Mon.Oct 23, 2023

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Elon Musk Ensures that Product Development is Not Siloed

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the ideas at the heart of the discipline of supply chain management is the importance of collaboration. The discipline has done a good job of driving collaboration between sales and marketing and manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. The profession has not yet managed to integrate product development into core decisions in a meaningful way.

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Top Differences between Inventory Planning for Finished Goods and for MRO and Spare Parts

The Smart Software

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to improve their operational efficiency and drive increased revenue. Optimizing service parts management is an often-overlooked aspect that can have a significant financial impact. Companies can improve overall efficiency and generate significant financial returns by effectively managing spare parts inventory.

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How to Combat Endemic Forced and Slave Labor in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

With the UFLPA and CTPAT in place, efforts are clearly being made to counteract the use of slave and forced labor in supply chains. But will it be enough?

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Exploring the Power of One Versus the Power of Many

IT Supply Chain

By Alan Glazier (pictured) Commercial Director, One Nexus The post Exploring the Power of One Versus the Power of Many appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Let’s approach supply chain resilience holistically

HICX Solutions

By Costas Xyloyiannis, co-founder and CEO of HICX While inflation and economic pressures, such as the recent US price reforms, force pharmaceutical brands to be even more frugal than usual, they will do well to not tackle cost efficiency as a solo issue. Brands require resilience in various areas, and chief among these is compliance. Stringent regulations must be followed, although the supply chains from which they are navigated, are incredibly complex.

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Ryder to Buy Burlington's Impact Fulfillment Services

Supply Chain Brain

Ryder will integrate the IFS facilities and operations into its supply-chain solutions business, including nine multi-client and six dedicated customer operations, totaling just under four million square feet.

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List of Top 5 Best Supply Chain Visibility Software to Look for in 2023

Loginext

Supply chain visibility software has emerged as a game-changer, offering real-time insights, advanced analytics, and streamlined operations. In this listicle, we explore the top 5 supply chain visibility software solutions that are revolutionizing the way companies manage their logistics. The post List of Top 5 Best Supply Chain Visibility Software to Look for in 2023 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Life Sciences and the Journey to Supply Chain Resilience: A Q&A with Craig Fix

Resilinc

In 2023 so far, Life Sciences has surprisingly had the highest number of EventWatch AI alerts of any industry tracked by Resilinc. In this Q&A, we sat down with Craig Fix, Resilinc’s Senior Director of Customer Success, to discuss why this is happening and how it is impacting the entire industry. Craig is a veteran practitioner in Life Sciences with nearly 30 years of experience and was Resilinc’s first Life Sciences customer, giving him a unique perspective on the latest challenges.

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Consumer mobile messaging tech is risky chat

IT Supply Chain

By Anurag Lal (pictured) CEO, NetSfere The post Consumer mobile messaging tech is risky chat appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Ecommerce Logistics Innovation with Stephanie Cannon

The Logistics of Logistics

Stephanie Cannon and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce logistics innovation. Stephanie is the Senior Vice President of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes , a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services to help clients simplify the complexities of sending parcels and mail. About Stephanie Cannon As SVP of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes, Stephanie Cannon leads the Operational Excellenc

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Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (October 2023)

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Market Insights data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal Market Update. Read more The post Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (October 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Steps to Protect against to Supply Chain Cyber Attacks

Supply Chain Digest

Boston Consulting Group off Smart Tips to Reduce Growing Risks

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UAW Strikes Stellantis’ Michigan Truck Plant; 6,800 Walk Out

Supply Chain Brain

The UAW’s selective strike strategy has been successful in preserving its strike fund, which implies that the UAW can continue the current pace of strikes for 36 more weeks.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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Supply Chain News on Digital Freight Broker Convoy ran Out of Options and Money, Shutters Doors

Supply Chain Digest

Convoy was valued at as much as 3.

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Chinese Heavy Metal: Export License Rules Risk Thrashing Green-Tech Industry Margins

Supply Chain Brain

Companies need to prepare for the fact that uncertainty combined with high demand will result in volatility in the short run and beyond.

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Mobile-Friendly WMS Solutions: Why Your Warehouse App Matters

SphereWMS

The warehousing sector, once characterized by manual processes and paper trails, has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This transformation, driven by technological innovation, has ushered in an era where mobile devices are no longer optional but integral to efficient warehouse operations. As businesses strive to meet the demands of a digital-first world, the emphasis on mobile-friendly Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions has never been greater.

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Watch: I Need to Add Automation. So, Now What?

Supply Chain Brain

An executive summary of a Locus Robotics and SupplyChainBrain webinar about the state of automation in the warehouse, with Neil Bentley, Locus’s senior director of product development.

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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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Why It’s Vital to Disclose that Your Ground Freight Shipment is Hazmat

Freightera

A hazmat label warning of dangerous goods When it comes to hazmat — short for hazardous materials — in ground freight shipping, transparency isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. So why is the declaration of hazardous materials so crucial? Is it merely about ticking off the compliance box, or is there more to it? Recently, we’ve had an unfortunate case where failing to disclose that their shipment was hazardous cost one of our clients thousands of dollars and urged us to write this

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Expansion of Chinese Ownership of Farms in U.S. Raises Concerns

Supply Chain Brain

A bill by Reps. Tom Kunse, R-Clare, and Matt Hall, R-Richland, would make the purchase of farmland by Chinese entities more difficult.

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What is Production Planning? Process & Strategies

Unleashed

Efficiency in manufacturing comes from having the right preparation and the most cost-effective processes in your arsenal. The first step in achieving these aims is called production planning. Production planning is where you map out how your business will operate – the resources, strategies, equipment, and labour required to hit your production goals.

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Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Supply Chain Brain

Some are suggesting that the investigation is a way of China hitting back at the U.S. over its sanctions by targeting one of its biggest companies, Apple.

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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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How Making Friendship Bracelets Helped Me Understand the Benefits of Generative AI in Supply Chain

BlueYonder

In the week before “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film debuted, I needed to make dozens of friendship bracelets to trade with fellow Swifties at the movie theatre, just as had been done during the ground-breaking tour by the same name. There was one problem though: I had never made a single friendship bracelet in my life, and I had no clue where to even begin.

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South African Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Brazil

Supply Chain Brain

The direct flights to Brazil this month will represent the carrier’s first intercontinental route since it emerged from bankruptcy two years ago.

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HICX Supplier Experience Live: Swapping friction for collaboration

HICX Solutions

CPOstrategy visits HICX’s first Supplier Experience Live as organisations gear up to remove friction and become a customer of choice. Supplier experience has never been such a hot topic. After decades in the darkness, the importance of supplier experience is finally on the agenda. Truthfully, success can’t be achieved alone. Without happy, committed and strategic supplier relationships, a business will stagnate.