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Activate Data to Tackle Today’s Biggest Supply Chain Risk Challenges

Exiger Perspectives

Activate Data to Tackle Today’s Biggest Supply Chain Risk Challenges ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Today, supply chain disruptions can emerge from anywhere. Even a seemingly small interruption can have a cascading effect that triggers havoc in the entire supplier ecosystem. This webinar, Turning Data into Action: Tackling Today’s Biggest Supply Chain Risk Challenges , equips you with practical ways to stay ahead of potential threats and build resilience.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 28, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Did you know that 50% of the people getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes today are adults, not juveniles? And those that get T1D as children, like my daughter Hannah who was diagnosed at age 11, ultimately become adults (Hannah will be 24 later this summer). That is one of the reasons why JDRF rebranded. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 28, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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5 Lessons From Military Logistics with Kenneth Carter III

The Logistics of Logistics

Kenneth Carter III and Joe Lynch discuss 5 lessons from military logistics. Kenneth is the CEO of Ameriton Freight , a logistics company specializing in the food and beverage space. Summary: 5 Lessons From Military Logistics In this podcast, Kenneth Carter III shares his remarkable journey from drug addiction and incarceration to becoming the CEO and founder of Ameriton Freight and Logistics.

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How to Choose the Right Pest Control Service for Your Business

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Choose the Right Pest Control Service for Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Linnworks State of Commerce Ops Report

The newly released State of Commerce Ops Report by Linnworks presents a unique viewpoint, spotlighting consumers' shifting priorities and the operational challenges faced by retailers in 2024.

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The Rise of Women in Supply Chain: Career Choice

SCMDOJO

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, SCMDOJO is proud to highlight the increasing presence of women in the supply chain industry.

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The Coming Modernization of Truck Parking and its Effect on Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Truck parking remains a big challenge for drivers, with limited availability leading to safety concerns and driver fatigue. However, with the introduction of modern technologies and a focus on improving infrastructure, the days of the “Wild West” era of truck parking are numbered. In this article, we will explore the upcoming modernization of truck parking and its implications for the industry and all supply chains involved.

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Value-add procurement takes flight at London Luton Airport with JAGGAER

Jaggaer

London Luton Airport overhauls its procurement platform to create more value in ambitious new procurement strategy London Luton Airport (LLA), one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023, has selected JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, to launch its ambitious procurement strategies. The airport, operated by a consortium, of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure in

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Customers Speak on the Requirement’s for Supply Chain Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

Last week supply chain planning and execution synchronization technology provider Kinaxis conducted the company’s annual customer conference. In prior Supply Chain Matters postings, we highlighted the announcement of Kinaxis Maestro® , the company’s broadened set of AI infused capabilities which will augment the existing Kinaxis RapidResponse suite capabilities.

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Supply Chain Management Inefficiencies Threaten Organizations’ Competitive Advantage, New JAGGAER Research Reveals

Jaggaer

Ninety-three percent of IT teams report that modernizing and digitalizing their supply chain and procurement tech stacks is a priority As C-suites turn to supply chain management and procurement teams to help navigate today’s highly disruptive and volatile business landscape, 75% of organizations worldwide have increased or maintained their procurement and supply chain technology budgets, according to a new global research survey released today by JAGGAER.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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The 4 Best ERP for Manufacturing: Software Buyer’s Guide

Unleashed

Today there are countless software solutions for automating the manufacturing process. From product design through to production planning, nearly every aspect of building and selling products can be streamlined with modern tools. The problem with so many options is that it’s difficult to determine which one is right for your specific needs. The best enterprise resource planning (ERP) for manufacturing will vary, contingent upon the unique challenges you’re seeking to solve.

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JAGGAER addresses priorities for CPOs at industry roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Jaggaer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 June, 2024: JAGGAER, the global leader in strategic sourcing and procurement, has held a series of roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the top priorities for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). The events brought together key industry leaders to discuss the strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of procurement and supply chain management.

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Distributor Selection: Mastering the Blueprint Phase

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Distributor Selection: how to develop a detailed strategy & plan for identifying, evaluating, and engaging with potential distributors to deliver growth.

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The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 2: What are COOs and supply chain managers up to and how can procurement add value?

Jaggaer

This is the second of two articles. In the first we looked at what supply chain managers can manage and influence , and what they can’t, and what action they should take. In the second half of our recent webinar Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG, asked a series of provocative rhetorical questions. What are COOs at leading manufacturing organizations currently up to?

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending June 28, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

See who was up and who was down

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Optimizing Shipping Costs with Rate Charts in Logistics Management Software

Loginext

Rate charts play a vital role in logistics management software. They help determine both estimated and actual shipping costs for shippers. By considering multiple parameters, rate charts ensure precise cost calculations, aiding in efficient shipping expense management. The post Optimizing Shipping Costs with Rate Charts in Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

For thousands of years, humans have been searching for the mythical “fountain of youth.” While appearing in the writings of Herodotus (5th century BC), in the Alexander romance (3rd century AD), and in the stories of Prester John (early Crusades, 11th/12th centuries AD), the legend really grew when it became associated with Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León.

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BearingPoint Recognized as Global Partner of the Year by JAGGAER

Jaggaer

Global-scale partnership to facilitate digital transformation powers ahead RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – JAGGAER, a leading provider of AI-powered, Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration technology, is pleased to award BearingPoint its Global Partner of the Year Award for 2023. BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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State of the Logistics Union 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Logistics Spend Fell 11.

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The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 1: Control what you can, monitor what you can’t

Jaggaer

I was recently delighted to be joined in webinar discussion by Iain Prince, Operational Transformation & Supply Chain Partner at KPMG. The topic under discussion was current challenges in direct procurement. And [spoiler alert] our focus was not cost control in the traditional sense. The reason being quite simply that there is so much else going on in our organizations and in the world at large that’s grabbing our attention: supply chain disruptions, supplier value management, risk factors,

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Decision-Centric versus Traditional S&OP

Supply Chain Trend

Over the last couple of years, I have been mentioning Decision-Centric S&OP/IBP in my articles. In 2021, I explored the efficacy between decision automation and augmentation for different decision horizons and proposed a new narrative for IBP that includes decision automation, capturing and learning, with IBP managers who are incentivised to improve decision quality.

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Ability to receive structured e-invoices to become mandatory in Germany in January 2025

Jaggaer

At the end of March of this year, the German government approved the Growth Opportunities Act , which introduced several new tax measures, including new regulations for electronic invoicing in Germany. Accounts Payable teams in enterprises which operate in Germany should be aware of the regulations around receiving, processing, and archiving German electronic invoices.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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U.S. Senators Query EPA on Possible Fake Chinese Used Cooking Oil

Supply Chain Brain

Six senators sent the Biden administration a letter asking what steps were being taken to ensure that imports of the oil, known as UCO, do not contain virgin vegetable oil.

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