ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. As we approach 2025, businesses face a critical juncture where adaptability and strategic foresight will define competitive success. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution. 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such as tax breaks, tariffs, and regulatory incentives—have redefined how companies

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How automation and robotics are improving packaging, supply chains, and impacting customer experience and expectations

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Enhancing Order Accuracy and Speed in 3PL Operations with Robust Warehouse Management Systems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation increase operational challenges. While you can’t control external factors, you can improve warehouse agility. Low-code application platforms (LCAPs) make that possible.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. As companies across industries have discovered, a well-optimized supply chain can drive significant improvements throughout their operations. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Learn how to design effective supply chain KPIs that drive organization change, align teams, and improve performance with actionable insights. KPIs: More Than Metrics – They’re Tools for Change was first posted on December 4, 2024 at 11:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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QAD

DECEMBER 4, 2024

High volume shippers face demands from all sides — particularly during peak season. Carriers add substantial surcharges during the end of year holiday months. This year, both FedEx and UPS are adding as much as $8.25 per parcel for large volume shippers whose deliveries spike during peak season. Parcel shipping is expensive. Despite that, customers expect low cost — ideally free — shipping and rapid delivery.

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Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As a procurement professional, ensuring your suppliers are acknowledging the role of sustainability within their practices is highly important for, not only the obvious – improving the planet – but building effective relationships and meeting your company’s objectives. What information do you actually need from your suppliers to make a fair sustainability evaluation?

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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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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries on Supply Chain Workforce Dynamics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain management (SCM) is at the forefront of a technological and strategic revolution, driven by global demands and rapid innovations.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Gaming laptops? For the supply chain? Well… actually yes. And the reason has nothing to do with games but rather with performance. Think of supply chain work for a moment: Do you need tech equipment that is going to handle some resource-intensive applications, even multiple applications at once? Are you wondering about what device you should invest your money in to make a smart choice?

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Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 4, 2024

On Alert: China Ban Crimps U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chains Join our invite-only WEBINAR China’s latest export bans on antimony , gallium , and germanium are a shot across the bow for critical mineral supply chains, with serious implications for U.S. national security interests. Join us for an invite-only webinar (attendees will be vetted) to explore this urgent trade issue on Thursday, Dec. 12 , details on RSVP.

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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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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

On November 20, 2024, in a presentation to Tech CEOs, Gartner identified the future of business software as Service–as–Software (SaS). This reflects a new approach that respects your company’s unique critical elements: Products/Services, Operations, and Business model. Moreover, today, we’ll discuss why traditional Saas hurt so much. Source: [link] This blog was written at Dr.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What is purchasing? And how is it different from procurement? These are pretty common questions for those new to the supply chain industry. I asked one of our purchasing management experts exactly that question so you can hear it directly from the horse’s mouth. What is Purchasing in Logistics? And its a great question to ask, because they are different, and there is confusion in many peoples minds about what they refer to.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At Logistics Bureau , we like to create blog posts that delve deep into strategic and operational issues, explore what’s happening in the supply chain world, and share insights that inform even the most seasoned practitioners and business leaders. Sometimes though, we also like to remember that not all our readers have been in the supply chain game for years, and that when you’re just starting to learn the business it can be a confusing and complex environment.

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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 Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Grocery retailers are sitting on a wealth of data, from customer buying habits to inventory levels. Yet many still struggle to make effective use of it.

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C3 Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

When managing freight transportation, even the smallest delays can cause major disruptions. Demurrage charges, often called the “silent killer” of logistics budgets, are one such challenge.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

According to the lawsuit, when customers complained about slower delivery times, Amazon intentionally misled them to believe it was a coincidence.

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Tecsys

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Tecsys Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The vessels will range in size, with the capacity to carry between 9,000 and 17,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units each.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Organized Crime, New Tactics by Thieves again Sends Incidents Up Double Digits

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Merchant Payments Coalition estimates that swipe fees have increased by 50% since the pandemic, and hit a record $172 billion in 2023.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Plane sight When travelling by air, my personal preference is to take only one plane to my final destination, where possible. I know this is more expensive than journeys with connections but I find it a much better overall experience given the amount of wasted time and stress at airports. Of course, sometimes I do have to transit and I must have done on a few hundred occasions but it is nearly always a nightmare especially in places like CDG.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

3PLs enable e-commerce brands to focus on growing their presence in global markets without being overwhelmed by logistical hurdles.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In India, Blue Yonder’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)/BYCares team is actively engaged in community activities throughout the year. It is a very efficient and strong team that works together, sharing a common interest: work for the betterment of fellow beings. As part of this initiative, the Blue Yonder India Project Management (PM) team recently visited the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled in Bangalore.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sales of foreign vehicles in China have been hit by the rise of local automakers, with GM sales slumping 59% in the first 11 months of 2024.

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