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5 Reasons Why Carriers Are Customer-Obsessed

Freightos

Open up LinkedIn and check out the profile of senior salesperson at a freight forwarder or carrier and you’ll probably see several top-tier providers as previous employers. Historically, a carrier’s relationship with importers and exporters was built by sales people. The best of them accumulated books of business contacts, which moved companies with them.

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Final Mile Delivery Drivers: Why Are Shippers Looking to Adopt More Final Mile?

GlobalTranz

E-commerce will continue to grow significantly, and according to Supply Chain Dive, much of this innovation and disruption derives from the record-breaking growth of Amazon Prime. In fact, Amazon Prime is growing at a rate of 30% annually, and consumers continue to demand faster and cheaper deliveries. Recently, Amazon announced free same-day shipping on millions.read More.

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Machine Learning in the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

One area of interest in today’s end-to-end supply chain is machine learning. And this is certainly a topic that we have written about quite often. Over the last few months, Steve Banker, Clint Reiser, and I have written about artificial intelligence and machine learning in a number of contexts and how it impacts the supply chain. These topics have included transportation management, warehouse management, and supply chain planning, among others.

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Unlocking the Value in Your Supply Chain Network

The Network Effect

Combine artificial intelligence with business network technology for optimal results Many companies pursuing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, are doing so. The post Unlocking the Value in Your Supply Chain Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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Infographic: How to Win Big with Machine Learning for Demand Planning

ToolsGroup

So you’ve done your homework and know that machine learning and demand planning go together like peanut butter and jelly. But whoa there! Don’t dive in quite yet. The key to sustainable supply chain benefit from machine learning is taking a thoughtful approach at the very beginning by establishing goals, devising a strategy, testing results and refining your approach as you go.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

For the last few months, Patriots fans have been wondering what Rob Gronkowski’s “next chapter” will be. As a fan, my obvious hope was that after some down time and the chance to heal his body, he would decide to rejoin the team. Earlier this week, Gronkowski held a press conference to finally announce his next chapter. And while he did not rule out a return to the field (nor did he in any way […].

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Inefficient Procurement processes are costing UK businesses almost £2m per year, reveals research

ivalua

Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . 29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategi

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 30, 2019)

Talking Logistics

My youngest son left his brand new sneakers at the pool, and when he went back the next day, the attendant told him the sneakers had been found and placed in the lost-and-found bin. Yet when he searched through the bin, they were gone. Someone had claimed them as their own. Who would take them? Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 30, 2019).

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Infographic: How to Win Big with Machine Learning for Demand Planning

ToolsGroup

So you’ve done your homework and know that machine learning and demand planning go together like peanut butter and jelly. But whoa there! Don’t dive in quite yet. The key to sustainable supply chain benefit from machine learning is taking a thoughtful approach at the very beginning by establishing goals, devising a strategy, testing results and refining your approach as you go.

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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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Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions

Logistics Viewpoints

Bonds had a yield curve inversion on August 14th. This often often signals a recession within about 14 months. Demand planning is difficult in these circumstances. This article discusses how supply chain teams can do better in these circumstances. The post Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Procurement can’t afford to be a digital laggard in today’s complex landscape

ivalua

Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.

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Retail Compliance Programs: How to Exceed Retailer Expectations

Talking Logistics

The retail industry is evolving and adapting to new consumer demands which is shifting the supply chain landscape. Retailers expect more supply chain visibility, shorter delivery times, and real-time connectivity from shippers and carriers. Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry — have the right product in the right.

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:38] Please introduce yourself and your company. I’m Gary Sostack, President and Founder of ElementaLogistics LLC. We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology.

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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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What’s Your Burger Made of This Labor Day Weekend?

Kuebix

Beef burgers have been a summer barbecuing staple for generations of Americans. From Memorial Day to Labor Day families and friends will gather to share this favorite food in backyards across the country, not to mention year-long at many popular fast-food chains. The traditional beef burger is changing, however. Now, when you head to your […].

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Businesses Must Take and Avoid Risks

Enterra Insights

Risks are something with which every business must deal. Entrepreneur Richard Branson observes, “The luckiest people and businesses are those that are prepared to take the greatest risks. We can all create our own luck by taking the necessary risks to open the door to change, progression and success.”[1] Conversely, when it comes to supply chain operations, smart company executives do their best to avoid risks.

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Editor’s Pick: BluJay Cyclists Ride to Support Type 1 Diabetes Research

Talking Logistics

Note from Adrian: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors. We typically choose posts that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Today, however, we feature a post from BluJay Solutions’ blog that highlights the five employees.

