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Supply Chain Planning for Dummies

Logistics Viewpoints

S upply chain planning requires constraints to be mapped. This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. Supply chain management has been in the news. Because of the pandemic and resulting product shortages, the topic has never been more discussed. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most.

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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages.

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How to Budget for Supply Chain Sustainability

Logility

Many business leaders say they can’t afford sustainability initiatives, but looming risks indicate that this is an investment you can’t afford to ignore. Key takeaways. Businesses need to prioritize supply chain sustainability On average, businesses have over 10 times more greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chains than the rest of their operations Businesses should identify areas where they can make small or incremental changes In addition to thinking about the cost of imple

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Trends 2022: Quantum Computing

Enterra Insights

Quantum computing may sound like science fiction (especially the weird principles on which it relies); nevertheless, businesses are beginning to pay attention. According to the Venture Beat staff, “Sixty-nine percent of global enterprises have already adopted or plan to adopt quantum computing in the near term, according to a new survey of enterprise leaders commissioned by Zapata Computing.

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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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Bridging the Gap Toward the Factory of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

This blog features excerpts from the Manufacturing Leadership Journal’s article, “ Leveraging Digital Twins to Accelerate the Journey to Factory of the Future. “ When the pandemic disrupted the operations of manufacturing companies and their supply chains, many organizations were forced to reexamine their strategies. For example, on how to secure business continuity.

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The Open Deck Market with Jacob Mcleod

The Logistics of Logistics

The Open Deck Market with Jacob Mcleod. Jacob Mcleod and Joe Lynch discuss the open deck market. Jacob is the President at EXO Freight, the first managed marketplace built for open deck shippers and carriers. About Jacob Mcleod. Jacob Mcleod , Graduate of University of Michigan, began a logistics career at Con-way Multimodal learning the industry from the floor.

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You’ve Been Hacked! The Growing Threat of Supply Chain Cyber Attacks

Talking Logistics

Remember AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail” greeting from the 90s when you started your computer and connected to the internet? It was a happy greeting, one you looked forward to getting every morning, unlike the greeting many people and companies are getting today when they log on to their computers and systems: “You’ve Been Hacked!” Just. Read more You’ve Been Hacked!

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6 Ways Technology Makes the Supply Chain More Efficient

The Network Effect

The post 6 Ways Technology Makes the Supply Chain More Efficient appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The world is rightfully concerned about Russia’s ruthless and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Not only is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attack an assault on democracy, it is an assault on world order. In a television speech that precipitated the invasion, Putin warned, “To anyone who would consider interfering from the outside — if you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history.” Some experts see that as a not-so-veiled threat of nuclea

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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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American Software Reports Third Quarterof Fiscal Year 2022 Results

Logility

Double-Digit Revenue Growth Driven by Continued Strong Growth in Subscription Fees. ATLANTA (February 23, 2022) American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. Key Third Quarter Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $10.9 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2022, a 45% increase compared to $7.5 million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up 87% to $1.0 million compared to $0.

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Fighting Worker Shortages Through Connectivity

Talking Logistics

Chronic labor shortages have continued to plague the world’s supply chains. In the United States, the issue is especially acute. In what some are calling the Great Resignation, nearly 3 percent of American workers have quit their jobs as of August 2021. The population is aging and many are retiring. There are an estimated 10.4. Read more Fighting Worker Shortages Through Connectivity.

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5 Ways CPG Companies can Appeal to Conscious Consumers

DELMIA Quintiq

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[AI]griculture

Enterra Insights

One of America’s favorite patriotic tunes celebrates “spacious skies and amber waves of grain.” This pastoral view of America rarely conjures up thoughts about technology and artificial intelligence (AI). In the future, that may change. The editorial team at insideBIGDATA report that a new research study found, “87% of US agriculture businesses are currently using AI technologies.”[1] Lindsay Suddon, Chief Strategy Officer at Proagrica, the firm that conducted the s

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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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2022 Transportation Market Forecasting & Your 2022 US Trucking Outlook

CHAINalytics

Well, it’s that time of year again. Many publications and companies are doing the usual new year outlook pieces offering prognostications for what to expect in the coming months from a budget, service, or industry perspective. So, we figured it was time to dust off the old Chainalytics crystal ball and throw our hat into … The post 2022 Transportation Market Forecasting & Your 2022 US Trucking Outlook appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 25, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Russia invades Ukraine. The headline was anticipated for months (actually, years), but it finally came true this week. Now what? Supply Chain Disruption from the Russia-Ukraine Conflict (Interos) Oil tops $105/bbl after Russia attacks Ukraine (Reuters) Expeditors Targeted in Cyber-attack Cyber attack hits state-run terminal at India’s top container port (Splash 247) New Leases Will.

