10 , 2023 , a highly anticipated order empowered the U.S.

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September 6, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home September 6, 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 September 6, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this morning I was thinking about something different, yet interesting to discuss in the intro paragraph of this week in logistics news. Then it occurred to me, why not talk about what I want to discuss? So I will. I will use this paragraph as an inquiry for my own selfish interests. I am looking for good quality beer crafted to remove gluten.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 8, 2023)

Talking Logistics

My kids did not inherit the Cuban gene for heat and humidity resistance. The calendar says it’s September, but it feels more like July outside. July in Florida, not in Boston. It’s been in the mid 90s this week, with humidity in the tropical zone. I didn’t grow up with air conditioning. As a kid, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 8, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Powerful Automation Simplified with Luke Buckberrough

The Logistics of Logistics

Luke Buckberrough and Joe Lynch discuss powerful automation simplified. Luke is the Chief Growth Officer of The Rubic , a warehouse-agnostic, autonomous robotic system, designed to operate seamlessly within existing facilities. About Luke Buckberrough Luke Buckberrough , Chief Growth Officer, is a dynamic force fueled by a passion for startups and scaling visions.

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ToolsGroup is positioned as a Technology Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

ToolsGroup

The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization (IO) vendors. ToolsGroup, with its comprehensive technology and customer experience management, has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact. Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioni

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. The freight market is mercurial. It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price.

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[Video] Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

The boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Similarly, everyone has a great supply chain plan until exceptions and disruptions occur — and then you have to adjust that plan or come up with a new one. That’s easier said than done, because, historically, there’s been. Read more The post [Video] Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian

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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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FreightFest 2023 with Rahmel Wattley

The Logistics of Logistics

Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023. Rahmel is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N’ Hustle. About Rahmel Wattley Rahmel Wattley is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. Rahmel got his start in the trucking business in the early 2000’s.

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Addressing Global Food Security

Enterra Insights

According to McKinsey & Company partners, Daniel Aminetzah and Nicolas Denis , the world could be facing a significant food crisis in the near future. They explain, “The pandemic. Supply chain strains. Climatic events. Converging disruptions have sent food prices soaring — and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s six breadbasket regions, risks tilting the food system into global crisis.”[1] Science writer Max G.

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Arkieva Helps Fight Childhood Cancer

Arkieva

Arkieva is proud to sponsor Jeff Ondria on his 4th annual Great Cycle Challenge and support efforts to raise money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund to fight childhood cancer. Arkieva Helps Fight Childhood Cancer was first posted on September 5, 2023 at 8:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Watch: Driving Sustainability From the Root of the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

There are multiple trends driving sustainability in the supply chain right now, says Frank Clary, vice president for sustainability at multi-business operator and investor Agility.

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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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Niger Coup Heightens Worries Over France’s Uranium Reliance

All Things Supply Chain

In the Sahel region of Africa, political instability and corruption has run rife since decolonisation from European nations. Arbitrary borders were drawn without the consideration of who they will affect.

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Announcing new predictive and AI features in Alloy.ai

Alloy

New AI features in Alloy.ai let companies predict out-of-stocks and warehouse product shortages, accurately forecast consumer demand, and discover sales and supply chain insights in seconds.

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Why You Need Both Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ and Critical Capabilities Reports to Choose Warehouse Management Software

Tecsys

In the world of warehouse management software (WMS), choosing the right solution can be a complex task. This is where the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ and Critical Capabilities reports become indispensable.

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Honey, I Shrunk the Merchandise! How Missing Merchandise Hurts Retailers

BlueYonder

Having started my retail career at the age of 17, I speak from experience when I say…retail is a hard business! In my 30+ years working in retail I often said, “Retail, you’ve got to love it…especially if you are going to make a career of it.” I’ve held many roles in retail from a stock person behind the scenes, to a frontline employee selling direct to customers to management at several different levels in the field and at the corporate office.

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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 Weekly Wrap-Up 09/01/2023-09/07/2023

All Things Supply Chain

First American Uranium Reports on New Mexico’s Past Uranium Mining First American Uranium is highlighting the historical uranium production in New Mexico, particularly in the Grants district, where the company’s…

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OEMs Confident They Can Overcome Supply Chain Issues

Supply Chain Brain

Almost two-thirds of senior automotive executives say they cut their backlogged orders by 61% while another 34% expect to reduce their backlogs over the next 12 months.

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How to forecast inventory requirements

The Smart Software

Forecasting inventory requirements is a specialized variant of forecasting that focuses on the high end of the range of possible future demand. Traditional methods often rely on bell-shaped demand curves, but this isn't always accurate. In this article, we delve into the complexities of this practice, especially when dealing with intermittent demand.