Logility

AUGUST 7, 2023

Just think about the last time you brought your car to the service or asked a service for your dishwasher only to hear, that the part required to fix the problem was not available and had to be ordered from the central warehouse and it would take a few days. What did you think about that? These things happen and they are not so uncommon. The result is, of course, an unhappy customer and the likelihood that for the next incident, they will be looking for another service provider or third party.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2023

Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research. You can download the Indago research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! I put my name on the line.” He added, “we needed results in the first year.” Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Industrial equipment manufacturers today are operating in an increasingly complex and ever-evolving landscape. Pressures to address and adhere to global climate control measures and the demand for more personalized products are pushing companies. In this sector. they need to to swiftly transform their operations. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries.

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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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The Smart Software

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lead time delays and supply variability are supply chain facts of life, yet inventory-carrying organizations are often caught by surprise when a supplier is late. An effective inventory planning process embraces this fact of life and develops policies that effectively account for this uncertainty. Sure, there will be times when lead time delays come out of nowhere and cause a shortage.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online. In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Eilon Elhadad (pictured) Sr. Director, Software Supply Chain Security, Aqua Security The post Addressing Supply Chain Security Compliance Obligations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Following up on the closing of operations on July 28 , U.S. LTL trucking services provider Yellow formally filed for voluntary bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware late Sunday. The development represents the failure of one the largest U.S. trucking companies since 2019 when LTL carrier New England Motor Freight liquidated. CEO Darren Hawkins indicated in announcing of this filing: “ It is with profound disappointment that Yellow announces that it is closing after nearly 100 years in

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Rick White (pictured) Director of 3PL Services. Cardinal Global Logistics The post Evolution of Logistics: How Digital Transformation is Shaping the Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. July Logistics Managers Index The Logistics Managers Index Report (LMI)® for July 2023 , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council

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Unleashed

AUGUST 7, 2023

While technology has been a focus in supply chain management for many years, in the end successful supply chains depended on people. In this eighth Unleashed Supply Chain Management Roundtable we speak to a collection of experts and industry professionals on their approach to the challenges of staffing and skills management. Meet the experts Sergio Da Silva , Supply Chain Analyst, Flava Dot Global Phil Peters , Head of Supply Chain Services at YF Ned Neville-Rolfe , Head of Operations, Sapling S

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 7, 2023

Online Sales Revive a Little, while Shipping Costs Keep Rising

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 7, 2023

In one of my previous blogs, “The Importance of Building a Business Case for ERP,” we looked at the significance of strategic planning and creating a solid business case before embarking on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation journey. Building your business case gives you an incredible opportunity to examine your existing operations very closely.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Life is Hard, and So is Getting Paid

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

People think the labor shortage in logistics happened because of the pandemic, but it actually started back in 2003, says Jennifer Sheets, CEO and president of MasterStaff.

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Locus

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the relentless pursuit of success of today’s business world, change is the only constant. No industry remains untouched by this rapid digital transformation, especially the last mile delivery market, which was valued at $131.52 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $288.87 billion by 2031. Let’s try to visualize this $157.35 billion increase.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

The filing comes nearly three years after the airline tapped the junk bond market for the first time in summer 2020 amid the pandemic-era boom and cheap credit.

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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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Freightera

AUGUST 7, 2023

Debunking the myth of FTL freight supremacy As experienced shipping experts and logistics enthusiasts, we understand that choosing the right shipping option can make all the difference for your cargo. Today, let’s dive into the common myth that full truckload is always the best and only choice for your freight. Myth #1: Full Truckload is Always the Best Deal The notion that full truckload is always the best deal is a common misconception in the freight shipping industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

Shippers can't afford to be lackadaisical in managing their parcel spend management, says Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 7, 2023

Designing, developing, and launching a product is exciting. It’s also very challenging. The prospects and opportunities for your product to be successful can be limitless—it’s up to you how you strategize your product, sales, and marketing teams. In this short guide, we’ll explore the new product introduction (NPI) process and how you can use it to successfully bring your products to market.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

This webinar is brought to you by FRAYT and SupplyChainBrain to help businesses understand the nitty-gritty of fleet diversification that will put your business at the forefront of last mile delivery efficiency.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

We have a plastic bottle problem. Around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. I am one of the culprits. I love to combine my morning walk with the consumption of caffeine. In my case, I consume what I call a “walking Diet Coke” – 16.9 ounces of a tasty wake-me-up beverage in a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle. The Coca-Cola Company assures me that PET is a “recyclable material” that can play “a role in the circular economy.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

Current long-term emissions targets are not attainable based on the timelines provided by corporations and government agencies.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 7, 2023

If you currently market and sell medical devices in the European Economic Area (EEA) or are planning to do so soon, products must be certified under the new European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) or In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR) to maintain/obtain a CE marking. Under these new regulations, the definitions of medical and in vitro diagnostic devices have been expanded.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

A salvage team rescued six of the seven crew from the sunken tugboat, and a search was ongoing for the missing crew member.

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Locus Robotics

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Mary Hart With real estate shortages and rising rental rates (by 12% to 15% this year, according to CBRE Group ), warehouse and fulfillment managers are trying to get the most out of the space they currently have instead of moving into new locations. At the same time, order volumes are increasing, especially during peak season, and SKU proliferation is high, causing the facilities to run out of room for product storage on their main floor.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

The strike on August 4 came after Russia hit numerous port and grain-terminal targets, disrupting Ukraine’s ability to export grain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2023

Yellow’s management has had scathing criticism for the Teamsters in the wake of its demise.

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