Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The booths at the National Retail Federation (NRF) on January 12 th -14 th will shine brightly with AI plastered everywhere. However, based on my discussions with the technologists, the real improvements to drive value will be few and far between. Venture capitalists are high on Artificial Intelligence (AI), and over-exuberant professors with shiny new models are jockeying into position to get rich.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Cyndi Meurrens and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in a down trucking market. Cyndi is Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking , a contract carrier trucking company that specializes in bulk hopper and van transportation of dry goods, bulk ingredients, and hazardous materials. About Cyndi Meurrens Cyndi Meurrens is the Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking, a leading contract carrier based in Omaha, NE, specializing in bulk hopper and van transportation, including hazardous materials.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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 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.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The mornings are getting colder, which is deadly to car batteries on their last drops of juice, as I found out yesterday morning when I went to start my car. Click, click, click. Dead. Luckily, I had nowhere important to go. I put on my AirPods and walked to the gym instead. If you have. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 15, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Discussing sustainability in today’s politically-charged business environment is tricky. It shouldn’t be. Sustainability is all about the future — the future of business and the future of the planet. Last year, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) published a report entitled The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2023.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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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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?
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
By Christopher Keating (pictured) Senior Vice President Trimble Transportation Europe The post Transportation: Four Industry Predictions for 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Insights into the North American supply chain from Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey The role of transportation management has become more critical than ever as companies strive to balance efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. To explore industry perspectives on transportation management and supply chain trends, Descartes recently conducted the 2024 Global Transportation Management.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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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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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Procurement professionals must rise to the ESG challenge by leveraging supplier collaboration to ensure compliance and best practices in the extended supply chain.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
By Erick Martins (pictured) Solutions Consultant at Descartes The post Revolutionising Logistics: The Transformative Impact of AI Tech Adoption appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
November is National Diabetes Month. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 10.5% of people between the ages of 20-79 have diabetes, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. More than 90% of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. Blue Yonder associate JR Fuller shares his diabetes diagnosis story and how he has learned to live with the disease.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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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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
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
An increasing number of major companies are shifting manufacturing back to the U.S. and nearby Mexico in response to a volatile global supply chain landscape.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Optimizing Media Management with Automated Content Recognition appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Many of the challenges faced by the world’s automotive and equipment manufacturers can be mitigated via flexible production planning. By digitalizing and automating their production planning processes, manufacturers can respond faster and more profitably when confronted with demand variability, materials shortages, logistics roadblocks and other supply chain issues.
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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.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
John Galt
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Is GenAI giving you FOMO? Learn why it’s important to keep a focus on value and adopt AI in supply chain with a focus on driving results.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
By Kristian Torode (pictured) Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Fostering healthy work practices with separate devices appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
QAD
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Production scheduling is a crucial process that positively impacts the success and efficiency of your manufacturing operations. It entails planning and organizing the sequence and timing of tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and cost-effective production. Essentially, the production schedule acts as a roadmap, guiding the entire manufacturing process from start to finish.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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.
Arena Solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In recent years, global manufacturing and supply chain operations have undergone a significant shift. To achieve greater product differentiation and reduce expenses, companies are outsourcing design and development work to contract manufacturers (CMs) and other domain experts. Another growing trend is the reshoring movement, in which companies bring production back to their home country or a nearby region.
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