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.
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.
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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.
SCMDOJO
JULY 18, 2024
Vehicle efficiency is a critical factor for businesses operating trucks. It directly impacts operational costs and environmental footprint. This blog post explores various strategies that can significantly improve vehicle efficiency in truck operations. Implementing these practices can lead to substantial business cost savings and a cleaner environment.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 18, 2024
How do we solve the problem of obsolete electronic components in the aviation and defense industry?
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