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‘Sustainable’ Procurement: More Than a Buzzword

Supply Chain Brain

Chief procurement officers must deal with complex global supply chains and disparate country standards, simply to ensure that all involved are adhering to sustainable practices.

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Embedded Value of Supply Chain Cybersecurity Management

MercuryGate

Think of supply chain cybersecurity as a lock on the door of a busy warehouse. Without it, everything from customer data to inventory could be up for grabs to the highest bidder. The post Embedded Value of Supply Chain Cybersecurity Management appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Warehouse Automation 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous technology continues to make an impact on the supply chain. The autonomous supply chain , as I am writing about it here, applies to moving goods without human intervention (to some degree at least). While there is plenty of talk about autonomous transportation, including drones and self-driving trucks, warehouse automation is at the forefront of the autonomous supply chain.

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Elevating Inventory Management with Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization

Logility

Modern supply chains are far from linear. They now resemble complex labyrinths, where balancing overstocks and stockouts is merely the starting point. In this dynamic environment, businesses must meet rising customer service expectations while driving innovation and growth. Such complexity drives demand volatility. This urges a shift from the unsustainable practice of buffering against uncertainty with high inventory levels.

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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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When People Change, We Need To Let Them: One Associate’s Message in Honor of Pride Month

BlueYonder

A note from the writer: I’m in a years-long group chat with a small group of the closest queer people in my life. We cheekily call it the GNN (Gay News Network), and we share everything from funny memes and ridiculous TikToks to inspiring articles and even our biggest worries and insecurities. Recently, I shared with the GNN some intimate, personal thoughts on change, and in honor of Pride month, I’d like to share an excerpt of that conversation with you.

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The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Analytics

The Smart Software

We believe the leading edge of supply chain analytics to be the development of digital twins of inventory systems. These twins take the form of discrete event models that use Monte Carlo simulation to generate and optimize over the full range of operational risks. We also assert that we and our colleagues at Smart Software have played an outsized role in forging that leading edge.

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How Disruptions in The Supply Chain Affect the Infrastructure Industry

IT Supply Chain

By Stewart Beer (pictured) Site Manager at Electrix International The post How Disruptions in The Supply Chain Affect the Infrastructure Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Artificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure

Enterra Insights

The importance of critical infrastructure in maintaining economic stability and mitigating supply chain disruptions is highlighted every time a part of that infrastructure fails — such as the collapse of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. That disaster was manmade. Many such failures result from natural events like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and ice storms.

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Traceability is Key to Protecting Human Rights in Supply Chains

IT Supply Chain

By Eric Linxwiler (pictured) Senior Vice President, TradeBeyond The post Traceability is Key to Protecting Human Rights in Supply Chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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A Treatise on Dogs That Do Not Hunt

Supply Chain Shaman

Waves of hype pass through supply chain narratives. Thought leaders push concepts. Tech companies rally. Without tangible results, the concepts evaporate over time. Each has a cycle, typically a large investment, but leaves no fairy dust residue. As an old gal attending multiple conferences (more than I would like at times), I have listened to speakers waft eloquently about the value of concepts like networks, big data, industry 4.0, and digital supply chains.

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How Stressful Is Working in Supply Chain Management?

Talking Logistics

As reported by Sky News in September 2023, “The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) said that analysis of data from over 900 companies employing 6.5 million staff found an average 7.8 absence days per employee over the past year…The report said 76% of respondents had been off work due to stress over the. Read more The post How Stressful Is Working in Supply Chain Management?

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Manhattan Associates Releases a Ground-breaking Supply Chain Planning Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. The announcement came on May 15th at the company’s annual user conference, Momentum.

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Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling with Gaurav Khandelwal

The Logistics of Logistics

Gaurav Khandelwal and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the yard – how Velostics streamlines scheduling. Gaurav is the Founder and CEO of Velostics , a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in unified scheduling of appointments, dock and yard management and digitizing the gate in/out process for shippers. Summary: Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling In this podcast, Gaurav Khandelwal, CEO of Velostics, discusses how their cloud-based logistics software au

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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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ToolsGroup Strengthens Leadership Team with Eric Austvold as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

ToolsGroup

Driving Expansion and Enhancing Market Presence are Key Objectives BOSTON / BARCELONA – June 6, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce a key leadership change aimed at driving growth across all regions and product lines. Eric Austvold has joined ToolsGroup as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), bringing extensive experience from leadership roles in software companies.