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Companies That Weathered Supply Chain Issues, and What They Did Best

SCMDOJO

The global supply chain issues has caused a damaging ripple effect extending to every shore on the planet. Traditional methods of manufacturing and moving goods have become less reliable, and in particular companies that have prioritized lower costs from overseas hubs have struggled mightily. The companies that were wise enough to see the calamity coming, however, made the necessary changes to avoid catastrophe.

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3 Important Artificial Intelligence Trends and Applications!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Over the Next Half Decade! Artificial intelligence will continue to develop and become, perhaps, the most productive technology for business, science and medicine. According to many analysts, Artificial Intelligence trends will affect the development of mankind more than ever the invention of the wheel or the internal combustion engine.

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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: How Can Supply Chains Embrace Sustainability?

Supply Chain Brain

A discussion about the key role that supply chains play in fighting climate change and ensuring sustainability in their operations, with two analysts from Accenture: Kris Timmermans, senior managing director of strategy consulting and supply chain and operations lead, and Matias Pollmann-Larsen, sustainability lead for supply chain and operations.

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ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers Part 2

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes.

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Supply Chain Risk Report: Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Resilinc

As people in the Ukraine and around the world anxiously monitor the threat of war with Russia, supply chain managers must take stock of the risks to their supply chains and focus on potential mitigation measures. Of course, business disruptions cannot be weighed on the same scale as the deaths and human suffering that would result from a war. But the risk of war is already impacting supply chains, and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia would trigger extensive and enduring disruptions which supply

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9 Important Elements of Business Planning!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips to Become a Successful Entrepreneur! So, you want to start a business of your own, but you are worried about losing your investment. Well, it may seem like a very risky move, but if you do things the right way, you can end up doing better than you did at your 9-5 job. Moreover, all the stress that you are feeling now will bear fruit if you work hard and remain consistent.

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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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EU to Enforce ‘Ethical’ Supply Chain With Stiff New Fines

Supply Chain Brain

The European Union’s ethical supply chain rules are a “game changer” but must be backed by “dissuasive” sanctions, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said.

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Traditional IBP is dead. Long live Intelligent IBP!

Supply Chain Trend

The evolution of Integrated Business Planning has been at a standstill for years. Traditional IBP process and planning horizon thinking, supported by traditional Advanced Planning and Business Intelligence (BI) systems, limits progress. Sure, over the years new supported planning features have been developed. Faster calculations, a nicer GUI, more simulation capability, a bit of Machine Learning and graph databases, to name a few.

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A sustainable future for the Apparel Industry

Prophetic Technology

Supply Chains (SCs) are essential to your company operations; when not well organised, it will bring terrible effects and even lose your partners and customers’ trust.

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Tips to Become a Successful Entrepreneur!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Ways to Attract Investors to Your Startup Business! There’s something about startups and the successful entrepreneur that fascinates people. Maybe it’s the idea of starting your own business with little more than an idea and a lot of hard work, or perhaps it’s the excitement of seeing that business grow and succeed.

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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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What Counterfeit Masks Have Taught Us About Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Counterfeiting can happen to any company, especially those with poor supply chain visibility. How can brands and retailers ensure the authenticity of their products?

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It’s All in the Data: SKU Management for Merchants of All Sizes

Ware2Go

Small to mid-sized merchants differ wildly when it comes to cash flow, employee count, and internal expertise. However, most fast-growing brands have a great deal of strength in the areas of marketing, sales, and product development. . Supply chain expertise, on the other hand, is in high demand, and most supply chain professionals are working in the world of enterprise and consulting.

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products. So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022?