Tue.Dec 03, 2024

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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Solving the Freight Broker’s Biggest Problem with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. Brad is the Head of Growth of Upwell , a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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Traceability and Temperature Monitoring in the Cold Chain: What’s Next

Supply Chain Brain

One of the ways companies can meet the new FDA requirement for cold-chain traceability is through smart labels that trace packages throughout the supply chain journey,

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LSPs Need a Rapid Software Launch, with a Big ROI. Blue Yonder Delivers.

BlueYonder

We’ve seen seismic shifts in the global logistics landscape over the past few years, including a transition to omni-channel commerce, increasing demand variability and growing customer expectations. In the age of Amazon, consumers want customized fulfillment and delivery options, with fast service at a low cost. To operate profitably, companies need to carefully orchestrate their logistics operations at every step, across thousands of SKUs, hundreds of thousands of customers, and a distribution

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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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Sundays for Dogs achieves Accurate and Faster Subscription Delivery with Stord

Stord

After rapidly expanding to over 500,000 unique subscription orders to dog lovers over the last 12 months, innovative dog wellness company entrusts growth to a comprehensive commerce enablement fulfillment and technology platform. ATLANTA, December 3, 2024 — Sunday for Dogs, the leading shelf-stable human-grade dog food brand, announces its new subscription delivery partnership with Stord , a leader in commerce enablement fulfillment and technology services for high-volume omnichannel mid-market

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Linked-In Live Event Featuring Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters aler our readers to an upcoming Linked-In Live futurist discussion event featuring our founder, Bob Ferrari. Supply Chain 2025 Event AutoScheduler.AI , an innovative Cloud based Warehouse Orchestration Platform provider, and current recent Named sponsor of this blog, will be hosting a LinkedIn Live event with Supply Chain Technology Analyst Bob Ferrari as a featured guest.

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The UK is failing to combat AI-enabled threats

IT Supply Chain

By Steve Bradford (pictured) Senior Vice President EMEA, SailPoint The post The UK is failing to combat AI-enabled threats appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Five AI strategies for smarter category management

crisp

Unleash the power of AI in retail analytics to drive assortment planning, inventory optimization, and overall category growth. For category managers tasked with managing brand growth across various customers, regions, and retail channels, now is a more interesting time than ever to unlock insights and drive data-fueled success with the help of AI in retail analytics.

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Supplier Performance Management: Best Practices

Kodiak Hub

Supplier performance management (SPM) is a critical component of modern procurement and supply chain strategies. When done well, SPM drives operational efficiency, reduces risks, and fosters long-term partnerships with key suppliers. In this blog, we’ll explore best practices for SPM, delving into its benefits, key performance indicators (KPIs), challenges, and how to overcome them—all with a dash of wit to keep things engaging.

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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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Supply Chain Solution: Managing Disruptions through Optimization

MercuryGate

Supply chain disruption highlights the weakest links in the supply chain, reinforcing the need to develop more resilient management practices. This article explains how companies build resiliency. The post Supply Chain Solution: Managing Disruptions through Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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How Supply Chain Visibility Software Provides Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making

Loginext

Supply chain visibility software offers real-time tracking and predictive analytics, helping businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The post How Supply Chain Visibility Software Provides Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025

Freightos

Blog More Resources Home Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025 December 3, 2024 Visit Shipsta by Freightos Luxembourg, December 3, 2024 – Shipsta by Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO) continues to drive freight procurement’s evolution with the rollout of Rate Refresh, a key addition to its procurement platform.

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AI Success Requires People Success

Enterra Insights

A couple of years ago, business journalist Ben Sherry observed, “As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt industries, the demand for systems that can interact more naturally with people has greatly increased.”[1] He added, “Problem is, creating such a system is no easy feat.” Around the same time Sherry was making his observations, technology writer Joe McKendrick was insisting, “Artificial intelligence needs to speak the language of business, not the other w

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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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Gartner Says a Capability Model is Key to Supply Chain Success

Supply Chain Digest

Better Aligns Strategy and Execution

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Bundle Up: The Art and Economics of Kitting Your Way to Success

Stord

This is the second blog post in a series on the tactics and benefits of deploying a comprehensive kitting solution. You can catch up on the first post about how to tactically create a kiting system for your organization here. I’m not kitting around - your brand cannot simply have just any kitting solution and expect success. To achieve repeatable growth with kitting, your business should consider and implement several tactics to ensure a seamless and impactful consumer experience.

