Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 4, 2024
I take supply chain management seriously. My focus is writing research for the business leader that is an early adopter attempting to drive first-mover advantage. I am also known for telling it like it is. This blog post on my take of the On March 29 th , Blue Yonder announced a binding agreement to acquire One Network for approximately $839 Million.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 4, 2024
As a high school student, I worked at a deli that served breakfast and lunch during the day and ice cream at night. Motivated by how many tips I could get, I hated when it would rain for a week straight in the summer because very little ice cream would be sold, and the tip jar would stay empty. During summer days, I didn’t mind doing inventory checks in the fridge and freezer because it meant I got to cool down.
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John Galt
APRIL 4, 2024
In this Q&A with MIT Research Scientist Dr. Velázquez, we discuss supply chain sustainability challenges, research findings, and recommendations.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
Are "end-to-end" supply chains really a thing? And if not, what will it take to make them a reality? Erez Agmoni, global head of innovation with Maersk, explains.
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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.
Loginext
APRIL 4, 2024
Neglecting the essential functions of logistics management software can spell trouble for your business. Efficient routing ensures timely deliveries. Making data-driven decisions improves operational efficiency and reduces costs. These aspects, along with facilitating scalability and integrating third-party carriers seamlessly, are pivotal for success in modern logistics and supply chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 4, 2024
By Rob Carlisle (pictured) Managing Principal at Argon & Co. The post Disruption is an everyday feature of supply chains, not a bug appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
APRIL 4, 2024
“Available to promise.” This concept has become ever more important in retail. As customer expectations grow , retailers must deliver a smooth, omni-channel experience and give people what they want, when they want it. Retail leaders understand this point. In a 2022 Blue Yonder survey , executives identified optimizing order management and warehouse management as their top priorities.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 4, 2024
By Paul Dodd (pictured) Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Huboo The post It’s time to address fulfilment’s productivity problem once and for all appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 4, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, the field of supply chain logistics stands at the forefront of innovation and efficiency, offering a wealth of opportunities for recent college graduates.
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IT Supply Chain
APRIL 4, 2024
By Neil Baker (pictured) Head of Auto ID Sales for Northern Europe, BIXOLON Europe GmbH The post Enabling “Farm to Fork” efficiency between supermarkets & producers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Invata Intralogistics
APRIL 4, 2024
In the fast-moving world of logistics, the evolution of automated storage systems (AS) is a significant step into the future and an indispensable leap in the present tense. Warehousing and fulfillment have come a long way from the days of manual labor and basic shelving. In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating trajectory of AS and look ahead to the innovations that are about to redefine the standards in supply chain management.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 4, 2024
Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. With the recent stress placed upon the supply chain in recent years and the changing political alignment across the globe, we are seeing a trend for supply to be bought closer to home which has resulted in Australian MTO manufacturers attracting
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 4, 2024
Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. Our last full edition was published on February 14. A special edition of this column highlighted the announced Blue Yonder acquisition of One Network Enterprise s.
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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
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 4, 2024
UPS Takes USPS Air Busines from FedEx. US Manfacturing Finally Expands in March. Amazon Ending Just Walk Out in Grocery.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
The potential of cobots in packaging — driven by AI, machine learning, and IoT integration — promises a new era of smart packaging lines and predictive maintenance.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 4, 2024
Shut Down of Baltimore Leads Drewry to Take a Look
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
The new plant will mass-produce high bandwidth memory used for AI computing, and is expected to open sometime in the back half of 2028.
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
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 4, 2024
According to MarketWatch , a leading barometer of business conditions at U.S. manufacturers turned positive in March for the first time in 17 months. This is another sign that the industrial side of the economy is on the mend.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
The payment is reportedly for Alaska's pretax losses, as well as lost revenue and costs stemming from returning their Max 9 fleet to service.
Supply Chain 24/7
APRIL 4, 2024
In our interconnected digital world, where data breaches are not just a risk but a daily headline, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. One critical benchmark for assessing the trustworthiness of service providers, particularly those handling customer data, is SOC 2 certification. If your provider is not SOC 2 certified, your data may be at risk.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
The report found that Amazon created 208 million pounds of plastic packaging in the U.S. in 2022, up nearly 10% from the previous year.
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.
ProcurePort
APRIL 4, 2024
Businesses are always looking for ways to make their operations more efficient and save money in the fast-paced digital world. One such avenue that has gained significant traction in recent years is electronic procurement, commonly known as e-procurement. E-procurement uses digital tech to streamline the procurement process, from finding suppliers to buying and managing contracts. […] The post Why should I opt for E-procurement?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
The Odesa region is home to Ukraine’s largest ports, where most of the country’s grain is shipped for export.
Savant Events
APRIL 4, 2024
Welcome to our latest blog featuring Nisrene Haddad, the CSR Director for Manutan Group, who is at the forefront of driving sustainability initiatives and paving the way to meet net zero goals within the company. With an illustrious career spanning across various sectors including oil and gas, Nisrene’s journey to her current role is a testament to her passion for making a meaningful impact.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
The foodservice industry faces a huge challenge in becoming environmentally sustainable.
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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.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 4, 2024
Consumers and retailers both understand that merchandise occasionally needs to be returned. Supply chain journalist Helen Atkinson suggests that savvy retailers accept the inevitable and use their returns policy to differentiate themselves from their competitors. She explains, “Depending on which statistics you follow, consumers return something like a fifth of all purchases these days. … Whether these are items bought at brick-and-mortar stores or online, they end up in consumers’ h
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2024
Ford shared that it will be "retiming" its planned EV launches at its Ontario plant, while pivoting toward a focus on hybrid offerings.
Exiger Perspectives
APRIL 4, 2024
Confronting ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Healthcare Supply Chains April 4, 2024 Article Author: Tom Musbach The healthcare industry faces a hidden yet formidable challenge: the pervasive presence of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” within its supply chains. These substances, notorious for their persistence in the environment and adverse health effects, have seeped into many medical products, from surgical gowns to advanced medical devices.
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