Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape.
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Q4 is the most critical time of the year for retailers. It’s the period when sales skyrocket and hitting your revenue targets becomes more important than ever. However, the key to maximizing your Q4 revenue doesn’t lie solely in marketing or pricing strategies—it starts with your inventory. Real-time inventory rebalancing is the game-changer that can help you meet customer demand precisely when it peaks.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
When most people think about a business, they don’t often picture the myriad decisions that must be made on a daily basis. However, as Bain analysts, Michael C. Mankins and Lori Sherer , explain, “The best way to understand any company’s operations is to view them as a series of decisions.”[1] Neither do people often think about a business’ supply chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Discover strategies for successful digital supply chain transformation. Learn how to focus on people, processes, and technology to overcome common challenges. Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Keys to Success was first posted on September 4, 2024 at 8:49 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In a previous blog post , I discussed the challenges planning and execution teams face in responding to increasing disruptions. From extreme weather to port closures, disruptions all too frequently upset these teams’ carefully defined plans for getting inventory from Point A to Point B — leading to stockouts and dissatisfied customers. Since disruptions can never be eliminated, the solution lies in creating a fast, accurate and efficient way to optimally re-allocate inventory following a disrupt
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Brands, retailers, and their marketers walk a fine line when trying to reach targeted audiences. They don’t want to waste precious resources reaching out to the wrong people and, at the same time, they don’t want to be so personal that they cross over into creepy territory. James Mullany , a group director at marketing agency Beeby Clark+Meyler, insists the era of micro-targeting is over.
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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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
By Charles Smith (pictured) Sales Executive, Absoft The post The Value of a Personable Approach to Managed Service for SAP appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
ModusLink Corporation
AUGUST 31, 2024
Warehouse Management. 2024 Holiday Spending Predictions – Recent surveys reveal that 65% of holiday shoppers plan to spend about the same on gifts as they did last year. To ensure a seamless and successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday, selecting the right Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider is crucial. 1. Scalability and Flexibility Your 3PL must have the ability to scale operations up or down based on demand fluctuations during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In this posting we wanted to alert readers to a contributed column from Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari in the September -October edition of Supply Chain Management Review magazine. This article is part of the Supply Chain Management Review Global Links column that features invited contributed thought leadership. Bob’s contribution is titled: When worlds collide.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
To ensure that their supply chains are resilient and capable of handling disruptions, organizations must take proactive measures supported by artificial intelligence.
Locus
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.” ~ Peter Sondergaard, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Research at Gartner, Inc. Retail companies tend to house millions upon millions of data. This is no surprise, considering recent studies indicate that the number of online shoppers globally has surged to 2.71 billion , propelling retail sales to an estimated $30.5 trillion in 2024, with projections reaching $32 trillion by 2026.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post 7 Steps To Accurately Determine TCO In ECommerce appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
QAD
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Ensure EU MDR 2017/745 Compliance by September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024, is a critical deadline for life sciences companies selling medical devices in the European Union. By this date, medical device manufacturers must have collaborated with their notified bodies to secure extensions for their medical devices to comply with the EU 2017/745 Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
This week, The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported what many multi-industry supply chain management teams might have already suspected. The agency indicated that for the boreal summer period that extends from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere , global temperatures were 0.69C above historical averages. That number exceeds a prior high mark set of 0.66C that was recorded in 2023.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This "Amazonification" of the e-commerce supply chain, centered around personalized experiences, underscores the need for seamless integration.
Demand Driven Technologies
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
ERP systems are not renowned for their simplicity. With the overwhelming ERP system complexity, there is a lot of technical data and parameters to maintain. Planners are often lost or dependent on data maintained by other remote teams. They have no way of ensuring that the system’s recommendations are correct. Usually, they end up calculating.
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
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
By Andrew Lintell (pictured) General Manager, EMEA at Claroty The post TfL hit by cyberattack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
John Galt
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Learn all about advanced scenario planning to build supply chain antifragility and transform uncertainty into opportunity and value.
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series, specifically in providing highlights on reported August 2024 global wide PMI activity levels. The August data further reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. Product demand levels remain essentially focused on domestic market needs.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2024
In recent years, integrated business planning (IBP) has been gaining traction among companies looking to improve their supply chain strategy. But what exactly is integrated business planning and how can companies adopt it quickly and successfully without causing undue disruption to the daily operations of the business?
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.
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Understanding the cost to supply is as crucial as knowing your cost to serve. It’s about assessing the costs your suppliers incur when delivering to your business, which can significantly impact your strategy, pricing, and overall efficiency. By understanding these costs, you can make informed decisions that enhance supplier relationships and optimize your operations.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 7 Reasons Why Automated Webinars Are the Future of Online Marketing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Exiger Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Table of Contents Introduction In October 2023, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — an emissions trading scheme to reduce carbon emissions — went into effect. Now in its transitional “pilot” phase for the European Union, the CBAM is set to directly affect EU firms, with an indirect impact on U.S. and global producers who export to the EU.
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