Demand Driven Technologies
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The fact is, we have, and will continue to have, more and more destabilizing events for our supply chains.Your company may have a supply chain that was conceived in a different context to that of today. In the heyday of globalization, sourcing components from the other side of the world was the norm, and the.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Agile Procurement involves a new way of thinking. It promotes flexible sourcing and working closely with suppliers. It also involves adapting plans and constantly improving through feedback. Successful examples show that being flexible in procurement brings better responsiveness, smoother processes, and strong supplier relationships. This helps organizations succeed in today’s ever-changing business world.
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BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
It’s time we face it: As supply chain professionals, we’re working in an environment of perpetual chaos. Inflation continues unabated. Labor shortages are only getting worse. Both consumer confidence and business confidence graphs look like rollercoasters. After 20 months, the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of a peaceful resolution. And a record-setting 23 separate weather- and climate-related disasters in the U.S. have each caused at least $1 billion in damages in 2023.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
“When you stop learning, you stop leading,” says leadership expert Kenneth Blanchard. This is particularly true for supply chain professionals considering the rapid and ongoing changes in the field. If you were to go back to school (or have already) to improve your skills/knowledge in areas you view as important for continuing your growth as.
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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.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
ChatGPT Turns One This month, ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) turns one on November 30 th , 2023. It’s a noteworthy date for the AI chatbot. Developed by Open AI as a large language model-based chatbot, the LLM allows end users to generate texts, code, and images. Microsoft invested over $10 billion in the company in 2023 and Bain has forged a partnership with OpenAI.
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BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) landscape is entering a new era. B2B customers increasingly expect a commerce-like experience. Self-service and flexible, omni-channel fulfillment are the new gold standards. Erosion of regional restrictions means whoever has the product on hand gets the deal, and e-commerce distributors and marketplaces are muscling in.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
By Thomas Lobert (pictured) Solutions Consultant Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes The post Three things to know about forced labour & its implications within the global supply chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Global logistics difficulties are at the lowest in 26 years as transportation costs keep declining, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.
QAD
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Countries across the globe have held human rights and environmental protection legislation for decades. However, the standards of compliance are evolving to ensure greater accountability for corporations and their supply chains. In fact, corporate accountability plays a major role in meeting human rights and environmental protection standards. While new mandatory regulations have taken effect in 2023, companies need to significantly ramp up their due diligence efforts and ensure compliance with
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Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In my writing, I try to get clear on definitions. The supply chain space is heavily laden with acronyms, gobbledygook, false narratives, and over-hyped, fast-talking technology sales teams. Let’s take an example. This is a post from LinkedIn today. “At the Digital Supply Chain event at SAP. First great insight from John McNiff: digital mature companies have lower DIO, IBP supports them!
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
With Veteran’s Day being observed today, we will keep it short and simple. Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifices! Have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Nothing Matters” by The Last Dinner Party The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 10, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The notion of going green is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall environmental impact and search for ways to be more sustainable. Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Nate Shutes and Joe Lynch discuss helping logistics founders, which is exactly what Nate does with his podcast, The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs. He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN.
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Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
With ToolsGroup’s AI-powered demand forecasting, the plant-based food innovator revolutionizes its supply chain, maximizing accuracy, speed, and business performance. BOSTON – November 9, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Heura , a leader in next generation plant-based meat production, to help the company achieve the planning speed and accuracy necessary to transform its supply operation
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
We’ve got horrible roads where I live, lots of bumps and potholes everywhere. Not surprisingly, I’ve had to replace the shock absorbers on my car more than once. What does a shock absorber do? They dampen all those bumps in the road so your car can travel as smoothly as possible. If you’re a transportation. Read more The post How To Prevent Your TMS From Becoming a Shock Absorber appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. As corporations announce plans to be Net Zero across their end-to-end supply chain at some point in the future – often 2050 – they then need their suppliers to participate in helping them meet their goals. Corporations are kicking off these initiatives both because their customers expect it and because of increasing regulatory pressure.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
When the pandemic emptied offices and factories, business continuity planning (BCP) became a big issue for many companies. During the height of the pandemic, Damian Ehrlicher , Managing Partner at DGF Advisors, wrote, “Traditional business continuity was designed to build a secondary disaster recovery site that mirrored your production site in case of an infrastructure failure, but with an organization in constant development mode, this traditional methodology had to be augmented to adjust
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Heura® Foods was created in 2017 as a social mission-turned-business, focused on changing the current food system to one that fosters better health, nutrition, and sustainability. The company began experiencing impressive market growth and quickly recognized the need for a supply chain digital transformation, powered by ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+.
Synovos
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
RS Group achieves back-to-back Ecovadis platinum medal for sustainability excellence RS Group receives platinum medal for notable leadership in the fields of environment, ethics, sustainable procurement, and labour and human rights LONDON, UK , 9 November 2023 – RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, today announced it has been awarded a platinum medal for the second year in a row by EcoVadis , the independent provider of global sust
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. With effective inventory control templates, you can maintain an accurate record of your products, including their quantities, dimensions, location, and weight. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.
Tecsys
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
In November 2013, a landmark decision was taken by Congress to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) became law, establishing regulations designed to address the issues of counterfeit, contaminated, stolen, or otherwise harmful drugs endangering public health. It was created to keep these illicit and counterfeit drugs out of the U.S. drug supply chain, protecting end users.
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ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
With version 2023.3, retailers increase efficiency with even more powerful processing and time-saving automation. BOSTON — November 7, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its JustEnough Retail Planning and Execution suite, making major advancements in its Assortment Planning and Allocation capabilities.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Investing in and implementing smart sourcing and manufacturing solutions is not a quick and complete fix for today’s drug and device shortages, but it can help.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
For most companies, implementing an ERP system across the business represents a significant investment into their business, and the costs can make a management team blink. However, as organizations strive to remain competitive and efficient in the ever-evolving market landscape, the integration of ERP software emerges as a transformative investment.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
By Lorri Janssen-Anessi (pictured) Director External Cyber Assessments, BlueVoyant The post Okta third-party breach & the potential repercussions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Snowflake Data Cloud World Tour in sunny Santa Clara, California, which left me feeling inspired and invigorated. The Snowflake Data Cloud World Tour serves as a platform for discovering how to use and collaborate with data in unimaginable ways. Through its diverse range of sessions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities, the conference empowers attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to unlock the full potential of their data, enabling
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
1Exiger offers customers a simplified view of how they do business with preferred vendors and suppliers to protect against disruption and the risk of reputational harm.
Cathy Roberson
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Photo 27846324 | Holiday Retail Season © Jackbluee | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. An air of caution is extending across the holiday season as retailers’ commentaries from recent earnings announcements suggest a season of later shopping and promotions focused on selling events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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