Enterra Insights
AUGUST 15, 2023
The past few years of turmoil in the retail sector have challenged many professionals. The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. Retailers could be excused for describing their feelings with some of the lyrics from Willie Nelson’s famous song “Crazy.” The lyrics read: “Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Logility
AUGUST 15, 2023
Smarter, Not Harder: How to Climb Every Peak in Supply Chain Planning Supply chain planning is like a grand mountaineering expedition. Every step is meticulously mapped out to manage immediate needs and challenges while uncovering and navigating intricate risks hidden within each layer. But instead of reaching just one peak, supply chain planners must climb four – service, inventory, cost, and sustainability.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The inaugural edition of the Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit has launched, bringing top-level marketing executives together to network and discuss successful strategies in promoting supply chain products, services and solutions.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 15, 2023
Supply chain and order management transformation in the retail space is a must, but how many organizations actually know what the results of their investments will be, from day one? It’s time to re-evaluate the business case for this strategic overhaul. It sounds like an obvious piece of knowledge to have, to be sure that an investment into new technology would yield not just a positive outcome, but specific expected returns.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
In this upcoming webinar, we will delve into the ripple effect of supply chain destabilization and how it magnifies risk in day-to-day freight operations. We will also showcase how adopting the right visibility technology can help you stay ahead of the curve and effectively minimize various risks by providing you with continuous knowledge of your cargo's exact location and condition.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index fell for the sixth consecutive month during 2023 from -0.26 in June to -0.50 in July.
Bulk Connection
AUGUST 15, 2023
Did you know that, in addition to transporting your liquid freight over the road, your bulk freight 3PL provider can also handle drayage of your bulk shipping containers? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this key supply chain service and let you know what to look for in a bulk freight drayage provider.
Resilinc
AUGUST 15, 2023
Semiconductors, LEDs, iPhones, infrared radiation, and more. Do you know what these products have in common? All these modern products are manufactured using the key commodities germanium and gallium. China is the global leader in exports for both rare metals, exporting around 80% of the world’s gallium and about 60% of the world’s germanium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in t
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Power of Data-Driven HR: Harnessing Insights With The Right Tools appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog urges caution and oversight in pilot use of generative AI applications targeted for supply chain management process support. Background In prior advisories, our research arm and the Supply Chain Matters blog continue to provide clients and readers with market education advisories and podcast conversation relative to the exploding interest levels in generative AI applications and their potential use in su
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Stephan Sieber (pictured) CEO at Transporeon The post How to unlock the value of data-driven logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 15, 2023
Disruptions, Automation, Government Policies are Combining to Change the Dynamic
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Jen Brown (pictured) Senior Director, EMEA at GoTo The post Beating Burnout – Arise the transformational IT leader appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 15, 2023
Establishing successful global fulfillment is a lot like planning for a successful trip abroad. You localize for the environment you’re going into – electric converter and all. And, of course, it really helps to have a local guide.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Christiaan Beek (pictured) Senior Director, Threat Analytics at Rapid7 The post Norfolk and Suffolk police data breach appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 15, 2023
Whether container rates are up or down, chances are you’d like to pay less to import containers. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward way to reduce shipping costs when shipping into the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach. In this article, we’ll discuss the practice of importing products using higher shipping container weights and making use of the Overweight Corridor.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Tiburon collected about 100,000 metric tons of Urals crude originally loaded at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga from a similar-sized vessel, the Lucia, over the past week.
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
The Smart Software
AUGUST 15, 2023
What’s all the hoopla around the term “probabilistic forecasting?” Is it just a more recent marketing term some software vendors and consultants have coined to feign innovation? Is there any real tangible difference compared to predecessor “best fit” techniques? Aren’t all forecasts probabilistic anyway? The post What makes a probabilistic forecast?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The FMC audited MSC’s D&D charges in 2021 after receiving claims that the company issued the same daily rate for both operating and non-operating reefers (NORs).
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 15, 2023
Many companies believed they needed a new warehouse. But are you certain that you truly need one? Often, you can enhance your current warehouse and avoid the hassle of relocating or constructing a new one. Discover how to optimize your warehouse by watching the video below. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Are You Sure You’re Out of Warehouse Space?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The tool allows carriers to bid on available shipments and receive notifications letting them know if their bid is denied, accepted, or if a counteroffer has been made.
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.
Stord
AUGUST 15, 2023
ATLANTA, August 15, 2023 — Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, today ranked on the Inc. 5000 , a list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, for its third consecutive year. The Inc. 5000 recognizes the most successful and dynamic privately-held companies in the United States, based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The program changes will allow companies to package and securely ship air cargo while reducing the need for additional security screenings.
HICX Solutions
AUGUST 15, 2023
What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second. Elevating ESG, however, is tough to deliver. In practice, it is hugely dependent upon good supplier data, which is notoriously hard to achieve and maintain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 15, 2023
The new, sustainable version of “intermodal” could mean combining road and rail with coastal and inland water whenever possible
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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.
Saleswarp
AUGUST 15, 2023
What is buy now, pay later (BNPL)? Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a payment option that allows customers to make purchases upfront and defer the payment for those purchases over time. It has gained significant popularity in recent years as an alternative to traditional credit cards and installment plans. Klarna, Afterpay, and PayPal are just a few of the well-known services that offer BNPL options.
I.C.E. Transport
AUGUST 15, 2023
If you've ever imported something from abroad, you're familiar with the many regulations and requirements that govern the global movement of goods. One of these requirements is an Importer Security Filing, or ISF.
Locus Robotics
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Mary Hart Warehouse automation holds great promise for increasing productivity and efficiency while counteracting continuing challenges of labor costs and shortages, peak seasons and fluctuating order volumes, and demanding SLAs. But some warehouse and fulfillment center managers (and employees!) may still be nervous about deploying robots or other automation into their facilities.
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