August, 2024

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Mitigating Forced Labor Risks: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Forced labor has been a problem in supply chain management for a long time. The good news is that over the past few years governments and companies have been taking action to help eradicate this problem. That said, it’s not an easy problem to solve. In a survey we conducted with members of our Indago. Read more The post Mitigating Forced Labor Risks: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos Zvi Schreiber August 19, 2024 Today, I’m beyond excited to share some big news with you — Freightos has acquired Shipsta! This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade.

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What to Look for in a Cold Chain 3PL: Ensuring Product Integrity Throughout the Supply Chain

West Coast and California Logistics

When it comes to moving temperature-sensitive products through the supply chain, the stakes couldn't be higher. Whether you're shipping foods and beverages, confectionery products or other perishable goods, maintaining the correct temperature throughout your product’s travels is vital. Choosing the right cold chain 3PL to manage these moves can make all the difference.

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In Fast Fashion, the Tug of War Between the Circular Economy and Capitalism is Glaringly Apparent

Logistics Viewpoints

Mountains of discarded clothes, new clothes that have not sold, in the Chilean Desert There is an inherent conflict between capitalism and the circular economy. This is made most glaringly apparent in the fast fashion industry. The circular economy is a model that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.

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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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The Role of Predictive Analytics in Improving Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Dock scheduling software has seen huge leaps in the last few years with predictive analytics emerging as one of the most exciting advancements to date. Not only does it leverage big data to better understand prior operations, but it uses these insights to then forecast where things are headed for logistics and supply chain operations.

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Blue Yonder Associate Shares Experience of Being Left-Handed in a Right-Handed World

BlueYonder

Each year on Aug. 13, the world celebrates International Left Handers Day. This day raises awareness about the challenges left-handers face in a predominantly right-handed world. Blue Yonder associate Nina Seth shares her insights into being left-handed in this DIVE In blog post. Oh, to be a left-hander in a right-handed world. You experience intrigue, curiosity and sometimes even dismay.

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QAD Transform: 5 Reasons to Visit Chicago

QAD

We’re excited to host QAD Transform Americas in the vibrant city of Chicago from November 4-6, 2024. While the event is our main attraction, the city itself is a destination you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re traveling from the East Coast, West Coast, or anywhere in between, Chicago’s central location makes it a breeze to get to. But honestly—Chicago has a lot more to offer than just convenience.

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Helping Students Apply Theoretical Knowledge in the Real World at PTC

Arena Solutions

For several years PTC has provided students worldwide with enriching, valuable internship opportunities where they can hone their professional skills, acquire hands-on job knowledge, and garner real-world experiences not typically taught in classrooms or textbooks. The 10-week intern program aims to create a learning experience where students are engaged in solving team projects or assignments tied to industry needs or business challenges.

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Being Adaptive Drives Resiliency and Margins in Collaborative Supply Chain Networks (CSCN)

Logistics Viewpoints

Changes are inevitable. One way by which we may have to change is our coffee drinking habits. According to Bloomberg , the coffee supply chain is struggling with constrained supply and increase in prices is inevitable. In today’s dynamic business environment, disruptions like material shortages or changing customer preferences can cripple your bottom line.

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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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Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse

Talking Logistics

Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations. As reported by Joann Muller at Axios, “Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” “We’re really focusing on automation, Read more The post Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs.

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Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3)

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 August 10, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Today, in the United States, we’re celebrating National Lemonade Day. The Holiday Calendar staff explains that National Lemonade Day honors young entrepreneurs. They write, “The origins of this holiday date back to the days when kids would set up stands and sell lemonade in order to make some pocket money.”[1] The National Day staff adds that National Lemonade Day is an opportunity “to teach youth about setting up their own lemonade stand and running their own company.”[2] Journalist Dayna

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Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success with Matt Harding

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Harding and Joe Lynch discuss Greenscreens: benchmarking for shipper success. Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Summary: Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success Discover how technology is revolutionizing the shipping industry in this insightful podcast.

