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The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

The Logistics of Logistics

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. About John Marrow John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions.

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty Ian Arroyo Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Data on the sea/air opportunities compared to traditional modes In a logistics landscape frequently disrupted by geopolitical tensions, such as the recent Red Sea crisis, pushes logistics p

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Miroglio Fashion: AI-Powered In-Season Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

Evo is proud of our academic collaborations. This is a way we can conduct research with some of the most brilliant scientists and researchers around the world to build solutions that help businesses compete in today’s increasingly competitive markets through customer-centricity. That’s why Evo CEO Fabrizio Fantini jumped at the chance to work with Harvard Business School Professor Sunil Gupta to participate in a case on Miroglio’s huge success increasing profits through in-season inv

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Top Eight Avoidable Supply Chain Practices

Stord

Explore the top 8 supply chain logistics practices to avoid to prevent disruptions and drive innovation in supply chain management.

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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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The Ecosystem of Large Systems

Demand Driven Technologies

When you’re looking for IT systems to manage your supply chain, chances are you’ll be directed toward large, complex, and expensive systems. This trend dates back to the advent of ERPs in the 90s and is self-sustaining for an entire industry. If a system – an ERP, for example – is complex, it will require.

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Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

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Happening Now: Port of Long Beach cargo volumes up 18% in January

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Supply Chain Dive , Port of Long Beach volumes reached over 674,000 total TEU in January. This marks an 18% YoY increase from last January. The Port’s CEO, Mario Cordero, attributes the growth to retailers who “stocked their warehouses in January ahead of the slower import activity we typically see during Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THE STUFF WE RETURN Think your rejects go back on the shelves? Think again. THE 20-SOMETHING daughter of a friend recently ordered half a dozen new dresses. She’d been invited to the wedding of a college classmate and knew in advance that she was going to send back all but the one she liked best. “Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady.

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KAI Media Selects Stord One Commerce (OMS) to Power Order and Inventory Management Across Its International Fulfillment Network

Stord

KAI Media replaces manual order management and routing processes with Stord One Commerce’s (OMS) automated workflows to support its rapid growth in the distribution of K-pop music releases. ATLANTA, February 28, 2024 — KAI Media , the premier K-pop music label and content company that connects K-pop artists with their fans around the world, selects Stord One Commerce —the easy-to-use order and inventory management software (OMS) that helps brands orchestrate, connect, and optimize their supply

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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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GameaPalooza US AirForce Event at NC State Draws a Crowd!

NC State SCRC

Gaming in military education has traditionally been reserved for wargaming and simulation, however, a recent event hosted by NC State, entitled “Gameapalooza” spotlighted emerging applications of gaming technology, specifically for the US Air Force. Designers showcased novel games optimized for learning ranging from Air Force Dr. (Lt. Col.

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Empowering Supply Chain Agility with Low-Code Application Platforms

Tecsys

As global supply chains grow more unpredictable and customer needs grow more diverse, supply chain leaders need greater agility in their warehouse operations. Fortunately, flexible supply chain solutions, like those built on low-code application platforms, can help supply chain teams accelerate digital transformation and become more adaptive to meet evolving requirements.

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Auto Industry Concerns in Sourcing Moves Within Mexico

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. Tesla’s Planned Mexico Production Complex In a published blog commentary almost a year ago , Supply Chain Matters highlighted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s confirmation of this EV automaker’s planned investment in a new production facility to be located in Monterrey, Mexico.

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What is a Collaboration and Demand Review?

QAD

Delivering the right quantities, to the right places and on time, based on the forecast of consumer demand. That is what Demand Planning is all about. Achieving the best customer service while reducing costs — i.e., avoiding excess inventory — and increasing profits. However, this is not easy in an ever-changing world. Businesses have to navigate uncertainty, conquer complexity and overcome risks on a daily basis.

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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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February 28, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home February 28, 2024 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.

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Learning to Sit With Uncertainty

Talking Logistics

On an ordinary night this past September, I lost my ability to sleep. The sun went down, it got late, I went to bed, but I never got sleepy. I was up all night. One night of insomnia. It happens. It’s normal. Two nights later, the sun went down again, and once again, sleep never. Read more The post Learning to Sit With Uncertainty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death…

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death… Ian Arroyo February 28, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In the ever-evolving and geo-politically sensitive landscape of global logistics, the latest insights compel us to reimagine the fabric of ocean

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for February 29, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Macys Shuttering Still more Stores. Nat Gas Prices have Collapsed. Walmart Reaches CO2 Goal Way Early.

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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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Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Growing Share of Income Spent on Food

Supply Chain Digest

Food Cost Share reached 30 Year High in 2022, Ag Department Says

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Securing Trust: Precoro Achieves Full Compliance with the SOC 2 Standards

Precoro

At Precoro, we understand the importance of data security and privacy in today's digital landscape. As a SaaS provider trusted by more than 1000 companies around the world, our responsibility extends beyond offering procurement process solutions; we do our utmost to ensure the protection of our customers' information. It is with this understanding and commitment that we undertook the rigorous process of the SOC 2 Type II audit.

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Supply Chain News onWhere things Stand in the Autonomous Truck Market

Supply Chain Digest

Despite some Leaving, still a Lot of Firms Chasing the Dream

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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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California Startup Has a Novel Solution to Clean Up Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Technology and funding programs are crucial to decarbonizing heavy-duty transportation, as are ones helping offset the high upfront purchase costs that have deterred buyers.

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FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Come Up With Safety and Standards Plan

Supply Chain Brain

During an all-day safety discussion at FAA Headquarters on February 27, Whitaker told Boeing that he expects the company to provide the FAA a comprehensive action plan.

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Southwest Air Boosts Bet on Corn Jet Fuel With LanzaJet Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The potential of a lucrative ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel industry could be a major boon to U.S. corn ethanol.

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New Leadership at Knight-Swift

Supply Chain Brain

Industry experts are watching its smaller less-than-truckload segment, where operating margins are better, and revenue grew rapidly last year.

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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.