The Top 5 Concerns For Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
C3 Solutions
APRIL 16, 2024
This blog delves into the 5 primary concerns highlighted in the Material Handling Institute's recent study: Agility, costs, labor, sustainability, and visibility.
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The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization
Freightos
APRIL 15, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking.
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How Satisfied Are Companies With Their TMS?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Satisfaction with TMS Software,” a research report that highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community and JBF Consulting’s customer community. You can read the rest of the report and download a copy at JBF Consulting’s website. The global transportation management.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 10, 2024
Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.
Moving Ahead with Net Zero Goals and Climate Adaptation
Enterra Insights
APRIL 9, 2024
As last year came to a close, the world held its 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (UNCCC). COP participants meet annually to discuss progress being made towards mitigating the worst effects of climate change and to commit to new actions. Concerning COP28, environmentalist and journalist David Wallace-Wells reported, “It only took 28 years.
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Supply Chain Digitization – You Want to Reinvent the Wheel?
Demand Driven Technologies
APRIL 3, 2024
We meet companies who are investing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in their own digitalization projects – systems designed to meet their specific supply chain processes. It’s the “yes, but it’s different here” syndrome.
What is Just in Time Manufacturing? Benefits & Disadvantages
Unleashed
APRIL 18, 2024
The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Any opportunity to minimise waste and reduce your business costs means greater revenue, higher profits, and happier customers. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. Here’s how it works. What is just-in-time manufacturing?
10 Signs You Need a Transportation Management System (TMS)
Freight Plus
APRIL 2, 2024
10 Signs You Need a TMS Transportation Management Systems play a critical role in managing shipping programs, but it’s essential to recognize that they are just one piece of the larger transportation puzzle. While a TMS excels in managing transportation logistics, it operates within a broader ecosystem that includes various other components and systems.
Thoughts. Selecting Supply Chain Software
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 29, 2024
Let me start with why I selected a baby with ears for this post. I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. The investment in these outdated concepts is an opportunity cost to improve outcomes.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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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.
Smart Chains, Mixed Signals: Decoding AI’s Role in Supply Management
Talking Logistics
APRIL 18, 2024
Modern supply chains today must be intelligent, data-driven, and employ every advanced digital tool and automation application under the sun. At least that’s what today’s business pundits evangelize. But how? Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI, has created a multi-decibel buzz that is unclear, disruptive, inspiring, and annoying all at once.
AI Enthusiasm in Fashion – Our Top Three Takeaways From the eP Summit in Florence
ToolsGroup
APRIL 17, 2024
The recent eP Summit conference, the Pitti Immagine event focused on the latest digital and technological innovations tailored for the fashion industry, featured approximately 800 specialized operators and an extensive program of roundtables and presentations. Speakers shared their experiences and offered insights into the future landscape of the fashion industry, emphasizing how innovative technologies are reshaping the sector.
The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo
Freightos
APRIL 25, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.
China’s WMS Market Has Significant Potential
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 17, 2024
Over the past decade, the main battleground for China’s WMS market has been in the consumption industry; but more recently the battleground has returned to the manufacturing industry. Overseas suppliers have always ruled the top end of the market in this segment. However, local Chinese vendors have been growing rapidly over the past few years and have the potential to compete with overseas suppliers.
The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today
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Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.
Self-Checkout Turns Customers into Employees and Employees into Security Guards
Enterra Insights
APRIL 2, 2024
Everyone knows that customers dislike long checkout lines. That’s why self-checkout machines were first introduced nearly two score years ago — to reduce long checkout lines. Journalist Amanda Mull explains, “When self-checkout kiosks began to pop up in American grocery stores, the sales pitch to shoppers was impressive: Scan your stuff, plunk it in a bag, and you’re done.
Network Investment. Defining the ROI.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 19, 2024
The supply network–shipments and production of trading partners–represents over 70% of the environmental impact of supply chain decisions. Despite the importance, the investment in networks to automate the information flow between trading partners remains low. Networks take three forms–demand, design, and supply. Here I share insights on the sharing of supply data.
Why Nobody Sends Out an RFP for Supply Chain Operating Networks
Talking Logistics
APRIL 11, 2024
In my 25+ years as an industry analyst, I have reviewed (and helped craft) many Request for Proposals (RFP) for supply chain and logistics software applications — especially for shippers and third party logistics providers (3PLs) looking for a transportation management system (TMS) or a supply chain visibility solution. Never, in 25 years, have I.
What is on the Horizon for Supply Chain Management?
The Network Effect
APRIL 22, 2024
The post What is on the Horizon for Supply Chain Management? appeared first on The Network Effect.
What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions
Freightos
APRIL 2, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.
Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2024
Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger The pandemic got almost every company talking about resilience. Supply chain risk solutions are hot. And a company called Exiger seemingly came out of nowhere to capitalize on this. Lately, Exiger has been in the news. In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 billion had been invested in Exiger by Carlyle and other venture capital firms.
AI Driven Sales & Marketing with Jason Jimenez-Vanover
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 8, 2024
Jason Jimenez-Vanover and Joe Lynch discuss AI driven sales & marketing. Jason is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing , a freight-focused content marketing agency that specializes in working with transportation, logistics and supply chain companies. About Jason Jimenez-Vanover Jason Jimenez-Vanover is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight-focused marketing agency.
How To Jump
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 16, 2024
Last week, I published an article on outside-in planning. The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. For me, the concepts of outside-in and self-service planning are intertwined. Let’s start with definitions: Self Service Planning: Decision support technologies designed for business leaders to use analytic techniques on a collaborative platform to improve business planning.
Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation
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Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit
Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2024)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2024
If you were writing a book or a song about supply chain and logistics in the first quarter of 2024, what would its title be? Here are some ideas: The truth is I’m having a hard time characterizing this year so far. We’re arguably in a less stressful and disruptive environment today than we were. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Real-World Supply Chain Robotics
The Network Effect
APRIL 2, 2024
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The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis
SCM Research
APRIL 25, 2024
I am pleased to announce that our new book, The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis , co-edited with Stefan Gold, is now available. It contains very insightful chapters by fantastic colleagues. Our book highlights the multifaceted challenges facing modern supply chains. It examines the concept of a globalized economy, juxtaposing the promise of prosperity with the acute reality of worker exploitation and environmental harm.
Yards Are Hard
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2024
Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.
10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions
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Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.
Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 10, 2024
Nourhan Beyrouti and Joe Lynch discuss building a global logistics juggernaut. Nourhan is Global Chief Revenue Officer at AJEX Logistics Services , Saudi Arabia’s fastest growing transportation company. About Nourhan Beyrouti Nourhan Beyrouti , a seasoned professional with a global footprint, has an impressive track record in branding, corporate innovation, and real estate development, and global logistics technology.
Life Sciences Supply Chain Inventory Optimization
Logility
APRIL 3, 2024
Accelerate Decision Making with a Dose of Digital Transformation Over the last 100 years, the human lifespan on Earth has grown significantly, mostly due to progress in the medical field. Lifespan has nearly doubled in a century and is continuing to grow as the life sciences industry advances. The life sciences are integral to the quality of life and lifespan, but the field faces some uniquely difficult inventory challenges.
The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been significant discussion about the importance of risk management in logistics and how companies must create more resilient supply chains. Logistics operations are key enablers in this process. We were reminded of this again recently when a cargo ship crashed. Read more The post The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzale
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