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4 Ways Technology Can Enhance Your Business Operations

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Ways Technology Can Enhance Your Business Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Dance With AI

Supply Chain Shaman

Does it resemble hip-hop? Jazz? A cha-cha? The slide? No one knows, but in my discussions, business leaders agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and the projected impact on supply chain technology looms large sending the industry into very different gyrations. How fast will it transform work, no one knows, but excitement reigns. Traditionally, supply chain technology providers evolve slowly, and business leaders move at an even-slower pace (glacier speed) to revise work practices.

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Vast Majority of CEOs Worry About Supply Chain Human Rights Issues: Survey

Supply Chain Brain

Executives are also interested in bringing their supply chains closer to home, with 43% of CEOs with a resiliency problem saying they are either already on-shoring or considering it.

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Generative AI in Supply Chain Use Cases- One Perspective

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a well written perspective on Generative AI and its eventual use in supply chain business process and decision making areas. Background Supply Chain Matters has been providing our readers with added market education, viewpoints and perspectives focused on Generative AI and Chat GPT technologies and their application in specific areas of supply chain business processes and decision making.

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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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How do you do Supply Chain Everyday: The Life of a Supply Chain Planner

Logility

Think you don’t understand supply chain?  Believe it or not, you do it all the time! If you’re not in the supply chain industry, you might not think about supply chain planning daily, or ever. Steve Ungar, vice president with Logility’s Product Management group, shares his thoughts on supply chain in everyday life. When I talk about my job to my friends, I mention the importance of managing a good supply chain.

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How to Improve Your Supply Chain and Distribution

IT Supply Chain

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Guest Author The post How to Improve Your Supply Chain and Distribution appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Hierarchy of Healthcare Supply Chain Metrics

Tecsys

To help clear up some of the confusion, let’s define healthcare supply chain metrics, why they are important.

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Fulfillment vs. Micro-Fulfillment with Corey Apirian

The Logistics of Logistics

Corey Apirian and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment vs. micro-fulfillment. Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. About Corey Apirian Corey Apirian is the CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment. With over 15 years of senior management experience, Corey is an accomplished Supply Chain and Operations Leader.

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ToolsGroup Launches Dynamic Fulfillment for Real-Time Order Fulfillment Optimization

ToolsGroup

Retailers can now supercharge their OMS with Dynamic Fulfillment’s advanced optimization logic that reduces markdowns and shipping costs, improves margins, and satisfies customer SLAs. BOSTON — July 13, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of Dynamic Fulfillment, a new addition to the JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.

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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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The big picture with 3PL: Does it fit your supply chain strategy?

Logility

3PL Selection—don’t let your people be penny wise and pound foolish Are you looking at the big picture when you select a 3PL — do they fit with your supply chain strategy? Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse. Supply chain organizations often find themselves comparing price differences of 1–2% in service offerings, and they are missing the opportunity to save 5–15% in real costs. 3PL selection is a supply chain decision and an optimization opportunity.

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Emerging and Persistent Consumer Packaged Goods Trends

Enterra Insights

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. economy. Brad Cook and Steve Hewitt , partners at Wipfli, report, “Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.”[1] They also note that the CPG sector has helped stave off what like looked like a certain deep recession. They note, “Shoppers buoyed the economy — or at least kept it from falling deeply into recession.

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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Kyle Henderson and Joe Lynch discuss real time container tracking, which is exactly what Kyle and his team do at Vizion. Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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10 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Warehouse Automation

CHAINalytics

Over the past 10 years, consumers have embraced the convenience of shopping. E-commerce sales in the US have grown from 5% to nearly 15% of total retail sales, which has led to a mass migration of labor from retail stores to warehouse floors. These developments continue to accelerate the adoption of warehouse automation technologies. The … The post 10 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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Eradicating Slave Labor Starts with a More Transparent Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Until recently, most companies simply haven’t been interested in offering deep supply chain transparency. Now, they are beginning to realize the urgent need to do so.

