Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Historically, there has been a disconnect between Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution processes and applications. As a result, companies tend to plan, optimize, and execute their inventory, labor, transportation, and warehousing operations separately (that is, in a siloed manner). Is that the case at your company? What are the main problems caused by.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Are you making the fatal mistake of underestimating the importance of inventory rebalancing? Many retailers treat inventory management as a mundane task rather than a strategic lever for success. This oversight can lead to hidden costs that not only erode your profits but also jeopardize your customer loyalty. It’s time to challenge your existing beliefs about inventory management and recognize how ineffective rebalancing can significantly impact your bottom line.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (October 7th – 11th) This past week, I’ve been playing tourist in London, one of my favorite cities in Europe. I visited the British Museum and paid extra to see their “Silk Road” exhibit. The exhibit featured dozens of items, articles of clothing, and mementos dating back to the era of the Silk Road.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Phani Reddy from e2open’s blog highlights the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — what it is, how it will.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Freightos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home FreighTech24: Highlights and Themes Judah Levine October 16, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Freightos was delighted to host its seventh annual FreighTech conference recently, bringing together leaders in freight technology and digitalization across carriers, forwarders, BCOs and tech providers once again to discuss progress
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges. For professionals in logistics and supply chain management, understanding the implications of this technology is crucial, as it has the potential to fundamentally change the way goods are transported and delivered.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
This article was first published several years ago but it is about time for a refreshed look at what S&OP brings to your business.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Network design solves a variety of issues, from cost reduction to sustainability, and from inventory optimization to investment decisions.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. Service level plays a pivotal role in the aftermarket industry, directly impacting customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 14, 2024
During my current supply chain planning market research, I have received briefings from several SCP companies. All are investing in artificial intelligence. Many say that they are using generative AI, a type of AI that can create new content and ideas, as part of their journey toward autonomous planning. Autonomous planning is a type of planning that takes humans out of the planning loop.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2024
I’m back from almost 4 weeks on the road. That is 3 weeks and 4 days longer than the U.S. East Coast Ports strike lasted (although, as I highlight below, the strike has only been paused until January 2025). Where have I been? I was in Phoenix, Arizona for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logility
OCTOBER 17, 2024
With more and more triple extortion scams on the rise, organizations need to use a layered defense model to get ahead of cyber security risks. In a keynote session at LogiCon24 , one of the speakers, Rachel Wilson, spoke in detail on tactics to supply chain cyber security risk mitigation. Here are 10 tips for avoiding and managing cyber-attacks. Patch & Update Devices: Software manufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Supply chain optimization is now a strategic priority that directly affects profit, competitiveness, resilience and long-term sustainability.
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 14, 2024
At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency. In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. This article will examine the challenges Belcorp faced with managing its extensive product range and complex supply chain and how our solution set, which includes Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+), Demand Planning, and the Multi-Echelon Inventory Opt
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. They noted the fact that companies whose leaders had supply chain experience took a more proactive approach to addressing potential supply-chain challenges, and in leveraging the supply-chain function to generate new business opportunities.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss the revenue engine. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown is CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering consultancy transforming approaches to PR, demand generation and marketing across the supply chain, heavy in
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2024
During his audition performance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi commented about the abundance of food in America. He joked, “America is new to me, man, even the food in America. The food! There’s so much food in America. … Big everything. Portions are big. The other day an American friend of mine [said,] ‘Man I am starving.’ I was like, ‘No!
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 14, 2024
By Raymond Webb (pictured) Marketing Manager, Takecare Termite & Pest Control The post How General Pest Control Safeguards Your Commercial Space? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Stord
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Picture the last time you lost a package. That sinking feeling in your stomach. The frantic tracking page refreshes. The mad dash to find the customer service information. Now imagine being responsible for millions of packages arriving perfectly to the end consumer. This is the world of e-commerce fulfillment, where every lost, damaged, or delayed package isn't just an isolated annoyance—it's a customer relationship on the line.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 15, 2024
India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Amul formed a strategic partnership with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to facilitate its US product launch. MMPA is responsible for the collection and processing of milk, while the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which operates Amul, oversees marketing and branding initiatives.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Proactively sense and respond to changing customer demands with effective demand planning. These best practices will help set your business on the right path. Demand Planning Best Practices: Practical Advice for Harmonizing Demand and Supply was first posted on October 16, 2024 at 8:27 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Returns already have a significant impact on retailers’ bottom line. National Retail Federation (NRF) data reveals that for every $1 billion in sales, retailers incur an average of $145 million in merchandise returns. To make matters worse, returns fraud is also on the rise. Last year, 13.7% of retail returns were fraudulent, up from 10.4% in 2022, costing retailers $101.91 billion in 2023 alone.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 14, 2024
By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Visualizing Data in Amazon Neptune: Tools and Techniques for Gremlin Users appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly changing the landscape of every industry, logistics and supply chain operations are no exception. Businesses face increasing pressure to integrate advanced technologies to stay competitive. However, the investment of money and resources required to implement these technologies can be daunting.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Imagine walking into your local supermarket and picking up a bar of chocolate or a new smartphone without a second thought.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and competitive market, businesses must adapt quickly to changing customer demands and operational challenges. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers like Staci Americas have become invaluable partners for companies looking to optimize their supply chain and distribution processes.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 13, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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