Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we focus on the passing of the CEO leadership baton for Boeing and challenges that are ahead. Background In a number of prior postings, and industry specific research advisories, our research arm and Supply Chain Matters have highlighted and assessed the corporate leadership, operational and supply network focused challenges for commercial aircraft producer Boeing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management pla

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Eilidh Semple (pictured) Senior Account Manager, Absoft The post The Costs of Doing Nothing: Why Outdated SAP Systems are a Risky Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 7, 2024

We all have dreams. Whether it’s to play in the Olympics, learn to cook like a master chef, or climb a tall mountain. For me, that dream was getting my master’s degree. Like many, you might aspire to study later in life but feel hesitant or unsure for various reasons. The lessons I learned pursuing a postgraduate degree can apply to a lot of goals, so I wanted to share what I learned throughout my journey which may help you to accomplish your dream!

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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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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Darren Williams (pictured) CEO & Founder, Blackfog The post Blackfog July State of Ransomware Report reveals huge increase in June attacks compared to last year appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Smoothing the curve for peak performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 7, 2024

How FMCG Silo & Obstruction Practises (S&OP) never lead to success. Never!

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Darren Williams (pictured) CEO & Founder, Blackfog The post Blackfog July State of Ransomware Report reveals huge increase in July attacks compared to last year appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2024

The union for Atlantic and East Coast port workers is planning to meet in September to look over its final contract demands.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2024

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 10 Reasons Businesses Should Invest in Virtual Assistant appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2024

Starting in 2025, the EU will start requiring shipping companies to surrender their carbon credits covering 40% of their reported emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

In the world of supply chain and logistics, the built environment comes in many forms, from warehouses and logistics parks to the buildings associated with ports and terminals. The IT realm spends a significant amount on cybersecurity and there are many large suppliers that provide solutions for cybersecurity at the IT and enterprise level. The operational technology (OT) world, however, is a different story.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2024

Clothing factories have been shuttered for two days, with the customs process all but suspended, and exports forced almost to a halt.

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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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Loginext

AUGUST 7, 2024

Enhance your delivery operations with LogiNext’s last-mile delivery software. From real-time tracking to route optimization, this solution helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. The post Future-Proof Your Delivery Operations: Why You Need Last Mile Delivery Software Today appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2024

The complaints were raised during the second day of an extensive hearing held by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2024

The aerospace industry plays a critical role in global transportation, defense, and economic growth. The manufacturing processes behind aerospace components and systems are highly intricate, demanding precision, innovation, and robust quality controls. This piece examines the hidden mechanics of aerospace manufacturing, shedding light on the methods and materials used to produce aircraft and spacecraft.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Left Behind in the Retail Real-Estate Comeback: Department Stores Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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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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Unleashed

AUGUST 7, 2024

Cost of production is the manufacturing metric that tells you exactly how much money was spent on producing a product or offering a service. If you don’t know your cost of production, there’s a serious risk of running the business at a loss. Learn the different types of production costs, why they matter, and how to reduce your production costs in this guide.

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Exiger Perspectives

AUGUST 7, 2024

Acquisition of Cutting-Edge Parts and Logistics Intelligence Platform Brings XSB’s 100M+ Parts and 400M+ Parts Attributes Database In-House to Exiger WASHINGTON, DC. August 7, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced the acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB. The acquisition combines the most comprehensive proprietary purchasing, design and sustainment intelligence and engineering analytics platform with Exiger’s own proprietary data

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 7, 2024

In today’s supply chain, disruptions, geopolitical issues, and adverse weather events are becoming more and more common. But the good news is – there is relief in sight! Companies are working to exploit the tremendous amount of data from their transactional systems, and combine it with data from other supply chain intelligence systems and real-time news feeds to get directional indicators of which areas of their supply chain are most vulnerable to reduced performance.

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