Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2024

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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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

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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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 6, 2024

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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This guide delves into the critical challenges faced by today's supply chain industry and explores how optimized transportation planning can overcome obstacles to create a more efficient and streamlined supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

As manufacturers strive to maintain high standards of quality and service, the intricacies of handling repairs can become a bottleneck, leading to delays, increased costs and customer dissatisfaction.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 14, 2024

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

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 13, 2024

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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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2024

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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

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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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

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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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 22, 2024

Keeping the trailers secure in the yard is a critical element of overall logistics operations. Multiple challenges constantly hover, such as theft and unauthorized access, making providing reliable service to customers a tightrope walk for the company. Businesses must implement technology-led modern-day strategies to secure trailers effectively in the yard.

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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

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 27, 2024

The global automative industry has experienced many foundational changes over the past several decades. One of the biggest is a shift from an emphasis on “lean” manufacturing principles — which emphasize production efficiency, stability and profitability — to today’s increasing focus on flexibility and customer-centricity. There’s no question that operational flexibility is the new competitive imperative for car and truck manufacturers, for a number of reasons.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 31, 2024

In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. To keep up, supply chain leaders need to continuously make good decisions quickly that consider the ever-changing circumstances, emerging opportunities and disruptions to improve how responsive and adaptable they can be.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2024

During my walk back from the gym a few days ago I passed by this truck in front of a local organic store here in Brooklyn, New York. My eyes widened when I read “zero emissions” and “100% electric” pasted in red on the side of the delivery truck. To my surprise and a quick Google search, Frito Lays announced in 2022 that it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the U.S. by the end of 2023.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 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 Heidi Benko from Infor’s blog discusses why supply chain finance is becoming important, how it works, and its.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

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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Bristlecone

AUGUST 22, 2024

SAP selected Bristlecone as its trusted partner to provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba Cloud Integration (CI-9), Ariba Integration Toolkit (ITK), and SAP Business Suite Add-On for Ariba Network (BSAO). SAP discontinued its support for these integrations as of January 1, 2024 , meaning no further updates, patches, or direct assistance from SAP’s official support and consulting teams for CI-9, ITK, or BSAO-related issues.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 29, 2024

By András Kovács (pictured) Director of Fleet Products, Transporeon The post The Digital Dispatcher has Arrived – Here’s What That Means for Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 31, 2024

In recent years, integrated business planning (IBP) has been gaining traction among companies looking to improve their supply chain strategy. But what exactly is integrated business planning and how can companies adopt it quickly and successfully without causing undue disruption to the daily operations of the business?

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) offer a method to track products through their entire lifecycle. These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. For businesses, DPPs are becoming essential to comply with best practice guidance as well as coming statutory regulations that demand transparency in supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2024

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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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain. Joe Ohr is the Chief Operating Officer at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: Cyber Threats and Solutions in the Supply Chain Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain.

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The Smart Software

AUGUST 19, 2024

Demand planning goes beyond simply forecasting product needs; it's about ensuring your business meets customer demands with precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Latest demand planning technology addresses key challenges like forecast accuracy, inventory management, and market responsiveness. In this blog, we will introduce critical demand planning trends, including data-driven insights, probabilistic forecasting, consensus planning, predictive analytics, scenario modeling, real-time vi

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 12, 2024

By Ross Hamilton (pictured) Principal SAP Technical Consultant, Absoft The post Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: The Importance of Robust Disaster Recovery Strategies & Trusted Advisors appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2024

An accelerated and autonomous supply chain adapts and reacts by providing visibility across systems, streamlining workflows, eliminating silos, and enabling autonomous disruption management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

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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