Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

With economies cooling and COVID more manageable, the general thinking has been that companies would see the workforce shortages of the past few years subside; however, this does not appear to be the case. Post-pandemic, organizations are still struggling with labor shortages, as well as knowledge workers and the leaders they need to thrive. In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing,

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2024

A Strategic Response to Labor Shortages, Productivity Challenges and Change in Manufacturing and Supply Chains In the face of an accelerating pace of change, escalating workforce shortages and a productivity plateau in the manufacturing sector, QAD is delivering the Industrial Transformation Platform to overcome these industry-wide challenges. This cutting-edge initiative is designed to redefine global business operations and empower organizations on their journey to becoming Adaptive Enterprise

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 7, 2024

By Captain Steve Bomgardner (pictured) Vice President - Shipping & Offshore, Pole Star Global The post Red Sea Crisis Underlines the Need for Greater Data Transparency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

After Germany and Italy withdrew their, European Union presidency Belgium has proposed diluting the law and setting a longer phase-in.

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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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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 7, 2024

By Robert Levy (pictured) Manufacturing Business Leader The post This Ancient Manufacturing Technique Is Still in Use Today appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

At Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Planning Summit, I had the honor of co-presenting with Chance Finley, Vice President for Global Supply Chain at onsemi, a leading semiconductor manufacturer with more than $8 billion in annual revenue. Since 2022, Blue Yonder has been working with onsemi on a digital transformation of its supply chain to increase resilience, with an initial focus on demand planning.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

According to Transport Topics , the nearshoring trend, which involves companies moving offshore operations closer to home, has spurred transportation and logistics investments near the Mexican border to leverage expected growth. This movement is underscored by U.S. Census Bureau data highlighting Mexico as the leading importer at 14.8%, reflecting the country's central role in nearshoring practices.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

David Appleton, head of professional and technical at Nautilus, which represents more than 20,000 maritime workers, said the utmost priority should be the safeguarding of the lives of seafarers.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 7, 2024

Home March 07, 2024 Understanding the Cybersecurity Risks of GenAI in the Logistics World Fouad Khalil , Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Risk and Compliance As the digital age progresses, logistics managers are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance decision-making processes.

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

After several decades of progressive offshoring operations to save on labor costs, U.S. and North American manufacturing is progressively coming back home.

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I.C.E. Transport

MARCH 7, 2024

In the world of cross-border commerce, it’s important to note that different parties have clearly defined roles in order to expedite the process and manage the many important details. This ensures that there is as little friction as possible holding up an international shipment. The role of the exporter of record is certainly key in the shipping and customs process, so we’ll take some time to break it down.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

One Vietnamese and two Filipino crew members died in the attack on the MV True Confidence, and two others were seriously injured.

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Cognira

MARCH 7, 2024

How to Increase your retail promotion effectiveness with machine learning March 7, 2024 Promotions Home Machine learning (ML) is becoming a game-changer for optimizing promotion effectiveness when implementing the retail strategy. In this blog, we will explore how ML is reshaping the retail promotion landscape and why it’s so important to maximize promotion effectiveness.

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

This year is going to be a pragmatic one for business, and AI will play a big part. Does this mean that everyone must rush to purchase an AI tool?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2024

Consumers are not so dumb that they fail to see when they are getting less product for their money. It’s called “shrinkflation.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary notes, “Shrinkflation is the practice of reducing a product’s amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.” In case you missed it, Sesame Street’s beloved Cookie Monster weighed in on this issue.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 7, 2024

The incident is the latest involving Boeing’s top-selling jetliner, which was grounded worldwide in 2019 following the second of two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 7, 2024

Co-authored with Clark Banach, PhD I recently had a fantastic discussion with Clark Banach, Program Director at Aletheia Research Institution and Futures Fellow at MERICS (Mercator Institute for China Studies) , on the growing control over global supply chains that China is taking, as well as the ineffectiveness of tariffs on Chinese imports into the U.S.

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

Technology is the major reason behind distracted driving. Is it also the solution?

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