Talking Logistics
MAY 13, 2024
Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes Systems Group, has been our guest on Talking Logistics several times to discuss the various challenges associated with labor shortages. In a January 2022 episode we discussed, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.” A couple of months ago Chris shared insights from a.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 13, 2024
In my recent Mea Culpa post, I mentioned my prior work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and the importance of leadership. Sounds easy, right? Leadership and S&OP? Shouldn’t it be like peanut butter and jelly? If you have walked in the shoes of the supply chain leader, you are probably laughing by now. What sounds so easy is very difficult.
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John Galt
MAY 13, 2024
Explore insights from the opening keynote at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Gartner predicts that by 2028, 70% of companies will adopt regionally diversified supply chain models to improve network resiliency in the face of ongoing global disruptions.
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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
IT Supply Chain
MAY 13, 2024
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Personalized Support: The Future of Customer Service in Fintech appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 13, 2024
By Zohar Kantor (pictured) Chief Revenue Officer, QualiSense The post Beyond the firewall appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
According to S&P Global, seaborne containerized freight imports into the U.S. rose by 8% year-over-year in April.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 13, 2024
By Stephen Hayes (pictured) Managing Director, Beckhoff UK The post The cost of digital weighing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
RFgen
MAY 13, 2024
From the leftover Ben & Jerry’s in your freezer to the travel-size Dove lotion abandoned somewhere at the bottom of your toiletry bag, the business responsible for these familiar household staples is the multinational consumer goods company, Unilever. A dominating force in the consumer goods industry, Unilever operates in over 280 factories and 500 warehouses, delivering to 190 countries.
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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.
The Smart Software
MAY 13, 2024
In this Videoblog, we will explain how time series forecasting has emerged as a pivotal tool, particularly at the daily level, which Smart Software has been pioneering since its inception over forty years ago. The evolution of business practices from annual to more refined temporal increments like monthly and now daily data analysis illustrates a significant shift in operational strategies.
Exiger Perspectives
MAY 13, 2024
Risk Technology Leaders Will Collaborate to Supercharge Capabilities as Threats and Regulatory Requirements Increase WASHINGTON, DC. May 14, 2024 – In a move set to redefine the landscape of global supply chain security, Kharon, a pioneer in advanced risk analytics solutions, and Exiger, the leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today announced the official launch of their strategic partnership.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 13, 2024
For manufacturers, prioritizing a seamless order fulfillment experience is key to driving repeat business. In these times where customer expectations are higher than ever, efficient order fulfillment is no longer a luxury — it’s a critical competitive advantage. However, to meet these expectations, manufacturers need to ensure a smooth flow of information between their eCommerce platform and core business functions such as inventory, finance, production, shipping, and logistics.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 13, 2024
In this industry specific Supply Chain Matters commentary , we provide perspectives on aerospace and commercial aircraft producer Boeing ’s added challenge in 2024, that being on the labor relations front. Background Prediction Four within the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2024 Predictions in Global Supply Chains , available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center , represented our belief that the increased labor activism that occurred in 2023 will continue this year, with
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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.
Loginext
MAY 13, 2024
Efficient goods movement from warehouses to final destinations is crucial in supply chain management. Middle mile logistics and last mile delivery demand innovative solutions for seamless warehouse-to-road operations. LogiNext's Transportation Management Software bridges this gap, optimizing routes, consolidating shipments, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 13, 2024
Warehousing is an essential part of modern supply chain management, serving as a pivotal hub for storage, sorting and distributing goods.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2024
Joyce Brenny and Joe Lynch discuss charity champions: specialized trucking and a mission. Joyce is the CEO & Founder of Brenny Transportation , a Minnesota based trucking company that specializes in the transportation of large, heavy, and bulky items that necessitate specialized handling, equipment, and permits. Summary: Charity Champions: Specialized Trucking and a Mission In this podcast, we explore the world of specialized trucking with Joyce Brenny, CEO and founder of Brenny Transportati
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MAY 13, 2024
Route to Market (RtM) Execution in a single market presents one set of challenges. RtM Execution in multiple markets is an altogether different proposition. Why?
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
The chemicals industry, which contributes trillions of dollars to the global economy every year, is undergoing a significant transformation due to recent social and political trends.
SnapFulfil
MAY 13, 2024
Warehouse technology innovator, Synergy Logistics, has promoted Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer as business continues to ramp up.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Carlos Sugich, partner at the law firm of Snell & Wilmer, discusses the factors that are causing manufacturers to nearshore production in Mexico.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 13, 2024
As much as 114 Percent Higher Operating Costs in Georgia versus Diesel Tractors
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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
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Woolworths locations across Southeast Queensland reported shortages of fresh items like bread, milk, fruit, and poultry, after an upgrade to their WMS went awry.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 13, 2024
Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa In December 2022, Thomas Bravo acquired the public company Coupa and took it private. In November of the following year, Leagh Turner became the new chief executive officer of Coupa. Coupa is a supplier of spend management solutions. New CEOs are brought in to drive change. Coupa grew quickly for years, but Thomas Bravo sought more profitable growth.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
The company says that, by consolidating deliveries of perishable and dry goods in one truck, food manufacturers, distributors and retailers can eliminate the costs of multiple deliveries.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
MAY 13, 2024
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. 7 Everyday Work Problems AI Helps Me Solve Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.
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As marketing becomes more tech-driven, the role of marketing operations (MOps) is getting more complex. Today, the discipline is increasingly interwoven with other vital go-to-market motions — including sales and customer support — and is responsible for all business elements associated with marketing, including the tech stack. In this eBook, we’ll show you how marketing operations can create efficiencies in your tech stack, reporting, and budget that will not just improve internal processes, bu
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Baltimore Port officials said they hoped to move the Dali within two days.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
MAY 13, 2024
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI: Your First 10 Hours Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla has attracted intense backlash since the company opened the factory in March 2022, and later announced plans to expand into a nearby forest to increase its production capability.
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