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Building Signs for Another Global Maritime Disruption

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters alerts clients and readers to a potential replay of the 2021 disruption in global shipping and cascading supply chain disruption as a result of recent events. Background Multi-industry supply chain teams are currently occupied with supporting activities in insuring that end of year customer and business commitments are accomplished, after yet another challenging year.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)

Talking Logistics

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup and NTT DATA Embark on New Partnership, Raising the Standard for Supply Chain Digital Transformation

ToolsGroup

BOSTON – December 20, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, and NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, have announced a new global partnership that will expand opportunities for organizations to make smart, efficient supply chain digital transformation decisions, supported by leading AI-driven technology and industry expertise.

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How Generative AI Promises to Transform Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.

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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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Red Sea Attacks – Maersk/BP pausing shipments

IT Supply Chain

By Captain Steve Bomgardner (pictured) VP Commercial Markets, Pole Star Global The post Red Sea Attacks – Maersk/BP pausing shipments appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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An Ultimate Guide: Reasons To Find A Web Development Company

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post An Ultimate Guide: Reasons To Find A Web Development Company appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Final Wrap-up of this year – the ATSC Awards 2023

All Things Supply Chain

It’s that time of year again for recaps, and the All Things Supply Chain blog has traditionally joined in this positive habit.

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How ERP Impacts Product Life Cycle Management

OptiProERP

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have evolved into indispensable business tools to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Traditionally associated with functions such as finance, human resources, and supply chain management, ERP’s profound impact on product management is often underestimated. There is an intricate relationship between ERP and the Product Management Life Cycle.

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A SaaS Gal in VC Land with Maia Benson

The Logistics of Logistics

Maia Benson and Joe Lynch discuss A SaaS Gal in VC Land. Maia is a SaaS gal in VC land and a Managing Director at Forum Ventures where she works with SaaS founders from inception to scale. About Maia Benson Maia Benson is a Managing Director at Forum where she works with SaaS founders from inception to scale. She has spent over 20 years founding, building and scaling award-winning SaaS products for Entrepreneurs and SMBs at places like LexisNexis, Pitney Bowes and most recently at Shopify, wher

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Amware Fulfillment Rebrands as Staci Americas

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In March 2023, we announced the acquisition of Amware Fulfillment by Staci Group, a global leader in multichannel fulfillment services. Since then, we’ve integrated company operations in the U.S., blending the best of both organizations.

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Three Ways to Enhance Procurement Value Through Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

From scenario planning to relationship building, procurement teams are in a new era of risk management that will be crucial for long-term success.

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Happening Now: Optimistic signs for 2024 Transportation Market

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , the gap between trucking supply and demand is narrowing, which bodes well for 2024. Tender volumes are about 10% higher this December compared to last, continuing the trend of increasing demand that started last winter.

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New in Precoro: Document Custom Forms For the Simple Order and Invoice Submission

Precoro

At Precoro, we constantly strive to make the procurement experience simpler – but better. This next update was designed to help companies fasten and streamline order requests and invoice submissions. We’re pleased to introduce our newest functionality: Document Custom Forms. With them, we aim to change how requests and invoices are submitted and cut document creation time in half.

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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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U.S. Chipmaker to Sell Chinese Factories to Local Company

Supply Chain Brain

North Carolina-based Qorvo said that it had signed an agreement to sell its circuit assembly operations in Beijing and Dezhou to the iPhone assembler Luxshare Precision Industry.

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Driving Global Trade — The Importance of Bonded Warehousing and Trucking in Mobile, Alabama

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Bonded warehouses and bonded trucking companies play a crucial role in facilitating international trade by providing secure storage and transportation services for goods under Customs control. In Mobile, Alabama, BR Williams Mobile Distribution Center and Transportation Services serves as a pivotal asset for businesses involved in global trade. BR Williams Distribution Center — A Strategic Hub BR Williams Distribution Center in Mobile, Alabama , stands out as an excellent option because its stra

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Almost Half of New Passenger Cars in the EU are Electric

Supply Chain Brain

New car registrations in the EU increased by 6.7% during November, marking the 16th straight month of growth and a 13.3% year-on-year boost in terms of EVs registered.

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Open-es and JAGGAER together for more sustainable procurement

Jaggaer

An agreement has been signed to make corporate procurement even more sustainable: JAGGAER technology is now integrated with Open-es, the digital platform that connects companies, banks, associations, and institutions in a collaborative ecosystem, supporting development and growth on the dimensions of sustainability.

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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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Shipbuilder Samsung Ordered to Pay $290M Over Defects

Supply Chain Brain

Samsung Heavy Industries said an arbitration tribunal ruled during the week of December 12 that SHI must pay $290 million to SHIKC1 Shipholding S.A. and SHIKC2 Shipholding S.A.

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Kodiak Hub's 2023: A Year of Resilience, Innovation, & Strategic Growth

Kodiak Hub

Kodiak Hub CEO & Founder reflects on 2023, a year of resilience, innovation, and strategic growth through smart SRM solutions

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Ocean Freight Rates Likely to Spike Because of Red Sea Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Almost a fifth of global container trade has already diverted away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal.

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Amazon Offers AI Image Generation For Sellers

Saleswarp

Amazon has launched a new AI tool that allows sellers on Amazon to improve the visual appeal of their product listings. In March 2023 an Amazon study revealed 75% of their advertisers struggled with building successful campaigns due to the lack of creativity in their ads. Instead of showing a product against a plain white or black background, sellers can now edit the image to look like it is in a proper setting.

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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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Orsted to Go Ahead with Building Giant U.K. Offshore Wind Farm

Supply Chain Brain

The final investment decision on the 2.9-gigawatt project shows that the offshore wind industry is picking back up after a crisis year.

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Value-Added Services vs. Extra Charges

Freightera

What is the Difference Between VAS and Extra Charges and Why Ones Are Fair Game and the Others Aren’t Working with as many freight shipments as we do means that we often get calls or emails from clients complaining about extra charges applied by carriers. Sometimes the client has a point, and other times not so much. So what’s the difference? Value-Added Services (or VAS) A VAS is any service added to your order that falls outside the scope of what’s considered the industry standard in freight s

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Amazon AWS Supply Chain Announces Four Added Capabilities

Supply Chain Matters

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology , we highlight an announcement of added capabilities being planned for the Amazon AWS Supply Chain B2B Cloud. Background Just over a year ago, this column provided highlights of a new supply chain control layer platform announcement from Amazon’s AWS Cloud computing division.