Talking Logistics
JULY 18, 2024
John Adams famously said, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” I recalled this quote when I read that Google is reportedly acquiring cloud security company Wiz for $23 billion. As reported by Reuters, this would be “Google’s most expensive acquisition and provide it with cybersecurity products that defend against ransomware gangs wreaking havoc on.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 18, 2024
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Solvoyo and looks at the importance of a control tower. Effective supply chain planning is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and ensuring customer satisfaction in today’s fast-paced business environment.
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SCM Research
JULY 18, 2024
It is up to all of us to make academia a better place. As we take on roles as members of tenure committees, doctoral committees, editorial boards, department chairs, and deans, we have a choice to focus on the quality rather than the quantity of academic ideas. I believe that most academics are intrinsically motivated and do not require additional incentives.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
Proactive intelligence enables you to balance the fine line between cost and resilience, says Brandon Daniels, chief executive officer of Exiger.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 18, 2024
When your imported products hit the port, do you want them to head out to market as quickly as possible? If so, it’s time that you give transloading a closer look. In this article, we’ll examine transloading in greater detail, including what you should look for in a 3PL provider that operates transloading facilities.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Procurement Academy
JULY 18, 2024
Are you struggling to keep a consistent team? Or finding skills shortages amongst staff as key talent leaves? Employee retention is an inevitable issue, however having a strategy for retaining your top talent can ensure your very best employees feel valued enough to stay. As the world of work shifts further towards remote and virtual environments, businesses need to offer flexibility to try and compete.
QAD
JULY 18, 2024
Introduction The accurate analysis and calculation of total landed costs is imperative for organizations with global supply chain operations. However, many companies overlook common cost elements including duties, tariffs, taxes, harbor fees and handling fees, to name a few. Companies also employ tactics that theoretically reduce costs but, in many cases, generate cost savings in one area while increasing the total landed cost.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 18, 2024
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Sustainable Fish Processing: Balancing Profit and Environmental Responsibility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Exiger Perspectives
JULY 18, 2024
Fortifying Critical Infrastructure: 5 Insights from U.S. Leaders on Securing Supply Chains July 18, 2024 Article | Key Takeaways Author: Tom Musbach The recent Exiger and POLITICO event, “ On the Watch: Securing America’s Supply Chain for Critical Infrastructure ,” focused on the need for resilient supply chains to bolster national security and safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure amid threats from foreign adversaries.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 18, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How Fire Department Software Can Help Manage Equipment Maintenance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 18, 2024
This week SAP SE announced additional features for the RISE with SAP program that customers can take advantage of in their efforts to transition to SAP S/4 HANA Cloud. The added components are a further effort to provide attractiveness and justification for accelerating the momentum of the RISE program. The goal is in compelling existing legacy R3 on-premise ERP customers to begin the transition to SAP ’s Cloud based platforms and applications.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 18, 2024
When we start the process of distributor selection, we need to be very clear about what we are looking for. A key question is this.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 18, 2024
Q2 Cargo Theft Remains High. ATA Freight Tonnage Drops again in June. Megawarehouse Market is Strong.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
With concerns over transit delays in the Red Sea and the looming threat of an East Coast and Gulf port longshoremen strike, retailers began restocking shelves in June.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 18, 2024
Cass Index not much above 1990 Level
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
How do we solve the problem of obsolete electronic components in the aviation and defense industry?
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 18, 2024
Solid Job Growth in 2023 from Reshoring, but will it Last. Mattress Trade War JB Hunt Sees Weak Q2.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
The firm with $4 billion of assets is keen to branch out from its Middle East base to play a larger global role as economic growth expands demand for shipping.
Loginext
JULY 18, 2024
Explore the transformative role of AI in logistics for the food and beverage industry. Learn how LogiNext leverages AI to enhance delivery efficiency, customer experience, and operational reliability. The post How AI in Logistics is Transforming the Food and Beverage Industry appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
Chief information officers today face increasing pressure to keep pace with advances in technology. And that brings the role of the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) into prominence.
Bulk Connection
JULY 18, 2024
Shippers often ask us, “what’s the best way to reduce my bulk freight rates?” Our answer is best summed up in one word: flexibility. In this article, we’ll look at how flexibility helps your bulk transportation providers and tell you ways to make your operations more flexible.
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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
The funds will be used for 10 separate projects across five ports, including cargo route optimization, emission reductions, and trucking appointment systems.
EMERGE App
JULY 18, 2024
I would say that apparel manufacturing is a challenge, especially in the current climate of ever-changing customer demands. In a very short time, manufacturers must knit fabric, cut and sew, dye or print, complete the finishing touches, and ship the finished product to retailers. This process needs constant updating to meet market quality standards.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
The Port of Los Angeles processed 827,757 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, a 10% increase over the previous month
Exiger Perspectives
JULY 18, 2024
Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.
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Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
Prosecutors in Milan found that Armani and Dior had subcontracted out production of their handbags to Chinese-owned companies in Italy that violated a litany of ethical labor regulations.
Stord
JULY 18, 2024
International footprint helps DTC and B2B brands reach new and existing marketplaces with ease and economy of scale. ATLANTA, July 18, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced Stord Europe, the expansion of new fulfillment locations across the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.
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