Wed.Sep 06, 2023

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Tackling the Replication Crisis in Supply Chain Management

SCM Research

The replication crisis that has deeply affected neighboring disciplines is now under scrutiny in operations management. Eight scholars ( Davis et al. : A Replication Study of Operations Management Experiments in Management Science) took the initiative to examine the replicability of ten influential experimental articles. Their results were disturbing: only six articles were fully replicated, two were partially replicated, and two completely missed the mark.

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September 6, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home September 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine September 6, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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The Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Everyone has a great supply chain plan as well – until exceptions and disruptions occur. Then you’re forced to either modify the plan or come up with a new one. That’s easier said than done, of course, because historically, Read more The post The Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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FreightFest 2023 with Rahmel Wattley

The Logistics of Logistics

Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023. Rahmel is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N’ Hustle. About Rahmel Wattley Rahmel Wattley is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. Rahmel got his start in the trucking business in the early 2000’s.

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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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ToolsGroup is positioned as a Technology Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

ToolsGroup

The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization (IO) vendors. ToolsGroup, with its comprehensive technology and customer experience management, has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact. Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioni

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Back to School: Blue Yonder Execs Revisit Their Younger Selves

BlueYonder

As back to school rolls around across the globe, we are celebrating National School Picture Day in the U.S., which takes place the second Thursday of September! School photos are a rite of passage, they capture our journey into adulthood. Looking at these photos gives us a glimpse of a moment in time. We thought it might be fun to share childhood photos of our Executive Leadership team and have them share what they thought they wanted to be when they grew up.

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Announcing new predictive and AI features in Alloy.ai

Alloy

New AI features in Alloy.ai let companies predict out-of-stocks and warehouse product shortages, accurately forecast consumer demand, and discover sales and supply chain insights in seconds.

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Supply Chain Control Layer Technology Applied in Consumer Products Goods

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides the second in a four-part series of market education postings addressing the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. This joint thought leadership series is provided in collaboration with AutoScheduler.ai Background In our initial commentary, Primer For Control Layer Technology Platforms Applied To Warehousing And Customer Fulfillment Processes , we pointed out that in today

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edie’s Net Zero Awards Finalist – Consultancy of the Year

Proxima

We’re delighted to announce that Proxima has made the final of the first ever edie Net Zero Awards where they have been shortlisted for Consultancy of the Year in recognition of The Scope 3 Maturity Benchmark. The edie Net-Zero Awards recognise and reward individuals and organisations that are spearheading the transition towards a net-zero carbon economy.

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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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Inventory Forecasting – The Beginning or End of Planning?

Valogix

Foreword In today’s dynamic business climate, companies are looking for simple ways to reduce waste and improve profitability. Going through many business cycles or phases faster than ever, new technology initiatives must be affordable, easy to implement, and have a high, measurable rate of return.

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Navigating the Modern Manufacturing Maze: Solutions to the Supply Chain Crisis

Maine Pointe

Dive into manufacturing challenges, from labor shortages to tech advances, and solutions for supply chain optimization amidst global uncertainties.

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Scope 3 emissions, Explained

crisp

The article demystifies the complexities of scope 3 emissions reporting, offering key tips to stay ahead of regulatory changes and satisfy stakeholder demands. In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting for organizations emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year, and those in specific industries like vehicle manufacturing and industrial gas.

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Best Practices for Selecting the Right Managed Transportation Provider for Your Business

Freight Plus

Selecting the right Managed Transportation Provider (MTP) is a pivotal decision for businesses operating in the complex world of logistics and transportation. The choice can significantly impact your supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction, and bottom line. Here are the best practices for choosing the ideal MTP to meet your unique business needs.

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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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Global PMI Levels in August Remain Sluggish

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights perspectives and added insights on reported August 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan.

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CPRA Compliance: How to Ensure Your Business Is Compliant with the Law

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post CPRA Compliance: How to Ensure Your Business Is Compliant with the Law appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Amazon and Anticipatory Shipping: Revisiting This Highly Publicized 2013 Patent Ten Years Later

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon’s patent for anticipatory shipping generated quite the media buzz a decade ago. My first impression at that time was the mental image it provoked – a delivery truck pulling up to my house and placing a package that I hadn’t ordered on my front door, but ultimately decided to keep. My second impression was “how can this be patentable?” And then I didn’t give it another thought.

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B&M makes strategic move with Wilko stores deal

IT Supply Chain

By Rebecca Crook (pictured) Chief Growth Officer, EMEA at CI&T The post B&M makes strategic move with Wilko stores deal 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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Supply Chain by the Numbers for September 7, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Amazon and Shopify make Deal on Shipping. Jersey Wind Farm Project Delayed. US Manufacturing Drops again in August.

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Is remote work dead?

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured) Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Is remote work dead? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Bringing Collaboration Efficiency to Modernize Police Workforce Operations

DELMIA Quintiq

Police workforces in the Asia Pacific region typically work with stretched schedules and manpower. They are also required to reorder their operational plans on short notice over quickly developing challenges. Then there is pressure on governments to spend public money with more efficiency leading to budget cuts for policing. At the level of the government, police authorities and employees, there is increasing concern with data security and with the question of who ultimately owns the data collec

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The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electrifying Industrial Equipment

Supply Chain Brain

The improved sustainability, cost-efficiency and positive global impact of lithium-ion batteries prove it to be a better overall product.

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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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Some notes from consumer packaging

Supply Chain 24/7

A major survey from PMMI and AMERIPEN identifies some trend lines in consumer packaging that are worth considering in the world of industrial and transit packaging.

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Global Containership Fleet To Reach Record Capacity in 2023 and 2024

Supply Chain Brain

BiMCO forecasts the capacity of ship deliveries is expected to reach 2.3 million TEUs in 2023 and 2.7 million TEUs in 2024.

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Leasing’s fleet management upside

Supply Chain 24/7

Besides ensuring access to newer trucks, leasing processes and contracts help operations adjust their fleet assets to changes in application needs.

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OOCL Announces Exclusive Partnership with Stenn

Supply Chain Brain

OOCL Logistics customers will be able to apply for financing through the PODIUM platform, meaning suppliers can now receive funding less than 72 hours after shipping out a product.

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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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Magasin du Nord Transforms Digital Fulfillment with Tecsys’ Composable Omni™ Software Platform

Tecsys

Danish luxury retailer elevates order management for a unified, personalized shopping experience across channels.

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Tyson Foods Dealing with Excess Inventory, Low Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Tyson recently closed down its Van Buren, Arkansas plant, one of six planned shutdowns to cut costs as Tyson deals with flat demand and a drop in wholesale prices.

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Flexible WMS the Efficiency Cure for Ambitious 3PL

SnapFulfil

An up-and-coming US 3PL has invested in a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) to accelerate expansion and market share.

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