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4 Back To School Supply Chain Strategies

Clear Spider

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Prepare your Supply Chain for the Back To School Season School’s out for summer! It’s time to kick back and relax on the beach…while you make back to school shopping lists using your notes app. As one of the biggest shopping events in the U.S., Amazon Prime Day (scheduled for July 11th and 12th this year!) marks the unofficial start to the back-to-school shopping season.

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Painless Retail Returns with Christian Piller

The Logistics of Logistics

Christian Piller and Joe Lynch discuss painless retail returns. Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. About Christian Piller Christian Piller is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen Technologies, Inc. ( ReturnsSuck.com ) where he is responsible for business development, fundraising, sales, an

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Top-100 3PL, Weber Logistics, Supports Growth with Agile Supply Chain Solutions

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has been named to Inbound Logistics’ 2023 list of the top 100 3PL providers. Weber, a provider of integrated, agile supply chain solutions, was selected out of a pool of hundreds of US 3PL companies. This is the third time that Weber has received this honor in recent years.

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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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Six Benefits of End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Industry research suggests only 6% of supply chain professionals claim to have full visibility into their supply chain, and only 17% claim to have partial visibility. But why are those numbers so low?

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How Can A $150MM Manufacturer Compete with Larger Players?

Arkieva

Supply chain disruptions can have a higher impact on smaller manufacturers. How can you keep up with Fortune 1000 companies? How Can A $150MM Manufacturer Compete with Larger Players? was first posted on July 10, 2023 at 9:45 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Why Food Manufacturers Should Embrace Cloud-based ERP Now More Than Ever

QAD

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, food manufacturers need to embrace the technology that is playing a crucial role in driving efficiency, enhancing productivity and enabling streamlined operations.

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Securing Financial Stability During Uncertain Times: The Importance of Life Insurance for Supply Chain Professionals

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Securing Financial Stability During Uncertain Times: The Importance of Life Insurance for Supply Chain Professionals 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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The Promise of Seeing Clearly: Why Supply Chain Visibility Is So Important for Your Business

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain visibility is a major buzzword these days—helping to drive efficient operations, better decision-making, and higher customer satisfaction. But what does it actually mean?

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What the Automation Revolution Will Do for Your Supply Chain

John Galt

Discover the key benefits of supercharging your supply chain planning with advanced analytics, automation, machine learning, and other technologies.

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How Urban Sketching Changed One Associate’s Perspective

BlueYonder

Suraj Thite is a Senior Functional Architect at Blue Yonder and he lives in India. A random office conversation changed his life and gave him the tool to express himself. He shares his journey to becoming an urban sketch artist with us. I have been an art enthusiast since I was kid. I have been actively participating in some form of art and it has always been my passion.

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Unlocking Financial Freedom: Consolidate Your Debts and Unleash Your Potential

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking Financial Freedom: Consolidate Your Debts and Unleash Your Potential appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Brooklinen Used Anvyl to Build a Supply Chain That Allowed Them to Scale & Expand

Supply Chain Brain

Learn about the tactics that Brooklinen used to increase on-time shipments, supplier engagement, and order volume and the results they received after only months with Anvyl.

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Your Roadmap to Successful Mobile Inventory Management System Implementation

RFgen

If you are one of the many organizations that use an ERP platform for inventory control, then you already know how powerful this technology can be. But in today’s fast-paced supply chains, extending these capabilities onto the warehouse or shop floor with enterprise mobility is crucial to stay competitive. Implementing new software is no cakewalk. For some, it can feel like wandering a complex maze.

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Top 4 Moves When You Suspect Software is Inflating Inventory

The Smart Software

Discover the key strategies to tackle inventory inflation caused by software in your supply chain. We often are asked, "Why is the software driving up the inventory?" The answer is that Software isn't driving it in either direction - the inputs are driving it, and those inputs are controlled by the users (or admins). Here are four things you can do to get results you expect.