Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Labor shortages were among the top supply chain challenges faced by companies during the Covid pandemic. In fact, back in January 2022, we had Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes Systems Group, on the program to discuss this problem in an episode titled, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.”. Read more The post Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This blog is the latest part of the story of Kate and Jane as they navigate the concepts of safety stock at Jane's company and focuses on variance terms. A Journey Through Safety Stock, Part 11 was first posted on February 27, 2024 at 9:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SC Navigator's new Whiteboard functionality visually maps supply chains, simplifying data input for efficient modeling.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Entrepreneur Graham Allcott once stated, “Great decision-making comes from the ability to create the time and space to think rationally and intelligently about the issue at hand.” Here’s the rub: The speed at which business is conducted today often precludes carving out time and space for prolonged decision-making. For years, business consultants have insisted companies need to transform into digital enterprises to remain relevant.

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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.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While every part of the supply chain is important, let’s take a moment to consider the tough challenges facing warehouses today. Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales. Warehouses also represent a huge, and growing, cost center. And let’s not forget that they have a significant impact on sustainability results.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification v2.0 (CMMC) deadline is fast approaching with final implementation projected for later this year. If you are a product company currently contracting with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) or are planning to do so in the future, now’s the time to start working toward compliance. Once the CMMC ruling goes into effect, certification will be mandatory for most small to midsized defense manufacturers.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research The post Compared to any other sector, fewer transport & storage firms saw an increase in January turnover appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A common question in transportation management and logistics software often arises: build or buy? Is it better to build a transportation management system or buy logistics management software? The build vs buy debate arises in many industries – not just in the transportation and supply chain space. Let’s consider the build vs buy question from a different angle: home improvement.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By James Goodby (pictured) Director, Powerdown220 The post How to improve energy efficiency in commercial properties 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?

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Invata Intralogistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Warehouse operations have historically been labor-intensive, but the landscape is rapidly changing. The evolution of warehouse robotics, from Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), is reshaping the efficiency, safety, and scalability of warehouses and distribution centers globally. This transformation reflects broader trends in automation and artificial intelligence (AI), providing a glimpse into the future of logistics and supply chain management.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By Simon Fielding (pictured) Content Writer The post How Customer Communication Management Tools Lead to Business Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On March 2020, the European Commission adopted the new Circular Economy Action plan (CEAP). 1 It’s become the foundation of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth. Companies looking for a more comprehensive industrial transformation toward climate neutrality and long-term viability must include circularity as part of their business model.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Electric vehicle start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group having reported Q4 and 2023 full year financial and operational performance, continue to show signs of supply chain and production challenges. Both providers remain under the looking glass within an industry environment that has become highly competitive for garnering market share and profitability amid tepid demand for consumer focused electric vehicles along with higher interest levels to finance such vehicle.

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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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Taulia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A guide to digital supply chain management The emergence of tools and techniques that facilitate digital supply chain management has opened up brand new possibilities for companies looking to make the most of their supply chains. Here’s everything you need to know about it. A company’s supply chain consists of the entire chain of activities involved in creating a product, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished goods.

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Invata Intralogistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Warehouse operations have historically been labor-intensive, but the landscape is rapidly changing. The evolution of warehouse robotics, from Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), is reshaping the efficiency, safety, and scalability of warehouses and distribution centers globally. This transformation reflects broader trends in automation and artificial intelligence (AI), providing a glimpse into the future of logistics and supply chain management.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Finding the right Distribution Partner (DP) is one of the fundamental RtM decisions a FMCG Producer will make. Depending on the producers' knowledge, understanding, and experience of the local market, they may not be able to separate the good from the ugly.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Two key technologies that have gained significant traction in recent years are 3D product imaging and artificial intelligence-based analytics.

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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.

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Supply Chain 24/7

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

SOLOCHAIN WMS emerges as a highly advanced Warehouse Management System that not only guides, but revolutionizes the path to unmatched warehouse optimization. This blog provides an in-depth look at SOLOCHAIN WMS, highlighting its impressive ability to steer warehouses beyond mediocrity.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products.

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Savant Events

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Discover the captivating career voyage of Nelli Jeloudar , from their roots at The Cloakroom to the founding of Bundleboon, and ultimately, their pivotal role as Head of New Markets at LABFRESH. Delve deeper into Nelli’s narrative of resilience and renewal, illuminating the vibrant tapestry of Amsterdam’s startup ecosystem. Read on to uncover the full story and the secrets driving LABFRESH’s remarkable ascent.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

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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.

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I.C.E. Transport

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While there are abundant opportunities for business growth right here in America, some of the fastest growing markets are overseas. Capitalizing on these opportunities requires knowledge of export shipping. This article covers the basics of shipping your U.S.-made products overseas – efficiently and in full compliance with customs agency requirements.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Eric Breen, director of enterprise sales with Kaleris, explains why, when it comes to digitizing logistics processes, it's essential to automate operations in the yard area of the warehouse.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Uncover the importance of UFLPA compliance in your supply chain by understanding why thousands of Volkswagen vehicles have been impounded at U.S. Customs. Volkswagen vehicles, including those under its brands such as Audi, Porsche, and Bentley, to ties to forced labor in China. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has impounded thousands of imported luxury cars from these brands after a part in the vehicles was found to have violated the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In January, Macy’s announced plans to cut 2,350 jobs, or 3.5% of its workforce, calling for a “bold new chapter that concentrates more on luxury shopping.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ancora Holdings is looking to overhaul Norfolk Southern’s leadership through its roughly $1 billion stake in the carrier.

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