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5 Strategies to Enhance Trailer Security at the Yard

C3 Solutions

Keeping the trailers secure in the yard is a critical element of overall logistics operations. Multiple challenges constantly hover, such as theft and unauthorized access, making providing reliable service to customers a tightrope walk for the company. Businesses must implement technology-led modern-day strategies to secure trailers effectively in the yard.

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What to Look for in a Cold Chain 3PL: Ensuring Product Integrity Throughout the Supply Chain

West Coast and California Logistics

When it comes to moving temperature-sensitive products through the supply chain, the stakes couldn't be higher. Whether you're shipping foods and beverages, confectionery products or other perishable goods, maintaining the correct temperature throughout your product’s travels is vital. Choosing the right cold chain 3PL to manage these moves can make all the difference.

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Podcast | The Parcel Shipping Headaches That Never Go Away

Supply Chain Brain

Forget about those rare Black Swans and unexpected supply chain disruptions. In parcel shipping, certain headaches are a constant.

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Bristlecone Delivers SAP Ariba Integration Support Beyond SAP’s End of Support Date

Bristlecone

SAP selected Bristlecone as its trusted partner to provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba Cloud Integration (CI-9), Ariba Integration Toolkit (ITK), and SAP Business Suite Add-On for Ariba Network (BSAO). SAP discontinued its support for these integrations as of January 1, 2024 , meaning no further updates, patches, or direct assistance from SAP’s official support and consulting teams for CI-9, ITK, or BSAO-related issues.

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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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Auto Supply Chain Insights: Global Trade, Compliance and Logistics with Tenneco

QAD

Today’s businesses are beset by a multitude of challenges around trade compliance. From a worldwide shipping container shortage, to backed up ports of entry and constantly changing global policies – it’s tough out there. Insights from a Thought Leader in Global Trade and Logistics Back in June, Jeff Peterson, the Director of Global Trade and Logistics at DRiV, a Tenneco company, joined the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast to discuss these challenges as well as new innovations in global trade a

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DSCSA Requirements and Implementation Readiness: Why It Is Crucial to Be Prepared

Tecsys

In November 2013, a landmark decision was taken by Congress to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) became law, establishing regulations designed to address the issues of counterfeit, contaminated, stolen, or otherwise harmful drugs endangering public health. It was created to keep these illicit and counterfeit drugs out of the U.S. drug supply chain, protecting end users.

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Get ready for peak omnichannel fulfilment

IT Supply Chain

By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Get ready for peak omnichannel fulfilment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ABM | Choosing the Right Path to DSCSA Compliance

Tecsys

As 2024 continues, the November 27 DSCSA s erialization deadline loom s large over the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. I f panic hasn’t already set in for authorized trading partners ( ATPs ) — such as manufacturers, distributors, repackagers and dispensers , among others — whose systems are not yet compliant with the law, it probably will soon.

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Canada Rail Disruption Underway- Impacts to Industry Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers and multi-industry supply chain teams on the implications of today’s development of a nationwide Canadian rail freight transport disruption. As noted in our prior Supply Chain Matters updates the threat of a stoppage involving Canada ’s two principal coast-to-coast rail networks has indeed occurred. Early this morning, more than 9,000 unionized workers were locked out by carriers Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) resulting

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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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How AI-led Demand Forecasting Helped Church Brothers Farms Optimize Order Fulfillment

ThroughPut

Summary of the Impact Church Brothers Farms, a top US-based agri-products company used ThroughPut’s AI demand forecasting capabilities to achieve the following results: Short-term forecasting accuracy improved by up to 40% Enhanced forecast accuracy of the best timelines, workflows, and order fulfillment routes Minimized excess stock and carrying costs The detailed case study is as below.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for August 23, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart Goes to Burger King for Plus Members. US Manufacturing Flat again in July. Idle Container Ships almost Gone.

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Using AI to Close the Manufacturing Skills Gap: A Reality Check

Supply Chain Brain

Many manufacturers are actively increasing investments in software designed theoretically to enhance productivity, work management and collaboration. Yet manual work is on the rise.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Largest US Private Fleets

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart Moves into Top Spot

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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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Border Agents at Heathrow Airport to Strike for Four Days

Supply Chain Brain

According to a release from the union, the dispute is over forced changes to terms and conditions for workers, including "inflexible" work schedules.

