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Yards Are Hard

Logistics Viewpoints

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis

SCM Research

I am pleased to announce that our new book, The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis , co-edited with Stefan Gold, is now available. It contains very insightful chapters by fantastic colleagues. Our book highlights the multifaceted challenges facing modern supply chains. It examines the concept of a globalized economy, juxtaposing the promise of prosperity with the acute reality of worker exploitation and environmental harm.

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Happening Now: Tracking Maritime Cargo Trends

West Coast and California Logistics

Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.

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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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Watch: The New Normal: Risk Is the Only Certainty in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Risk-management initiatives are so important that the C-suite must reassess and rebuild agile, resilient supply chains, says Lisa Morales-Hellebo, founder and managing general partner of Refashiond Ventures.

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Outside-in planning: a big elephant that needs a bite-size approach

Supply Chain Trend

“ There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Desmond Tutu Outside-in thinking in theory Outside-in thinking makes sense. It has been suggested to include a market, customer, and competitor view in a strategy definition for more than 50 years. It is not new in strategy. It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that.

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Food Fraud: A Fragile Food and Beverage Supply Chain Imperative

Supply Chain Brain

Blind spots in sourcing and a lack of due diligence and industry oversight have made it easier for food fraudsters to penetrate the supply chain.

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Adaptation: The Key to Growing Sales with Supply Chain Uncertainty

QAD

I bought a new car without test-driving it, waited a month for it to be delivered, and it’s still missing a component – it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Who else would have scoffed at this statement a few years ago? We all know that a multitude of factors have contributed to continued supply chain issues. In 2019, I would have been highly skeptical of the scenario described above but it’s my true story in 2024.

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Podcast | What’s It Take to Be a Great Chief Supply Chain Officer?

Supply Chain Brain

Who is this strange individual called a Chief Supply Chain Officer? And what does it take to become one?

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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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Unlocking the Potential of Laser Cutters: A Comprehensive Guide

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking the Potential of Laser Cutters: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tesla’s Q1-2024 Financial Performance- Calling an Audible

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides key highlights and added supply chain and production perspectives on Tesla ’s recent report of Q1-2024 financial performance. Dismal Quarterly Performance After reporting rather disappointing electric vehicle deliveries and production performance during the first quarter , this week’s report on financial performance was equally concerning.

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CPG earnings report: Data technology tackles headwinds, helps meet demand

crisp

Supply chain efficiency and cost controls are top priorities in CPG earnings discussions as brands combat inflationary pressures and aim to maximize margins. How did 2023 look from the CPG C-suite? And what’s in store for 2024? The most recent set of earnings calls from leaders in the CPG sector reflect a number of common themes, including a general sense of cautious optimism.

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12 Ways to Strengthen Your Organization’s Cyber Defense

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post 12 Ways to Strengthen Your Organization’s Cyber Defense appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Top 10 US 3PLs

Supply Chain Digest

Amazon Tops the List in First Year of Eligibilty

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Your Audience will Have a Crush on You if You do This with Your Brand.

Supply Chain Brain

In this webinar, we'll learn how to make your brand swoon-worthy. We'll learn what you can do immediately to be your audience's crush as well as a long-term strategy. If your brand is the personality of your business, who are you?

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Navigating Cloud ERP Integration: 8 Tips for a Smooth Transition

My Office Apps

Navigating Cloud ERP Integration: 8 Tips for a Smooth Transition Agility, efficiency, and adaptability are essential for business success today. Getting on board with the latest technology, like Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is key to achieving this goal. Transitioning to a Cloud ERP software can be a game-changer for businesses, offering enhanced scalability, accessibility, and functionality.

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Report: Warehouse Truck Pollution is Blanketing Low-Income Illinois Communities

Supply Chain Brain

In neighborhoods where NO 2 fumes were especially prevalent, the pollutant was responsible for more than 14% of new asthma diagnoses.

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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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S&OP – Increasing Profits Under Constrained Capacity

Demand Driven Technologies

A company seeks to satisfy the demand of its market – and therefore to ensure the availability of the goods and services it provides. A company faces capacity constraints – machines, people, skills, materials. To remain sustainable, a company must generate profitability – i.e. cash flow in excess of expenditure. Balancing availability, capacity, and profitability is therefore at the heart of day-to-day operations, and this balance must be assured for the future.

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Tackling Manufacturing’s ‘Gray Work’ Issue

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a risk in having lots of digital tools that don’t easily share information. They create information silos that result in more work.

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How next-generation data solutions are elevating category management

crisp

In today’s fast-paced, omnichannel retail environment, category managers need accessible, real-time data to make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth. At this year’s Category Management Association (CMA) SIMA conference , the power of data-driven insights in the modern retail landscape was a central theme. From keynote presentations on navigating economic trends to breakout sessions on innovative analytics tools – plus an increase in attendance by IT teams – the emphasis on data

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Audit Finds 56 Companies Responsible for Half of Global Plastic Pollution

Supply Chain Brain

More than 100,000 volunteers collected and logged nearly 1.9 million plastic waste items in 84 countries between 2018 and 2022.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Honda Pours $11B into Ambitious New EV Hub in Ontario

Supply Chain Brain

The hub will include an EV plant, a battery plant, and a processing plant for the key materials needed to make batteries.

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E-SMART Reverse Lets Companies Set Backing Speed Limits on Vehicles

Supply Chain Brain

E-SMART estimates that backing crashes make up 30% of commercial vehicle accidents.

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Biden Grants Micron $6.1B for New York, Idaho Semiconductor Plants

Supply Chain Brain

The New York plants are expected to come online sometime between 2028 and 2029, while the Idaho site is planning to open by 2026.

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