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Navigating the Supply Chain Sustainability Maze

QAD

This October, I was invited to take part in a discussion panel, Leading a Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation at Speed at the Industry IoT SCM Leaders Forum in Germany. This event took place at the Siemens Impulse in Amberg. The focus was on the twin aims of supply chain digital transformation and sustainability. Strategies for Supply Chain Digital Transformation and Sustainability Integration In 2023, the pursuit of sustainability has become an imperative for businesses.

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Nine Key Steps to Enabling Resilient Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. And even before they begin, they must realize these problems are too big for any single team—supply chain must connect with finance and procurement to treat the n-tier suppliers as an extended part of their network and become their preferred customer.

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ToolsGroup JustEnough® Brings Responsive AI to NRF 2024

ToolsGroup

Thanks to the recently integrated EvoAI engine, JustEnough leads the charge in AI-driven retail planning and execution. BOSTON – December 14, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces that it will be exhibiting the latest AI enhancements to its JustEnough Retail Planning & Execution suite at NRF 2024, Retail’s Biggest Show, January 14-16, 2024.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do. A sourcing agency is like a helpful guide in the complicated process of getting goods.

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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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Automating Business Processes: Streamlining Efficiency and Profitability

Elementum

Automating Business Processes: Streamlining Efficiency and Profitability In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency and innovation are key to staying ahead of the competition. One way businesses can achieve this is through automating their processes. Automating business processes involves leveraging technology to simplify, streamline, and improve the way tasks are performed.

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AI Business Process Automation: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Corporate World

Elementum

AI Business Process Automation: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Corporate World Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of business process automation, offering unprecedented efficiency and accuracy. Across industries, companies are embracing AI-powered tools to optimize workflows, reduce human error, and make data-driven decisions.

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People-Centric Transformations, Building Sustainable Supply Chains and Cognition – The Next Frontier in Supply Chains

BlueYonder

Highlights from the High-Tech Industry Summit Blue Yonder’s High-Tech Industry Summit, cosponsored by Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP , brought together over 50 supply chain practitioners from 18 diverse high-tech companies to Microsoft’s Technology Center in Mountain View, California, in October. This annual event, which facilitates sharing ideas on supply chain innovations, has been a draw among customers and features many repeat attendees.

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Navigating the Landscape of Supplier Cyber Risk

Supply Chain Brain

Business leaders must take proactive steps to secure one of the more vulnerable arms of their operations against cyberattack: the supply chain.

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Is cost redundant as a measure for CPOs in 2024?

Proxima

The only predictable thing in 2023 has been unpredictability. Geopolitical shocks, stubborn inflation and regulatory scrutiny continue to weigh on businesses worldwide. This has meant that procurement functions remain in the foreground, but how they measure their success in the market is drastically shifting. Before the pandemic rocked supply chains in 2020, CPOs and their teams worked in a low-inflation environment with little disruption.

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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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Podcast | A Collaborative Approach to Supply Chain Digitization

Supply Chain Brain

What does it take to achieve supply chain digitization? And for that matter, what does that even mean?

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CSX Carolina Connector Now Links with the Port of Savannah

Kanban Logistics

In addition to bolstering the supply chain infrastructure within North Carolina, the CSX Carolina Connector terminal (CCX) is linking the Eastern part of the state to other key hubs in the US. Two years ago, it was announced that the Wilmington Midwest Express would provide a direct rail connection between the Connector and the Midwest. And, just a few months ago, a whole new connection with the Port of Savannah went online.

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How ERP resolves challenges faced by Industrial Machinery and Equipment manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The Industrial Machinery and Equipment market (IM&E) in Asia is extremely competitive and fast-paced. Companies in this market produce the machines used by other manufacturers. Because of the dynamic market they operate in, IM&E manufacturers are seeking to balance productivity and efficiency with responsiveness and agility. To do so, they are becoming ‘smart manufacturers’, turning to technology as the platform for future growth to achieve these goals.

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5 Effective Tactics to Manage Bottlenecks in Manufacturing

ThroughPut

No matter how well things run, seamless operations in manufacturing is a distant dream for many. Common challenges like equipment failures and labor shortages not only disrupt production but also significantly impact output. These challenges or what we call “bottlenecks” in manufacturing, acting as critical pinch points in production, can introduce inefficiencies and inflate operational costs, leading to delays and reduced customer satisfaction.

