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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

Ken Adamo and Joe Lynch discuss a trillion dollars in freight transactions. Ken is the Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.

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Geopolitical Risks to Supply Chains are Increasing

Enterra Insights

In a recent earnings report, JPMorgan Chase’s Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Dimon , stated, “We have been closely monitoring the geopolitical situation for some time, and recent events show that conditions are treacherous and getting worse. There is significant human suffering, and the outcome of these situations could have far-reaching effects on both short-term economic outcomes and more importantly on the course of history.”[1] Risks to supply chains from increasing geopolitical tensio

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The Essentials of Supplier Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

To improve resilience and business continuity in the face of pandemics, wars, natural disasters and other supply chain vulnerabilities, businesses are adopting comprehensive supplier risk-management initiatives.

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Enticing Behavioural Change to Reinforce Consumers’ Sustainable Choices

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post Enticing Behavioural Change to Reinforce Consumers’ Sustainable Choices appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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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Yard Management: How to Handle High Demand During Peak Seasons

C3 Solutions

Peak demand seasons pose unique logistics and supply chain challenges. During high-demand periods, such as the holiday season , end-of-quarter surges, or special promotional events, supply chain pressure reaches the yard, and yard operations are stretched to their limits.

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Key Elements of Decision Centricity in Effective IBP Processes

Supply Chain Trend

IBP and its predecessor S&OP were developed as executive decision-making forums. In support of effective decision making in the IBP process, we could expect many decision centric capabilities in an organization. But how decision centric is your S&OP/IBP process, your meetings, your organization? Any idea? To create some baseline insights, I developed an 11-question checklist to assess IBP decision centricity.

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Short URLs and SEO: How They Can Help Improve Your Search Rankings

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Short URLs and SEO: How They Can Help Improve Your Search Rankings appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Boeing Production Workers Ratify Latest Labor Contract Offer

Supply Chain Matters

Striking Boeing production workers have voted to ratify the company’s most recent revised offer. A reported 59 percent of rank and file members voted to ratify the latest contract offer. Workers will be returning to their job assignments reportedly as early as Wednesday, with the bulk of workers expected to be on the job by November 12. That stated, it will take considerable added time to again ramp up the monthly production levels of the company’s popular single-aisle aircraft.

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Route Optimisation for Profit, Productivity & Driver Safety

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Nowell (pictured) Director at Trimble The post Route Optimisation for Profit, Productivity & Driver Safety appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Lessons from the Pandemic and the Path to Supply Chain Resilience

Bristlecone

Is your #supplychain ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow? Bristlecone VP of Solutions and Consulting, Jennifer Chew , recently shared her insights with Supply & Demand Chain Executive on how organizations can build resilient, flexible supply chains that thrive in the face of uncertainty. In a world where change is constant, supply chains must go beyond efficiency – they need visibility, adaptability, and proactive change management to become a driving force for growth.

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How Smart Packaging and Crating Are Changing the Supply Chain Game

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Smart Packaging and Crating Are Changing the Supply Chain Game appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Can Manufacturers Use GenAI to Leverage Growth?

Bristlecone

Our Head of Analytics and AI, Shipra Sharma , shares insights in Industry Today Media on the resurgence of U.S. hashtag # manufacturing and the rapid advancement of hashtag # GenAI. She explores the transformative potential of GenAI in the hashtag # supplychain , highlighting practical applications that drive efficiency and address key industry challenges.

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Cybersecurity Frameworks and the Evolution of Security Questionnaires

IT Supply Chain

By Mian Jami (pictured) Business Marketing Specialist, DLinxOutreach Marketing The post Cybersecurity Frameworks and the Evolution of Security Questionnaires 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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You Can’t Have Innovation Without A Robust Foundation

Bristlecone

Another great read from our CEO, Nirav Patel. His latest Forbes article explores the importance of balancing cutting-edge technology with foundational practices in hashtag # supplychain transformations. By emphasizing due diligence, process definition, and change management, Nirav highlights how a consulting-led approach ensures successful implementation and sustainable growth.

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The Evolution of Medical Scales Through Technology Advancements

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Evolution of Medical Scales Through Technology Advancements appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AI in Healthcare Supply Chain: Turning Data into Actionable Insights

Tecsys

Will artificial intelligence (AI) become the panacea for all the difficulties healthcare supply chain faces? This is a question that many supply chain leaders are pondering.

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The Role of Demographic Data in Planning Local Business Expansions

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Demographic Data in Planning Local Business Expansions 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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EU Investigating Chinese Company TEMU over the Sale of Illegal Products

Logistics Viewpoints

The European Union is investigating Chinese online retailer Temu for potential violations of rules designed to prevent the sale of illegal products. This investigation, launched under the Digital Services Act (DSA), follows complaints from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its members regarding the platform’s practices, including its game-like reward systems and product recommendation algorithms, which may contribute to addictive user behavior.

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How Chinese to English Translation Services Help Capture Global Opportunities

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How Chinese to English Translation Services Help Capture Global Opportunities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Problems and Challenges with Electric Freight Trucks

Freightera

Electric Trucks Are The Future, But How Close Is That Future? Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a central part of the push to reduce emissions and combat climate change. While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons.

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5 Benefits Of Using An ISP Proxy For Browsing

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Benefits Of Using An ISP Proxy For Browsing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Blynsy Publishes Map of U.S. Interstate Highways Showing Roadway Assets to Enhance Safety, Maintenance, and Accelerate the Digital Infrastructure Movement

Logistics Viewpoints

Blyncsy, a subsidiary of Bentley Systems Inc., announced the launch of a comprehensive public map showcasing all interstate highways in the continental U.S. This map highlights critical roadway assets such as guardrails, speed limit signs, and work zones, aimed at enhancing roadway safety and maintenance. The data is accessible to state U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies, facilitating improved safety, maintenance, and repair of roads, particularly during natural disasters.

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Tax Implications of Business Restructuring: Why Hiring the Apt CPA Firm is Crucial?

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Tax Implications of Business Restructuring: Why Hiring the Apt CPA Firm is Crucial? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain News on A Look at Amazon Q3 Results

Supply Chain Digest

Fulfillment and Shipping Costs Continue to Rise versus OnLine Sales

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Labor Disputes Stall Traffic at Canada's Three Largest Ports

Supply Chain Brain

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade estimates that more than $600,000 million worth of trade has been disrupted in just the first 18 hours of the West Coast work stoppage.

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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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Procurement Director Roles Are Changing. Dramatically.

Shipsta

In 2015, nearly a decade ago, I was managing the relationship between Kuehne+Nagel, now the largest air and ocean forwarder in the world, and some of the world's largest companies. Honestly, you're probably reading this on a device one of them makes. These companies set the highest standards for their procurement professionals. But the roles, requirements, and especially skills, required of those same professionals are have evolved enough that it almost feels like a different job.

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Shanghai Unveils Green Shipping Plan as New Emissions Rules Loom

Supply Chain Brain

The target is to raise Shanghai’s low-carbon bunkering to over one million tons a year by 2030, according to a November 1 statement.

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QAD EQMS V2024.1: A Leap in Quality Management

QAD

This fall, QAD EQMS takes a major leap forward with the release of v2024.1. QAD EQMS already has world-class capabilities to improve your bottom-line by reducing costs of quality. This latest version delivers powerful new features and capabilities designed to streamline quality processes, improve compliance, and boost efficiency of improving your bottom-line across your organization.

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