Wed.Nov 20, 2024

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Supply Chain: Top 10 Supply Chain faux pas!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Morning woes I have just had one of those mornings. I missed the alarm and the 10-minute snooze and from then on everything went downhill. Jumped in the shower for a brief cleanse but then once waterlogged I realised there was no soap, not even a hotel-like sliver. So, soaking wet I get out, but can I find anything remotely soapy? There was no time to waste so the yellowed William & Kate souvenir tablet had to be sacrificed.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

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Thriving in a Down Trucking Market with Cyndi Meurrens

The Logistics of Logistics

Cyndi Meurrens and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in a down trucking market. Cyndi is Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking , a contract carrier trucking company that specializes in bulk hopper and van transportation of dry goods, bulk ingredients, and hazardous materials. About Cyndi Meurrens Cyndi Meurrens is the Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking, a leading contract carrier based in Omaha, NE, specializing in bulk hopper and van transportation, including hazardous materials.

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Back to (North) America: Companies Reassess Their Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

An increasing number of major companies are shifting manufacturing back to the U.S. and nearby Mexico in response to a volatile global supply chain landscape.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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Warehouse Productivity: A Guide to Smoother Operations in 2025

RFgen

Warehouse operators are under constant pressure to do more with less. You’re expected to ship more orders, faster, with fewer errors — all while managing rising costs and shrinking labor pools. It’s a tough challenge, and if you’re relying on outdated processes and technology, it’s likely costing you more than you realize. Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory?

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Reducing Obsolete Inventory: A Practical Guide

SCMDOJO

Excessive and obsolete inventory can cause a business to fail. This is a significant and vital issue. One needs to mitigate these challenges and learn how to optimize inventory. Healthy inventory optimization management can help a company flourish like a wealthy field. That is why optimizing inventory and reducing obsolescence is a necessity. Let’s explore how certain principles can be applied to optimize inventory management: Inventory Management Systems We have a different perspective o

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The Future of Smart Buildings: Key Features and Technologies of Modern Platforms

IT Supply Chain

By Ellie Yantsan (pictured) Digital Marketer The post The Future of Smart Buildings: Key Features and Technologies of Modern Platforms appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Airbus CEO Warns on Year-End Aircraft Delivery Performance

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters industry demand and supply perspective we highlight this week’s expressed concern by the CEO of Airbus regarding the achievement of 2024 year-end delivery performance. This is not a new occurrence and is a reflection of ongoing production and industry supply network developments and related challenges. Background One of the most challenging aspects for chief supply chain officers and operational leaders is when the CEO of your organization is compelled to publicly wa

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How to Find the Best Local Network Security Company

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Find the Best Local Network Security Company appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Securing The End-To-End Supply Chain

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Shipping Emissions in Focus: Ship It Zero Reveals Amazon, LG, Samsung and Home Depot’s Stalled Progress

Logistics Viewpoints

Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but especially as they ship their goods during the holiday season. The campaign has announced the release of its 2024 Retailer Shipping Decarbonization Progress Reports , which calls upon IKEA, LG, Samsung, and Home Depot to improve their performance by 2025 when the next round of Ship It Zero Report Cards are expected.

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China Restricts Supply of Components to Top U.S. Drone Maker

Exiger Perspectives

China Restricts Sale of Critical Goods to Top U.S. Drone Maker Client Alert Recent Chinese government trade restrictions targeting a prominent U.S. drone-maker highlight the vulnerabilities of Western companies that rely exclusively on Chinese imports for critical goods. Background Skydio Inc., America’s largest drone manufacturer, faces a supply chain crisis after Chinese authorities prohibited Chinese companies from supplying Skydio with lithium-ion batteries and other components critical for

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for November 21, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Forrester on 2024 Holiday Sales. Walmart FC Automation Paying Off Big Time. US Freight Shipments to Fall again in 2024.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Make a Winning Case for Supplier Risk Technology

Exiger Perspectives

Make a Winning Case for Supplier Risk Technology Persuading executives to invest in supplier risk management technology is a challenge for many procurement and compliance leaders today. A new report from Gartner® helps by meticulously structuring your proposal, highlighting key benefits, and implementing targeted actions to increase the likelihood of approval from stakeholders and decision makers.

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Kodiak Hub's AI-Powered SRM Secures €6M Funding from Oxx

Kodiak Hub

In a world where supply chain disruptions are the new norm, Kodiak Hub is stepping up to empower procurement leaders and multinational organizations around the world to navigate these challenges with data-driven precision. Today, we’re excited to announce that Kodiak Hub has secured €6 million in funding from Oxx, a leading B2B SaaS investment firm , marking a major milestone in our journey to redefine Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for global procurement and sourcing teams.

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Navigating the ESG Maze: How Businesses Can Stay Compliant and Build Trust

Supply Chain Brain

As companies face growing pressure from governments, stakeholders and consumers, ESG reporting and compliance are at the forefront of corporate responsibility.

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Best Warehouse Automation Tools for Load Planning

C3 Solutions

Warehouse teams have a lot on their plates. One of the biggest tasks is moving inventory. With the e-commerce boom and the push for faster, more reliable deliveries, businesses can't afford to waste time or space. That's where automated load planning steps in—it streamlines the process, making everything more efficient.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Software Company Tracks the Journey of Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Supply Chain Brain

The average Thanksgiving turkey passes through three separate facilities and rides on four different trucks on its typical 760-mile journey from the farm to the supermarket.

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Choosing the Right Mobile Data Capture Technology for Your Warehouse

RFgen

Ever feel like your warehouse is a black hole where inventory vanishes and data goes to die? You’re not alone. Efficient warehouse management hinges on accurate, real-time data capture. That’s where mobile data capture technology comes in. It’s transforming how warehouses track inventory, manage assets, and streamline operations — all from the palm of your hand.

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Port of Los Angeles Sees Sustained Import Surge Ahead of Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

This year, the LA and Long Beach ports, which together account for roughly a third of all U.S. container imports, have seen their busiest ever peak season.

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Extreme Heat Threatens Cold Chain Reliability and Efficiency

All Things Supply Chain

As climate change worsens, temperatures rise. Unfortunately, this decades-long trend shows no sign of stopping.

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Transform Your Supply Chain into a Predictive AI-Driven Knowledge System

Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.

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Ford to Slash 4,000 Jobs in Europe Over Next Three Years

Supply Chain Brain

Although the EU recently imposed tariffs on EVs imported from China, Chinese automakers have continued to make inroads into the European market.

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Uncover suppliers’ perspectives on payments: Learn how Taulia Virtual Cards can revolutionize B2B payments

Taulia

This report, “Suppliers and payments: What challenges do they face?”, is based on a survey conducted throughout May 2024 with 1,093 respondents across the globe. The post Uncover suppliers’ perspectives on payments: Learn how Taulia Virtual Cards can revolutionize B2B payments appeared first on Taulia.

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Canada Calls for Ouster of Mexico in Renegotiated Trade Deal

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico.

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In Germany, Forklift Racing is an Important

Supply Chain Digest

Competition for Fastest Drivers Held in October, with US Sending a Team in 20

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Canada Calls for Ouster of Mexico in Renegotatied Trade Deal

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico.

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Should You Make Major Purchases Before Trump’s Tariffs?

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Major Plastics Producers Accused of Greenwashing Their Waste Initiative

Supply Chain Brain

Five major oil and chemical companies produce more plastic in two days than their Alliance’s projects have cleaned up over the past five years.