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The “Why” for Leaders in Yard Management

Talking Logistics

The famous author and speaker Simon Sinek tells us that we should always start by asking “Why?” So, why implement a Yard Management System? In a Talking Logistics video series we conducted a few years ago titled “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence,” we interviewed several supply chain and logistics executives whose companies are leading the.

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AI-Powered Inventory Planning for Better Sleep

Logistics Viewpoints

In the quest for a good night’s sleep, many turn to remedies ranging from herbal teas to meditation. Recently, my remedy of choice has been a tart cherry juice “mocktail.” This sleep-enhancing hack has gained recent popularity thanks to health and wellness accounts on social media, which have shed light on its melatonin-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Supply Chain 2030 with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron Crabtree and Joe Lynch discuss Supply Chain 2030. Ron is the Founder and CEO of MetaOps & MetaExperts , a global network of operational excellence rockstars ready to tackle your toughest challenges. They’ll diagnose your problems and get you back on track, fast. Summary: Supply Chain 2030 In this podcast, Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree delve into the critical challenges and trends shaping the future of the supply chain industry.

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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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Why Retail Promotions Fail: You Forgot to Set the Right Goals for Retail Discounts

ToolsGroup

In the bustling world of retail, promotions are often the heartbeat of market strategy, vital for drawing in customers, boosting sales and elevating brand presence. Yet, despite best-laid plans, many of these promotions miss the mark. And it’s often because they’re aimed at the wrong targets. Over the last several weeks, we’ve peeled back the layers of discounting in a promo-saturated market, highlighted the importance of aligning pricing and discounting strategies, unraveled t

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 7, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Remember when I was supposed to go radioactive a few weeks ago? Well, it didn’t happen. I was burned by a supply chain issue (a story for another day). Take two is next week, so before I have to isolate myself for a few days, I’m going out for a bike ride today. I’m back. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 7, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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World Food Safety Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Since we all have to eat to survive, ensuring that the products we consume are safe should be a global priority. As I noted in a previous article, if products aren’t safe, they shouldn’t be called food.[1] To bring attention to this important topic, World Food Safety Day is organized jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and is celebrated on 7 June each year.

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Maximizing Your Investments in Automated Execution

BlueYonder

My previous blog post highlighted the complex real-world challenges that are leading companies to embrace automated execution. It also explored the significant benefits businesses can realize by digitally connecting their logistics operations to drive intelligent, autonomous decision-making, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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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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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Silos with Decision-Centric Planning

ToolsGroup

You purchase your ticket for a symphony, get yourself dressed up, arrive early at the theater, read the concert program and sit comfortably in your seat awaiting an evening of musical delight. But when the musicians start to perform, you notice strings, brass and percussion sections are each playing their own pieces of music, completely unaware of what the others are doing.

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Supply Chains Under Siege: What Organizations Should Know

Supply Chain Brain

Among all the threats facing global supply chains today, the issue of greatest concern lies within the very heart of the system: a lack of effective cybersecurity measures.

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How Electric Vehicules Can Transform Your Yard and Dock Operations

C3 Solutions

If you have been looking at electric trucks for your operation, whether it’s an owned fleet of over the road vehicles or yard shunt trucks, you’re not alone. EVs are a hot topic at the moment, with electrification mandates and carbon emissions reduction targets becoming part of daily business considerations in many places.

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Supply Chain Teams Are Investing in Technology. But Are They Maximizing Their Returns?

BlueYonder

In a previous blog post , I discussed some highlights from Blue Yonder’s 2024 Supply Chain Executive Survey. In talking with 600 C-suite and senior executives around the world, we discovered that they share three primary challenges: ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and growing sustainability pressures. There’s something else our survey participants have in common.

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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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Rocky ride for transport & storage companies in the run-up to the election

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Parcelhero’s Head of Consumer Research The post Rocky ride for transport & storage companies in the run-up to the election appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Germany May Pause Supply Chain Law For Two Years

Supply Chain Brain

A pause may be needed to ease the bureaucratic burden on companies until a European directive takes effect, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said.

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Automotive Sustainability and Profit: Key Podcast Takeaways

QAD

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry, the integration of sustainability and profitability has emerged as a critical focus area. The Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast recently delved into the topic of sustainability in the automotive supply chain, providing valuable insights from industry experts Terry Onica (QAD), Cathy Fisher (Quistem), and Alexis Scipio (The Thrive Point).