Wed.Dec 13, 2023

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Parcel Shipping Best Practices

Talking Logistics

Two decades ago relatively few companies were shipping via parcel. It was a niche mode appropriate for only a small segment of the market. Fast forward to today with the explosive growth of e-commerce, especially since the pandemic, and parcel shipping is now a critical mode of transportation for retailers, as well as for many. Read more The post Parcel Shipping Best Practices appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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3 New Innovations Set to Enhance the Cold Chain, Reduce Health Risks, and Cut Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Costs

The Network Effect

The post 3 New Innovations Set to Enhance the Cold Chain, Reduce Health Risks, and Cut Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Costs appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Reinventing Ecommerce Shipping with Itamar Zur

The Logistics of Logistics

Itamar Zur and Joe Lynch discuss reinventing ecommerce shipping. Ita is the Co-founder and CEO of Veho , a company dedicated to driving commerce forward with a customer-centric delivery and returns experience that’s built for the modern era. About Itamar Zur Itamar Zur founded Veho based on the belief that getting a package should be a pleasure.

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A Home for Buddy: A Foster Story

BlueYonder

What do you do with a foster kitten who is full of personality and in need of a “forever home” but will have a runny, sneezy nose and damaged eye for the rest of his life? Will he be able to find a family that can love him for who he is, flaws and all? This was our dilemma with Buddy, an adorable kitten we fostered with a plethora of health issues. My wife, Amy, and I have been fostering kittens since March 2017 and to-date, we have fostered nearly 200 kittens.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Building a Circular Supply Chain

TransAudit

Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. This creates significant waste. By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits.

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Organisational Intelligence: Driving digitalisation for business development

IT Supply Chain

A Q & A with Steve Chad (pictured) Customer Engagement Manager at PFU EMEA The post Organisational Intelligence: Driving digitalisation for business development appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Measure & Optimize Inventory Health For Ecommerce Success

ShipBob

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” However, with this mindset, you run the risk of several issues including overstocking, accumulating dead stock , and additional storage fees.

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The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index: Signs of Recovery as 2023 Closes

Unleashed

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. According to the Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index – a new quarterly business health and performance index published today – UK manufacturers have responded well to current global challenges, while Australian manufacturers lag the northern hemisphere, despite overall improvement.

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Noteworthy Developments Related to Advanced AI Technology

Supply Chain Matters

During the past several days there have been two significant developments related to the latest advanced AI technology such as Large Language Models and ChatGPT. Reported Sweeping EU Legislation Last week European lawmakers reached a deal in what is being characterized as sweeping legislation related to the use and purposes of artificial intelligence based technologies.

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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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Christmas Tree Prices are Rising

Logistics Viewpoints

Christmas tree prices are rising. This is to be expected, as everything gets more expensive every year. The big question is how much more expensive will my tree be this year, and why? The majority of experts agree that natural Christmas tree prices will be about 10 to 15 percent higher this year than last year. For many families, the ongoing higher prices have made them at alternatives, such as artificial trees.

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Supply Chain News on More Drama at Yellow, as Investment Group Fights on Even as Network is Auctioned Off

Supply Chain Digest

Potential Buyer Faces Long Odds

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Helping Healthcare Organizations Navigate Shipping in Peak Seasons

Supply Chain Brain

Throughout the year, healthcare providers are under tremendous pressure to find cost savings and efficiencies, while maintaining optimal patient care. That pressure only increases during the peak season.

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Revolutionizing Logistics by unraveling the Secrets of Last Mile Delivery 

Loginext

This article underscores the significance of incorporating last-mile delivery software solutions within the logistics sector. The post Revolutionizing Logistics by unraveling the Secrets of Last Mile Delivery appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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Swedish Transport Workers to Stop Collection of Tesla Waste

Supply Chain Brain

Tesla has faced a backlash in the Nordic region from pension funds and labor unions over the company’s refusal to accept a collective bargaining agreement covering wages and other benefits.

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Revolutionizing Logistics by unraveling the Secrets of Last Mile Delivery 

Loginext

This article underscores the significance of incorporating last-mile delivery software solutions within the logistics sector. Understand the challenges in last mile delivery and learn where the future is headed. The post Revolutionizing Logistics by unraveling the Secrets of Last Mile Delivery appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Risk-Management Strategies for Ensuring Facility Safety and Reliability

Supply Chain Brain

It’s impossible to put a price on safety at manufacturing and logistics facilities. World-class organizations know it’s directly tied to their ability to succeed.

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Navigating The Holiday Surge

Cognira

Navigating the Holiday Surge A Strategic Retailer's Handbook for Data-Driven Success During the Holiday Season December 13, 2023 Promotions Dive into the heart of holiday success with our handbook – ‘ Navigating the Holiday Surge.’ In a world where promotions reign supreme, discover data-driven strategies that will elevate your holiday campaigns.

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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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Foxconn Adds $1B to Investment in Giant Apple India Plant

Supply Chain Brain

Foxconn plans to spend that amount on top of the $1.6 billion it earlier set aside for the 300-acre site close to Bengaluru’s airport, said people familiar with the matter.

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Dynamic Inventory Planning in the Cloud

Valogix

New inventory planning technologies and the Cloud can provide just the right environment for better local and global planning.

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Digital Twinning and AI for Warehouse Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

Join us to explore how AI and digital twinning can drive optimization in warehouse decision making. Learn how the combination of these technologies improves visibility, efficiency and overall warehouse operations.

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Apple’s UnfoldingChina Plus Sourcing for iPhone Production

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights unfolding developments pointing to actions toward positioning India as a secondary global hub of Apple iPhone production. Background Within our research arm’s previously published industry and global supply chains predictions advisory published at the start of this year, we predicted that manufacturers would up their efforts this year in restoring more direct control and added resiliency in their direct materials component and outsourced manufacturing strategies.

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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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Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk Shipping Agree to $2.1B Merger

Supply Chain Brain

Star Bulk Carriers' shareholders will own 71% of the company while the remaining 29% will be owned by Eagle Bulk shareholders.

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December 13, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home December 13, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.