SCM Research
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Join us from June 10-12, 2025 for the 37th NOFOMA 2025 Conference (in Copenhagen) , the leading Nordic platform for logistics and supply chain management professionals. The conference kicks off with NORDLOG (for doctoral students) and the Educators’ Day (for educators) on June 10.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 28, 2024
According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. During and immediately after the pandemic, supply chain leaders were in an unfamiliar position: they had the attention of top management and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make their supply chains more agile and resilient.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 24, 2024
5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. This is the largest area of investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.
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The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Josh Beatty and Joe Lynch discuss the RocketFuel story. Josh is the Co-Founder of Launch Fulfillment, LaunchPath Logistics, and RocketFuel Parcel Recharge. As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. They recognized that many other 3PLs would have the same problem, so they created RocketFuel , a recharge metering system that ensures upfront payments for every shipment
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SCM Research
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Our discipline is often dominated by propositional theorizing, which understands theories in terms of cause-and-effect relationships. In a previous post, I discussed how pluralism in theorizing styles ( propositional , perspectival , and provocative theorizing ) can enrich SCM research. A recent article by Julia Grimm, Ann Langley, and Juliane Reinecke ( Process Research Methods for Studying Supply Chains and Their Management ) introduces process theorizing as an additional option.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2024
There is a common thread among many logistics professionals: they almost all fell into this industry — that is, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or they didn’t start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked back. Why. Read more The post [Video] Choosing A Career In Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 29, 2024
One of the positive effects of hyper-globalization was the rise of a global middle class. Millions of people were raised out of poverty as they found a place within the global economy. During hyper-globalization, there were winners and losers; and, the losers finally began fighting back. As a result, many economists insist the era of hyper-globalization has ended.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 30, 2024
How quickly can you solve our supply chain crossword challenge? Are you faster than your friends.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
C3 Solutions
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Introduction: What Is Detention Pay? Let’s be real – no one likes waiting, especially when it costs money. In trucking, waiting can cost a lot. “ Detention pay ” is what drivers get when they’re stuck at a warehouse or loading dock longer than planned. It compensates drivers for their time if they can’t start driving because they’re kept waiting too long.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 25, 2024
October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up This past week, I returned to the Tampa Bay Area to visit family and see the lasting effects of back-to-back hurricanes. Words cannot fully capture the extent of the devastation left behind, and it will take months for the surrounding counties to recover from the aftermath in Milton and Helene.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Do you still wear a mask? There is an older gentleman who goes to my gym. He still wears a mask. But it’s always on his chin. It doesn’t cover his mouth and nose at all. When people walk up to him to chat, he doesn’t pull it up. He keeps it there, on his. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 25, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Importance of Texting Software for Nonprofits: How It Can Improve Communication and Engagement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Arkieva
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Curbing bad habits or errors early is essential to effective supply chain management. Look at supply chain planning mistakes that haunt you if not corrected. 5 Supply Chain Planning Mistakes That Will Haunt You was first posted on October 30, 2024 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation. This transformation delivers many benefits, including increased sustainability, but it also creates demand-planning and production-planning challenges.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The projects selected are each focused on one of five areas: energy grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy-efficient products.
John Galt
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In this exclusive Q&A, we share expert recommendations for food producers looking to invest in supply chain planning software solutions.
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By Mian Jami (pictured) Business Marketing Specialist, DLinxOutreach Marketing The post How to Make Your Business’s Online Chat Features More Personal appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Optimize inventory management with seven essential KPIs to reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve operational excellence in your supply chain. Learn how to measure and improve efficiency.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.” In our opinion, while forecast accuracy used to be the number one priority for supply chain planners, the event put forward the importance of intelligent decision-making to balance multiple objectives when planning — such as margins, cash and growth — to drive real value from operations.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
MercuryGate
OCTOBER 29, 2024
How would your business transform if you could guarantee on-time deliveries, maximize every truck's capacity, and have real-time insights at your fingertips? Freight optimization software is your ticket to making this happen. The post Freight Optimization Software Revolutionizing Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on MercuryGate International.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Agriculture Software Development: The Future of Farming with AI and IoT Integration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Exiger Perspectives
OCTOBER 31, 2024
How is AI changing supply chain risk management , and what does it mean for the future? These questions were part of a recent discussion featuring Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels about AI impacts on supply chains. The session was moderated by Arjun Mehta, Principal at Insight Partners , which is also a major investor in Exiger. Some insights from the full conversation are excerpted in the Q&A below, and you can watch the full session on YouTube.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 30, 2024
For the second year in a row, Blue Yonder celebrated Global Week of Giving , a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate. Giving back strengthens our commitment to creating positive change and reflects the ongoing passion of our associates, who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference.
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Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
B2B buyers aren’t just thinking about cost. Like their B2C counterparts, they have customer-experience expectations and shipping requirements to consider.
QAD
OCTOBER 31, 2024
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency and agility are paramount. Balancing production schedules, optimizing resources and meeting customer demands while maintaining profitability is a constant challenge. Fortunately, QAD Advanced Scheduling is a production scheduling solution helping manufacturers improve productivity and accelerate factory performance.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 28, 2024
By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Retrofitting advantage for order picking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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