ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Looking for a deeper discussion on Dynamic Fulfillment? Register for our upcoming webinar here and get an in-depth view from the experts. Managing omnichannel fulfillment is complicated. And the larger your network, the more complicated it becomes. Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. You not only need to manage an ever-increasing lot of centralized distribution centers, but hundreds of stores on top of it.

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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

3PL Selection—don’t let your people be penny wise and pound foolish Are you looking at the big picture when you select a 3PL — do they fit with your supply chain strategy? Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse. Supply chain organizations often find themselves comparing price differences of 1–2% in service offerings, and they are missing the opportunity to save 5–15% in real costs. 3PL selection is a supply chain decision and an optimization opportunity.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. economy. Brad Cook and Steve Hewitt , partners at Wipfli, report, “Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.”[1] They also note that the CPG sector has helped stave off what like looked like a certain deep recession. They note, “Shoppers buoyed the economy — or at least kept it from falling deeply into recession.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Labor disruptions during the first half of 2023 — which included strikes, layoffs and labor protests — grew by 136% year-on-year.

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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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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, food manufacturers need to embrace the technology that is playing a crucial role in driving efficiency, enhancing productivity and enabling streamlined operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

The new service includes before-and-after 3D noise mapping audits that can help businesses reduce noise in their facilities by up to 15 decibels.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

Weber Logistics has been named to Inbound Logistics’ 2023 list of the top 100 3PL providers. Weber, a provider of integrated, agile supply chain solutions, was selected out of a pool of hundreds of US 3PL companies. This is the third time that Weber has received this honor in recent years.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Redwood said that the acquisition of Rockfarm and Global Distribution and Logistics “fortifies” the company’s modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) services.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a well written perspective on Generative AI and its eventual use in supply chain business process and decision making areas. Background Supply Chain Matters has been providing our readers with added market education, viewpoints and perspectives focused on Generative AI and Chat GPT technologies and their application in specific areas of supply chain business processes and decision making.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Many applications of value to supply chain managers are now free, says Ethan Feldman, senior manager of shipper solutions at Loadsmart.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2023

Canada’s Labor and Transport Ministe r’s have just announced that a tentative agreement has been reached between The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada labor union after a 13-day labor stoppage. A statement was featured on Twitter. This work stoppage primarily impacted the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Price Rupert , along with upwards of 30 maritime hubs in British Columbia.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 13, 2023

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Hotel Management Made Simple: 7 Tips To Follow appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

North Carolina has once again been recognized as the “Best State for Business” by CNBC. And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. In this article, we’ll look at the characteristics that make the Tar Heel State number one for the second year in a row. CNBC Best State for Business North Carolina continues to rack up the ‘best state’ awards.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Is it time for the U.S. to take a more aggressive approach to China’s plan for global economic dominance?

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Arena Solutions

JULY 13, 2023

With concerns over password negligence and ramped-up password awareness training within organizations, there are still shockingly high numbers of people who’re using easily guessable passwords. From swear words, celebrity names, cities, animals, or keyboard sequences to passwords consisting of just one word—people are not convinced that a good password is one you can’t remember.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

The strike at ports that handle about a quarter of Canada’s total traded goods reduced arrivals of container ships and diverted vessels to U.S. facilities.

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Elementum

JULY 13, 2023

“If we’re showing up, then we’re going to own the place.” That’s how – as a startup – we justified spending big money to sponsor major industry conferences. What a waste! At #snowflakesummit2023, we spent 1/10th the budget to get 6-8x the qualified opportunities. Here’s how we did it. Big Bang There was solid logic behind the Big Bang approach: Put more money behind fewer events Appear big as a way to establish credibility Create the feeling of momentum and a fear of missing out It was also fu

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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

JULY 13, 2023

The volumes for June 2023 were just 5% lower than the port's all-time monthly cargo handling record, which was set in June 2022.

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Bulk Connection

JULY 13, 2023

Market disruptions and related uncertainty have made it difficult for companies to maintain appropriate staffing levels for transportation ops. If you add staff when business is booming, what happens when there’s a lull? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could guard against this uncertainty by outsourcing transportation and letting someone else worry about staffing levels?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Effective and affordable robotics makes adding automation easier, and the automation options can seem endless. So, h ow do you know what type is right for your operation?

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Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

JULY 13, 2023

Time is a precious commodity. Every minute saved in the freight industry can make a monumental difference in the success and profitability of a brokerage. Enter technology, the driving force that has transformed the industry, offering brokers the means to not just survive, but thrive in an intensely competitive landscape.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Procurement leaders are still struggling with inefficient and costly processes when it comes to indirect spend. AI-powered autonomous sourcing can address this issue.

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Jaggaer

JULY 13, 2023

P2P is the B2B equivalent of an eCommerce platform like eBay, so why are integrated payments still considered an afterthought? In the evolution of payments, most businesses are much closer to that 2000 eBay experience than modern day - 52% of JAGGAER invoices were paid by check in 2021.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

The company has reportedly revised the start of contract cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass LNG plant to late 2024, extending a previous delay by almost a year.

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SphereWMS

JULY 13, 2023

Amazon is one of the world's largest online marketplaces, and its Prime program, with millions of loyal Amazon customers, has revolutionized the way people shop online. To help third-party sellers compete in this marketplace and offer their products to Prime members, Amazon created the Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program. This in-depth guide will explore the processes, requirements, and benefits of SFP, providing valuable insights for warehouse operators, 3PLs, and fulfillment providers.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

To maximize product value and optimize revenue, manufacturers should leverage leading data to enable a proactive — rather than reactive — business strategy.

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Precoro

JULY 13, 2023

Revision History in receipts We have added the Revision History function for receipts to help you easily track and review any changes made to receipts over time. Here are the document-level changes that can be tracked using the Revision History function: Status Supplier Receipt # Receipt Date Location Receiver Post to Warehouse Document Custom Fields Note Attachments Changes that can be tracked in the item line include: Item Row Description Received Quantity Invoiced/Waiting Items Custom Fields

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

An investigative report alleges that Milwaukee Tool has been sourcing work gloves from political prisoners at the Chishan Prison in China.

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