Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. As with any technology that innovates throughout the decades, AI has many milestones and historical roots—from its use in some of the first early natural language processing (NLP) programs (circa Daniel Bobrow’s STUDENT NLP) to IBM Watson beating Ken Jennings on Jeopardy in 2011

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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 is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How policy prototyping encourages responsible growth I’m proud to officially share with you today that Evo is an Open Loop participating company. What does that mean? Over the final quarter of 2020, Evo was a part of a team of leading AI companies in Europe brought together by Facebook that dedicated itself to developing a data-driven framework to manage AI risk while encouraging innovation and growth.

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John Galt

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We asked supply chain experts and thought leaders: How does innovation impact the skills needed to thrive in supply chain? Read their thoughts!

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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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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Evo is proud of our academic collaborations. This is a way we can conduct research with some of the most brilliant scientists and researchers around the world, as well as help prepare future business leaders for today’s increasingly competitive and customer-centric markets. That’s why Evo CEO Fabrizio Fantini jumped at the chance to work with Harvard Business School Professor Ayelet Israeli to write up a case on PittaRosso’s holistic approach to AI-driven pricing and promotional decisions.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Building Sustainable Solutions in Automotive Supply Chains The Odette Conference 2023 , held in Berlin November 20-21, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of automotive supply chain management. Supply Chain Management in the automotive industry is not just a support function; it’s a strategic concern at the executive level. The industry’s shift towards digitalization emphasizes the need for standardization and collaboration to thrive.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Many smaller manufacturers aren’t equipped with the resources necessary to hire supply chain specialists that solely focus on vetting suppliers.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By Andy Patel (pictured) Senior Researcher at WithSecure The post AI Predictions For 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The company said that it hopes the investment can improve regional supply chain resilience, lower trade costs and bolster customer experiences.

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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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NFI

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest blog by Jeff Kanterman, SVP of Transportation Management, NFI Heading into 2024, the North American transportation environment will be shaped by cautious optimism amidst economic uncertainty. While demand is expected to begin improving midyear from current softness, shippers must maintain a disciplined approach focused on optimizing costs and supply chain networks.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By Carl Haycock (pictured) UK Operations Director, Domino Printing Sciences The post The Future of Manufacturing: Five Key Trends to Watch Out for in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The concept of a “Supply Chain Control Tower” epitomizes the wave of digital transformation that has swept across the industry, empowering supply chain professionals worldwide. The post What is a Supply Chain Control Tower? appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Do you know that your supply chain can leak cash? Yes, it does leak profit! But where are these leaks and how big they are? Thankfully, the leaks are usually easy to stop. Let’s hear from Rob O’Byrne to find out if your supply chain has any leaks.  The post Is Your Supply Chain Leaking Cash? first appeared on Logistics Bureau.

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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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NFI

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest blog by Jeff Kanterman, SVP of Transportation Management, NFI Heading into 2024, the North American transportation environment will be shaped by cautious optimism amidst economic uncertainty. While demand is expected to begin improving midyear from current softness, shippers must maintain a disciplined approach focused on optimizing costs and supply chain networks.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

US Food Mfg. Thrives After Outsourcing MRO Supply Chain: 13-year Partnership Generates Millions in Savings Download Case Study The motivations for outsourcing your Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supply chain can change over time but choose the right provider and you’ll continue to reap the benefits even as your business needs evolve – as this case study of one US food manufacturer demonstrates.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping up with demand and market trends challenges most supply chain operators. Accurately forecasting sales with fluctuating demand cycles is difficult to achieve, and yes, there’s a direct impact: the less accurate the sales forecast, the less precise the stocking levels. The lack of forecasting accuracy can easily spill hardship into other departments.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses. Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. And to put icing on the cake, predicting future product trends and consumer demand has never been easier thanks to new AI tools.

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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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The Smart Software

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For too many companies, a critical piece of data fact-finding ― the measurement of demand uncertainty ― is handled by simple but inaccurate rules of thumb. For example, demand planners will often compute safety stock by a user-defined multiple of the forecast or historical average. Or they may configure their ERP to order more when on hand inventory gets to 2 x the average demand over the lead time for important items and 1.5 x for less important ones.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

US Food Mfg. Thrives After Outsourcing MRO Supply Chain: 13-year Partnership Generates Millions in Savings The motivations for outsourcing your Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supply chain can change over time but choose the right provider and you’ll continue to reap the benefits even as your business needs evolve – as this case study of one US food manufacturer demonstrates.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog alerts its readers that Founder and Managing Director Bob Ferrari will be featured as a speaker in an upcoming GSI Next Level Supply Chain Podcast occurring on December 6. The podcast is titled: Realigning Your Supply Chain for Resiliency and Success. In this podcast Bob addresses the overall state of supply chain transformation, the need for added resiliency in supply networks and the hottest topics in supply chain today.

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The Smart Software

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For too many companies, a critical piece of data fact-finding ― the measurement of demand uncertainty ― is handled by simple but inaccurate rules of thumb. For example, demand planners will often compute safety stock by a user-defined multiple of the forecast or historical average. Or they may configure their ERP to order more when on hand inventory gets to 2 x the average demand over the lead time for important items and 1.5 x for less important ones.

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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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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, partnerships have become not only a strategic advantage but a necessity. This is particularly true in the logistics industry, where the uncertainty, volatility, and complexity of global trade require companies to leverage every resource at their disposal to maintain a competitive edge. Partnering with a 3PL is not a new concept, and many of the world's most successful companies have long recognized their value as the freight market continues to evo

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

TMS Optimization – A Short History Tier 1 Transportation Management System (TMS) providers love to talk about optimization. Why wouldn’t they? They have spent a great deal of time and treasure in the development of transport planning engines that are capable of solving huge problem sets quickly and to a high degree of optimality. Over. Read more The post TMS Optimization Reimagined: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Shippers appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Peak seasons bring a surge in demand that can either make or break many businesses.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 5, 2023

China State Shipbuilding Corporation to Build 24,000 TEU Ship Using New Reactor Technology

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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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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We’ve all seen films about adolescent boys striking out and doing things their parents didn’t like. When caught in the middle of their misadventures, they were often confronted by their parents who said, “Alright young man, you better explain yourself.” Today’s headlines are filled with concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) systems; especially, when they produce unexpected, and sometimes incorrect, outputs.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 5, 2023

You put on this Suit, you put on these Gloves, and then you Clean it Up

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Marli Hall, director of communications and member services with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, explains how the cybersecurity threat to trucking can be addressed before an incident occurs.

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