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The Top 6 Use Cases for Network Optimization

Logility

It’s time to evolve your supply chain from one-size-fits-all to purpose-built. Start your journey with the top six use cases for network optimization. Do your business leaders believe they’ve locked down your supply chain network with the right partners, processes, technologies and contingencies that can overcome next week’s challenges as well as next year’s?

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Has the Supply Chain Robot Era Started

Supply Chain Digest

Baxter may have Failed, but Robot Adoption has Taken Off

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6 Ways to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Peak Holiday Disruption

Zipline Logistics

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! . But maybe not always for shippers. . During the holiday season, we usually see tighter capacity and slightly higher rates as shipping volumes increase. This can lead to service failures, lost sales, and retailer chargebacks. Service Failures Abound During Holiday Shipping . Many consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands rely on the holiday season for a decent chunk of their revenue.

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The grocery sector is between a rock and a hard place

IT Supply Chain

By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post The grocery sector is between a rock and a hard place 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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Why Digitalizing Sourcing is a Must for Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

As global supply chains continue to tackle ongoing disruptions, one major headwind that most organizations are faced with is the inflationary environment we are living through. This is starting to mount cost pressures just at the time when additional investments are needed to build resilience. So, how can organizations tackle the inflationary environment by finding significant cost savings opportunities while improving resiliency?

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How Supply Chain Can Accelerate Time to Market!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. From Click to Ship in 4 Minutes! Ultimate Principles for World Class Fulfillment! Rapid or slow, or even delayed, time to market makes the difference between success or failure of your new products and/or services, and in turn your company. There are many factors that impact time to market either positively or negatively.

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How to Improve Your Software Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of the Software Product Discovery Phase! The software supply chain is a critical component of your business. It can improve your bottom line, increase productivity and deliver better customer results. However, it also faces several challenges that can affect its performance and hinder its ability to meet these goals.

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The Role of Data Analytics in Intelligently Managing Your Inventory

IT Supply Chain

By Charlie Fletcher (pictured). Freelance Writer. The post The Role of Data Analytics in Intelligently Managing Your Inventory appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Five Ways Shippers Can Reduce Risk as Peak Season Arrives

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the pandemonium of COVID-19, there are ways to reduce risk to smaller retailers as peak season approaches. .

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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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4 Keys for Unlocking a Successful Logistics Partnership

Talking Logistics

Logistics remains fragmented and broken, and nearly every participant in the ecosystem is struggling. Cross-border freight with Mexico is a $70.3 billion market, but ongoing strains from shipping delays, looming driver shortages, and fluctuating consumer prices have exposed the fragility of our global supply chains – making the need for industry-wide transformation more urgent than.

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing

ivalua

US Government Passes the CHIPS Act to Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research. On August 9th, 2022 the US CHIPS and Science Act, now more commonly known as the CHIPS Act, was passed into law. The CHIPS Act was created in response to pandemic-induced shortages of semiconductors and other critical manufacturing supplies, causing widespread disruption to supply chains across the country. .

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How Technology is Helping Companies Move Goods and Do Good

Logistics Viewpoints

The Intersection of Warehouse Growth and Employee Scarcity. The combination of continually growing consumer and business demand, a supply chain permanently altered after adapting to Covid, and the Great Resignation has cumulatively impacted the nation’s warehousing landscape like never before. The US Bureau of Labor statistics reported over 500,000 job openings in warehousing and transportation in August of 2022 alone.

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More VUCA Ahead with Oren Zaslansky

The Logistics of Logistics

Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss more VUCA ahead. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship.

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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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Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022

Talking Logistics

Many people still equate SAP with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other solutions for “inside the four walls” business processes. The reality, however, is that SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has a significant presence in the logistics realm too, and logistics remains an important focus area for the company moving forward. This was one of. Read more Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022.