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Effect of Shutdowns (or Other Supply Disruptions) on Demand Variability

Arkieva

When trying to forecast demand for the future, it is important to understand the variability in the underlying dataset. Effect of Shutdowns (or Other Supply Disruptions) on Demand Variability was first posted on August 29, 2019 at 9:28 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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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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5 Tips to Cut Hotel Supply Chain Costs

AFFLINK

In the hotel business, your profit is often controlled by your supply chain. The more you can cut your supply chain costs, the more you can cut your overhead; the more you can cut your overhead, the higher the return on your investments. However, managing and optimizing your supply chain isn't an easy task. Start with these five important tips to reduce the cost of your hotel hospitality supplies. 1.

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How Emerging Technologies are Changing Supply Chain Management

Enterra Insights

The world is changing at such a frantic pace some people would like to call a time out. Unfortunately for them, change is a relentless characteristic of modern life. The 19th Century French journalist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, coined the adage, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Doug Braun, CEO of IBS, is not so sure Karr’s proverb remains true.

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Pursuing Your Passions

BlueYonder

At a young age, Julie Papagiannis knew she wanted to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). A senior customer executive at JDA, Julie brings a unique perspective to this week’s Wednesdays for Women blog sharing her journey from computer programming and pre-sales to her current role, which combines her passions for travel, people and technology.

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Have You Met Our Interns?

3PL Insights

This summer we had more interns working for Evans Distribution Systems than ever before! Nearly every department had an opportunity to teach a bright young professional about the logistics industry and give them real-world projects in their chosen career paths. Now with the school year starting back up again, we asked our interns what they thought about working at Evans–what they liked, what they learned and the information that they will take along with them.

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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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What-if Scenario Planning is a Waste of Time

Adexa

Everyone loves what-if planning because it allows you to change certain variables and see what the potential outcome might be and then pick the “ best ” strategy. There are millions of variables in any supply chain model. How do you know your selected scenario is the best one? It is probably the best that one can do given the limited computational capability of humans but it is not the best scenario and certainly not the optimized scenario!

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Counterfeit products are exploding on Amazon

NC State SCRC

A recent WSJ article highlighted a fact that confirms much of what we found in our study of counterfeit products in the supply chain a year ago: if you’re buying on Amazon, beware of counterfeits. Too cheap means too good to be true. A Wall Street Journal investigation found 4,152 items for sale on Amazon.com Inc. ’s site that have been declared unsafe by federal agencies, are deceptively labeled or are banned by federal regulators—items that big-box retailers’ policies would bar fro

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Walmart Mexico’s Alex Guerrero Explains How Digital Innovations Empower Employees [Video]

BlueYonder

Part-four of the Executive Exchange video series from JDA introduces us to Alex Guerrero of Walmart Mexico, who shares his vision for digital transformation at Walmart. As Alex explains, it’s digital transformation that will evolve work culture and it’s this component that will impact both customer service and internal operations alike. Combined with predictive data and powerful intelligence gathered by JDA for Walmart, Alex shares his forward-thinking thoughts on what the future of business Wal

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Are Ghost Assets Haunting Your Inventory Control?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Want Inventory Turnover Breakthrough? Define and Manage The Levers! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Christina Morrison at [link]. Imagine an asset that, instead of contributing to a business’s success, costs it money without producing return, makes it harder to get an accurate picture of performance and otherwise hinders its success.

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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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Implementing Blockchain into Your Supply Chain Workflow

Supply Chain 24/7

Andrey Zhulin, co-founder and CEO of Insola, believes that blockchain technology should bring real value beyond the hype, and it should create new business opportunities, decrease costs and increase transparency, it can transform the whole economy, across all supply chain industries.

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ERP and MES: The Relationship Explained

OptiProERP

Manufacturers are becoming more competitive day-by-day. From adopting lean manufacturing strategies to investing in power-driven machinery, manufacturers endeavor to deliver the best quality products in a short period. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is an extensive software that controls complex manufacturing operations and data on the shop-floor.

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How To Ensure Best Practice Use Of Your Business Intelligence Dashboards

Unleashed

Business intelligence dashboards (BI dashboards) are a technological approach to analysing and presenting information visually in a practical and actionable way. BI dashboard design combines charts and graphs on a single screen to give readers a clear picture of the business data they are assessing. Understanding how to use business intelligence tools correctly is essential to ensuring a consistent level of sustainable growth and ongoing business success.