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.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 27, 2024
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 5 Innovations In Trucking News appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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SCMDOJO
AUGUST 28, 2024
The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain. From simple storage facilities to strategic hubs of efficiency and innovation, warehouses have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern business landscape.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Shein's report also found that 0.5% of suppliers it audited weren't paying workers the local minimum wage, or were delaying wage payments.
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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.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
MercuryGate
AUGUST 27, 2024
By applying technology to logistics claims, companies can track patterns, pinpoint recurring issues, and develop targeted strategies to prevent future claims, ultimately fostering a more efficient and cooperative supply chain. The post Simplify and Streamline Logistics Claims appeared first on MercuryGate International.
The Supply Chainer Report
AUGUST 24, 2024
It’s essential to dig deeper into whether AI truly drives profit increases for companies and to consider the broader economic implications, including the costs of AI maintenance and its impact on the workforce. 1. Profitability Through Cost Reduction. The primary financial gain from AI in logistics often comes from cost reductions rather than direct revenue increases.
Locus Robotics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Home August 26, 2024 Demystifying Warehouse Robots: Starter Automation or the Real Deal? Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager When we talk about warehouse automation, it’s easy to get swept up in the idea that deploying robots means complex systems that are only accessible to the biggest companies, and that systems that are flexible are only good for smaller companies.
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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?
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
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.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 27, 2024
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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Talking Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2024
Yesterday at its “Let’s Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit,” Walmart announced new multichannel logistics and cross-border fulfillment services for sellers. Yes, Walmart, the mega-retailer, is encroaching further into the third-party logistics (3PL) space, just like Amazon has been doing for years. Here are some details from the press release: Walmart continues to leverage its.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 29, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Embracing end-to-end, full stack IoT technology is pivotal for the future of supply chain and logistics management.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
BlueYonder
AUGUST 29, 2024
Right now, your supply chain platform probably includes planning software — focused on things like demand, inventory or replenishment — and execution software — focused on transportation, logistics or warehousing — to create a more efficient supply chain. The data and automation provided by these solutions offer vital help to workers throughout the supply chain, increasing efficiency and making many jobs easier.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
How can supply chain leaders implement artificial intelligence effectively, ensuring that their investments yield returns while empowering frontline workers?
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 26, 2024
Driving down costs across the supply chain is a key goal for third-party logistics (3PL) businesses, particularly during inflationary pressure and labor market shortages. However, while increasingly niche efficiencies and optimizations are being pursued in the outbound logistics journey, reverse logistics still has low-hanging fruit that Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) can take advantage of.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 29, 2024
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Start a Career as a Truck Driver in Indiana: A Detailed Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
QAD
AUGUST 27, 2024
“People should stop training radiologists now. It’s just completely obvious that within five years deep learning is going to do better than radiologists”. Such were the words of Geoffrey Hinton in 2016, one of the fathers of today’s artificial intelligence. Yet, radiologists have not been replaced. This prediction shows how over-enthusiasm regarding AI, even as an eminent expert, can lead to disconnect.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2024
Supply chain and logistics organizations are facing the hard reality of needing to stay productive and profitable amid the ongoing labor shortage.
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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
Arkieva
AUGUST 27, 2024
Explore the latest Gartner® Critical Capabilities Report and its impact on supply chain planning. Discover why Arkieva is recognized in the industry. 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report Supply Chain Planning Recognizes Arkieva was first posted on August 27, 2024 at 8:16 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 25, 2024
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How AI Is Transforming the Future of Social Media Interaction appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 29, 2024
As Founder and Managing Editor I am pleased to announce to our global-wide Supply Chain Matters readership that Cloud based warehouse management orchestration provider AutoScheduler.AI will serve as a Named Sponsor of this independent thought supply chain management focused leadership platform. AutoScheduler Overview AutoScheduler.AI orchestrates various warehouse management material flows and operational decision-making processes in an over-arching control layer approach to existing installe
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