Wed.May 15, 2024

article thumbnail

Decision-Centric Planning: Tackling Real-World Supply Chain Challenges

ToolsGroup

Imagine a retail giant striving to meet surging online orders while grappling with unpredictable shipping delays caused by natural disasters. Or consider a global pharmaceutical company racing against time to distribute life-saving vaccines amidst logistical hurdles and regulatory uncertainties. These scenarios encapsulate the daily struggles of modern businesses navigating through uncertainty, where decision-centric planning emerges not as a luxury but as a necessity.

article thumbnail

Time for Action - Confused by FMCG data & information?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Who coined that irritating term “Big Data”? How did we get there without normal sized data, slightly larger data, large data and bordering on big data? People working in or associated with extended Supply Chains may seem obsessed by data yet data itself actually tells you nothing, absolutely nothing apart from the fact that something is being watched, measured or calculated.

Data 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Our Top 7 Takeaways From the ICON 2024 Main Stage Keynotes

BlueYonder

What an electric day at ICON! The audience was buzzing from the Main Stage Keynotes, which demonstrated Blue Yonder’s commitment to building the supply chain of the future and to helping customers activate their supply chain superpowers. These are our top takeaways from the ICON 2024 Main Stage Keynotes: 1. End-to-End Platform Blue Yonder leadership showcased how their end-to-end supply chain platform, powered by cutting-edge AI and a unified data cloud, is enabling companies to navigate disrupt

article thumbnail

Driving the North’s digital growth

IT Supply Chain

By Guy Miller (pictured) CEO, MS3 Networks The post Driving the North’s digital growth appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

article thumbnail

The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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

article thumbnail

Watch: Can We Finally Put a Stop to Forced Labor in China?

Supply Chain Brain

Shawn Bhimani, assistant professor of supply chain and information management at Northeastern University, introduces a new tool for exposing risks to importers posed by forced labor and other human right violations in extended supply chains.

China 104

More Trending

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Network Design & Optimization: Steps, Guide, and Efforts

SCMDOJO

Supply chain design and optimization projects present significant challenges, ranging from complex network structures, and multiple databases to diverse business objectives. Drawing from hands-on experience gained at leading organizations, I’ve compiled a comprehensive document to assist professionals in this industry. Introduction In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, the optimization of supply chain networks is critical for enhancing operational efficiency.

article thumbnail

Manhattan Associates Launches Unified Supply Chain Planning Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Manhattan also announced two new software tools that will bring generative AI (GenAI) to the supply chain, at scale.

article thumbnail

Navigating the Challenge of Dwell Time in E-commerce Logistics

Stord

In e-commerce, every second counts. Customer satisfaction hinges on more than just the quality of the products purchased; it's also deeply influenced by the efficiency and reliability of the delivery process. One crucial aspect that can make or break this experience is dwell time—the often overlooked interval that could be silently eroding your brand's reputation and customer satisfaction levels.

article thumbnail

May 15, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 15, 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.

article thumbnail

Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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.

article thumbnail

Software Executive Milestone Achieved- Hasso Plattner

Supply Chain Matters

Today marks a significant milestone for enterprise technology and software provider SAP SE. At this global wide tech provider’s 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Co-Founder Hasso Plattner will have stepped-down from the leadership of the company’s SAP Supervisory Board after over 20 years as chairperson. In 1972, five former IBM employees – Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Platter, Claus Wellenreuther, Klaus Tschira, and Hans-Werner Hector founded the company under the name of SystemAnalyse

article thumbnail

5 days to respond to disruptions

Adexa

Be honest, How long does it take to respond to disruptions in your supply chain? ~ S&OE to the rescue Recent research by IDC indicates that more than 80% of companies cannot respond to disruptions within a day. In fact, on average the response time to disruptions is five days. Can you imagine, the potential loss that can result in 5 days and goes unaccounted for as simply the cost of doing business!

