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Supply Chain AI: Getting Started in 5 Steps

Logility

Supply Chain AI has sparked considerable excitement, shock, and fear over the past year. From Generative AI innovations like Chat GPT to industry events, analysts, and mass media stories, every business leader is being tested – from their vision and trust in the technology to internal preparations and integration of artificial intelligence into supply chain operations.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations.

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How to Boost Efficiency and Streamline Land Transport in the Logistics Industry

The Network Effect

The post How to Boost Efficiency and Streamline Land Transport in the Logistics Industry appeared first on The Network Effect.

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After Onshoring: U.S. Supply Chains Can Drive Growth and Profits Through Sustainability Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

Fortunately, corporate renewable energy and sustainability efforts are incentivized by local, state, and federal tax incentives that help offset the cost of adoption.

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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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Maximize Efficiency and Savings: Discover the Top Benefits of Outsourcing to a 3PL Partner

ModusLink Corporation

3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In the ever-changing realm of modern business, companies continually strive to refine their processes, lower expenditures, and bolster the efficiency of their supply chains. One increasingly popular approach is the delegation of responsibilities to Third-Party Logistics providers, often referred to as 3PLs. These firms provide a diverse array of services for optimizing and overseeing different facets of a company’s supply chain.

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Why Wholesale Distribution Should Be Driving Interoperability Across the Supply Chain

BlueYonder

Agility, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency: these are the goals of the modern supply chain. But ever-increasing levels of complexity and ongoing supply chain instability make actualizing these ideals a significant challenge. Now more than ever, supply chain stakeholders need to work closely together to maximize efficiency and future-proof their ecosystems.

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How intelligent transport systems improve urban mobility

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How intelligent transport systems improve urban mobility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How an Optimized Supply Chain Can Tame Costs and Maximize Revenue This Holiday Season 2023

BlueYonder

Increasingly, the end-of-year holiday shopping season has become a double-edged financial sword for Q4 retail revenue performance. On one hand, early bird shoppers are getting a head start in Q3, fearful of inflation. The arrival of Amazon Prime Day has revived shoppers increasingly unmoved by Black Friday hype in recent years. On the other hand, the usual daunting cost control challenges are intensified by increasingly complex supply chains that are still recovering from residual post-pandemic

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All the talent you need is already at your fingertips

IT Supply Chain

By Fred Voccola (pictured) CEO at Kaseya The post All the talent you need is already at your fingertips appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Buy vs Build: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds From Your Last Mile

Locus

Today’s customers have raised the bar for their expectations, prioritizing aspects like expanded delivery options, convenient product pickups, improved payment terms, and sustainable product delivery. Even B2B companies are navigating this shift to enhance delivery efficiency and sustainability. This heightened emphasis on customer experience sets the stage as we prepare for logistics and supply chain planning in 2024.

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Ten Steps for Retail Businesses to Prepare for the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)

Pivot88

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions. In addition to critical updates on economic indicators and commodity prices, the new Q4 2023 Retail Sourcing Report also features an extensive, new breakout section on traceability.

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What are Pick and Pack Services?

Kanban Logistics

In the dynamic world of eCommerce fulfillment, pick and pack services play a pivotal role in ensuring that products move seamlessly from the warehouse to a customer’s mailbox. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of picking and packing, exploring their significance and the fulfillment processes behind them. Understanding Pick and Pack Services The Basics Pick and pack services encompass the order fulfillment process from the selection (picking) of items from the warehouse to the p

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Unilever Implements Intelligent DPR for Ice Cream Business?

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Unilever, Fortune 100 Global CPG Leveraged digital transformation and automation to significantly improve planner productivity, reducing manual tasks and freeing up valuable time for strategic planning. With Solvoyo, Unilever implemented an end-to-end planning process that integrates seamlessly with other supply chain functions, ensuring a holistic and integrated view of the supply chain.

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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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ThroughPut – SAP Integration: Unlock New Possibilities With Your SAP Data

ThroughPut

One of the oldest and most significant challenges of supply chain management has been the uninterrupted delivery of materials. Before, through, and beyond COVID-19, this story has stubbornly stayed the same – if not gotten worse. Everything is literally a material flow problem – what to produce, how much to produce, where to produce and ship, when to ship, how much to ship, and even how to ship.

