Thu.Nov 21, 2024

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Supply Chain Sustainability and the Future of Business

Enterra Insights

Discussing sustainability in today’s politically-charged business environment is tricky. It shouldn’t be. Sustainability is all about the future — the future of business and the future of the planet. Last year, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) published a report entitled The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2023.

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Transportation Management Perspectives: Shippers vs. LSPs

Talking Logistics

Insights into the North American supply chain from Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey The role of transportation management has become more critical than ever as companies strive to balance efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. To explore industry perspectives on transportation management and supply chain trends, Descartes recently conducted the 2024 Global Transportation Management.

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Implementing a Successful Reshoring Strategy With Cloud PLM

Arena Solutions

In recent years, global manufacturing and supply chain operations have undergone a significant shift. To achieve greater product differentiation and reduce expenses, companies are outsourcing design and development work to contract manufacturers (CMs) and other domain experts. Another growing trend is the reshoring movement, in which companies bring production back to their home country or a nearby region.

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AI in Supply Chain: Avoiding 'Shiny Object Syndrome'

John Galt

Is GenAI giving you FOMO? Learn why it’s important to keep a focus on value and adopt AI in supply chain with a focus on driving results.

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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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Navigating DORA: Key Considerations for the Financial Sector

IT Supply Chain

By Sean Tilley (pictured) Director of Sales EMEA at 11:11 Systems The post Navigating DORA: Key Considerations for the Financial Sector appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Write a Cover Letter for a Supply Chain Internship

IT Supply Chain

By Daniel Mantere (pictured) Researcher & Author The post How to Write a Cover Letter for a Supply Chain Internship appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Warehouse Location – Is it really that important?

Logistics Bureau

We are constantly told by Real Estate companies that the three most important elements of any real estate purchase are location, location, location. But does this really hold true for industrial real estate and in particular distribution centres (DCs) and warehouses? I would like to argue… not quite! If we look objectively at a company’s needs for DCs, we should start with the premise that we don’t need any.

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The Power of AI in Sales & 7 Ways You Can Use It in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Ellie Yantsan (pictured) Digital Marketer The post The Power of AI in Sales & 7 Ways You Can Use It in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logility Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Logility

Atlanta, GA – November 21, 2024 – Logility Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. ( Logility ) ( NASDAQ: LGTY ), a leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, today reported its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results. “Subscription revenues continued to grow, up nine percent year over year in the current quarter, even though we faced a number of headwinds as start dates on a couple of projects pushed out and delayed closing of several late-stage deals in our pipeline,” said Allan D

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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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How to Use Screen Recording for Training Employees on Supply Chain Software

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Use Screen Recording for Training Employees on Supply Chain Software appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Wee on US Truckload Rates Since 2010

Supply Chain Digest

Rates Up 38 Percent in 14 Years

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How Technology is Shaping the Future of Online English Teaching

IT Supply Chain

By Monica Ruda (pictured) ELT Writer & Teacher Trainer The post How Technology is Shaping the Future of Online English Teaching appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Warehouse Automation Supports eCommerce Peak Demands

Locus Robotics

Home November 21, 2024 How Warehouse Automation Supports eCommerce Peak Demands Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager As customers continue to place more and more orders online, eCommerce warehouses are racing to keep up with soaring customer expectations, especially during peak shopping periods like Black Friday and the holiday season. To meet these demands, many operations are turning to warehouse automation solutions that optimize fulfillment processes, minimize human error, and ultima

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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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How Companies Can Get Better Prepared for Sustainability Regulations

Supply Chain Brain

With a barrage of sustainability laws and regulations across the globe, most companies are under-prepared to meet their obligations when it comes to reporting their emissions.

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The Five Focusing Steps in Practice: 5 – Repeat

Demand Driven Technologies

Are you familiar with the “five focusing steps”? This approach is at the heart of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), the school of thought initiated by Dr. Eli Goldratt, author of the bestseller “The Goal.” If you have 1 identified your constraints, 2 optimized their use, 3 subordinated other resources to these constraints, and 4.

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U.S. Retailers Raise Alarm Over Ongoing Red Sea Crisis, Looming Port Strike

Supply Chain Brain

November 19 marked a year since Houthi rebels attacked the British-owned Galaxy Leader cargo ship as it moved through the Red Sea, taking its crew hostage.

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Key Trucking Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

Loginext

Discover 2025 trucking trends like delivery management software, smart fleets, and AI-powered logistics solutions shaping efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. The post Key Trucking Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Chinese Carrier Detained for Suspected Sabotage of Telecom Lines

Supply Chain Brain

Investigators say that the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 left a Russian port on November 15, and was passing through the area of each cable at the time they were damaged.

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Happening Now: Cargo Records at LA and Long Beach Ports

West Coast and California Logistics

According to the Los Angeles Times , The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing record-high cargo traffic. This surge is attributed to multiple factors including the diversion of goods to Southern California following a recent labor dispute that shut down major East and Gulf Coast ports.

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Cylindrical Sails Fitted to VLGC Should Cut Fuel, Emissions by 4%

Supply Chain Brain

The Norsepower Rotor Sails use a small amount of electricity to spin cylindrical sails to harness the Magnus effect, an aerodynamic principle that generates thrust from wind.

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Sustainability in Logistics: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future

MercuryGate

Sustainability doesn’t have to be a cost burden. You can significantly improve sustainability through efficiency, a powerful way to drive out waste and create value. The post Sustainability in Logistics: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Boeing CEO Calls on Employees to Take Ownership of Turnaround

Supply Chain Brain

Ortberg bluntly told employees during a companywide address on November 20 that they control the company’s destiny.

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The Five Focusing Steps in Practice: 5 – Repeat

Demand Driven Technologies

Are you familiar with the “five focusing steps”? This approach is at the heart of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), the school of thought initiated by Dr. Eli Goldratt, author of the bestseller “The Goal.” If you have 1 identified your constraints, 2 optimized their use, 3 subordinated other resources to these constraints, and 4.

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Unions Challenge Canada’s Back-to-Work Order

Supply Chain Brain

Canada’s Industrial Relations Board ordered a resumption of operations at all affected Canadian ports from the morning of November 16.

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AI: Friend or Foe to Critical Infrastructure Threats?

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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A Seamless Fit: Why Canadian Apparel Brands Partner with NFI for Logistics

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog by Kyle Resnick, Sr. Director of Business Development at NFI From the shifting needs of seasonal trends to the rapid scaling required to meet demand, having a flexible and responsive 3PL partner is essential for clothing, footwear, and accessories brands.

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Tech Industry Warns Trump’s Tariff Plan Will Raise Prices, Test Supply Chains

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Step Past AI Hype Drive Real Value

Supply Chain Shaman

The booths at the National Retail Federation (NRF) on January 12 th -14 th will shine brightly with AI plastered everywhere. However, based on my discussions with the technologists, the real improvements to drive value will be few and far between. Venture capitalists are high on Artificial Intelligence (AI), and over-exuberant professors with shiny new models are jockeying into position to get rich.