S&OP 52
article thumbnail

Optera Offers Software Tool to Help Collect Emissions Data from Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

The module is part of Optera's Supply Chain Manager data management platform, pulling from a database of emissions reporting from 10,000 suppliers.

article thumbnail

Crisp acquires Lumidata and SetSight to unify retail data, enabling CPG brand growth with Target

crisp

Strategic acquisitions solidify Crisp’s presence in Minneapolis, unlocking relationships with 2,500+ CPG brands directly and through agencies MINNEAPOLIS – May 15, 2024 – Crisp , the open data retail platform for the consumer goods industry, has announced the acquisition of two separate entities: SetSight and Lumidata. Both companies are based in Minneapolis and work with retail agencies, brokers and consumer goods brands to provide sales and supply chain data to CPGs selling through Target, Be

article thumbnail

Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

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.

article thumbnail

If An 18-Year-Old Truck Driver Comes to Pick Up Your Shipment

Talking Logistics

It appears that few carriers are interested in training and hiring truck drivers younger than 21 years old. But that is okay, because it also appears that not many young people are interested in becoming a truck driver anyway. As John Gallagher reported in FreightWaves last month, “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says only. Read more The post If An 18-Year-Old Truck Driver Comes to Pick Up Your Shipment appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Training 290
article thumbnail

The Process of Reset Planning and What to Consider

Supply Chain Brain

Building structural resilience, and putting the right solution in place to suit your unique brand now will ensure that firms can emerge from a volatile economy and recession stronger.

105
105
article thumbnail

10 Tips For Timely On-Demand Deliveries With Route Optimization Software

Loginext

In today's on-demand economy, meet customer expectations with timely deliveries. Route optimization software is key. Learn 10 tips to excel in logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction with LogiNext's innovative solutions. The post 10 Tips For Timely On-Demand Deliveries With Route Optimization Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

article thumbnail

Red Sea Crisis Could Bring Early Start to Peak Shipping Season

Supply Chain Brain

According to data from the National Retail Federation, monthly U.S. ocean imports are expected to crest the two million TEU mark by the end of May.

Shipping 105
article thumbnail

4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

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.

article thumbnail

Blue Yonder ICON 2024: Superpowered Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

I am writing this from the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX while attend the 2024 Blue Yonder ICON conference. I believe this is my 10 th time attending ICON, and every year it is worth the visit. This year’s conference brought together nearly 2,000 attendees for thought-provoking sessions, networking and learning opportunities, and a concert with OneRepublic.

article thumbnail

DOJ Says Boeing Could Face Prosecution for Deadly 737 Max Crashes

Supply Chain Brain

Under the terms of the 2021 deal, Boeing was placed on a three-year probationary period, which ended days after the January door plug incident.

98
article thumbnail

The 100-Year Quest to Make a Paper Bottle – WSJ

Operations and Supply Chain Management

[link] – Bob

40
article thumbnail

NYK to Develop Ship That Runs on Wood Pellets

Supply Chain Brain

The biomass fuel plant would use a gasifier to create and contain gases that would then be used to power a generator which could propel the bioship.

article thumbnail

GEP Outlook Report 2025

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

article thumbnail

Gartner Event Encourages a ‘Rethink’ of Global Supply Chains

Exiger Perspectives

Article | Key Takeways Gartner Event Encourages a ‘Rethink’ of Global Supply Chains Article | Key Takeways May 15, 2024 The annual Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is always a great meeting of minds, and this year’s theme, “Rethink Supply Chain,” is an important one. The suggested reset can benefit every industry today, as the realities and risks in global supply chains are constantly shifting.

Gartner 52
article thumbnail

NTSB Report Describes Blackouts Aboard Dali Before Baltimore Bridge Crash

Supply Chain Brain

The report released on May 14 describes how the ship experienced two electrical blackouts 10 hours before it left the Port of Baltimore.

article thumbnail

Geo-Political Forces Become More Complex for Industry Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters Editorial Commentary we provide readers with highlights, perspectives and likely implications of this week’s announcement by the Biden Administration in imposing increased import tariffs on specific goods. White House Announcement Yesterday, the White House announced a series of actions there are aimed to counter what are perceived as China’s unfair trade practices, and to protect U.S. workers and ongoing industrial and supply network policy actions.

article thumbnail

How Ambient IoT Enables Real-Time Visibility for Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

Everyone in business has myriad challenges vying for attention, and an ingrained aversion to the risks of being a “first mover.

article thumbnail

How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

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.