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Top 6 Retail Logistics Software Companies in the US

Locus

In the competitive world of retail, efficient logistics operations are essential for increasing the Return On Investment (ROI). Retailers must ensure products move seamlessly from warehouses to customers while keeping costs low and satisfaction high. This necessity has driven the emergence of innovative logistics software companies offering specialized solutions for the retail sector.

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Redefining Your Relationship with Data

Supply Chain Shaman

Driving a supply chain transformation? Want to be data-driven? Prepare for the journey by redefining your relationship with data. And encourage your organization to do the same. Data has a cycle as described by this quote from Techtarget.com. Most organizations only focus on usage. To be demand-driven, own the cycle. D ata management is the process of ingesting, storing, organizing, and maintaining the data created and collected by an organization.

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Why Process Orchestration is Essential to Modern Supply Chain Planning

John Galt

Learn all about process orchestration, an important component of supply chain planning to connect decisions across functions and domains.

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How Traders & Contractors Can Benefit From High-quality Bookkeeping Services

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Traders & Contractors Can Benefit From High-quality Bookkeeping Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Watch: Managing Today’s Difficult Supply Chains With Ultimate Command and Control

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain leaders need both an artificial intelligence-enabled command center and a control tower, says Harsh Koppula, chief operating officer and co-founder of TADA.

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Airbus Cuts Guidance as Supply Chain Snags Continue to Bite

Supply Chain Brain

The company now expects to hand over 770 aircraft this year, down from a previous goal of 800, it said in a surprise announcement.

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Brits are set to become the biggest contributors to electronic waste this year, but why?

IT Supply Chain

By Steve Haskew (pictured) Head of Sustainability & Social Leadership, Circular Computing The post Brits are set to become the biggest contributors to electronic waste this year, but why? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Shipment Visibility Is Enabling Freight Forwarder Growth and Customer Loyalty

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chains grow more intricate and consumer expectations increase, the ability to track shipments in real time becomes a crucial component for forwarders striving to maintain a competitive edge.

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Going beyond PSTI (& ETSI): the critical importance of next-level cybersecurity

IT Supply Chain

By Steven Kenny (pictured) Manager Architecture & Engineering Program, EMEA, Axis Communications The post Going beyond PSTI (& ETSI): the critical importance of next-level cybersecurity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Satellite Technology & Agriculture: Transforming Supply Chain Management

All Things Supply Chain

Remote sensing has become essential across various industries, notably revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management.

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Control Tower: New Essential for Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Control Towers are the new essential for modern supply chain planning. Unlock real-time visibility and control over your entire supply chain. Monitor KPIs, optimize inventory, track suppliers, and streamline logistics with AI-powered predictive analytics. Enhance collaboration, prioritize tasks, and make data-driven decisions to increase efficiency and agility.

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Supply Chain News on Warehouse Operators Slow to Add Solar Power on Roofs

Supply Chain Digest

Despite Lots of Interest, ROI can be Challenging

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Companies Face New Normal of Tariffs, Trade Regulation Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

It may seem like rapidly changing trade rules are the result of temporary geopolitical upheavals, but compliance experts say the chaos is here to stay.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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Making Bread – Always Interesting to Learn About! (from the Wall Street Journal – frj).

Operations and Supply Chain Management

We Bought This Bread in April. It Still Looks Fine. Culinary engineering has transformed this staple of the American diet, landing it in the middle of a debate over ultra-processed foods By Jesse Newman Photography by Evan Angelastro for WSJ WSJ – June 21, 2024 The loaves that line America’s grocery-store bread aisles are marvels of modern culinary engineering: uniform and built to last, with a shelf life that typically runs at least two weeks from the day they emerge from the oven.

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Federal Prosecutors Push for Criminal Charges Against Boeing

Supply Chain Brain

The DOJ has until July 7 to make a final decision on criminal charges against Boeing, stemming from a pair of deadly 737 crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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Maximizing Savings: Insights from Reveel’s Shipping Intelligence

Supply Chain 24/7

Discover how Reveel's Shipping Intelligence Platform empowers shippers to secure lower rates and optimize shipping costs through comprehensive audits and real-time insights, ensuring maximum savings and competitive advantage in today's dynamic market.

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Report: Majority of Women Truckers Have Faced Harassment on the Job

Supply Chain Brain

Roughly one in six women drivers surveyed said they experience harassment or discrimination daily.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Driving Business Growth with Advanced Shipping Strategies

Supply Chain 24/7

Discover how Reveel’s shipping intelligence platform empowers shippers with advanced strategies to optimize operations, reduce costs, and drive business growth in today’s competitive e-commerce landscape.

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China and European Union Attempt to Head Off Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, had announced plans for tariffs of up to 38% on electric cars from China, on top of an existing 10% on all imported cars.

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Challenges in Supply Chain for Medical Devices

BlueYonder

Supply chains for medical devices are getting increasingly complex and face unique challenges. Many of the most complex medical device supply chains exist within large conglomerates producing a myriad of diverse products from pacemakers to testing kits and from MRI machines to disposable needles. The sheer diversity of the products that need to be managed warrants a robust and scalable planning solution.

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Locus Recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions Report

Locus

We are excited to announce that Locus has been mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions (LMD). This is the fourth year for Locus being mentioned in different Gartner® Market Guides. Recently, Locus was also recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions, 2024 (MCPMS).

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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The Supply Chain Road Map with Mike Droesch

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Droesch and Joe Lynch discuss the supply chain road map. Mike is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, a venture capital firm that backs promising startups in technology, supply chain, healthcare, and consumer markets. Mike’s focus is on logistics and supply chain. Click the link to see Mike review BVP’s Supply Chain Roadmap. Summary: The Supply Chain Road Map In this podcast, Mike Droesch from Bessemer Venture Partners shares insights on the importance of a supply chain r

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U.S. Railroads Now Have to Alert First Responders to Dangerous Chemicals After Derailments

Supply Chain Brain

Firefighters said it took two hours to get details on hazardous materials aboard derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

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