Fri.Aug 23, 2024

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The ‘Decision Washing’ of Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Trend

Planners make plans… With their plans they facilitate decision making in the S&OP process, rather than making decisions with a direct business impact themselves. Planning systems create plans…or schedules… The outcomes of advanced planning systems (APS), as advanced as they may be, are plans, schedules, analytics, insights, alerts, scenario’s, at best recommendations…not S&OP decisions!

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I’m keeping the promise in Vienna. Back in July, at the Breakthrough T1D Ride in Burlington, VT, I was honored with The Promise Jersey, which is awarded “to someone who puts others before themselves and has shown unwavering dedication to Breakthrough T1D and the Ride. This jersey recognizes a person who does not have type. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How Certification in Quality Standards Can Transform Your Business

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Certification in Quality Standards Can Transform Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Investments are a Major Portion of Total VC Investments

Exiger Perspectives

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

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Benefits Of Hiring SEO Company: Why Your Business Needs Expert Help In 2024

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Benefits Of Hiring SEO Company: Why Your Business Needs Expert Help In 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Every Business Needs A Robust SCRM Plan

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Every Business Needs A Robust SCRM Plan appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Stop Sabotaging Your Sales with Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss stop sabotaging your sales. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. Summary: Stop Sabotaging Your Sales Explore the intricate dynamics of personal growth and professional success within the logistics industry with Joe Lynch and executive coach Ann Holm. Delve into topics ranging from overcoming self-sabotage in sales to leveraging the Myers-Briggs personality framework for career advancement.

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Protecting Collaboration Tools from Threats

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Protecting Collaboration Tools from Threats appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Canadian Rail Stoppage Partially Ends After Government Intervenes

Supply Chain Brain

The Canadian labor minister has asked the federal industrial relations board to impose binding arbitration on the parties.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Test Automation Tool

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Test Automation Tool appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Last Mile Expectations and Trends from Gartner That LogiNext Solves

Loginext

Explore Gartner's key trends in last mile delivery, including speed, real-time updates, flexibility, and sustainability, and see how LogiNext provides solutions that meet these evolving customer expectations. The post Last Mile Expectations and Trends from Gartner That LogiNext Solves appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Shipping’s Adoption of Wind Power Grows, Proponents Say

Supply Chain Brain

The IWSA says the uptick in wind-powered vessels hitting the water has been driven by the performance of wind propulsion technology strengthening in recent years

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Navigating the Complexities of Modern Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Fulfillment

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog by: Brandon Payne, Sales Executive, NFI eCom Today’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) fulfillment landscape continues to evolve rapidly and present numerous challenges that require efficiency and adaptability. As consumer expectations rise and technological demands intensify, shippers must navigate this complex web of market pressures to stay competitive.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Emergency response plan

Supply Chain Movement

How do people react when acute danger is imminent? And how can organizations prepare for potential calamities? Just a while ago, I experienced a fire drill at a well-known brewery located in a shared office building. However, the evacuation from the town of Jasper because of huge, threatening wildfires during my recent summer holiday in western Canada was on a completely different scale.

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Breaking: Binding Arbitration Ordered in Canadian Rail Stoppage

Supply Chain Matters

In a stunning and quick turnaround, the government of Canada ordered an end to the lockout and operations suspension involving the country’s two nationwide rail lines. The order calls for the Canada Industrial Relations Board , a termed independent body, to impose binding arbitration on both Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.

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Invitation to Tecsys’ Conference Call on September 6, 2024, Covering First Quarter FY2025 Results

Tecsys

Montreal, Canada , August 23, 2024 — Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS) will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended July 31, 2024, on September 5, 2024, after the markets close. Tecsys President and CEO Peter Brereton, and CFO Mark J. Bentler, will host a conference call on September 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. EDT to present and discuss the results with the analysts.

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Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) 

Logistics Viewpoints

During my walk back from the gym a few days ago I passed by this truck in front of a local organic store here in Brooklyn, New York. My eyes widened when I read “zero emissions” and “100% electric” pasted in red on the side of the delivery truck. To my surprise and a quick Google search, Frito Lays announced in 2022 that it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the U.S. by the end of 2023.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.