Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

(AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow). Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. If you have a deeper understanding of freight, you might want to check out our Freightos Baltic Index daily container index instead. Let’s talk freight. . You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 16, 2021

By Shaun Lynn (pictured). CEO of Agilitas. The post Achieving long-term success with remote collaboration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2021

Distribution industry supply chains have always been squeezed between manufacturers and their customers; facing increased competitive threats, escalating SKU counts, and expanding ecommerce. Today distributors are navigating increasingly unpredictable supplier lead times and availability. In a recent digital transformation in supply chain planning study conducted by CSCMP and ToolsGroup, 45% of respondents said the pandemic caused supplier instability/shifts and 30% were struggling with staffing

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is increasingly important for the future of business and the world as a whole. Companies are investing more money into sustainability initiatives, seeking to reduce waste and carbon emissions. As we’ve written about a number of times before, global companies are looking at various initiatives when it comes to sustainability, including energy efficiency, product packaging, alternative fuels, optimized routes, and returns management.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

Following a year of disruption, the tidal wave of shortages seems to be a recurring theme. The construction market is at an all-time high, and the weather seems all but willing to cooperate. At the same time, producers are realizing the fruits of their labor with ample rain bringing the promise of a bumper crop. However, those hopes are at risk due to the severe capacity reductions plaguing regions across the US.

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AIMMS

JUNE 15, 2021

The post Why Supply Chain Design Tools Are Now Essential To Boost Resilience appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. Real-world uses of AI in business have exploded in the past decade, but few of those applications are focused on warehousing and distribution.

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Logility

JUNE 15, 2021

Food and beverage companies can use demand sensing to predict sudden market trends and prepare for actual supply needs. Demand fluctuations dominate the food and beverage (F&B) industry. How companies in this industry approach demand forecasting can have far-reaching effects on their short-, mid- and long-term success. For example, an F&B business that supplies perishable goods knows that these goods have a limited shelf life and therefore must accurately project how much to purchase at

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2021

I am back to using my 2014 laptop. My new Apple MacBook Pro with the M1 chip that I bought just a few months ago proved to be a lemon. For no apparent reason, it would continuously restart and not shut down. After several hours with Apple on the telephone, via chat, and at the. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 18, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 18, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. No one can say you didn’t try. For that, we salute you. The industry hadn’t seen much change in a while, and you built quite a movement. But you have not solved the problem. We’re all trying to deliver the highest service levels at the lowest cost. For 10 years, you touted the Secret Sauce to Supply Chain optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. In logistics, not all shipments are equal. There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics.

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Logility

JUNE 18, 2021

All the signs were there. People just weren’t paying attention. How many times do we tell ourselves that we should have known that something good or bad would happen? Well, the same line of thinking is running across supply chain leaders’ minds after seeing how interconnected their supply chains are. In its post-COVID-19 report, Enterprise Applications Consulting (EAC) uncovered a common thread across manufacturing and distribution companies that performed the best – and even prospered – in a ye

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Kuebix

JUNE 18, 2021

Now that vaccine distribution has become more widespread and restrictions throughout the country are being lifted, businesses that made the decision to operate remotely are reopening office buildings. However, many companies have realized that their employees don’t need to be in the office to complete daily tasks. Some are having employees return to the office […].

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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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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. No one can say you didn’t try. For that, we salute you. The industry hadn’t seen much change in a while, and you built quite a movement. But you have not solved the problem. We’re all trying to deliver the highest service levels at the lowest cost. For 10 years, you touted the Secret Sauce to Supply Chain optimization.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

JUNE 14, 2021

One of the biggest questions in the food supply chain is this: Will our global food system manage to satisfy the demand of more than 9 billion people by 2050?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2021

Shein is upending a $36 billion industry by using a seemingly ingenious combination of supply-chain savvy, data-driven clothing design and tax loopholes that came to the fore during the U.S. and in China trade war.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2021

The post Rolls Royce: Driving Supply Chain Resilience, Efficiency, and Digitization appeared first on Ivalua.

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Adexa

JUNE 14, 2021

A Digital Twin of the supply chain, like any other identical twin, needs to change when the physical version changes or else they could be fraternal! Or not even twins! The whole purpose of a digital twin is to represent your physical world accurately. Creating a digital twin of the supply chain is essential, however maintaining it is critical. A supply chain is constantly changing.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 16, 2021

By Andrew Tavener (pictured). Head of Marketing, Descartes UK. The post Overcoming driver shortages by improving delivery efficiency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2021

Alex Wakefield, chief executive officer of Longbow Advantage, says the inability of warehouses to take full advantage of the data that’s available to them is a greater threat to supply chain continuity than a containership blocking the Suez Canal.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 17, 2021

Managing the inner workings and finer details of the modern-day transportation and supply chain relies heavily on proper tools and technology. A state-of-the-art dock scheduling system can allow for faster schedule adjustments and management while streamlining the loading and unloading process for every driver and every truck that comes through. Setting up and maintaining the most effective control and scheduling system involves five critical components management will need to consider carefully

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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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QAD

JUNE 17, 2021

If the pandemic and other global events of the past year have taught us anything, it’s that supply chains are fragile and easily disrupted. Integrated Supplier Management is a must – manufacturers are still dealing with the effects of the global chip shortage, the Suez Canal blockage, changing trade policies and other global supply and demand disruptions.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 16, 2021

By Marc Overton (pictured). SVP EMEA & APAC & Chief Solutions Officer, Sierra Wireless. The post Private 5G networks need to be put in place instead of Wi-Fi to help bridge the digital divide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2021

Trade shocks fueled by unilateral tariffs between the U.S. and China have undone three to five years worth of growth among global value chains in affected countries, according to a UN policy brief.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2021

Care, conversations, and a commitment to action. These words highlight Blue Yonder’s response to ending racial injustice. We are now in the month of June 2021; we remember the historic day of Juneteenth celebrated on the third Saturday of this month. Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) is a very symbolic date that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved black people in the U.S.

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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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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. In this blog, I’ll explain a bit more about the rating criteria we used to assess firms. The assessments involved using a machine based learning algorithm by Yung-Yun Huang, PhD, who completed her dissertation in Operations REsearch at NC State two years ago.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Top Cryptocurrencies and Their Positive Aspects! Get Our EBOOK HERE. Bitcoin or Ethereum article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Well, these days, millions of people are investing in cryptocurrencies in order to get huge benefits. There are some people who are investing in the most popular cryptos like Bitcoin or ethereum, whereas some people are still looking for crypto to go with.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2021

Supply chain constraints and disruptions across a slew of industries are making it difficult for businesses to keep up with soaring demands and rising prices. How can companies come out on top?

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