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Enabling Business Transport Excellence

Talking Logistics

In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.

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Supply Chain Executives Face Growing C-Suite Complacency

Logistics Viewpoints

According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. During and immediately after the pandemic, supply chain leaders were in an unfamiliar position: they had the attention of top management and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make their supply chains more agile and resilient.

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How Sustainability & Decarbonization Consulting Helps the Transition to Renewable Energy & Net-Zero Operations?

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How Sustainability & Decarbonization Consulting Helps the Transition to Renewable Energy & Net-Zero Operations? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Revisiting of 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Part One

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides both perspectives and self-rating observations regarding our January 2024 published Research Advisory- 2024 Predictions for Industry Global Supply Chains. We do so because of our long-standing business principal that predictions should not be that of a social media or corporate focused marketing conversational tool to drive eyeballs.

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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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Retrofitting advantage for order picking

IT Supply Chain

By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Retrofitting advantage for order picking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Improved Supply Chain Operations: It Starts on the Factory Floor

Supply Chain Brain

Instead of worrying about things that they can't directly control, manufacturers must address what’s happening on the factory floor.

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How Hedgify Helps Protect Sourcing Margins

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Hedgify Helps Protect Sourcing Margins appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Market Update: DSCSA Serialization Enforcement Deadline Postponed

Tecsys

The implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) has once again been delayed, with new deadlines stretching into mid-2025. While this extension offers breathing room for the pharmaceutical industry, it highlights persistent challenges in achieving traceability and security throughout the supply chain.

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Optimize Your Supply Chain Through Efficient Fixed Asset Management

SCMDOJO

In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management. Fixed assets, such as machinery, equipment, and vehicles, are essential for businesses to operate smoothly.

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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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Understanding the Staff Augmentation Model

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Understanding the Staff Augmentation Model appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tecsys Adds Updated Suite of Features to Supply Chain Data Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The updates include a dynamic picking control tower that provides real-time monitoring for picking operations in warehouses.

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How to Secure Discounted Shipping Rates for Your Ecommerce Business

ShipBob

Shipping costs can quickly eat up profit margins for ecommerce businesses. With everything else involved in running an online store, finding ways to reduce these expenses can feel overwhelming. However, securing discounted rates can dramatically improve profitability. For brands looking to grow and scale, minimizing shipping costs not only improves margins but helps businesses remain competitive.

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Albania Prosecutors Order Seizure of Shipping Containers Carrying Illegal Toxic Waste

Supply Chain Brain

Seattle-based Basel Action Network sounded the alarm that more than 800 tons of electric arc furnace dust were being illegally transported after the group received a tipoff.

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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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LogiNext Sets Guinness World Record

Loginext

LogiNext’s MumbaiHacks 2024 broke the Guinness World Record for the largest Generative AI hackathon with 1,460 participants. The event showcased AI-powered solutions for social good, finance, entertainment, and SaaS, positioning Mumbai as a global hub for tech innovation. The post LogiNext Sets Guinness World Record appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How to Prepare for This Year’s Peak Shipping Season

Supply Chain Brain

As we navigate this year’s peak season, several factors are making it unusually challenging, especially for the healthcare industry.

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Warehouse Cost Trends: Insights from Flexe and the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI)

FLEXE

Karl Siebrecht, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe, recently spoke with Dr. Zac Rogers, who explained how the LMI tracks logistics activity and sentiment, providing valuable data for understanding the industry's health.

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Port of Long Beach Gets $2.6M Grant to Upgrade Security

Supply Chain Brain

Another $4.6 million will go toward six terminals within the Port of Long Beach, as well as the city's Port Police Division and the Long Beach Fire Department.

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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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Supplier Relationship Management Software: The Best Tools & Strategies

Precoro

According to Gartner , 88% of procurement leaders have significantly increased their focus on supplier collaboration over the past 24 months. So, how can companies strengthen their supplier relationship management and see real improvements in practice? In this article, we explore what SRM software is and discuss proven strategies for efficient partnerships with suppliers.

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ILA and USMX to Resume Talks in November

Supply Chain Brain

The issue of automation at ports – both in terms of physical equipment and data management – remains at the heart of disagreements between the two sides.

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Tesla Semi Finally Coming in 2026

Supply Chain Digest

Elon Musk Says Operating Cost below Diesel Trucks

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VW Plans to Close German Factories for First Time in Company's History

Supply Chain Brain

The German automaker also plans to downsize its remaining plants, reduce worker salaries by at least 10%, and freeze pay raises for the next two years.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Why Procurement Professionals Should Learn About S&OP

SCMDOJO

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.

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McDonald's Puts Quarter Pounder Back on Menu After Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

Supply Chain Brain

Federal health officials believe that the E. coli likely came from the raw slivered onions inside the Quarter Pounder.

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How, why, and when to use virtual credit cards for your business

Taulia

How, why, and when to use virtual credit cards for your business A virtual card is a digital payment method that can be used in the same way as a traditional credit card. But alongside the benefits of physical credit cards, like high payment security, virtual cards have a range of additional features that make them uniquely valuable to businesses looking to improve payment controls, accounts payable (AP) efficiency, and working capital management.

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Losing Focus on Serving the Global Multinational

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain leaders readily agree that industry differences exist in planning. Similarly, debate rages on the differences between regions. Industry differences trump regional definitions, but there is little recognition of the supply chain planning requirements by company size in the discussions. When it comes to defining solution success, mapping the requirements based on company size is more important than industry or region.

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Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit