ToolsGroup

JUNE 18, 2024

Imagine setting out on a cross-country road trip without a destination. Sure, you might see some interesting sights along the way, but without a clear endpoint, how will you know when you’ve arrived? Now, instead picture the same journey with a specific destination in mind. Every turn, rest stop and fuel stop is planned to get you closer to that endpoint efficiently and effectively.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Mike Mulqueen from JBF Consulting’s blog highlights how to maximize your investment in a transportation management system (TMS).

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 18, 2024

Discover why nearshoring is gaining traction in 2024 as companies seek to mitigate supply chain risks. Download our whitepaper for detailed insights!

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2024

“Cost is the new king for consumer products and retail organizations,” declares Tim Bridges , an Executive Vice President at Capgemini.[1] And nowhere is that truer than in the grocery sector. Markets correspondent Emily Peck explains, “Every time Americans go food shopping they feel the sting of higher prices, making the grocery store the place where consumers are most regularly reminded about inflation.”[2] In Part One of this article, I discussed how high food prices could affect

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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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The Smart Software

JUNE 18, 2024

In this blog, we are steering the conversation towards the transformative potential of technology in inventory management. The discussion centers around the limitations of simple thinking in managing inventory control processes and the necessity of adopting systematic software solutions. The post Simple is Good, Except When It Isn’t appeared first on Smart Software.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2024

By Stephen Hayes (pictured) Managing Director, Beckhoff UK The post The connected factory appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JUNE 18, 2024

There is a longstanding marketing philosophy reflected in Harvard professor Theodore Levitt’s quote, “Sell the hole, not the drill.” The premise is that as a consumer, the outcome, the hole, is the goal. Accomplishing the goal without the cost or burden of owning and maintaining a drill is often optimal. The Current State of AI for Manufacturing Is the current state of AI for manufacturing a drill or the hole?

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John Galt

JUNE 18, 2024

Explore key insights on how supply chain planning strategies can influence an organization’s innovation process and success.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 18, 2024

Manufacturers are under constant pressure to innovate faster amid today’s increasingly competitive landscape. Yet macroeconomic forces beyond their control and continued supply chain instability make it difficult to maintain operational efficiency and achieve product realization goals. Companies must continually monitor and refine their processes to account for changing market conditions that impact product development.

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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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Resilinc

JUNE 18, 2024

Explore the latest updates to Resilinc’s supply chain risk management solutions, including Collaboration Center 2.0, the Disruption Vulnerability Index (DVI), and more. At Resilinc, we constantly innovate our supply chain risk management solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs—it’s part of why we’re The Gold Standard for Supply Chain Resilience.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Key Features of Contract Compliance Management Software appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 18, 2024

LONDON (for immediate release) – HICX, the leading supplier experience platform, and DitchCarbon, the world’s source for carbon emission insight, have partnered to help businesses better meet Scope 3 challenges, by letting them supplement their supplier data with specialist data relating to carbon emissions. This will arm Procurement and Sustainability teams, with the necessary intelligence to make carbon-conscious decisions.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2024

By Captain Steve Bomgardner (pictured) Vice President – Shipping & Offshore, Pole Star Global The post Future Proofing Shipping Against the Next Crisis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 18, 2024

Supply chain planning and execution synchronization technology provider Kinaxis today announced the company’s broadened set of AI-infused capabilities which is being named Kinaxis Maestr o. Noted as a first in its kind, the capabilities combine what is described as a powerful combination of proprietary computational technologies and techniques that support supply chain planning and execution synchronization needs across an extended supply chain.

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Freight Plus

JUNE 18, 2024

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are key players in safeguarding their organizations’ financial health. With margins tightening and operational demands increasing, CFOs can greatly benefit from actively optimizing freight audits. This is not merely about cost reduction; it’s about strategically utilizing these processes as essential tools for enhancing supply chain resilience, ensuring compliance, and fostering informed […] The post Strategic Cost Reduction for CFOs: Freight Aud

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Freightos

JUNE 18, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home June 18, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 18, 2024

To be successful in today’s dynamic business world, creating an effective supply chain that supports your business and customers is essential.

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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 Digest

JUNE 18, 2024

Capacity is Growing, but not Enough to Make a Difference Yet, Drewry says

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 18, 2024

To be successful in today’s dynamic business world, creating an effective supply chain that supports your business and customers is essential.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 18, 2024

New Report from The Manufacturing Alliance Takes Detailed Look

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 18, 2024

To be successful in today’s dynamic business world, creating an effective supply chain that supports your business and customers is essential.

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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

JUNE 18, 2024

Kearney's annual State of Logistics report estimates that sea level rise and inland flooding could cost the logistics industry billions annually by 2050.

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Loginext

JUNE 18, 2024

Reverse logistics is crucial for eCommerce success. Delivery management software streamlines this process by automating return pickups, providing real-time tracking, and offering robust data analytics. This ensures efficient operations, reduces costs, and enhances customer satisfaction. The post How Does Delivery Management Software Manage Reverse Logistics For eCommerce Businesses?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2024

The new whistleblower alleges that Boeing has lost track of hundreds of potentially defective parts, and that those parts have been installed in new planes.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 18, 2024

From the foundation of your house to the ingredients in the foods you eat, many of the items you encounter every day started out in powder form. And many of those powders were shipped over the road using dry bulk trailers and equipment, such as those provided and/or arranged by third-party logistics (3PL) professionals. If you’re tasked with bulk powder transport for your business, read on as we break down a variety of elements you need to consider before putting your loads into motion.

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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

JUNE 18, 2024

With inflation and interest rates at their highest levels in years, along with challenges in labor availability and reliability, it is anticipated that warehouse automation will play a key role for organizations to remain competitive.

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MercuryGate

JUNE 18, 2024

Smart planning and the right tech elevates truck fleet utilization. Find out why MercuryGate’s transportation management system helps fleet managers manage routes, trucks, and budgets on one platform. The post Optimize Truck Fleet Routes and Maximize Every Mile appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Kodiak Hub

JUNE 18, 2024

At Kodiak Hub, we know the power of supplier intelligence to enable faster, smarter sourcing decisions, improve supplier relationships throughout the entire lifecycle, and drive improved performance across the board.

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