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4 Challenges in Supply Chain Digitization and Solutions

All Things Supply Chain

In an era where technological advancements are necessary for staying competitive, the digitization of supply chains represents a pivotal shift in operational excellence.

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9 Steps to Improving Supplier Collaboration for Competitive Advantage

Jaggaer

9 Steps to Improving Supplier Collaboration for Competitive Advantage The strategic value of suppliers has been growing, and so has the need to rely on their performance and partnership. Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. Making key suppliers more like business partners than cost-reduction entities.

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The Role of Technology in Scaling Innovation Across Departments

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Technology in Scaling Innovation Across Departments appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Future of Pharmaceutical Logistics and Online Pharmacies

Locus Robotics

Home October 23, 2024 The Future of Pharmaceutical Logistics and Online Pharmacies Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager In recent years, there has been constant change in how goods are moved and delivered, but few changes have been as impactful as the surge in e-commerce. As online shopping has steadily grown — now representing over 20% of total retail sales according to recent data from the U.S.

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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 Detailed Comparison of edX Supply Chain Courses vs. SCMDOJO Academy

SCMDOJO

As businesses become increasingly global, professionals in the supply chain field must keep up with new technologies, trends, and best practices. With numerous platforms offering online courses, including edX supply chain courses and SCMDOJO academy , it can be challenging to choose the one that best fits your needs, especially when it comes to specialized fields like supply chain management.

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Improving Supply Chain Management with Satellite Data

IT Supply Chain

By Peter Kogut (pictured) Scientist at EOS Data Analytics The post Improving Supply Chain Management with Satellite Data appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Elevate Your Fulfillment Game with Robotics

Invata Intralogistics

As supply chain management advances, efficiency in fulfillment operations has become more critical than ever. With the rise of e-commerce and increasing customer expectations, businesses are turning to automation to stay competitive. This blog post aims to guide supply chain managers, warehouse managers, operations managers, logistics managers, e-commerce businesses, and technology enthusiasts through integrating robotics into fulfillment processes.

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FMCG Complexity - a stealthy increase in SKU numbers?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Stealth? What made me think of that word? Do you remember that playground game called Statues ? One person is the 'Museum Curator' and stands at the end of a field or yard. Everyone else stands an agreed distance away and the aim of the game is for a 'Statue' to touch or tag the Curator without being seen moving.

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Expert Advice: A Roadmap for Food Companies Embracing Supply Chain Planning Technology

John Galt

In this exclusive Q&A, we share expert recommendations for food producers looking to invest in supply chain planning software solutions.

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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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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024)

Talking Logistics

There’s a chill in the morning air, the leaves are turning, and the sun is setting earlier each day. Yes, we are well into Q4, that magical time when supply chain and logistics executives have to balance the demands of the upcoming holiday season with planning and budgeting for the year ahead. Add in the. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. This is the largest area of investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.

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PRO-Fusion or CON-Fusion about Nuclear Energy

Enterra Insights

As a result of accidents associated with nuclear power plants (e.g., Three Mile Island accident (1979), Chernobyl disaster (1986), and Fukushima (2011)), the future of nuclear power looked bleak. By 1990, Italy had closed all of its nuclear power plants and Germany closed its final three nuclear powerplants in 2023. Other countries have also taken steps to reduce or phase out their nuclear power programs, including Austria, which never used a new, completely built nuclear powerplant; Switzerland

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How to Avoid 18-Wheeler Accidents in New Orleans: A Comprehensive Guide

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Avoid 18-Wheeler Accidents in New Orleans: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story

Talking Logistics

One of the hard lessons companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go according to plan right up to the time a customer clicks the “Buy” button, but if you don’t get the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but. Read more The post Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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At St. Luke’s, Supply Chain Excellence Depends Upon Doctor Involvement

Logistics Viewpoints

President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. The new law meant that the way medical systems operated had to change. Expanded health insurance coverage led to increases in the demand for care. The ACA led to a move away from fee-based services and toward compulsory value-based payment initiatives. This lowered hospitals’ margins and created an impetus for hospital chains to begin to tackle costs, but to do so in a manner that did not compromise patient outcomes.

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Blue Yonder’s Key Takeaways  from the 2024 Gartner® Supply Chain Planning Summit

BlueYonder

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.” In our opinion, while forecast accuracy used to be the number one priority for supply chain planners, the event put forward the importance of intelligent decision-making to balance multiple objectives when planning — such as margins, cash and growth — to drive real value from operations.

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How to Motivate Suppliers Across the Value Chain? Engage, Engage, Engage

IT Supply Chain

By John Spear (pictured) Director at Epi Consulting The post How to Motivate Suppliers Across the Value Chain? Engage, Engage, Engage appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 25, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Do you still wear a mask? There is an older gentleman who goes to my gym. He still wears a mask. But it’s always on his chin. It doesn’t cover his mouth and nose at all. When people walk up to him to chat, he doesn’t pull it up. He keeps it there, on his. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 25, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up

Logistics Viewpoints

October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up This past week, I returned to the Tampa Bay Area to visit family and see the lasting effects of back-to-back hurricanes. Words cannot fully capture the extent of the devastation left behind, and it will take months for the surrounding counties to recover from the aftermath in Milton and Helene.

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Tecsys Enhances Supply Chain Performance with Advanced Data Science and Technology Tools in Latest Release

Tecsys

Tecsys' Executive Chairman establishes an automatic securities disposition plan for personal and financial planning, allowing for orderly share sales and donations over a 12-month period.

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Three benefits of partnering with an independent reseller

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured) Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Three benefits of partnering with an independent reseller appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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How to Deploy Multi-Tier Supply Chain Intelligence for Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Multi-tier supply chain intelligence has the potential to strongly enhance the resilience of the supply chain, making it an invaluable asset to organizations.

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Amazon announces small modular reactor deals with Dominion, X-energy, Energy Northwest

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon is making significant investments in nuclear energy, focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Following recent clean energy initiatives by Google and Microsoft, Amazon has partnered with X-energy to bring over 5 GW of new nuclear power online by 2039. The company plans to deploy SMRs at multiple locations, including four 80-MW reactors at Columbia Generating Station and a potential 300-MW plant near Dominion Energy’s North

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What is Vendor Relationship Management

My Office Apps

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) helps businesses manage supplier interactions, track performance, and ensure smooth procurement processes.

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How AI Contract Review Tools Reduce Human Error

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post How AI Contract Review Tools Reduce Human Error appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

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

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Watch: How Supply Chain Bottlenecks Are Jeopardizing Europe’s Net-Zero Targets

Supply Chain Brain

Stefan Benett, managing director with Inverto, discusses the challenges of obtaining sufficient production capacity and raw materials to keep Europe’s energy sector on track to achieve “net-zero” emissions targets.

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Top Features to Look for in Supply Chain Visibility Software

Loginext

Learn about the top features of supply chain visibility software, including real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and IoT integration, to improve logistics transparency and operational efficiency. The post Top Features to Look for in Supply Chain Visibility Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Small Steps and Staying Positive: Blue Yonder Associate Shares Her Stroke Recovery Journey

BlueYonder

Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day and is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding with a focus on stroke prevention, symptom awareness, and the needs of stroke survivors. According to the World Stroke Organization , each year more than 12 million people worldwide will have their first stroke and 6.5 million will die as a result. The chance of having a stroke increases with age; however, more than 60% happen to people under 70 and 16% to those under 50.