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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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Passion Drives Supply Chain Planning Forward to Deliver Greater Value

Supply Chain Shaman

This week, I was introduced by phone to a marketing leader new to supply chain planning. I listened in amazement when she said, “My marketing plan is based on the fact that supply chain planning is an old technology nearing the end of its lifecycle.” I could not help myself. I started to react. I love this picture from the Paris Olympics.

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Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past week and a half, the 2024 Paris Olympics have been underway, showcasing exemplary talent, strength, and dedication from athletes across the globe. The Paris Olympics boasts a spectator capacity of over 300,000, with the city expected to welcome an astounding 15 million visitors, including 2 million international visitors, all drawn to the world’s largest sporting event.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 16, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Have you ever cleaned your clothes dryer vent? You know, that hose that goes from the back of your dryer to the outside? You’re supposed to clean it at least annually to prevent the risk of fire (and other reasons), but I cleaned mine for the first time in 17 years recently. What prompted me. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 16, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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August 6, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home August 6, 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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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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Ensemble Forecasting: The Difference Between Staying Ahead or Falling Behind

Logility

Enhancing the Power of Demand Forecasting with Ensemble Forecasting In the realm of demand forecasting, accuracy is essential. Accurate predictions not only ensure optimal inventory management but also drive better decision-making across various sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Ensemble modeling emerges in the pursuit of precision as a potent technique that surpasses traditional tournament models and time series forecasting methods.

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Building Resilient Sales Teams with Nick Klingensmith

The Logistics of Logistics

Nick Klingensmith and Joe Lynch discuss building resilient sales teams. Nick is the Founder and CEO of Stride Motivation , a company dedicated to transforming lives through inspiring keynote speeches and mindset coaching. Nick is an expert at helping achievement-driven professionals and leaders to overcome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts.

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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

Supply Chain Shaman

This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. Goodman titled “ The Supply Chain, Reconfigured.” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. His belief is that the internet, container shipping, and global banking shrunk the supply chain.

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Build a Digital Playbook Beyond Scenarios to Thrive in Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s supply chains are fraught with uncertainties across demand and supply yet are tasked with adding incremental value to their organizations while also meeting commercial, working capital and sustainability goals. This balancing act is a challenge even in the best of times. However, far too many companies are stuck because traditional planning methods that rely on static, one-number plans fall short in this demanding and dynamic landscape.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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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[Editor’s Pick] Bank on It: How Supply Chain Finance Supports Today’s Strategic Priorities

Talking Logistics

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 Heidi Benko from Infor’s blog discusses why supply chain finance is becoming important, how it works, and its.

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The Impact of Probabilistic Planning to Supply Chain Resilience

AIMMS

Probabilistic planning in supply chains involves systematically analyzing scenarios for each business objective to account for uncertainty.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Reset

Enterra Insights

From the consumer’s standpoint, the retail sector looks a bit messy right now. Mergers and acquisitions, store closings and bankruptcies dominate the news and online competition has sparked accusations of fraudulent products and unfair trade practices. The turmoil is real. McKinsey & Company analysts note, “It now sounds like a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true: the retail sector has experienced as much disruption in the past [few] years as it has in the previous 25.

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Shelf Ready Solutions: Jarrett’s Logistics Expertise with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss shelf ready solutions: Jarrett’s logistics expertise. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett Logistics , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions Summary: Shelf Ready Solutions: Jarrett’s Logistics Expertise In this insightful new podcast, host Joe Lynch engages with logistics expert Mike Jarrett, CEO of Jarrett Logistics, to explore the ever-evolving world of retail supply chain management and its increasing challenges.

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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.

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100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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The New Generation of Microservices-Based Applications Can Create ‘Cliff Events’

Logistics Viewpoints

Heavy research and development investments are being made in supply chain solutions. These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. However, some of the larger providers of these solutions clearly consider platform investments core to competitive differentiation. Blue Yonder is investing $1 billion over three years in their solutions.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 30, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Things that make you go “Hmmm” (#47): People who ride their bicycles without wearing a helmet, BUT have their helmets dangling from their handlebars. I see teenagers doing this all the time. They put their helmets on when they leave the house for school, but the moment they turn the corner and are out of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 30, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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