Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I am writing this post from a hotel room in Chicago. My feet are swollen, and my luggage overflows with dirty laundry. I have not been home since the end of August. This week, I spoke at a University of Wisconsin event on responsiveness and ASCM on the future of supply chain planning. This speaking tour ends the first week of October. Fall is conference season, and this year, with pent-up post-pandemic energy to return to events, I hit the trail to share insights on the value of outside-in suppl

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It is widely accepted that digitization is the key to transforming all areas of the logistics industry. However, we are just at the beginning of a long journey. Recent Black Swan events have exposed vulnerabilities within some of the world’s best-run supply chains. With effective planning becoming impossible, the need for real-time visibility has become.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains. by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio. Getting the right product to the right place at the right time in the right way! This is my mantra for building green supply chains. Whether the “product” is raw materials to your factory or it is finished “product” to your end customer – this phrase would sum up the purpose and mission of a logistician in our current millennium.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually. I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. I have always considered cellular and traditional communication companies to be service organizations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Brittany Traylor and Joe Lynch discuss the TraylorTranspo story. Brittany is the CEO of TraylorTranspo LLC , an asset light brokerage that specializes in power-only moves, which typically means the carrier provides the tractor and the shipper provides the trailer. About Brittany Traylor. Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset-based freight brokerage that streamlines the logistics function and delivers a superior customer experience using consumer-grade freight tech (

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C3 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The global cold chain logistics market is likely projected to grow at a 17.9% compound annual growth rate through 2026. Cold chains are an integral part of the global supply chain and logistics networks. Everything from produce to medicines and now even the COVID-19 vaccines need cold chains to be ferried. But while every industry needs efficient cold chains, there is also a lot of pressure that these systems function optimally, keeping in mind business goals.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law in the US last year includes funding for setting up an apprenticeship pilot program for commercial driver’s license holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce. Last December, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are. Read more Lowering the Minimum Age of Interstate Truck Drivers to 18.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Supplier management best practices involve risk management, performance monitoring and management, segmentation, teams, and partnerships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

One flick of the wrist triggers a wave of disruption that grows the deeper it penetrates the supply chain. This blog explains the bullwhip effect, how the pandemic exacerbated it and tips on how to mitigate the effect. How to Mitigate the Bullwhip Effect in Today’s Market was first posted on September 13, 2022 at 8:04 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Artificial intelligence has an important role to play in promoting sustainability across the supply chain, says Erin Halka, senior director with Blue Yonder.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future. According to our recent SYSPRO Global Research report , 70% of manufacturers and distributors experienced supply chain disruptions, while 60% of businesses found themselves unab

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Pallet Racking Selection! Are you thinking of streamlining your warehouse operations to increase efficiency and productivity? If so, worry no more as this guide gives practical insights on selecting the right pallet racking , which is critical to optimizing your warehouse efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The client engaged Clarkston’s life sciences and supply chain experts to align and train its organization on a S&OP process roadmap.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We are pleased to announce to our Supply Chain Matters readers the listening availability of our latest podcast: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions and Instilling Supply Network Resilience in Post Pandemic Supply Networks. Our featured guest is Graham Scott, Vice President of Global Procurement for global based manufacturing services provider Jabil.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

By Vishal Salvi (pictured). Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Cybersecurity Practice, Infosys. The post Ensuring cyber security in digital supply chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

So you’ve locked in your supply chain plan and network design? Good luck with that. In today’s global supply chains, unpredictability has become — well, predictable.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Today, customer centricity for an organisation in today’s marketplace, you must place “the customer” at the core of your business and build products and services that are designed to suit the specific needs of customers. This is about providing a great experience from the word go. Everything, from the first interaction with the organisation, to the purchase and after-sales support, must be designed with the customer in mind and implemented in such a way that customer only remembers a seamlessly

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Small Business Risks in Accepting Cryptocurrencies! Storing your cryptocurrencies in exchanges might be risky, and it is dangerous to leave them there for extended periods. Cryptocurrency platforms have been plagued with bugs, hacks, and exploits that have resulted in millions of dollars in losses in their brief history.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Statistics show that 57% of companies consider their supplier management to be a competitive advantage. This is no surprise: supply chain management is essential to your business efficiency, as many operations depend on it. When your employees don't have the required goods or services, they can't efficiently perform their duties. Supplier management is a complex process consisting of different tricks and tactics that we previously covered.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

CSCMP’s 2022 EDGE Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition takes place in Nashville Sept. 18-21. This year’s event promises to deliver impactful content on today’s most pressing supply chain issues, including last mile delivery optimization. The post CSCMP Sessions Highlight MercuryGate’s Last Mile Delivery Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Breakthrough AI-powered solution eliminates dead stock, beating leading pricing software while leveling the field for fast-growing businesses competing with global players . PALO ALTO, Calif., September 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced updates of its Pricing and Promotion software capabilities, which leverage AI to predict demand and accordingly inform pricing and promotion strategies to maximize profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Congestion and inflation appear to be easing and schedule reliability has improved, but market signals suggest more of a lull in the current supply chain chaos than an end in sight.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

SunButter’s sales team uses Crisp to anticipate demand and prevent out-of-stocks, distributing nationwide just in time for an allergy-friendly back-to-school season. Sunflowers get a new assignment. SunButter ® is a perfect example of things coming together in the right place at the right time. It all started in Fargo, North Dakota, home to a booming sunflower industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Online Reviews are Essential for Small Business! As with the power of social media and the internet, no business is small, and nothing is impossible. You just have the willpower to be able to succeed and actualize your small business marketing ideas. You know the golden rule in marketing is that you promote your product or services where there is lots of attention.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

By Codrin Arsene (pictured). CMO at Digital Authority Partners. The post 5 SEO Strategies B2B Companies Should Be Implementing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

QAD Product Marketing Director Brent Dawkins recently shared his insights into future-proofing the supply chain for global shippers and his observations couldn’t be more critical. In his recent Supply Chain Digital Magazine article, Future-proof your supply chain to 2025 and beyond , Brent posits seven ways shippers can make decisions now to improve operational efficiency in the next couple of years.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Truck drivers are an integral part of the supply chain that keeps our country going. They transport food, raw materials, and other supplies across the nation. They are largely responsible for creating efficient shipping processes and supporting customer satisfaction for companies. These professionals work hard - even in the face of pandemic and supply chain issues that make their jobs more challenging.

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