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How A Cyber Attack Could Affect Warehouse Managers

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post How A Cyber Attack Could Affect Warehouse Managers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Driving An Octopus

Supply Chain Shaman

This is a ChatGPT image rendered when asked, “Show me how Lora Cecere would look riding an Octopus.” Funny? Yes, quite. As I approach my 69th birthday and pending surgery, I thank ChatGPT for removing my facial lines and giving me a good hair day. But, you might ask, “Why an octopus?” Shouldn’t this gal be retiring? This leads me to a long story.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 9, 2023)

Talking Logistics

My youngest son graduated from high school yesterday. A happy milestone, for sure, but I couldn’t help but think of this sad truth which Tim Urban illustrated in a December 2015 “What But Why” blog post: “It turns out that when I graduated from high school, I had already used up 93% of my in-person. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 9, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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A Truly Transformative SCM Master Program

SCM Research

Supply chain management (SCM) master’s programs often emphasize functional silos, as reflected in course titles such as “Operations Management” and “Logistics and Distribution Management” While these traditional elements are important, they risk overlooking transformative perspectives necessary in the face of today’s global challenges.

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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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Faster EDI is a Competitive Advantage with Erik Kiser

The Logistics of Logistics

Erik Kiser and Joe Lynch discuss why faster EDI is a competitive advantage. Erik is the Founder and CEO of Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform that is revolutionizing the way manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies trade EDI data. About Erik Kiser Erik Kiser is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for revolutionizing the world of EDI.

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Supply Chain Movement and Chainalytics Spotlight a Coming Trend: Sustainability Increasingly Leads the Supply Chain Agenda

CHAINalytics

For many years, cost-cutting was the main driver behind supply chain design and optimization. But the tide has clearly turned. Today, within many organizations, sustainability ranks alongside cost and service as an important reason to reassess the supply chain. “When it comes to supply chain design, there are two aspects to our customer demand,” says … The post <em>Supply Chain Movement</em> and Chainalytics Spotlight a Coming Trend: Sustainability Increasingly Leads the Su

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White House Claims Supply Chain Resiliency Has Improved Since 2020

Supply Chain Brain

The backlog of anchored vessels has decreased from 155 to roughly a dozen while 92% of goods in grocery and drug stores are in stock, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/02/2023-06/08/2023

All Things Supply Chain

GM to invests over $1B in EV battery production General Motors (GM) and POSCO are expanding the production of cathode active materials at their joint venture facility in Quebec to…

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China to Host Country’s First International Supply Chain Exhibition

Supply Chain Brain

Almost 100 companies have reportedly signed up for the event to date with over 300 businesses expected to attend the event in the late fall.

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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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The online shopping setback – Digital sales at their lowest levels since before the pandemic

IT Supply Chain

By Sachin Jangam (pictured) Partner for Retail at Infosys Consulting The post The online shopping setback – Digital sales at their lowest levels since before the pandemic appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable?

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Evidence That Manufacturers are Seeking Added Resiliency and Control of Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a published report noting how various manufacturers are seeking and establishing added resiliency and control of component and production networks. Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023.

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable?

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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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This Week in Logistics News (June 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

All week in the Boston area, and really the greater Northeast, there has been a smoky haze blanketing the sky. The cause: dense smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec. Around 75 million people in the United States are experiencing dangerous air conditions because of the smoke, with officials urging them to limit time outdoors and mask up for safety.

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Stapling Yourself to an Order 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Looking back at One of the Best Supply Chain Articles in History

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Canada Joins U.S. Trade Complaint Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's Trade and Agriculture Ministers said the country " shares the concerns" of the U.S. that Mexico's measures could potentially disrupt the North American trade market.

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The Probability of Supply Chain ROI 2023

Supply Chain Digest

A Very Different Way of Considering Payback from Technology Investments

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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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Biden Called to Intervene as Labor Dispute Disrupts West Coast Ports

Supply Chain Brain

“We urge you to appoint an independent mediator to help the parties reach a voluntary agreement,” wrote Chamber president Suzanne Clark in a June 9 letter to President Biden.

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5 Advantages of Shipping LTL Freight

Freight Plus

Regardless of the mode of transportation, the question remains the same: how can I get my product to market as fast as possible and at the lowest cost available, without sacrificing service? Like ocean or air freight, trucking is another extension of this timeless quandary. Long gone are the days when everyone owned their own […] The post 5 Advantages of Shipping LTL Freight appeared first on FreightPlus.

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Hackers target healthcare, where will AI go next, and Axway Summit – June Digital News Desk

Axway

In this month’s news round-up, we look at the latest healthcare security risks and the Ransomware-as-a-Service groups behind it.

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U.S. Expands China Forced-Labor Embargo with Ban on Two New Firms

Supply Chain Brain

Ninestar Corp. and Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. were both added to the list June 9 bringing the total number of companies to 22.

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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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Supply Chain Matters Perspectives From Your Editor

Supply Chain Matters

As Founder and Executive Editor of Supply Chain Matters , I wanted to share in a brief commentary some added thoughts and perspectives with our readers relative to the current industry supply chain news cycle and developments occurring globally. A Rather Busy Two Weeks Needless to state, it has been quite a busy two weeks involving supply chain and geo-political developments.