Mon.Aug 12, 2024

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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

Supply Chain Shaman

This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. Goodman titled “ The Supply Chain, Reconfigured.” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. His belief is that the internet, container shipping, and global banking shrunk the supply chain.

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Pirelli’s Digital Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Pier Paolo Tamma, the Chief Digital Officer at Pirelli Pirelli is in the midst of a digital transformation. This transformation seeks to use data, digital ecosystems, and AI to enhance data driven decision-making. In terms of the commercial operation, it seeks to provide greater value to dealer customers by arming their sales representatives with more actionable data on what the dealers will likely need to order.

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Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: The Importance of Robust Disaster Recovery Strategies & Trusted Advisors

IT Supply Chain

By Ross Hamilton (pictured) Principal SAP Technical Consultant, Absoft The post Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: The Importance of Robust Disaster Recovery Strategies & Trusted Advisors appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What you can't avoid, you have to manage well: How TENNECO increases the efficiency of Global Premium Freight

Supply Chain Brain

Join this webinar to learn from Katja Muenster, Integrated Supply Chain Process Manager, how TENNECO's strategic approach and technological advancements are driving efficiencies in global special transports, even in the face of ongoing industry challenges.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Meeting global manufacturing demands: Nidec Drives’ scalable machine control solutions

IT Supply Chain

By Andrea Annunziata (pictured) Product Management Director of Nidec Drives The post Meeting global manufacturing demands: Nidec Drives’ scalable machine control solutions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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7 Amazing Social Media Optimization Strategies in 2024

IT Supply Chain

By Christie M (pictured) Content Marketer, Styldod The post 7 Amazing Social Media Optimization Strategies in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut.AI Unveils AI-powered Inventory Management Capabilities to Free-up Working Capital, Grow Revenue, and Expand Margins

ThroughPut

Revolutionary AI-based Supply Chain Decision Intelligence platform launches new inventory capabilities to identify and quantify working capital savings, while predicting and recommending opportunities to accelerate revenue and profitability PALO ALTO, CA, August 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc. , the Gartner-recognized Industrial AI Supply Chain Analytics and Decision Intelligence pioneer, today announced the launch of new inventory management capabilities that empower businesses to dr

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Harnessing Big Data: Transforming Business Strategies in the Digital Age

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Harnessing Big Data: Transforming Business Strategies in the Digital Age appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Digitalization is Fundamental to Retail Sustainability

All Things Supply Chain

A new study found that 90% of organizations are planning to enhance their ESG investments over the next three years, with a significant focus on improving data management systems using artificial…

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Best Demand Sensing Software in 2024

ThroughPut

Being a demand planner is challenging. Period. The role demands accurate forecasting amidst constant market changes. Relying on outdated tools and/or spreadsheets might just about work for long-term planning, but they fall short in handling sudden demand shifts and market disruptions. Moreover, using only historical data to forecast demand is limited.

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Preparing for What Comes Next In the Freight Transportation Market

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Road Ahead: Key Trends and Capabilities Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Market.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, highlights several important industry trends that shippers and carriers must factor into their transportation strategies and objectives, as.

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Venture Funding for Supply Chain Firms is Down Big Time

Supply Chain Digest

Crunchbase Data Shows Funding on Pace for Decline of 79 Percent versus 2021

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Attempting Digital Transformation? Try Embracing Team Resistance

Supply Chain Brain

A survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Happening Now: Record heat tough on truckers

West Coast and California Logistics

Hauling large amounts of cargo is always challenging, but this summer’s record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather have made it even more difficult for truckers, forcing them into dangerous driving conditions and delaying shipments. According to FreightWaves , the extreme heat has caused major highways in several states to buckle and close, while increased temperatures have led to higher traffic congestion and a surge in car breakdowns, further complicating travel.

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The Unique Manufacturing Process Behind the Medals at the Paris Olympics

Supply Chain Brain

Each medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics included a small hexagonal piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

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How Logistics Management Software Can Transform Your Business In 2024

Loginext

Leverage logistics management software in 2024 to optimize planning, streamline inventory, and improve delivery. Gain efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. Transform your business today! The post How Logistics Management Software Can Transform Your Business In 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Labor Board Ruling Sets Stage for Canada Rail Strike by August 22

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's Industrial Labor Board ruled on August 9 that there are no critical shipments that would be required to continue in the event of a strike.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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4 Ways Upskilling Programs Can Help Reduce Employee Burnout

Procurement Academy

Burnout is an issue that often remains silent until it’s too late. Heavy workloads, a skewed work-life balance, and a lack of overall job satisfaction can all contribute to feelings of unhappiness and exhaustion at work. One of the most powerful ways to combat burnout in your employees is to actively invest in their development. Upskilling programs give employees back a sense of direction and accountability in their work while showing them that the company truly cares about them.

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Amazon Woos Chinese Sellers in Bid to Compete With Temu, Shein

Supply Chain Brain

The e-commerce giant has been reevaluating China as a source of goods for selling outside the country and is cultivating sellers there.

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Bridging the Gap: The Convergence of B2C and B2B Marketing Strategies

Savant Events

Bridging the Gap: The Convergence of B2C and B2B Marketing Strategies In marketing, the distinction between B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) strategies is deemed as significant. Each approach does require a unique set of tactics, tailored to the needs and behaviours of different target audiences. However, despite these differences, there are also notable similarities that marketers can leverage to optimise their strategies in both arenas.

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Thailand Races to Stop Toxic Waste Cargo on MSC, Maersk Ships

Supply Chain Brain

Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Concerns Rise Regarding Potential U.S. East Coast Dockworkers Labor Disruption

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update , we update readers on new reports of a likely impasse involving labor contract talks involving U.S. East and Gulf Coast terminal operators and the ILA labor union. Background In a Supply Chain Matters blog commentary titled: Indications of Peak Reached in Global Container Shipping published in late July , we cited published reports and available industry data were reinforcing indications that the peak both in volume and in ocean container shippin

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Scientists Warn Proposed Pantanal Shipping Channel Could Lead to 'End of Entire Biome'

Supply Chain Brain

The proposed project would dredge and restructure waterways at hundreds of sites along 435 miles of the Paraguay and Parana rivers.