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The Threat to Supply Chains from Rising Gas Prices

SCM Research

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is currently experiencing a massive increase in gas prices. This threatens the resilience of many supply chains. An analysis by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) now shows that a small group of just 300 products causes a large part of almost 90% of the gas consumption of German industry during their manufacture.

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Top 10 Supply Chain YouTube Channels to Subscribe

SCMDOJO

YouTube is a fantastic platform offering a unique feel to social media exploration and learning the latest trends in Supply Chain from professionals. YouTube provides a unique medium for businesses to grow, share thoughts, and explain processes using a more graphical approach. Supply Chain YouTube channels are one to look out for as they share many business-related ideas. .

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REPOST: What is Dynamic Pricing with Dawn Salvucci Favier

The Logistics of Logistics

Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Joe Lynch answer the question what is dynamic pricing. Dawn is the CEO and Chief Product Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the truckload spot rate market that delivers buy and sell-side market intelligence and business insights to help companies grow and protect their margins. About Dawn Salvucci-Favier.

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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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4 Ways to Keep Shipments Moving Smoothly During Annual Leave!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 9 Steps to Create a Seamless Customer Shipping Experience! If you are a store owner, you understand how high annual leaves can stall your shipments. When running a business, there are endless things to consider. In addition to having a solid lineup and effective marketing, you must also consider shipments.

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Transforming the Supply Chain Industry With Gender Diversity

Supply Chain Brain

Overcoming significant gender gaps in the supply chain industry will be critical for business success and more agile supply chains.

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The Intersection of Sustainability and Consumer Behavior

QAD

Here is a bit of earth-shattering news for all of you. Now, you better have a seat, because it is shocking. Ready? The world is changing. Has anyone fallen out of their seats with that announcement? Hopefully yet probably not. Your response is probably along the lines of “thank you for telling me something I already know.” But all kidding aside, the world is changing on both a global and societal level.

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Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies. The post Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Best Practices for Securing Hybrid Work Access!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Work from Home in a Coronavirus World! The office-based business environments have dramatically switched to hybrid or remote models. Over the last few years, the change has been accelerating, and the Pandemic prompted this transformation. Many companies experience hybrid and remote work for the first time in their business lives.

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Four Common Mistakes when Planning Replenishment Targets

The Smart Software

How often do you recalibrate your stocking policies? Why? Learn how to avoid key mistakes when planning replenishment targets by automating the process, recalibrating parts, using targeting forecasting methods, and reviewing exceptions. The post Four Common Mistakes when Planning Replenishment Targets appeared first on Smart Software.

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How to Optimize the Medical Device Supply Chain

QAD

The medical device supply chain is constantly in need of resiliency. Supply chain challenges faced by manufacturers of delayed deliveries and stockouts take on additional urgency in the medical device arena, where patient well-being depends heavily on timely and accurate delivery. In a recent article in MD+DI , QAD Life Sciences Director Jennifer Petrosky describes essential ways to optimize the medical device supply chain.

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Bombshell new figures highlight collapse of exports to the EU Big Four – plus the USA & China!

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post Bombshell new figures highlight collapse of exports to the EU Big Four – plus the USA & China! appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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How to Level Up Your SEO Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Nifty SEO Tips that can Boost your Website’s Rankings! Establishing a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy is one of the most effective ways to ensure your business stands out from the competition. It refers to practices designed to promote your website’s performance to increase its rankings.

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Watch: Mining the Hidden Gems in Domestic Transportation

Supply Chain Brain

Courtney Davis, director of logistics for CoreTrust, details how domestic transportation leaders overcame challenges presented by the global supply chain crisis.

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Should AI be a Priority for Your Supply Chain?

Elementum

According to a recent IBM survey , more than 80% of CSCOs say that incorporating AI into their supply chains is a top priority. Sought-after capabilities include real-time demand sensing and inventory management — not surprising considering that 80% of the same group of CEO’s identified demand volatility as a top challenge. AI conversations are also picking up due to some positive results flowing back from the front lines: McKinsey reports that AI-enabled early adopters have been able “to impro

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