Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management. In an ideal world, ensuring the immediate availability of products to customers would be simple, as demand would be easily predictable, all customers would be the same, there w

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

By land, air, and sea, people and goods move around the planet. Humans, by their very nature, desire to connect and to trade with other humans. Admittedly, the term “trade” has often meant to exploit; nevertheless; most people understand that logistics is what makes the world go round. The staff at Mecalux explains, “Logistics has played a crucial role in the development of humanity throughout history.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2024

In a fiercely competitive world where customer loyalty is hard-won and easily lost, retaining customers is vital to retail growth. Not only is it easier to sell more to customers who already love your brand, but a 10% increase in customer retention can increase profitability by 30%. Providing a great shopping experience is a cornerstone of customer loyalty.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

Modern-day supply chains have to deliver value on multiple fronts. Michael Dominy, vice president analyst with Gartner, explains how they can indeed "have it all.

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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

JUNE 27, 2024

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Harnessing AI to Enhance Your Network: A Guide to Seamless Connectivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Future of Hydraulics in the Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

Time is running out for the healthcare supply chain to fully comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2024

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Defending Against Ransomware with Immutable Backup appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 27, 2024

In an era where efficiency equates to competitive advantage, the oil industry’s supply chain management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s profitability and sustainability. Given the complex and expansive nature of the oil supply chain—stretching from remote extraction sites to global markets—optimizing operations can lead to significant enhancements in performance and cost reductions.

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NFI

JUNE 27, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog Post: Alexa Branco, Director of Sustainability at NFI The state of California continues to evolve its environmental regulations, some of which have a direct impact on shippers and carriers. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) implemented the Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JUNE 27, 2024

At our June 2024 user conference Luca Cicchiello, Corporate VP of Supply Chain at Hutchinson, a global company with sales of over €4.5 billion, testified: “In our company, we’ve known for fifteen years how we should operate our supply chain: an end-to-end pull flow anticipated and configured by an S&OP process – but we were.

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Stord

JUNE 27, 2024

After experiencing 3.5x year-over-year growth, innovative beverage company embraces Cloud Supply Chain capabilities and flexibility ATLANTA, June 27, 2024 — The Zero Proof , the leading non-alcoholic beverage online retailer and wholesaler, announces its new partnership with Stord , the leader in high-volume fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2024

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Comparing Online vs. Traditional Lenders for Personal Loans appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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NFI

JUNE 27, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog Post: Alexa Branco, Director of Sustainability at NFI The state of California continues to evolve its environmental regulations, some of which have a direct impact on shippers and carriers. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) implemented the Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2024

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Streamline Operations with Innovative Solutions for Immigration Cases appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2024

This special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech highlights a major investment related to electric-vehicle start-up Rivian. The EV maker has reportedly garnered a financial lifeline in a reported $5 billion investment from global automotive company Volkswagen. According to multiple business media reports including a published Bloomberg report , VW will be making an initial $1 billion investment in the start-up and upwards of $4 billion more over an extended time extend

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 27, 2024

What Your Business Needs to Know About the EU Deforestation Regulation June 27, 2024 Article Author: Tom Musbach At the end of 2024, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will take effect, requiring large enterprises to demonstrate that their supply chains for seven commodities — coffee, cocoa, soy, oil palm, cattle, rubber, and wood — and products derived from these commodities do not originate from deforested land after 2020.

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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 Digest

JUNE 27, 2024

Just a Few Carriers Dominat Limited Deployments

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

According to the company, Walmart is the first major retailer in Canada to use hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks in their delivery fleets.

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Loginext

JUNE 27, 2024

LogiNext's Delivery Management System simplifies order transfers during emergencies like vehicle breakdowns or traffic jams. With flexible role setup, efficient order transfers, strict control measures, and full transparency, LogiNext ensures smooth, timely deliveries. The post LogiNext Makes Order Transfer a Breeze in Any Emergency appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

In a time of extreme unpredictability, companies need to centralize inventory control. It’s imperative to drive agile decision-making by consolidating data across the network, employing advanced analytics, and enabling real-time visibility.

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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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Arena Solutions

JUNE 27, 2024

“DRAFT,” “OBSOLETE,” “CONFIDENTIAL.” Throughout our workday, we often encounter these subtle images or text embedded in electronic and printed documents. Commonly known as watermarks, these document stamps are so widespread that their significance is typically overlooked. The practice of watermarking traces back to 13th-century Europe when papermakers would imprint a symbol or initial on each sheet to signify its origin or authenticity 1.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

The new section on Amazon's website will sell unbranded items at a fraction of their normal cost, shipping straight from China to the U.S.

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Tecsys

JUNE 27, 2024

Tecsys reports record revenue growth in Q4 and FY2024, showcasing strong SaaS performance and financial results. Explore key highlights and financial guidance in this insightful update.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

FedEx is “conducting an assessment of the role of FedEx Freight in value-creation plans,” it said during Q2 earnings call.

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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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Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

JUNE 27, 2024

Don’t Let Inefficiency Eat Your Bottom Line: 8 Areas to Improve Your Freight Brokerage Area of Improvement #1: Receiving Orders Balancing exceptional customer service with the relentless drive for sales in the freight brokerage industry can be challenging. On one hand, providing top-notch customer service requires time and attention to detail.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2024

HERE's Fleet Optimization package uses artificial intelligence to analyze historical traffic data to map the most efficient routes for fleet vehicles.

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Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

JUNE 27, 2024

8 areas of Improvement A recent Freight Broker Pulse Report says that freight brokers spend too much time on back-office operations, including invoicing, auditing, collections, and payments. Over half of the survey respondents (52%) report spending 25% or more of their time handling paperwork. That’s 480 hours a year based on the average 40-hour work week.

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