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Top 7 Pitfalls to AVOID in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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The Big Supply Chain Analytics Failure

Supply Chain Shaman

New forms of analytics abound. Embracing them is a different story. Data abounds while insights are low. Supply chain leaders struggle with the adoption and use of new forms of analytics. Only one in two are satisfied with their success in using analytics. Here we postulate why based on recent research. Analytics Success by Business Leaders. Reason #1.

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Four Decades of Supply Chain Management

Enterra Insights

Nearly a decade ago, I wrote a post entitled “ Thirty Years of Supply Chain Management ,” which examined the first in a series of articles written by Kinaxis analysts looking back over the previous thirty years of supply chain management. In that article, Kinaxis professional services consultant Ray Karaffa noted, “2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the term ‘Supply Chain Management.’ Keith Oliver, as a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, coined the term in 1982.&#

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GlobalTranz Secures 4th Consecutive Inclusion in FreightTech 100 2022 Awards

GlobalTranz

The FreightTech 100 2022 award recipients have officially been released. As an industry leader in 3PL solutions, including managed services, GlobalTranz is proud and honored to secure a spot in the 2022 FreightWaves FreightTech 100 , marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. What Are the FreightTech 100 Awards? The FreightWaves FreightTech 100 awards honor companies that have demonstrated prowess in business over the past year and established innovation and disruption in the freight ind

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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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Trane Technologies Embraces a Digital Twin to Optimize Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 billion in their last financial year.

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Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein. Joe Lynch and Victor Ofstein discuss freight-tech meets fin-tech. Victor is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio where he brings Melio’s seamless online payments to the logistics and transportation industry. About Victor Ofstein. Victor Ofstein is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio , a company that is bringing freight-tech to fin-tech.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021)

Talking Logistics

I dreamt about my father this week. It had been a long time since he last appeared in one of my dreams. I don’t remember much, except he was sitting in a chair and talking to me about a problem he was having, and I told him “Why don’t you just go online and send. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s been 18 months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the world is still trying to adjust to the changes and uncertainties associated with it, even causing a domino effect in some instances. The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations.

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The Big Supply Chain Analytics Failure

Supply Chain Shaman

New forms of analytics abound. Embracing them is a different story. Data abounds while insights are low. Supply chain leaders struggle with the adoption and use of new forms of analytics. Only one in two are satisfied with their success in using analytics. Here we postulate why based on recent research. Analytics Success by Business Leaders. Reason #1.

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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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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. With evolving business models, changes in customer expectations, to technology advancements, the transportation and logistics sectors remain in the spotlight.

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American Software to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Logility

ATLANTA, GA (November 3, 2021) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning solutions, today announced that it will release its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, November 18, 2021. In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET to discuss its results with the investment community.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

I can only imagine what it must be like to be at sea during a major storm. When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s all about plowing through the next wave.

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Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021: Resiliency Reimagined

Talking Logistics

The theme of this year’s Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021 virtual conference, held October 5-6, was “Resilience Reimagined.” It was a great theme because one of the things many companies have learned the hard way over the past 20 months is that their supply chains are not very resilient. They have also learned that they need. Read more Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021: Resiliency Reimagined.

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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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DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray

The Logistics of Logistics

DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray. Richard Gray and Joe Lynch discuss DTC frozen food. Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. About Richard Gray. Richard Gray is a leading strategist in global direct-to-consumer marketing and business model development.

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Procurement Digital Transformation Sets the Stage for Delivering Game-Changing Benefits for Ahlsell

ivalua

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. A leading B2B wholesaler of installation and plumbing products, tools, and machinery, the company of 5,700 employees and over 240 stores operates in all Nordic countries and the Baltic States, generating over $3.9 billion in annual sales.

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Life Sciences Companies Moving to the Cloud See Sunny Days Ahead

Logility

The cloud is arguably one of the most value-creating technologies of our time. It is the foundation for the digital transformation driving massive changes in how businesses operate, compete and create value for stakeholders. Cloud technology for life sciences companies offers myriad possibilities. It’s Not Just About Money For life sciences companies, the cloud’s value is not just about lowering costs.

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A Three-Step Approach to Adopting AI, and What to Prioritize

Supply Chain Brain

The global impact of the pandemic has yielded a number of important lessons for companies looking to survive the next major disruption. Among them is the need to better implement artificial intelligence in supply chains.

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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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Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney

The Logistics of Logistics

Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss disruptive tech in the supply chain. Charley is the Vice President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator and accelerator of innovative startups focused on two sectoral areas: transport, mobilities, logistics and industry. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is the Vice-President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator & accelerator for innovative startups, focuses on two sectoral

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Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The supply chain was shaken by disruptions and market volatility, and the need for adaptation became immediate. 2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Businesses were unable to operate at the same level of efficiency as they were facing operational inefficiencies and the increased need for remote collaboration.

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Time for Food & Beverage Companies to Talk Turkey Over Sustainability

Logility

Perhaps it’s little consolation, but the food and beverage (F&B) sector came through the pandemic – more accurately, the first 18 months of the pandemic – in better financial shape than many industries. We’re not for a moment downplaying the severity of COVID’s impact. But in F&B, there’s been a reckoning of sorts: yes, supply chain disruptions are a fact of life and should be taken seriously; but there’s a bigger picture here, and it’s driving a renewed focus on sustainability initiativ

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Watch: De-Risking the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Strategic partnerships are key to meeting the many challenges the pandemic poses to the supply chain, says Ed Bowersox, chief executive officer of CJ Logistics.

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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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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

Unleashed

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? We’ve read the market reports, trawled the internet and identified key areas of change, and here we break these down for you with 10 of the major trends we expect to see in this industry in 2022 and beyond. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity.

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Logility Partners with FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Preparing Students to Take on Today’s Supply Chain Challenges

Logility

Technology Leader Gives Students Hands-On Experience With AI-based Supply Chain Execution Solutions. ATLANTA – Nov. 2, 2021 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, is expanding its partnership with the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) to give students an inside look into product lifecycle management (PLM) and supply chain execution.

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Three Tips for Improving Freight Procurement in the Supply Chain Logjam

Supply Chain Brain

No part of the supply chain is immune from the turmoil currently plaguing the supply chain industry — especially not freight procurement.

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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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Financing a Sustainable Future

Taulia

The Paris Agreement was adopted in late 2015 with the goal of limiting global warming. In 2021, as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), there has been renewed focus on what it takes to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees and protect communities and natural habitats. Implementation of the Agreement requires significant economic and social transformation.

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Holiday Shipping: Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Peak

Ware2Go

From this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to navigating shipping delays, this helpful guide contains everything you need to know to meet consumer expectations for shipping this peak season. The holiday season is a major revenue driver for most merchants, and one of the keys to ensuring customer satisfaction is providing a top-notch holiday shipping experience. .

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Is Your Supply Chain Sick?

Logistics Bureau

Maybe you don’t even realize that something is going wrong in your Supply Chain. Like the human body, sometimes our Supply Chain’s problems are not evident until too late. So, here are a few things to look at that might be causing you issues: Here are the 8 Supply Chain Health Check Diagnostic. Check them out: Boost Your Supply Chain Performance.