Wed.Dec 06, 2023

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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead. Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. But today I would like to take a moment to review recent changes in supply chain barometers and apply a positive perspective on what these indicators

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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. Loop’s AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity.

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Transforming Supply Chains for the World’s Largest Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers that embark on supply chain transformation are well-positioned to confront challenges and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

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HR Tech Entrepreneur Gergo Vari: AI’s Impact on Future Supply Chain Jobs

All Things Supply Chain

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce has significantly changed several industries. One of the sectors facing a major transformation is supply chain management.

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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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Social engineering remains a powerful & ever evolving cyberweapon

IT Supply Chain

By Adam Khan (pictured) VP Global Security Operations, Barracuda The post Social engineering remains a powerful & ever evolving cyberweapon appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Shielding Specialties: A Look At Targeted Protections For Different Industries

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post Shielding Specialties: A Look At Targeted Protections For Different Industries appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Supply Chain Planner's Holiday Wish List

John Galt

The power of supply chain planning software equips companies to successfully navigate the holiday season. Let’s keep your supply chain merry and bright!

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Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): Everything You Need to Know

EMERGE App

Within the global supply chain, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is becoming an essential service. Most people demand the movement of goods to be quick. That is why most retailers will opt for managed inventory to guarantee an increase in delivery rates. What is VMI? VMI provided a streamlined approach to the supply chain process by providing inventory management and order fulfillment benefits to vendors and retailers.

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November U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index- Noteworthy Trending

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that declined to contractionary level and reflecting rather noteworthy trending. November 2023 LMI The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reportedly

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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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Supply Chain Predictive Analytics: Benefits, Use Cases and Growth Potentials

ThroughPut

Supply chains used to live in the past. Questions like “what happened?” and “why it happened?” dominated conversations across functions. Not anymore. Thanks to the more advanced forms of supply chain analytics like predictive analytics, supply chains are proactively looking into the future and prepping for “what is to come” rather than only ruminating over “what already happened.” Unlike diagnostic and descriptive analytics, which were designed to

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December 6, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home December 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for December 7, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

New Nuclear Container Ship Coming. US Manufacturing Contracts again November. Yellow Freight Terminals Auctioned Off.

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Warehousing and Storage Most Stressful Industry in U.S., Report Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Ninety-three percent of the workers in the warehousing/storage industry reported they were paid hourly while an additional 12% said they had to take on another job.

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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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Synergy Logistics Snaps Up 2023 Top Software & Tech Award

SnapFulfil

Synergy’s breakthrough warehouse multi-agent orchestration platform, SnapControl, has earned its second award in 2023, having been recognized as a Top Software & Tech solution.

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Can the Blue-Collar Sector Fix Its Gen Z Problem?

Supply Chain Brain

Only 14% of Gen Zers would consider industrial work as a career, and 26% said they would only take on industrial work as a short-term career.

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Turning Cancellations into Opportunities in Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Explore strategic approaches to turning dock appointment cancellations into opportunities for enhanced operational efficiency with C3 Solutions.

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Green Shipping Partnership Signed by Ports of Singapore, LA and Long Beach

Supply Chain Brain

The new strategy outlines the steps that the three ports will take to speed up the decarbonization of the shipping industry.

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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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Stord One Warehouse in Action [Video]

Stord

Stord have a secret weapon that we use to ensure our partners and customers (and our own team!) have an efficient and stress-free peak - our operator-built warehouse management system (WMS), Stord One Warehouse.

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Nissan to Buy Parts from Renault-Geely Venture in Alliance Rejig

Supply Chain Brain

The Japanese carmaker will receive gearboxes and engines for 12 of its plants, as well as half a million parts annually, the companies said December 6.

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In Surprising News, Autonomous Truck Leader TuSimple Announces Plans to Shutter US Operations

Supply Chain Digest

Facing Regulatory Scrutiny and Slow Market Development, TuSimple is Folding its US Tent

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TuSimple Shuts Down U.S. Operations Amidst Buyer Search

Supply Chain Brain

The company laid off 150 employees (75% of its U.S. staff) on December 4, bringing TuSimple’s total global workforce to just 700 full-time employees.

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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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Procurement Leaders: It's Time to Keep Shining

Supply Chain Brain

C-suite and senior executive leaders have grown to rely on procurement to weigh in on board-level topics — and now they’re craving more insight.

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Israeli Ships Reroute to Avoid Houthi Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

Ships have begun diverting from passage through the Suez Canal, instead electing to sail around the west coast of Africa and the Cape of Good Hope.