Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

If You Can’t Access the Truth, How Can You Determine the Truth? Let’s just come right out and say it – without the ability to capture, aggregate, and understand your supply chain data, you have gray area within your organization. Proprietary warehouse, transportation , and labor management systems bolted onto legacy ERP systems, all “enriched” with off-the-shelf and bespoke software solutions, are a recipe for disaster.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Nordic fashion retailer employs ToolsGroup’s innovative JustEnough® retail planning solution for enhanced business performance and accelerated growth. BOSTON – January 11, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Kappahl , a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, to drive better planning decisions, supporting and accelerating its business growth.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

The world has changed so dramatically that EY analysts Matthew Burton and Joost Vreeswijk assert global supply chains need to undergo a great reset.[1] According to Burton and Vreeswijk, there are five elements that must be considered during this great supply chain reset. In Part One of this article, I discussed the first three elements: 1) Rationalized portfolio; 2) Resilient, circular operating models; and, 3) Segmented supply footprints and challenging traditional management hubs.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JANUARY 11, 2024

When the world becomes more complex, a little nuance doesn’t hurt… A binary approach doesn’t usually solve problems. This adage also applies to the planning of our supply chains. Our management systems, by definition, are binary – running on computers more at ease with zeros and ones, true/false, than with progressive, nuanced gradation.

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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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QAD

JANUARY 11, 2024

When You and Your Supply Chain Become the Weak Link Imagine your company as a Formula 1 racing driver. Your suppliers are the pit crew, the specialists priming a fine-tuned machine and making sure you have the right tires and fuel to compete against the best. Failure in the supply chain is like the pit crew fumbling a tire during a stop and wasting precious seconds in an environment won in the margins.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Austin Berglas (pictured) Global Head of Professional Services, BlueVoyant The post Takeaways from the SEC’s X account breach appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

Only about 2% of respondents said that they have no plans to implement GenAI in their operations over the next 12 months.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Michael Covington (pictured) VP of Strategy, Jamf The post China claims it has cracked Apple AirDrop’s encryption appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 11, 2024

Retailers are rightly focused on customer lifetime value as a means of segmenting shoppers, driving additional growth, and ultimately adding profits to the business. However, there is a common issue for many retailers in the methodology they’re using to estimate the lifetime value of customers – they find it hard to account for returns. Here’s why that’s a problem, why it’s happening and how retailers can fix it.

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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?

Optimal Sourcing

IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Revisiting the Crypto Renaissance: Understanding Bitcoin’s Contributions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JANUARY 11, 2024

In a world of evolving consumer demands, intricate global networks, and rapid technological advancements, supply chain management has emerged as a critical factor for success across industries. Optimizing your supply chain is key. The move to digitalization is the latest in supply chain trends. This allows for more visibility throughout the supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Staking Solana: A Closer Look at SOL’s Ecosystem appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the intricate dance of our global economy, supply chains serve as the connective tissue between producers and consumers. Yet, these sprawling networks are far from simple. In an unexpected twist, injecting a dose of controlled chaos into supply chains can enhance its efficiency. Resilience vs. Antifragility: A Paradigm Shift Resilience is the ability to rebound from adversity.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Jim Monaghan (pictured) Managing Director of Nexus Aftermarket The post Fuelling Innovation in Aftermarket appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

Companies planning longer-term fulfillment strategies for growth and resilience will need direction in reaching "order and delivery excellence," allowing them to move beyond siloed operations.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Fleet Marketing in Europe, Descartes Systems Group The post How Retailers can Navigate the Returns Dilemma in 2024 & Embrace Sustainability appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JANUARY 11, 2024

Grocers have had to deal with a myriad of problems in the retail market over last few years such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Made4net offers more robust solutions that leverage technology to increase efficacy and lower costs for e-commerce operations.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Andrew Tavenern (pictured) Head of Fleet Marketing in Europe, Descartes Systems Group The post How Retailers can Navigate the Returns Dilemma in 2024 & Embrace Sustainability with Advanced Route Planning appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

Most of that additional production capacity could be added in the next three years, based on an analysis of 48 chipmakers with fabrication plants in mainland China, the research showed.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Nikolay Pargov (pictured) Chief Revenue Officer at Transporeon The post Five transportation industry trends to watch in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

Mark McCleary, chief technology officer with Lucas Systems, discusses the push for greener operations in the warehouse, particularly in the area of packaging.

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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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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Tim West (pictured) Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence, WithSecure The post NCSC New Guidance for SMEs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

The resolution also called on the Houthis to release the Galaxy Leader ship, a Japanese-operated car carrier linked to an Israeli businessman that was commandeered by the group November 19.

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Precoro

JANUARY 11, 2024

Kicking off 2024, Precoro is thrilled to announce our first series of product updates for the year. Browse at your convenience or jump straight to the update that most interests you: Custom forms for new document types New Split Line feature The ability to confirm documents with zero total Enhanced user access management with new info card NetSuite integration improvements The ability to integrate billable and markup fields with QuickBooks OCR improvements Improved notifications for Invoice With

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2024

Microsoft and its partners will work together to develop resources that will educate retailers on how to properly use cloud technology to improve their business.

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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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Shipsta

JANUARY 11, 2024

With all 27 EU member states committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, you don’t have to look far to notice a particular shift happening — the world is going green. Since transportation is now one of the leading causes of CO2 emissions producing nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the EU, the freight procurement industry is speedily aiming to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Kodiak Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

ESG reports are essential to bring attention to one of the most pressing issues of our time. But let’s face it — they don’t mean much unless they lead to change and real-world results. It has now become essential for Procurement and Sourcing teams to adopt the triple bottom-line perspective of People, Planet, and Profit and put it into action.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 11, 2024

How effective is your inventory system ? If you’re trying to optimise your operational processes, save time, or boost stock accuracy then a switch to a more reliable solution may be exactly what your company needs. We asked each of our customers the same question: What led you to upgrade your inventory management system? To determine the top 10 reasons growing firms upgrade their inventory systems, we’ve analysed 1287 responses across multiple industries and business sizes – this art

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