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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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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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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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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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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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Effortless Compliance: Streamlining CBAM Regulation for Your Organization

Exiger Perspectives

Effortless Compliance: Streamlining CBAM Regulation for Your Organization WEBINAR SEPTEMBER 10, NOON ET Today’s increasingly regulated European market challenges many multinational companies — especially with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements. Our new webinar, Effortless Compliance: Streamlining CBAM Regulation for Your Organization , will offer corporate, supply chain, and sustainability leaders best practices and strategies for streamlining CBAM compliance leveraging t

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Spirit AeroSystems Q2 Financial Performance Indicators

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters highlights some important indicators relative to Spirit AeroSystems recent report of Q2-2024 financial performance and the likely implications for Boeing in integrating this supplier into existing internal production operations. Background In a number of prior postings, and industry specific research advisories, our research arm and Supply Chain Matters have highlighted and assessed the corporate leadership, operational and supply network focused challenges for commerc

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

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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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.