Tue.Jun 13, 2023

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Sustainability and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Risk managers have known for years that climate change and other sustainability issues are cause for great concern. The staff at SupplyChainBrain notes, “A [2022] report from DispatchTrack, a specialist in last-mile delivery software, reveals that the majority of supply chain organizations surveyed in October and November — 77% — claim to be prioritizing sustainability or to have plans to prioritize it in the coming year.”[1] While that is all well and good, if enterprises are going

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Optimizing yard management for manufacturing facilities

C3 Solutions

The manufacturing sector remains a crucial component of the global economy, with the small, medium, and large companies operating in the US accounting for about 11% of the country's GDP. Manufacturing facilities play an increasingly vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing global supply chain resources. The European Union, China, and the United States are the top three global manufacturing powerhouses and have seen a significant increase in the number of manufacturing facili

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Bypass Disruptions with What If Analysis for Supply Chains

Logility

In the constantly changing world of logistics and manufacturing, “what if” Analysis is the key component of finding the optimized supply chain. Supply Chain Leaders are constantly exploring options that currently do not exist. They need to know what a change could and should look like. What if analysis gives them a window into the future.

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Watch: Proximo Spirits' Journey to Decision Intelligence: A Case Study

Supply Chain Brain

Luis Gonzalez, global supply chain director of Proximo Spirits, a subsidiary of Becle, relates the company's search for a decision-intelligence tool, and its partnership with Aera Technology.

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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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Key Learnings from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona

BlueYonder

Peter Drucker wrote in his book “Managing in the Next Society” that “the biggest challenge for the large company and especially for the multinational may be its social legitimacy – its values, its mission, its vision. Everything else can be outsourced.” This idea, coupled with the state of the global economy, has led many organizations to scrutinize their supply chains and consider outsourcing logistical operations to third-party logistics (3PLs) providers when it makes sense.

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The affordability gap in Britain’s broadband market

IT Supply Chain

By Guy Miller (pictured) CEO, MS3 Networks The post The affordability gap in Britain’s broadband market appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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American Trucking Association Believes the I-95 Collapse Will Impact Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

While an official timetable has not yet been established, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said fixing the impacted portion of the highway could take "a number of months.

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Alloy

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Survey Points to Little Signs of Traditional Peak Period Ocean Container Demand

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters commentary published in May , we highlighted that the U.S. freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions and that was reinforced by the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index (LMI) reaching its lowest level lowest level in six and

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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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The Labelless Dilemma: Managing Product Marking for Labelless PET Bottles

IT Supply Chain

By Russell Wiseman (pictured) Head of Global Beverage Solutions, Domino Printing Sciences The post The Labelless Dilemma: Managing Product Marking for Labelless PET Bottles appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Ocean Freight Benefits of a Logistics Visibility Platform

MercuryGate

This article explores current challenges to ocean freight visibility and the value of logistics visibility platform provides in navigating market volatility. We’ll also help you understand how Smart Transportation solutions are revolutionizing logistics visibility to create more resilient and adaptable supply chains. The post The Ocean Freight Benefits of a Logistics Visibility Platform appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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ASCO Asks Regulators to Monitor Supply Chains Dealing with Cancer Drug Shortages

Supply Chain Brain

Medical supply chains are experiencing a "severe" shortage of cancer drugs after carboplatin and cisplatin were reportedly found to be in “extremely short supply.

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The future of data roaming

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) CEO, Mobilise The post The future of data roaming appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Key Learnings from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona

BlueYonder

Peter Drucker wrote in his book “Managing in the Next Society” that “the biggest challenge for the large company and especially for the multinational may be its social legitimacy – its values, its mission, its vision. Everything else can be outsourced.” This idea, coupled with the state of the global economy, has led many organizations to scrutinize their supply chains and consider outsourcing logistical operations to third-party logistics (3PLs) providers when it makes sense.

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Supply Chain News on Cass Report for May Finds Sharp Drop in Truck Rate

Supply Chain Digest

Truckload Rates were Down 15 percent versus 2022

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Fulfillment Automation: Essential Insights from Dr. Jack Peck

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Given today’s labor environment, every fulfillment operation needs to be moving toward automation. There’s great technology out there for your fulfillment automation needs, but it’s important to pick the correct strategy and implement it effectively to ensure automation investments don’t go awry.

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U.K.’s Centrica Warns More Gas Storage Needed for Energy Security

Supply Chain Brain

The CEO of Centrica, the U.K.'s largest natural gas supplier, said the partial reopening of the country's biggest gas storage facility isn't enough to ensure energy security.

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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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Optimizing Your Multichannel Strategy: A Comprehensive Checklist for eCommerce Brands

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes As an eCommerce brand, you want to reach your target audience across multiple channels to maximize sales and revenue. However, with so many channels available, it can be challenging to create a comprehensive multichannel strategy that effectively engages your customers and drives conversions.

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Saudi Output Cuts Will Tighten Oil Market Sharply, OPEC Data Signals

Supply Chain Brain

Global oil consumption will exceed supplies by roughly 2.7 million barrels a day during July 2023 based on a June 13 report from OPEC.

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JAGGAER event helps Middle East & African clients future-proof their business through Autonomous Commerce

Jaggaer

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: JAGGAER event helps Middle East & African clients future-proof their business through Autonomous Commerce.

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Biden Administration Pledges $192mn for Battery Recycling Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

As of June 13, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration has pledged almost $3 billion toward domestic battery manufacturing and recycling efforts.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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How to save money through suppliers without sacrificing the value they bring

HICX Solutions

Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supplier experience platform HICX, says brands can keep a competitive edge despite inflation. “Let’s help suppliers help us,” he says. Here’s how… 1. See suppliers as partners. The best thing brands can do to cut costs through suppliers is to partner with them. This empowers suppliers to give their best, and when suppliers can give their best, brands are better placed to extract the value they need—such as quality ingredients, compliance information, and ideas for inno

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Biden’s Labor Chief Visits California to Break Deadlock in West Coast Port Talks

Supply Chain Brain

Acting Labor secretary Julie Su is reportedly encouraging the union and port managers “to stay at the table and reach an agreement.

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Fulfillment by Amazon: Guide for Warehouse Operators | Sphere

SphereWMS

Learn everything you need to know about Fulfillment by Amazon, from the advantages of partnering with Amazon to tips on streamlining e-commerce operations.

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ILWU Canada Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Over 99% of ILWU Canada members voted in favor of strike actions with the earliest possible start date reportedly being June 24, 2023.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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What Does Effective Pharmacy Management Look Like in 2023?

Tecsys

Here are five of my recommendations for effective pharmacy management in 2023, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration.

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: The Chatbot Comes to the Drive-Through. ‘It’s a Pain In the B utt.’

Operations and Supply Chain Management

The Chatbot Comes to the Drive-Through. ‘It’s a Pain In the Butt.’ White Castle, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Dunkin’ test AI-driven help. ‘It’s just so weird—I’m used to talking to somebody.

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RFID, AIDC, and IoT News Round Up for June 14, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Report of New Longer Range RFID Reader for Stealing Credit Card Information.Why Hobby Lobby does nott Use Barcodes.

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