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Record Shoppers for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

Supply Chain Matters

Consumers reportedly utilized both online and in-store channels throughout the weekend with 121.4 million shoppers visiting physical stores. Online shoppers reportedly totaled 134.2 million shoppers, an increase of 4 million shoppers from 2022. The Black Friday holiday period was again the most visited day for in-store and online shopping. According to the NRF survey report , consumers spent $321.41 on average, slightly lower than the $325.44 on average reported for the 2022 period.

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Unilever Eliminates Silos with Production Planning & Scheduling

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Unilever, Fortune 100 CPG Company streamlines automated production planning and decision automation with little to no human touch. Thanks to the partnership with Solvoyo, the company has eliminated gaps between planning and execution in its end-to-end supply chain. The post Unilever Eliminates Silos with Production Planning & Scheduling appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Combatting Growing Pains within Small Retailers

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO, Linnworks The post Combatting Growing Pains within Small Retailers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Unilever Eliminates Silos with Production Planning & Scheduling

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Unilever, Fortune 100 CPG Company streamlines automated production planning and decision automation with little to no human touch. Thanks to the partnership with Solvoyo, the company has eliminated gaps between planning and execution in its end-to-end supply chain. The post Unilever Eliminates Silos with Production Planning & Scheduling appeared first on Solvoyo.

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The 3 Vs and As of Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digest

On the 25th Anniversary of Mesher’s 3 V’s, a Look Back at Hau Lee’s 3 A’s

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Automation – When Failure Is Not an Option

QAD

I’m about to drop a mind-blowing stat on you — are you ready for it? The failure rate of digital transformation efforts is estimated to be in the range of 70 to 90%. That is not a typo. Nearly all digital transformation efforts fail , according to Forbes and McKinsey. So, why would anyone do it? Well, you know the answer to that: Because automation is revolutionizing manufacturing.

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Alcohol Warehousing in CA: What to Look for in a 3PL Provider

West Coast and California Logistics

California, renowned for its wine country and craft beverage scene, presents unique challenges and opportunities for business that require alcohol warehousing. In this article, we examine the key characteristics that your 3PL provider should have to safely and efficiently store and distribute alcoholic beverages from its warehouse.

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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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Why the Information and Communications Tech Industry Is Poised for Rapid Growth

Supply Chain Brain

This has been a challenging year for the multi-trillion-dollar information communications technology industry. Now, however, it looks like the downturn is behind us, and growth is predicted in the near term.

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The Power of Alerts and Notifications in LogiNext’s Logistics Management Software

Loginext

We understand the importance of Swift, Smart, and Seamless operations to meet the demands of the modern business world. Lets delve into a key aspect of our logistics management software that plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals— Alerts and Notifications. The post The Power of Alerts and Notifications in LogiNext’s Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Ivalua Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant

Supply Chain Brain

IVA offers supplier research capabilities, market insights, legal assistance, RFP assistance and improvement plans that summarize supplier actions and suggest appropriate responses.

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7 Advantages of Relying on Hazmat Freight Brokers for Bulk Transport

Bulk Connection

All types of freight transportation are best left to true professionals, but that’s especially true with hazardous freight, where driver and public safety can be at risk along with your wallet. And while you may be content to work directly with carriers across the country, there are distinct advantages related to working with a hazmat freight broker for your bulk shipments.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Watch: Trends in Truckload Market Rates: Contract or Spot?

Supply Chain Brain

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect shippers' decisions as to whether to pursue contract or spot rates in the truckload market? And what's the trend today?

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StockTrim Launches Integration with Zoho Inventory

StockTrim

StockTrim has just rolled out its latest integration , and this time it's with Zoho Inventory. This integration is set to transform the way you manage your inventory, providing a seamless connection between StockTrim's cutting-edge inventory optimization capabilities and Zoho Inventory's comprehensive inventory management system.

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Building Predictive Supply Chains Through Incremental Gains

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain and logistics businesses need to achieve significant gains in efficiency and service these days in order to satisfy heightened customer expectations. Since these businesses operate on slim margins, they must accomplish these goals cost effectively.