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5 Key Benefits of Bin Location Control in Distribution Management Solutions

My Office Apps

5 Key Benefits of Bin Location Control in Distribution Management Solutions Distributors and manufacturers have distinct needs for meeting demands with precision and efficiency. One often overlooked but incredibly crucial component in achieving these goals is bin location control. This feature in Kechie Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can significantly streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance overall productivity.

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Shein Sues Temu Over Claims of Copyright Infringement, Stolen Designs

Supply Chain Brain

Shein claims that Temu's ultra-low prices have been facilitated by allowing sellers to offer counterfeit items based on stolen designs.

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What You Should Know About Shipping Emulsifiers in Bulk Tankers

Bulk Connection

Emulsifiers are a versatile substance used across various industries. It can be used as a binding agent when combined with materials such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and vegetable shortening. When blended, a smooth, consistent texture develops, which plays a crucial role in the production of cosmetics including shampoos, conditioners, baby soaps, deodorants, and lotions.

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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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How Being Data-Driven Can Lead to Mistakes

Supply Chain Brain

Pushing employees to get on board with a "data-driven" approach without making sure they have the skills they need is likely to cause harm at some point.

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Delivery Routing Software: Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Cost

Loginext

Delivery routing software enhances efficiency and reduces costs by optimizing routes, saving fuel, reducing labor, and minimizing delivery errors. Learn how this technology transforms modern logistics. The post Delivery Routing Software: Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Cost appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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U.S. Freight Railway CSX Agrees to New Deals With Three Unions

Supply Chain Brain

The tentative agreements include 3.5% yearly wage increases, and improvements to paid vacation and health care.

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Navigating UPS Shipping Zones: A Retailer’s Guide to Optimizing Shipping Costs and Efficiency

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Shipping is a critical component of any retail business, and understanding UPS shipping zones can make a significant difference in your logistics strategy. By mastering the intricacies of these zones and understanding the unique advantages of a 3PL partner like Staci Americas, you’ll be on your way to optimizing shipping costs, improving delivery times and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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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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What Is the Cost of Shipping to Poland from the US?

I.C.E. Transport

If your business involves exporting goods to Poland from the US, you need to weigh all the variables to make the best transportation decision. So what is the cost of shipping to Poland from the US? It depends on your priorities, budget, and the kinds of goods being shipped.

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Locus for Retail: Dispatch Planning

Locus

When it comes to margins and revenues, your retail enterprise might feel the urge to play it safe. But there’s one comfort zone modern businesses must avoid: the fear of adopting technology. As delivery and fulfillment complexities grow daily, relying on old spreadsheets or a traditional Transportation Management System (TMS) can stifle your business’s growth.

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Flexe: Revolutionizing Warehousing with Flexibility

FLEXE

In a recent episode of The Tech Optimist podcast, Karl Siebrecht, CEO and Co-founder of Flexe, discussed the company's innovative approach to warehousing.

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Miners Tap Trucks, Divert Shipments to Sidestep Canada Rail Woes

Supply Chain Brain

Canada’s mining sector depends on the country’s two dominant railways to transport heavy materials including copper, aluminum, iron ore and coal.

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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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Solutions To Stuck Freight During The Ongoing Rail Strike

Freightera

Looking for a solution to trapped freight during the rail strike? As you may know, the rail strike in Canada started last night. Many rail carriers aren’t accepting freight, and even if they do, who wants it stuck in a strike? On top of that, FTL carriers are hiking prices by 20%, 30%, and even 50% on some lanes! Many shippers are holding off in the hope of prices dropping, but this strategy could keep rates high for weeks.

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Canada Rail Strike Begins

Supply Chain Brain

After months of talks, the increasingly bitter negotiations, regarding working conditions such as shift scheduling and fatigue provisions, ended on the evening of August 21.

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Are We Losing Younger Generations’ Civic Engagement Because Today’s Leaders Lack Vision?

Enterra Insights

A few years ago, Paul Laudicina , Chairman Emeritus of Kearney, asked a profound question, “What’s today’s biggest threat to industry, even to society?”[1] His answer, “I believe the biggest peril we face is losing the positive engagement of the next generation of leaders. I’m talking about the biggest generational cohort, U.S. millennials, and now also their younger peers, Gen Z, who are navigating unprecedented global challenges — from a pandemic to a global recession to clim

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