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Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success

Talking Logistics

If you’ve seen the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, you know the line: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Nowhere is that truer than in the supply chain and logistics realm, especially when it comes to technology. With so much change and. Read more The post Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ciavarella Pneumatici Selects ToolsGroup to Revolutionize Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

Leading Italian Tire Distributor Aims to Enhance Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, and Customer Service MILAN and BOSTON — November 19, 2024 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been chosen by Ciavarella Pneumatici, one of Italy’s premier B2B tire distributors, to enhance its supply chain planning processes.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Supply Chain: Top 10 Supply Chain faux pas!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Morning woes I have just had one of those mornings. I missed the alarm and the 10-minute snooze and from then on everything went downhill. Jumped in the shower for a brief cleanse but then once waterlogged I realised there was no soap, not even a hotel-like sliver. So, soaking wet I get out, but can I find anything remotely soapy? There was no time to waste so the yellowed William & Kate souvenir tablet had to be sacrificed.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Supply Chain Resilience is Essential in an Uncertain World

Enterra Insights

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and upended the global economy, supply chain experts insisted that supply chain resilience was essential. Back in 2019, Joseph Shamir , Founder of ToolsGroup, wrote, “If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected — from extreme weather events to endless political psychodramas to tech startups disrupting whole industries.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Corporate Knights also ranked the company the most sustainable company in its peer group and the 7 th most sustainable company overall. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

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Ciavarella Pneumatici sceglie ToolsGroup per rivoluzionare la pianificazione della supply chain

ToolsGroup

L’importante distributore italiano di pneumatici punta a migliorare la previsione della domanda, la gestione delle scorte e il servizio clienti MILANO e BOSTON — 19 novembre, 2024 — ToolsGroup , leader globale nel software di pianificazione e ottimizzazione della supply chain, è stata scelta da Ciavarella Pneumatici, uno dei principali distributori B2B di pneumatici in Italia, per migliorare il processo di pianificazione della supply chain.

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Rethinking Supply Chain Management

The Network Effect

The post Rethinking Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Maximizing Efficiency: How to Optimize Your Car’s Charging System

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Maximizing Efficiency: How to Optimize Your Car’s Charging System appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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Optimizing the Supply Chain of Working Capital Turnover

Supply Chain Brain

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

With the chaos of the 2024 holiday season descending, the National Retail Federation predicts U.S. ecommerce spending in November and December will increase 8%-9% over 2023, translating to $295.1-$297.9 billion in sales. In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time.

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Navigating the Future of Retail: 5 Trends to Watch in 2025

ToolsGroup

The retail industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, and as we approach 2025, several key trends are defining the future of retail. Driven by advancements in AI, shifts in consumer expectations, and an emphasis on sustainability, retailers are finding new ways to engage customers and build resilience. Explore 5 key trends that retailers are leveraging to forge lasting connections with consumers and future-proof their business strategies: 1.

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Highlights From Blue Yonder’s 2024 Global Week of Giving

BlueYonder

The week of Oct. 21, 2024, was Global Week of Giving at Blue Yonder, a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate. With World Food Day taking place in October, food insecurity was a primary focus for several Blue Yonder planned events. Across the globe, our associates packed more than 35,000 meals at food banks to impact hunger in their local communities!

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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How can Biometric Solutions Improve Supply Chain Efficiency and Transparency?

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How can Biometric Solutions Improve Supply Chain Efficiency and Transparency? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Case Study: How Creativity, Inc. Slashed Its Parcel Spend

Supply Chain Brain

The high cost of parcel shipping presents a host of challenges for companies looking to cut down on overall supply chain expense. And Creativity, Inc., a mid-sized provider of a wide range of materials and supplies for quilt makers, is no exception.

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“Flesh and Breath” – The Appeal of Delegating to AI and its Limits

Logistics Viewpoints

At the airport for an early flight, returning home after a speaking engagement, I was having a moment, feeling “tweepy” (my new word for tiredness that makes me weepy) as I stood in line to order breakfast. The trip had been a busy several days on top of a difficult year. The woman taking my order looked directly at me, smiled, and wished me a nice day.

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The cost of visibility comes first

Supply Chain Movement

When we think of visibility, we tend to think of sophisticated systems that provide insight into the functioning of the entire supply chain. Such systems offer all kinds of advantages but, in my opinion, they are not the first step towards more visibility. When I think of visibility, the first thing I think of is a good understanding of the supply chain budget and actual costs.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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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Top 6 Supply Chain Visibility Software Trends to Keep an Eye On

Loginext

Stay ahead with the top six supply chain visibility software trends. Explore AI, IoT, blockchain, and sustainability solutions shaping efficient and resilient supply chains. The post Top 6 Supply Chain Visibility Software Trends to Keep an Eye On appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Do Lawyers Help with California Title and Zoning Issues?

IT Supply Chain

By (pictured) Content Writer The post How Do Lawyers Help with California Title and Zoning Issues? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Drive Customer Experience Back Into Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Customer experience, or CX, has become the focus of much corporate attention, but it’s still rare to see it directly related to supply chain operations in B2B commerce. It’s critical to keep the customer experience in mind throughout the lifecycle of a customer order transaction.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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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The Power of Networks, AI and ML, Collaboration and Sustainability driving High Performance Supply Chains

BlueYonder

Highlights from the 2024 High Tech Connect October 15, 2024, San Mateo On Oct. 15, 2024, Blue Yonder and Snowflake hosted the High Tech Connect in San Mateo, CA. This brought together over 60 supply chain leaders from 13 High Tech companies for a day of networking and engaging speaking sessions. This annual event, that facilitates sharing ideas on supply chain innovations, has been a draw amongst our customers.

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Supply Chain Management Reduces Food Waste, Improves Margins.

Loginext

Supply chain management software helps restaurants reduce food waste, optimize inventory, and improve margins by streamlining ordering, forecasting demand, and cutting costs The post Supply Chain Management Reduces Food Waste, Improves Margins. appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Fostering healthy work practices with separate devices

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured) Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Fostering healthy work practices with separate devices appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Podcast | Supply Chain ‘Orchestration’: How AI Is Changing the Tune

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to the concept of supply chain “orchestration,” artificial intelligence is the new conductor.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

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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Mobile Inventory Management: Boost Efficiency with Real-Time Tracking

RFgen

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. In today’s business world, real-time data isn’t just nice to have; it’s essential.

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ketteQ the Newest Sponsor of Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters

As Founder and Executive Editor , I am pleased to announce to our global-wide Supply Chain Matters readership that Adaptive Supply Chain Planning technology provider ketteQ will be an additional Named Sponsor of this independent thought leadership platform. Company Profile Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia ketteQ describes itself as redefining the way businesses approach supply chain planning and execution with a fundamentally different technology solution.

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Exiger and The Chertoff Group Unveil Supply Chain Product Assurance Playbook

Exiger Perspectives

Solution allows organizations to strengthen their defenses against exposure to foreign influence in the face of increasing supply chain risk and scrutiny WASHINGTON , Nov. 19, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, and The Chertoff Group , a security and growth advisory firm, today announced the release of the Supply Chain Product Assurance Playbook, a proven and scalable process that identifies, assesses, and remediates risks in hardware and sof