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Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024: A Forward Look with Tom Linton

Resilinc

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. As we move into the new year, there are many questions on our minds about the future of the supply chain. What are the biggest supply chain trends we will see in 2024, and how can managers prepare for those trends?

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NRF 2024: Supply Chain Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few.

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

As a result of climate change, global food value chain security is increasingly being called into question. According to experts, partial solutions to improve food security include moving some agriculture indoors and into urban areas. Proponents of indoor agriculture note that most cities have vacant high-rise buildings that could be turned into vertical farms.

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It’s a Leap Year…What Does That Mean for Retailers?

BlueYonder

Leap Day, Feb. 29, throws off the normal calendar rhythm for all of us. For retailers, while an extra day of sales is never a bad thing, it does throw up a few unique challenges. Here’s what retailers need to plan for: Inventory and Logistics: Demand fluctuations: While some businesses experience a slight bump in sales due to “extra spending money” or themed promotions, others might see a dip as consumers wait for Leap Day deals.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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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Strategic M&A with Tech Startups is the Path to Supply Chain Resiliency In 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers and logistics companies run tight margins, and developing AI or AR systems in-house, from the ground up, is prohibitively expensive.

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Unlocking Success: Testimonials from QAD Partners

QAD

“QAD is the lion’s share of our business. We have excelled at sales of cloud in our time with selling QAD, so it’s the lion’s share of our software sales. QAD is the largest partner for Strategic Information Group. It’s key to our success.” – Mike Cook, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Strategic Information Group (SIG) Mike Cook from SIG is one of countless collaborators singing the praises of our QAD Partner Program.

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Apple iOS update

IT Supply Chain

By Michael Covington (pictured) VP of Strategy, Jamf The post Apple iOS update appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Decision Intelligence, a Natural Step in the Planning Evolution

Supply Chain Trend

Decision Intelligence (DI) is a natural evolution in supply chain planning technology. It closes the planning and execution automation gap which has been left by ERP and APS, both technologies that have reached the maturity phase for their functional aims. 7% of companies have started to adopt autonomous end-to-end planning. 3% of companies use autonomous execution to enhance their supply chain resilience.

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Logistics KPI Tips – Key Performance Indicators

Logistics Bureau

Logistics KPIs, or Key Performance Indicators, continue to be a popular and significant topic. In this video, we’ll talk about some of the common mistakes that people often make when dealing with logistics KPIs. I will also help you simplify your outlook towards KPIs. So, make sure to watch the whole video and see if you don’t make these mistakes.

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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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This Week in Supply Chain Tech January 23, 2024

Supply Chain Matters

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology , we provide a follow-up on a prior announcement of added capabilities being planned for Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) Supply Chain. General Availability on Three New Modules In a prior edition of this column published in December , we had highlighted strategic announcements concerning added capabilities being planned for the AWS Supply Chain technology offering.

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Supply Chain News onWeak Year in Trucking Ends with some Better News in December, the ATA and Cass Agree

Supply Chain Digest

ATA Freight Tonnage Down for 10 Straight Months versus Prior Year

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NRF 2024: AI, Snow, Delayed Flights and Shiny Eye Candy

Tecsys

I would rather not think about how many times I have trudged to New York City in January to attend Retail’s Big Show by NRF. But suffice it to say, I have been there to hear about e-commerce, the cloud, robotics, the Metaverse, Covid , and I was even there for the “ M iracle on the Hudson.” T his was not my first rodeo. Like the past events, there was some new and some not so new.

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Octopus Energy Lines Up to Become German Offshore Wind Developer

Supply Chain Brain

The U.K.’s second-largest household energy provider aims to bid in the country’s wind auctions in the “next year or two,” said chief executive officer Greg Jackson.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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Synergy Appoints New Head of Sales for EMEA Region

SnapFulfil

Warehouse technology innovator, Synergy Logistics, has appointed a highly experienced business performance lead as it looks to scale up on expansion, growth and drive change.

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Iveco Group, BASF Team Up for European Battery Recycling Process

Supply Chain Brain

BASF will arrange the recycling process for lithium-ion batteries produced by the group on its vans, buses and trucks, including the collection, packaging, transporting and recycling processes in European countries.

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Facil’s Logistics Leap: Pioneering Efficiency in Manufacturing with MercuryGate TMS

MercuryGate

Facil's transition to MercuryGate's TMS, driven by the need for efficient LTL shipping solutions, exemplifies how advanced technology resolves challenges and paves the way for future innovations in manufacturing logistics. The post Facil’s Logistics Leap: Pioneering Efficiency in Manufacturing with MercuryGate TMS appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Abuse of Consumer Returns Policies Rife, Report Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Among those who admitted to committing returns policy abuse, fraud, or other unfavorable return behaviors, between 20% and 30% said they engaged in this behavior at least once a week.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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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Michigan Pilots Roadway that Charges EVs as They Drive

Supply Chain Brain

The quarter-mile segment of 14th Street will be used to test and perfect the technology ahead of making it available to the public within a few years.

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Watch: Last-Mile Speed Meets Last-Mile Quality

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to meeting customer expectations for last-mile delivery, it's not just about speed. Service quality and visibility are equally important, says Jim Waters, vice president of marketing with Frayt.

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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Tougher Enforcement of China Forced Labor Import Ban

Supply Chain Brain

Leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote in a letter that the Biden administration should work harder to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

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