Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.
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IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Power of Scalability and Big Data in Market Analysis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
HICX Solutions
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX While inflation and economic pressures are forcing pharmaceutical brands to watch their pennies, they will do well to not tackle cost efficiency as a solo issue. Brands will also need to focus on resilience in various areas of their incredibly complex supply chain. Chief among these concerns is compliance as stringent regulations must be followed.
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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.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Alice Johnson (pictured) Full-Time Professional Blogger The post Shipping Digitization: Solutions for Container Shipping Booking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Exploring the Security Risks and Solutions in Tokenization appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Find Your Warehouse Maturity Phase Every day, we hear, read, and talk about warehouse automation. But what would automation look like when applied in our unique businesses, and what steps can we take to achieve it? Our partner Zebra Technologies designed a five-phase warehouse maturity model to help businesses identify where they fall in the automation race and how to reach the next phase.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Building a Diversified Stock Portfolio: Strategies for Long-Term Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Last year, Walmart announced its latest expansion to its RFID program. This announcement, and other major RFID success stories, cast the technology in the spotlight on a national level. The retailing giant was the first to introduce the idea, but history shows, it was not an overnight success. Even so, businesses have eyed RFID for many years. If there were ever a time to invest in the technology, it is now.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By David Fowler (pictured) Content Writer The post Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Redefining Governance in the Digital Trust Era appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Kanban Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” These minimum requirements can be a non-starter for smaller companies just ramping up their volumes. Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way. In this article, we’ll examine order fulfillment minimums and explain how to best navigate them.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post REITs Trading Strategies: Real Estate Profits Without Property Ownership appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Tim Kraft and Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya (shown below) organized this event, and also wrote this brief summary of the day. On Friday, November 17 th , the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative hosted its 3 rd annual Doing Good with OM and OR Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to build research connections and promote the increasing amount of work occurring in the fields of OM and OR that is focused on making a societal impact.
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
Procurement Academy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Digital transformation is a necessary step in today’s business landscape and is becoming increasingly common as technology continues to evolve and be adopted by organizations. To ensure the introduction of new technology and processes can be successful, change management is crucial. Change management relies heavily on securing the buy-in of the people and teams directly and indirectly impacted by the introduction of new technologies.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In July, AB&R and Honeywell hosted a Thor: Love and Thunder opening night event for our local customers. The movie got us wondering: If Thor worked in the supply chain, which equipment would he trust to improve his workflows and overall efficiency? Our bet is on Honeywell’s full suite of scanners, printers, mobile computers and software. Our hardware products are strong enough to rival Mjolnir and Stormbreaker!
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Will Actions Targeting Amazon eventually Impact use of Labor Standards in all DCs
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
GS1’s best practices for automating carton inspections, sharing information with retailers With this year’s renewed push for RFID in retail comes new opportunities to gather rich data on your products that provides valuable insights into your inventory. Thanks to our partners at GS1, you can share that data with your trading partners as your products move in the supply chain.
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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 Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Transportation Research Group Finds Congestion added 94.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This article, written by Ravi Ravishankar, originally appeared on distributionstrategy.com. Pressure on the global supply chain isn’t likely to let up anytime soon. Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. Higher demand for products is exacerbating supply chain challenges. While some indicators might suggest that the pressure beginning to ease, it is important to note that today’s conditions are far removed from normal, and d
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Re-shoring or near-shoring factories, “just-in-case” inventories, and qualifying alternative suppliers are among the most common ways that companies are building resilience. However, these strategies come with tremendous complexity and a heavy price tag.
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
According to The Loadstar , the market share of containerized imports from Asia to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has risen over the last three months – increasing from 42% to 46%. The Ports are currently in the process of scaling up to meet increased demand.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
We've only just begun to scratch the surface of AI's transformative potential, and navigating this landscape requires collective wisdom and ethical vigilance.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Join us on an uncharted journey, where readers are about to witness an extraordinary blend of two seemingly disparate worlds- Taylor Swift and the intricate logistics industry. The post From Swifties to Shipments: Connecting Taylor Swift’s Music and the Logistics Industry appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The mine-sweeping force wouldn’t be considered a NATO operation but would be the first major combined action of Black Sea allies since President Vladimir Putin ordered the war on Ukraine.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Sustainable procurement has become more and more critical for businesses that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
What exactly is an "engaged" frontline workforce in warehousing and logistics? And what is its impact on the business? Steven Klima, head of revenue enablement with WorkStep, offers a perspective.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Buying and maintaining barcode label printing solutions is an essential but time-consuming undertaking. However, without the proper supplies and regular maintenance, you may experience unexpected downtime that will disrupt your printing and labeling operations. This is why companies often consolidate their printing needs and work with a strong barcode printing solutions partner.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, mobile shopping has become the primary touch point for many customers.
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