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Why a Modern BI Platform is Needed for Predictive Analytics

Silvon Software

In an era where data is the new oil, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to extract valuable insights from their vast data reservoirs. Predictive Analytics has emerged as a pivotal tool in this quest, offering unprecedented foresight into market trends, consumer behavior, and operational efficiencies. And it does so through its ability to generate demand forecasts, customer segmentations, risk assessments and operational optimizations in areas like supply chain and inventory manage

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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Addressing the Entire Value Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Following 45 days of negotiations, the European Council approved a watered-down version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The EU CSDDD has had a difficult journey, facing delays, changes, and hurdles to overcome. Nonetheless, the direction of travel of European governments is clear: companies need to do more to identify their exposure to unethical practices, human rights abuses, and significant adverse environmental issues , across their value chain.

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DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

The Logistics of Logistics

Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.

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Rise Like Batman: Transform Supply Chain Challenges into Opportunities

John Galt

Elevate your supply chain planning with lessons from Batman, an example of embracing uncertainty and forging supply chain antifragility.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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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The Global Supply Chain of Sports Betting: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Global Supply Chain of Sports Betting: A Behind-the-Scenes Look appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Freight Brokers Need More Than Just Automation; They Need Optionality

IT Supply Chain

By Sean McGillicuddy (pictured) Chief Revenue Officer, Tai Software The post Freight Brokers Need More Than Just Automation; They Need Optionality appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supplier Portals: Best Practice in Supplier Onboarding and Enablement

HICX Solutions

Supplier onboarding is a critical process for organizations, ensuring that new suppliers are seamlessly integrated as partners for the enterprise. With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the supplier landscape, and the need for efficiency and risk management, optimizing the supplier onboarding process has become more important than ever.

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The Ultimate Guide to Harnessing Tech Innovations for Secure Money Transfers Across Borders

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Ultimate Guide to Harnessing Tech Innovations for Secure Money Transfers Across Borders appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for May 2, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Blood Bath at Telsa Supercharger Unit. April PMI Falls Back into Manufacturing Contraction. Amazon Touts Same Day Deliveries.

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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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Strategic Talent Acquisition: Securing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developers to Future-Proof Supply Chain Operations

IT Supply Chain

By Ivan F. (pictured) Content Writer The post Strategic Talent Acquisition: Securing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developers to Future-Proof Supply Chain Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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An Efficient Temperature Controlled Logistics – From Cold Storage, Transportation to Chain of Custody

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE An Efficient Temperature Controlled Logistics – From Cold Storage, Transportation to Chain of Custody Synopsis: Today, most cold chain capability and capacity is catered for domestic consumption. We want to help our cold chain logistics solution providers anchor more MNC customers as way to position Singapore as a Regional Distribution Centre to facilitate more flows from/via Singapore to the regional markets.

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AI Attacks Are Becoming More Common in the Logistics Industry. What To Do About Them?

Supply Chain Brain

Financial losses from a cyberattack in the logistics industry include possible legal liabilities, disrupted operations, revenue loss and regulatory fines, but the costs don't stop there.

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Multichannel Order Management: Methods, Systems, & Tips

Unleashed

Multichannel selling is an effective strategy for maximising sales and diversifying your customer base. But it often comes with unique and challenging logistics requirements: all your inventory, sales, and purchasing data need to be in alignment. If they’re not, you risk disappointing customers and losing revenue. The solution is to implement a multichannel order management strategy.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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Containers Rerouted from Baltimore Face Lengthy Dwell Times at East Coast Ports

Supply Chain Brain

Demurrage charges for rerouted containers waiting at East Coast ports could add up to as much as $3.9 million each week.

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Blue Yonder Associate Travels to Texas To Capture a Once-in-a-Lifetime Solar Eclipse

BlueYonder

May is National Photography Month and is dedicated to learning about the art and mastering the various techniques. Today, we all have cameras in our hands via our smartphones so everyone is considered an amateur photographer. But those who are professionals are dedicated to the art and seek out that once-in-a-lifetime, perfect shot. Blue Yonder associate Kevin O’Donnell recently went in search of this photo during the recent solar eclipse in North America.

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Three Steps to Securing Microchip Supply in a Chaotic Global Market

Supply Chain Brain

By practicing foresight and preparing for the inevitable hiccup, manufacturers can go a long way toward ensuring that a shortage of microchips doesn't cause their facilities to lay dormant.

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April PMI from ISM Says US Manufacturing Fell Back to Contraction after Just One Month of Expansion

Supply Chain Digest

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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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U.S. Truck Freight Struggles Mount as Volumes Continue Free Fall

Supply Chain Brain

Spending by shippers dipped by almost 28% from Q1 of 2023, and roughly 17% from the closing quarter of last year.

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Amazon Q1 Report Touts Expanded GenAI, Fastest Ever Delivery Times

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon saw its net income increase from $3.2 billion in the first three months of 2023 to $10.4 billion in Q1 of 2024.

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Watch: How Gamification Contributes to Warehouse Worker Retention

Supply Chain Brain

The practice of gamification is contributing to a more highly motivated workforce in the warehouse, says Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer of Lucas Systems Inc.

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North America Supply Chains Imperiled by Canada Rail Strike Vote

Supply Chain Brain

The two rail giants account for nearly 90% of the industry’s revenues and more than three-quarters of overall tonnage carried by the sector.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.