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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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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.

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Driving Responsiveness and Profitability via Flexible Production Planning: Three Customer Case Studies 

BlueYonder

Many of the challenges faced by the world’s automotive and equipment manufacturers can be mitigated via flexible production planning. By digitalizing and automating their production planning processes, manufacturers can respond faster and more profitably when confronted with demand variability, materials shortages, logistics roadblocks and other supply chain issues.

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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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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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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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Podcast | From Resilience to Robustness: The Key to Supply Chain Success

Supply Chain Brain

Modern-day supply chains are obsessed with the goal of becoming resilient. But is that enough?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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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 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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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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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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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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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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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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Transform Your Supply Chain into a Predictive AI-Driven Knowledge System

Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.

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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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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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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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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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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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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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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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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.