Logility

JUNE 12, 2023

If you’re just starting your journey of supply chain sustainability, you may be standing at the precipice full of questions. What is Supply Chain Sustainability? Does it have value for my business? How does it help me gain a competitive advantage? Logility’s, Lachelle Buchanan, shared her thoughts on the importance of supply chain sustainability and the benefits of leveraging supply chain sustainability planning software.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

Matt Zimmer and Joe Lynch discuss streamlining the beverage supply chain. Matt is the President of Zengistics , a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. About Zengistics Zengistics is a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. Zengistics is focused on delivering the highest-level of customer service by leveraging our advanced technology platforms with our dedicated team of industry e

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

When manufacturing, quality management and supply chain planning systems are all working synchronously, manufacturers are better equipped to adapt and respond to supply chain disruption.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2023

By Charl van der Walt (pictured) Head of Security Research at Orange Cyberdefense The post MOVEit hack: Ofcom latest confirmed victim – key learnings appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

As transportation costs continue to rise and supply chains become increasingly complex, the demand for freight audit and payment services will likely grow.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2023

“Out of the chip pan and into the fire” must be a recurring feeling among manufacturers – across 2022 and into 2023 – as a proposed rebound following the eye of the COVID-19 pandemic storm has been usurped by a host of new and evolving challenges that have hindered both sides of the supply-demand equation. There was optimism at the end of 2021 and going into 2022 that demand would begin to recover to what all sectors would recollect as “normal” levels.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Finding and retaining employees across the supply chain has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Dana Stiffler, vice president distinguished analyst with Gartner, offers some advice on how to approach that challenge.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2023

By Dominic von Trotha Taylor (pictured) CEO at iov42 The post How Distributed Ledger Technology is helping supply chain professionals comply with ever-changing regulations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Among all areas of the supply chain, the vendor onboarding process is one that is particularly due for improvement.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2023

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post Building A Results-Oriented Culture: 4 Strategies For A Goal-Driven Logistics Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Taulia

JUNE 12, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 12 Jun 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard 10 supply chain KPIs and metrics to track We’ve listed the 10 top supply chain KPIs you can use to measure your supply chain performance and find opportunities for optimization. 10 supply chain KPIs for improved performance Use these 10 supply chain KPIs to measure your supply chain performance and find opportunities for optimization

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2023

By Andrew Bithell (pictured) Sales Team Lead, CTS The post Achieving Competitive Differentiation Through Retail Logistics Innovation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2023

A little unpredictability in life is normal. But if you’re waking up almost every other day to rude surprises, you’ll be left feeling disheveled and shaken up. That’s how life has been for supply chain professionals ever since the pandemic. First COVID and then the unrest across several countries, the Suez Canal situation, and hurricanes, the sense of control that once came with being able to considerably predict and prepare for the future went right out of the window.

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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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HICX Solutions

JUNE 12, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast, we spoke with Yash Rai , Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions at The Smart Cube. Yash has over 14 years of experience working in the procurement domain. He loves the industry and is extremely passionate about technology and learning about best-of-breed solutions and capabilities.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2023

“Uncertainties” and “unknowns” in the logistics industry are like the predatory villains in Gotham City. You don’t know when they are going to strike you and how you can possibly deal with them. As a result, the forecasting errors in logistics have only multiplied ever since the pandemic and with conventional forecasting models failing to insulate you against underutilization, revenue loss and missed business opportunities, you need to don the Batman’s cape to save the day!

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Global Trade Management

JUNE 12, 2023

I'm sure you agree: "You don't know what Supply Chain Sustainability (SCS) means, but it sounds like a good idea." Supply chain sustainability is like saying, "I'm going to start eating healthily" - it sounds great on paper, but when you get down to it, what does "eating healthily" mean? And how do we know if the food is healthy? Sustainable supply chains emerged as a response to consumer demand for better information about the environmental impact of products, such as food and clothing, that th

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

If you follow the surface transportation market, you know it’s actually a collection of markets, including truckload, less-than-truckload, dry van, and temperature-controlled. Each of these segments is impacted by varying trends and challenges related to demand, capacity, seasonality, regulations, and other factors. Here we’re putting the spotlight on the temperature-controlled segment of the market.

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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said German policymakers should avoid "making the same mistake again" of assuming the economy will be unaffected by the Russian war in Ukraine.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 12, 2023

A packaging automation project involves many variables, all of which influence the investment necessary for the undertaking. But how do you make the financial case and ensure the project justifies the cost? In my previous packaging automation blog post, I suggested that packaging automation starts with implementing some non-automation steps to Lean out the process. … The post Packaging Automation: Making the Financial Case appeared first on Chainalytics.

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My Office Apps

JUNE 12, 2023

Streamlining Purchasing Processes: The Power of Purchase Requisition Automation In the world of business, efficiency and accuracy are paramount, particularly when it comes to procurement processes. Purchas e requisition automation has emerged as a transformative solution, enabling organizations to streamline their purchasing workflows, enhance collaboration, and convert requisitions into purchase orders seamlessly.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Since 2013, GM has invested over $31 billion in U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution including $2 billion in the Fort Wayne Assembly plant.

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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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The Smart Software

JUNE 12, 2023

Many companies looking to improve their forecasting process don’t know where to start. It can be confusing to contend with learning new statistical methods, making sure data is properly structured and updated, agreeing on who “owns” the forecast, defining what ownership means, and measuring accuracy. Having seen this over forty-plus years of practice, we wrote this blog to outline the core focus and to encourage you to keep it simple early on.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

So far, in 2023 alone, the government of the United Kingdom has made £168 million available to farmers and food producers across the country.

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Axway

JUNE 12, 2023

Healthcare organizations today face a daunting task of modernizing their IT infrastructure while safeguarding patient data from cyber threats – and it feels as though there’s a new danger every day.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

Manufacturers in Bac Giang can now operate from midnight until 5 p.m. after factories were previously told to curtail production between 5 p.m. and 7:45 a.m.

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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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Veridian Solutions

JUNE 12, 2023

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2023

According to a June 12 statement, London-listed ACG Acquisition Co. is buying the assets from the private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory.

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Locus Robotics

JUNE 12, 2023

By Mary Hart, Ursula Williams, and Lila O’Neil The concept of the “ Circular Economy ” was developed by Ellen MacArthur to address climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution by separating economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy and materials, the circular economy is a system benefiting business, people, and the environment.

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