Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Global Supply Chain Pressure Index from Fed Bank of New York Finds Record Low Stress Times

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Nate Shutes and Joe Lynch discuss helping logistics founders, which is exactly what Nate does with his podcast, The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs. He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The notion of going green is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall environmental impact and search for ways to be more sustainable. Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We’ve got horrible roads where I live, lots of bumps and potholes everywhere. Not surprisingly, I’ve had to replace the shock absorbers on my car more than once. What does a shock absorber do? They dampen all those bumps in the road so your car can travel as smoothly as possible. If you’re a transportation. Read more The post How To Prevent Your TMS From Becoming a Shock Absorber appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

ChatGPT Turns One This month, ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) turns one on November 30 th , 2023. It’s a noteworthy date for the AI chatbot. Developed by Open AI as a large language model-based chatbot, the LLM allows end users to generate texts, code, and images. Microsoft invested over $10 billion in the company in 2023 and Bain has forged a partnership with OpenAI.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As we get closer to Veterans Day , I like to reflect on why we observe the holiday and what it has become. Veterans Day shares a distinction separate from Memorial Day in many countries (learn more about the differences here ). Originally coined as Armistice Day, Veterans Day was first celebrated on Nov. 11, 1919, at the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which officially ended on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Charlie Huggins (pictured) Manager of the Quality Shares Portfolio at Wealth Club The post M&S – Excellent first half, but tone of caution may disappoint appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights recent developments involving Tesla’s Germany and Sweden operational workers in efforts to seek a labor union voice. Background In a prior commentary, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a published Bloomberg report indicating that production workers at the EV automaker Tesla’s Berlin, Germany complex “ are growing increasingly concerned about safety hazards and overwork, according to IG Metall, prompting more workers to join the German union.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Make Your Next Event Unforgettable: A Guide to Event Planning appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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SCJunction

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

After more than 3 years of extensive collaboration with PEP, Manhattan WMS has been successfully implemented in the new PEP Distribution Centre in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. In this blog, we reflect on the exciting journey from project initiation through to successful go-live.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP, Descartes The post How Does Sustainability Factor into Retailers’ Transportation Management Efforts? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a top-tier European and international banking establishment, the BNP Paribas Group assists all of its customers – individuals, associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, large corporations, and institutionals – in bringing their projects to a successful conclusion, through to financing, investment, savings, and protection solutions. Today, with 184,000 employees across 64 locations worldwide, the Group supports the professional development of its employees by helping them to strengthen their skills a

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 5 Benefits of Serial Number Tracking for Electronics Manufacturers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The procurement world is on the brink of a new era. As 2024 approaches, a wave of technological advancements promises to redefine eSourcing , turning today’s best practices into relics of the past. These innovations aren’t just upgrades—they are game-changers, reshaping the procurement landscape and setting the bar for what’s possible. The question is no longer whether these trends will impact your business, but whether you’ll lead the charge or race to catch up.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

So far in 2023, Resilinc’s supply chain disruption monitoring platform EventWatch AI sent 7,422 disruption alerts for the high-tech industry—up just 1% from the same time period in 2022. Of these alerts, over 50% triggered a War Room—meaning these disruptions could disrupt the supply chain. What were the causes behind these disruptions? And what challenges does the high-tech industry have to tackle to avoid future semiconductor shortages?

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Omni-channel, demand-driven fulfillment using AI and automatic decision-making technologies will give retailers the edge they need to succeed in a very competitive landscape.

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C3 Solutions

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Unlock efficient Dock scheduling with our "STREAMS" cheat sheet. Dive into 7 steps to optimize operations and elevate efficiency with C3 Solutions.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Appointment scheduling in logistics has long been a manual process, prone to error and miscommunication. Thanks to automation, that's changing, says Tom Curee, president of Qued.

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Logistics 106

Stord

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Snackpass, partnered with Stord to help keep up with its demand while modernizing their process through our warehouse management system, Stord One Warehouse.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Channel Collaboration is the partner portal for Channel Data Management (CDM), offering users real-time data collection services including inventory, point of sale and end-customer price points.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As technology continues to advance, delivery software has become a crucial tool for organizations to streamline their operations and enhance customer engagement. Let's explore the five essential technology trends to maximize customer engagement. The post 5 Essential Technology Trends to Look for in Delivery Software for Maximum Customer Engagement appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Those interviewed said they expect a rebound during the second half of 2024 with half of the participants saying they believe freight volumes will increase by 5% during that period.

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Kodiak Hub

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We’re thrilled to share that, for the second year in a row, Kodiak Hub has been selected as a ProcureTech 100 pioneering digital procurement solution!

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sheep prices have slumped, with older animals fetching an average of just $22 in October 2023 and some reports of animals selling for less than a dollar a head.

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Lucas

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The push is on to get to the next level of productivity and workflow efficiency with automatic data capture technologies.

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Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A report from t he NERC and FERC recommended lawmakers complete cold weather reliability standard revisions enacted during Winter Strom Uri in 2021.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For most companies, implementing an ERP system across the business represents a significant investment into their business, and the costs can make a management team blink. However, as organizations strive to remain competitive and efficient in the ever-evolving market landscape, the integration of ERP software emerges as a transformative investment.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

UAW 551, the local union that held a vote on the contract, said that 57% of the ballots cast by its members were in favor of the deal.

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