QAD

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Imagine stepping onto the factory floor, not to the usual hum of machinery, but to a chorus of alarms, news of a key supplier’s financial collapse, and news of a cyberattack on your systems. This might sound like a scene from a disaster movie, but in the world of manufacturing, such risks are not just possible – they’re probable. The complex and interconnected nature of modern manufacturing operations makes them vulnerable to a wide array of threats, from operational disruptions and

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. This is the largest area of investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.” In our opinion, while forecast accuracy used to be the number one priority for supply chain planners, the event put forward the importance of intelligent decision-making to balance multiple objectives when planning — such as margins, cash and growth — to drive real value from operations.

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John Galt

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this exclusive Q&A, we share expert recommendations for food producers looking to invest in supply chain planning software solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The projects selected are each focused on one of five areas: energy grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy-efficient products.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.

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crisp

OCTOBER 24, 2024

How a data-driven partnership with Crisp is fueling Nature’s Bakery’s next phase of growth. Nature’s Bakery, beloved snack bar brand under the Mars healthy snacking division and sister to KIND and Tru-Fru, has continued to see net sales skyrocketing by high double digit growth since its acquisition in 2020. Now, with a new production facility set to open in Salt Lake City in 2025 to meet growing nationwide demand, Nature’s Bakery is preparing for its next chapter.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B2B buyers aren’t just thinking about cost. Like their B2C counterparts, they have customer-experience expectations and shipping requirements to consider.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Essential Guide to Supplier Collaboration Supplier collaboration is redefining success across industries. It’s no longer just about maintaining good relationships; it’s about turning those connections into engines of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.

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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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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Jebel Ali Port Central for U.S.- Bound Shipments, Global Transshipping and Persian Gulf Oil WASHINGTON , Oct. 24, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today released proprietary research generated by its AI platform 1Exiger that identifies the sectors most vulnerable to a potential blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, which hosts the world’s twelfth busiest port, Jebel Ali.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. The concept goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships, focusing on creating value through closer, more integrated partnerships.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have a theory or two about change and change management in supply chain organisations. Actually they apply to change in any organisation; supply chain isn’t really unique in its change management requirements. My first theory is this… People do like change. We make plenty of changes throughout our personal and family lives. We go on vacations for a change of surroundings, climate and culture.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Their responsibilities focus on going beyond cost reduction and achieving broader business goals such as growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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Kodiak Hub

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the increasingly complex and interconnected world of Procurement, managing vendors efficiently is critical to the success of any business. But in order to effectively manage hundreds or thousands of vendors throughout an organization's supply chain, spreadsheets and legacy solutions simply won't cut it for Procurement to build resiliency and unlock strategic value.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. The emphasis has shifted toward strategic partnerships, with a key focus on reducing costs while fostering long-term supplier collaboration.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The human brain — and how it functions — has fascinated scientists for millennia. Scholars note, “In ancient Greece, Alcmaeon of Croton (sixth-fifth century BC) recognized the brain as a central organ responsible for higher activities such as intelligence, memory, and thought.”[1] Among those higher human activities is the ability to speak.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 24, 2024

UN Group Says Slow Growth Ahead

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The acquisition by CSX and CPKC will create a new interchange in Alabama that will connect shippers in Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Efficient fleet management requires robust dispatch scheduling software. Discover the top 6 software for optimizing routes, tracking in real-time, and improving cost-efficiency in large-scale operations. The post 6 Best Dispatch Scheduling Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If the agency finds that the system poses enough of a safety risk, it could potentially order a full recall of all vehicles that use the software.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 24, 2024

One of the most effective ways to reduce fuel surcharges is by improving route efficiency. For instance, MercuryGate's TMS provides order visibility and advanced route optimization, minimizing unnecessary detours and empty miles. The post Take the Bite Out of the Fuel Surcharge Increase appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Several EU member states eager to limit Moscow’s revenues have been urging the bloc to impose sweeping levies on agricultural and fish imports from Russia.

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Demand Driven Technologies

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Are you familiar with the “five focusing steps”? This approach is at the heart of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), the school of thought initiated by Dr. Eli Goldratt, author of the bestseller The Goal. The “Five Focusing Steps” are a counterpart to Deming’s PDCA – Plan Do Check Act: they are five steps for.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A contract manufacturer serving the automotive industry is riding the trend of shifting production from China to Mexico.

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Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The pace of technological evolution is pushing organizations to the brink. This is more evident in supply chain, where time-tested methods are being replaced with new ones. These new approaches not only improve existing processes but also reimagine them altogether. Enter Generative AI (GenAI). The groundbreaking technology is transforming how companies manage sales and operations planning (S&OP).

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The settlement does not include any damages for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Saleswarp

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Behavioral Segmentation: A Modern Approach to Understanding Customers In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, traditional shopping habits are becoming a thing of the past. Consumers no longer follow the old narratives that once guided their buying decisions, and this shift presents both challenges and opportunities for retailers. To stay competitive, businesses must adapt to the changing dynamics by adopting a more nuanced approach to marketing: behavioral segmentation.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Future of Supplier Collaboration is Now: AI is Optimizing Supplier Relationships Artificial Intelligence plays a powerful role in effective supplier collaboration. It provides valuable insights, improves supplier management, and facilitates stronger and more profitable supplier relationships. Though the introduction of AI into our everyday lives is relatively new, its abilities meet critical needs, enhances efficiencies, and allows procurement professionals to avoid being bogged down by

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