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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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Shuttles or stackers?

IT Supply Chain

By Stefan Pieters (pictured) CEO of Movu Robotics The post Shuttles or stackers? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Twas the Night before a Supply Chain Christmas 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Something a Little on the Lighter Side as We Bid Goodbye to the Year

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How Can B2B Distributors Improve Fleet Performance?

Talking Logistics

If you’re a distributor, you know that fleet performance has a direct impact on your financial performance, your ability to differentiate yourself from the competition, and your ability to deliver an enhanced customer experience. What separates the leaders from the laggards in the industry? What are some signs that a distributor may not be employing.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for December 14, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart Bets on Store Fulfillment. Consumer Confidence is Weak. Language Change in Final UN COP28 Agreement on Fossil Fuels.

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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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Entrepreneurs Should Watch Out for the Sharks

Enterra Insights

Every year tens of thousands of entrepreneurs apply for one of just over 100 spots available on the popular television show Shark Tank. At the very least, an appearance on the show provides great exposure for an entrepreneur. The primary reason they seek a spot, however, is to obtain capital. Anyone who has watched the show knows that the “sharks” don’t give away their money; they want a considerable stake in any business in which they invest.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Diverging Trends in LTL and Truckload Rates

Supply Chain Digest

LTL Rates have Risen much Faster since2 Late 2021

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Running a 3PL RFP: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Reliable order fulfillment is a linchpin of customer satisfaction for online sellers. Orders that are late, wrong or damaged can lose you a customer for life. That’s why selecting a reliable 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider can be such a pivotal decision. And the search process for the right partner often starts with a 3PL RFP, or Request for Proposal. 3PL RFPs for order fulfillment services require careful planning.

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Four Key Predictions for Cybersecurity Vulnerability Teams in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations that embrace and invest in vulnerability prioritization and remediation, and utilize an asset-centric approach, will be better positioned to navigate the ever-changing threat landscape.

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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.

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Q4 2023 Bulk Freight Roundup

Bulk Connection

We’re reaching the end of Q4 2023 and heading into an exciting new 2024. It hasn’t been a terribly exciting time in the world of bulk trucking for much of 2023 – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Given all the unwanted excitement in recent years, a return to normalcy in 2023 has been welcome. In this article, we’ll examine the bulk trucking industry as we currently see it, and look ahead to 2024.

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Watch: Achieving High-Volume Throughput for Subscription Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

A case study with IPSY, FastFetch Corporation and Saddle Creek Logistics Services, about crafting a flexible and scalable fulfillment strategy for a major personalized beauty products subscription company.

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Drayage Companies in California Must Meet New CARB Requirements as of January 1st

West Coast and California Logistics

With the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations taking effect on January 1st, 2024, it's crucial for businesses to ensure their drayage providers are compliant. These regulations aim to significantly reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, including drayage trucks, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment.

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Global Manufacturing Slump Could Continue into 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The current level of spare capacity indicates that the end of a global manufacturing recession “is still some way off,” said GEP’s vice president of consulting, Todd Bremer.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

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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Elevating Deliveries Through Advanced Delivery Management System

Loginext

Elevate your delivery operations with LogiNext's advanced Delivery Management System. This cutting-edge solution revolutionizes logistics by offering centralized control, efficient resource allocation, and real-time visibility. Explore its features, including GPS integration, dynamic route optimization, and automated customer communications, enhancing overall delivery experience.

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Panasonic Signs Deal with Sila for Silicon Used in EV Batteries

Supply Chain Brain

Sila said that it sees the partnership with Panasonic as an opportunity for the U.S. to “lead in manufacturing next-generation battery technology.

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Running a 3PL RFP: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Reliable order fulfillment is a linchpin of customer satisfaction for online sellers. Orders that are late, wrong or damaged can lose you a customer for life. That’s why selecting a reliable 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider can be such a pivotal decision. And the search process for the right partner often starts with a 3PL RFP, or Request for Proposal. 3PL RFPs for order fulfillment services require careful planning.

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