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China Retaliates with Ban on Export to U.S. of Rare Minerals

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Commerce Department announced December 2 it will expand the list of companies on the so-called “entity list,” and would limit exports of high-bandwidth memory chips to China.

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Introducing Bulk Update in StockTrim

StockTrim

Efficient inventory forecasting is crucial for businesses aiming to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced market. At StockTrim, we’re always striving to enhance your experience and provide tools that make managing your inventory smarter and faster. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest feature: Bulk Update. Designed with user feedback in mind, this tool revolutionizes how you manage product updates, saving time and increasing productivity.

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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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Contractor Fined for Hiring Children at Iowa Pork Plant

Supply Chain Brain

The DOL found that children used "corrosive" chemicals to clean head splitters, jaw pullers, bandsaws and neck clippers among other pieces of equipment.

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Latest Updates on Spain’s e-Invoicing Mandate

QAD

For QAD customers seeking to stay compliant with the latest CTC and eDocument regulations in their respective regions, here’s an insight into the changes to Spain’s introduction of the e-invoicing mandate. Update June 20, 2024 – Spain Advances Regulatory Framework for “Crea y Crece” Law The Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Economy and Digital Transformation in Spain have submitted an updated draft Royal Decree for the “Crea y Crece” initiative to the EU Commissi

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USMX: Automation is Essential to Future of U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

"Port operations must evolve," the USMX said in a December 3 release, responding to a statement from ILA executive vice president Dennis Daggett.

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Introducing Rate Refresh: How we're revolutionizing freight procurement

Shipsta

As the founder and Managing Director of Shipsta by Freightos, I've witnessed firsthand how the freight industry has transformed over the years. Today, I'm thrilled to announce our latest innovation that's set to reshape how we approach freight procurement events: Rate Refresh.

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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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After Failure of Talks on Plastic Waste, Calls Made for Binding Agreements

Supply Chain Brain

The week-long talks, known as INC-5, ended in a deadlock over objections to the inclusion of cuts to plastic production in so-called ambition countries.

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How to Capture Sales in Micro-Moments

Saleswarp

Capturing sales in micro-moments is crucial for brands as consumers increasingly make purchase decisions in seconds, often driven by the need for instant answers or solutions. These fleeting opportunities, especially common on mobile devices, require marketers to focus on three key strategies: visibility , relevance , and simplicity. This guide dives deep into how you can leverage these elements to boost sales in real-time.

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Coca-Cola Quietly Removes Reusable Plastic Pledge from Website

Supply Chain Brain

The company has been previously found by researchers to be among the world’s most polluting brands when it comes to plastic waste.

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The Railroad on the Wrong Side of Trump’s Tariffs – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. The Railroad on the Wrong Side of Trump’s Tariffs Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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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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How Leading Retailers Respond in Unstable Carrier Markets Matters

Supply Chain Brain

Retail leaders prepare for instability and the unknown. They withstand market volatility and mitigate last-mile interruptions by diversifying their carrier networks.

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CrimsonLogic and NewAge Partner for Freight Management and Customs Compliance across North America

Logistics Viewpoints

Through innovative technology and strategic collaboration, CrimsonLogic and Newage are set to enhance efficiency and transparency in freight management and customs processes. Global technology company CrimsonLogic , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International and a leader in digital trade, digital ports and technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Newage Software & Solutions (“Newage”), a global leader in logistics technology.

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U.S. Increases Number of Chinese Tech Companies Subject to Export Controls

Supply Chain Brain

The addition of the companies to the “entity list” means that U.S. tech vendors will be denied export licenses for sales to them.

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