Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2023. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises? It depends on whom you ask, of course. I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year. From my perspective, Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logility

JULY 5, 2023

From Lachelle Buchanan , “Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” Supply chain planning has become a critical factor for organizations aiming to gain a competitive edge. To meet the challenges posed by rapidly evolving customer demands, market volatility, and global disruptions, businesses are turning to advanced technologies.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

Version 8.61 of the ToolsGroup supply chain planning solution enables supply chain teams to make better, more informed decisions faster BOSTON — July 6, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) software, building on its goals to deliver higher visibility, explainability, and usability across all of its demand and supply planning functionalities.

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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 5, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, digital commerce has emerged as a game-changer. With the ever-increasing influence of technology on consumer behavior, it has become imperative for fashion manufacturers to embrace digital transformation and align their strategies with the evolving needs and expectations of their customers. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why fashion manufacturers should prioritize investment in a digital commerce solution that caters to their customers’ n

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 5, 2023

Throughout history, fireworks have been an integral part of cultural and religious celebrations worldwide.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Most cyber risk comes from third-party relationships.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 5, 2023

The food and beverage industry faces a complex assortment of challenges today. Manufacturers must ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, strike a balance between efficiency and profitability, maintain unblemished food safety records, and guarantee customer satisfaction. These efforts are carried out in conjunction with the demands of managing a sprawling global supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 5, 2023

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP Industry & Services, Descartes Systems Group The post The Connection Between Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation and Retail Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

JULY 5, 2023

WISE is a student organization with the primary purpose of promoting the field of supply chain management/logistics. As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Stephanie Powell Thomas , Associate Professor of Practice of SCM at the University of Arkansas and Executive Director of the WISE program.

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ThroughPut

JULY 5, 2023

Consumer stockpiling. Labor strikes. Port congestion. Changing demand due to inflation. And the resultant empty shelves. What started off as toilet paper shortage in 2020 continues to show up in grocery and food retail even three years later. As per an IHL Group study , food retail and groceries are missing almost $1 trillion in sales due to these stockouts.

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Locus

JULY 5, 2023

Why Fleet Management Matters for Shippers In the complex sphere of supply chain management, fleet resources remain indispensable and irreplaceable. Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries. Yet, this task begs the question: what’s the most efficient way to manage these essential assets?

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Proxima

JULY 5, 2023

Supply chains have been consistently on business agendas in recent years, and rightly so, with the pandemic, labor strikes, and inflation causing persistent disruptions and challenges for business leaders over the world. However, as inflation falls and market stability improves, are supply chains going to continue to be a focal point? The short answer is yes.

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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 Matters

JULY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to EV automaker Tesla’s reported production and customer delivery performance in Q2-2023. Q2 Production Output and Vehicle Deliveries On Sunday of this week Tesla reported to company investors that the EV automaker had delivered 466,140 vehicles in Q2, establishing a new record for quarterly sales.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 5, 2023

Exiger recently sponsored the Future of FinCrime & Compliance Conference put on by the International Compliance Association (ICA). The event, held May 12 in London, is an annual gathering for industry leaders in the UK and across Europe to benchmark strategy and best practices on how to stay efficient and vigilant in today’s ever-changing financial ecosystem.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

National labor contract renewal talks among parcel transportation and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union have reportedly stalled after indications that a settlement was in reach several days ago. The existing contract between these two parties expires at midnight on July 31. On June 28, union members reportedly walked away from bargaining talks after receiving a UPS management counter proposal on wages and other economic items.

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Adexa

JULY 5, 2023

Design your Digital Thread using Attribute Based Planning A Digital Thread is a link between all the different Bills of Material used in a product’s life cycle and horizons of supply chain planning. This includes engineering BOM, Sales BOM, Manufacturing BOM, Production BOM and Service BOM. Maintaining several different BOMs in potentially different systems (Engineering, S&OP, S&OE, or Service planning) and having the ability to link the properties and specifications at different levels

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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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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JULY 5, 2023

In this article, I will be delving into the ways in which consumer behavior can have a profound impact on your FMCG Route to Market Model.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 5, 2023

Latest Gartner Survey Shows Progress at All Levels of Roles within Companies

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Weeks of talks between UPS and Teamsters fell apart early on the morning of July 5 after stretching through the July 4 holiday.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 5, 2023

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Panasonic “will need to build" about four more factories to achieve a sharp boost in its battery capacity, according to CTO Shoichiro Watanabe.

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StockTrim

JULY 5, 2023

We are delighted to announce that StockTrim has launched its integration with Finale Inventory. This powerful collaboration allows you to automate your inventory planning and demand forecasting, streamlining your inventory management processes and boosting your overall efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

A planned $200 million factory will reportedly be finished by January 2025 while construction on a different $46 million plant will be completed by October 2024.

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Valogix

JULY 5, 2023

Your company’s mission is to be the best supplier of your products on the market today. Most companies define what that means in terms of serving the customer. Ecommerce has dramatically changed the way companies must serve their customer. For example, your customers can send you an order over the Internet or by calling and they will get a return confirmation promptly.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Ekart launched its air and surface B2B transportation services in India to provide domestic businesses with improved transportation speeds and greater reliability.

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Jaggaer

JULY 5, 2023

JAGGAER is awarded by ADACI, the Italian Association of Purchasing and Supply Management for our efforts with advancing Marelli's digitization project.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Thanks to inflation, distribution facilities are faced with a 30% increase in spend categories — and material-handling equipment is no exception.

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