ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards more sustainable practices. At the forefront of this change is the circular economy – a framework that’s reshaping not just vehicle manufacturing but the entire automotive aftermarket. This sector, encompassing parts supply, services, and repair, is now playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainability by extending product lifecycles, minimizing waste, and creating val

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. This is the largest area of investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

One of the hard lessons companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go according to plan right up to the time a customer clicks the “Buy” button, but if you don’t get the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but. Read more The post Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Stealth? What made me think of that word? Do you remember that playground game called Statues ? One person is the 'Museum Curator' and stands at the end of a field or yard. Everyone else stands an agreed distance away and the aim of the game is for a 'Statue' to touch or tag the Curator without being seen moving.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. During and immediately after the pandemic, supply chain leaders were in an unfamiliar position: they had the attention of top management and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make their supply chains more agile and resilient.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

One of the positive effects of hyper-globalization was the rise of a global middle class. Millions of people were raised out of poverty as they found a place within the global economy. During hyper-globalization, there were winners and losers; and, the losers finally began fighting back. As a result, many economists insist the era of hyper-globalization has ended.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By Mian Jami (pictured) Business Marketing Specialist, DLinxOutreach Marketing The post How to Make Your Business’s Online Chat Features More Personal appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.” In our opinion, while forecast accuracy used to be the number one priority for supply chain planners, the event put forward the importance of intelligent decision-making to balance multiple objectives when planning — such as margins, cash and growth — to drive real value from operations.

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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

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up This past week, I returned to the Tampa Bay Area to visit family and see the lasting effects of back-to-back hurricanes. Words cannot fully capture the extent of the devastation left behind, and it will take months for the surrounding counties to recover from the aftermath in Milton and Helene.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2024

There is a common thread among many logistics professionals: they almost all fell into this industry — that is, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or they didn’t start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked back. Why. Read more The post [Video] Choosing A Career In Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a result of accidents associated with nuclear power plants (e.g., Three Mile Island accident (1979), Chernobyl disaster (1986), and Fukushima (2011)), the future of nuclear power looked bleak. By 1990, Italy had closed all of its nuclear power plants and Germany closed its final three nuclear powerplants in 2023. Other countries have also taken steps to reduce or phase out their nuclear power programs, including Austria, which never used a new, completely built nuclear powerplant; Switzerland

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 5 Apps for Playing Online Color Prediction Games on Your Phone appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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.

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John Galt

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this exclusive Q&A, we share expert recommendations for food producers looking to invest in supply chain planning software solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Multi-tier supply chain intelligence has the potential to strongly enhance the resilience of the supply chain, making it an invaluable asset to organizations.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Do you still wear a mask? There is an older gentleman who goes to my gym. He still wears a mask. But it’s always on his chin. It doesn’t cover his mouth and nose at all. When people walk up to him to chat, he doesn’t pull it up. He keeps it there, on his. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 25, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides both perspectives and self-rating observations regarding our January 2024 published Research Advisory- 2024 Predictions for Industry Global Supply Chains. We do so because of our long-standing business principal that predictions should not be that of a social media or corporate focused marketing conversational tool to drive eyeballs.

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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.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Technology in Scaling Innovation Across Departments appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The projects selected are each focused on one of five areas: energy grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy-efficient products.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day and is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding with a focus on stroke prevention, symptom awareness, and the needs of stroke survivors. According to the World Stroke Organization , each year more than 12 million people worldwide will have their first stroke and 6.5 million will die as a result. The chance of having a stroke increases with age; however, more than 60% happen to people under 70 and 16% to those under 50.

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Optimize inventory management with seven essential KPIs to reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve operational excellence in your supply chain. Learn how to measure and improve efficiency.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How Sustainability & Decarbonization Consulting Helps the Transition to Renewable Energy & Net-Zero Operations? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tecsys

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) has once again been delayed, with new deadlines stretching into mid-2025. While this extension offers breathing room for the pharmaceutical industry, it highlights persistent challenges in achieving traceability and security throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.

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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

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management. Fixed assets, such as machinery, equipment, and vehicles, are essential for businesses to operate smoothly.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on the latest published IMF World Economic Forecast. Background Industry supply chain management teams have experienced a rather challenging year thus far. Now that the all-important final quarter is upon us, there are needs for supporting customer holiday fulfillment along with ensuring 2024 revenue and profitability goals are met or exceeded.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 26, 2024

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post Will Workforce Shortages cause Peak Season Chaos in 2024? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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