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A Treatise on Dogs That Do Not Hunt

Supply Chain Shaman

Waves of hype pass through supply chain narratives. Thought leaders push concepts. Tech companies rally. Without tangible results, the concepts evaporate over time. Each has a cycle, typically a large investment, but leaves no fairy dust residue. As an old gal attending multiple conferences (more than I would like at times), I have listened to speakers waft eloquently about the value of concepts like networks, big data, industry 4.0, and digital supply chains.

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The “Why” for Leaders in Yard Management

Talking Logistics

The famous author and speaker Simon Sinek tells us that we should always start by asking “Why?” So, why implement a Yard Management System? In a Talking Logistics video series we conducted a few years ago titled “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence,” we interviewed several supply chain and logistics executives whose companies are leading the.

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Manhattan Associates Releases a Ground-breaking Supply Chain Planning Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. The announcement came on May 15th at the company’s annual user conference, Momentum.

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Supply Chain 2030 with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron Crabtree and Joe Lynch discuss Supply Chain 2030. Ron is the Founder and CEO of MetaOps & MetaExperts , a global network of operational excellence rockstars ready to tackle your toughest challenges. They’ll diagnose your problems and get you back on track, fast. Summary: Supply Chain 2030 In this podcast, Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree delve into the critical challenges and trends shaping the future of the supply chain industry.

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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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Maximizing Your Investments in Automated Execution

BlueYonder

My previous blog post highlighted the complex real-world challenges that are leading companies to embrace automated execution. It also explored the significant benefits businesses can realize by digitally connecting their logistics operations to drive intelligent, autonomous decision-making, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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Retaining Payment Choice to Maximise Retail Profitability

IT Supply Chain

By Fivos Polymniou (pictured) Director, ASK Global The post Retaining Payment Choice to Maximise Retail Profitability appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A to Z of Logistics: LogiNext’s Logistics Automation Platform Covers Every Aspect of Your Supply Chain

Loginext

At LogiNext, we understand that managing a supply chain can feel like navigating a maze. That's why we’ve designed our comprehensive logistics automation platform to simplify every step of the journey. From auto-assignment to zero downtime, LogiNext covers it all. The post A to Z of Logistics: LogiNext’s Logistics Automation Platform Covers Every Aspect of Your Supply Chain appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Why is My Website Not Converting?

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why is My Website Not Converting? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Analytics

The Smart Software

We believe the leading edge of supply chain analytics to be the development of digital twins of inventory systems. These twins take the form of discrete event models that use Monte Carlo simulation to generate and optimize over the full range of operational risks. We also assert that we and our colleagues at Smart Software have played an outsized role in forging that leading edge.

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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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Gen AI in Supply Chain Planning

Adexa

Gen AI in Supply Chain Planning – More than a Simple Change in UX Now a days Gen AI models are being used one way or the other in all kinds of applications including supply chain planning solutions. However, by far in most cases its use in supply chain technology is limited to a simple user interface, natural language processing or even preparing PowerPoint slides from the system-generated reports.

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Rainy Relief for Panama Canal As Vessel Draft Deepens Ahead of Schedule

Supply Chain Brain

As of May 26 — and for the first time in all of 2024 — water levels for Gatun and Alhajuela Lakes are above the mark recorded on the same date in 2023.

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What is a BOM? Understanding the Basics and Importance of Bill of Materials

My Office Apps

What is a BOM? Understanding the Basics and Importance of Bill of Materials If you doing any type of manufacturing, the term “BOM” is frequently mentioned. But what exactly is a BOM, and why is it so important? Let’s unpack the essentials of BOM and understand the significance of a BOM in modern manufacturing. What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)?

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Boeing Submits Safety Plan Amid New Allegations Over 787 Planes

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing will meet with senior FAA leaders weekly to monitor performance metrics, progress, and potential roadblocks for its new safety plan.

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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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Top 5 Accounting Systems for Nonprofits

Precoro

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges in accounting since they have to track donations in addition to invoices and payroll – and with extra focus on transparency, given the nature of the work. Cobbling these together for end-of-year reporting is especially daunting if nonprofit staff and volunteers have to create financial statements from scratch and switch between different spreadsheets to manage everything.

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Watch: Assembling the Puzzle Pieces of Warehouse Technologies

Supply Chain Brain

Today's warehouse might involve many discrete systems, both software and hardware, to meet customer needs for speed and efficiency. But how do you put the pieces together? Brian Kirst, chief commercial officer with SnapFulfil, has an answer.

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5 Ways to Improve Fuel Surcharge Management in Freight Procurement

Shipsta

Learn how to optimize fuel surcharge management in freight procurement with 5 key strategies. Discover how SHIPSTA can help you stay ahead of market changes.

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IATA Head Calls For Realistic Approach to Aviation Net-Zero Goals

Supply Chain Brain

Walsh called on regulators to "have the courage to stop and change tack fast" when it's clear that green aviation policies aren't working.

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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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6 Ways Logistics Optimization Is Shaping Used Car Dealerships’ Success

All Things Supply Chain

Logistics, often the unsung hero of automotive commerce, is decisively shaping how used car dealerships operate and prosper. Smart inventory management isn’t just a tactic; it’s an operational transformation.

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Maersk Raises Profit Forecast as Red Sea Disruption Boosts Rates

Supply Chain Brain

This is the second time in about a month Maersk raised its forecast as the world’s supply lines are suffering from a number of disruptions.

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May PMI from ISM finds US Manufacturing was in Contraction for 18th out of 19 Months

Supply Chain Digest

Most Other Measures also Negative

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A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics The role of neutral booking and payment platforms in logistics Ian Arroyo June 3, 2024 The logistics industry has been undergoing a profound digital transformation, a journey articulated with striking clarity in Freightos’ latest white paper, “Global Freight’s Digital Transformation”.

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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.