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The Next Great Supply Chain Shortage: Talent

Supply Chain Brain

For the past few years, the topic of the microchip shortage dominated media headlines. Now, another shortage is creating obstacles on the path to equilibrium in the semiconductor supply chain: talent.

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

SCMDOJO

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. Notably, social commerce entails direct buying and selling on social media platforms. According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices.

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Geopolitical Risks and Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Every day seems to bring with it a new headline about growing political tensions. Geopolitical concerns motivated Les Williams and Andres Franzetti , Co-founders of Risk Cooperative, to ask, “How will current tensions across the globe affect the supply chain?”[1] As they scan the geopolitical horizon, they see warning signs everywhere and they insist that “mitigating these business risks is a critical element for all markets.” They add, “Geopolitical risks … c

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Prepare your Warehouse for a Dynamic Environment in 2024

NFI

Reading Time: 2 minutes A guest blog post by Bill Mahoney, EVP and CCO Heading into 2024, shippers’ warehousing and distribution networks will be shaped by inventory normalization, labor dynamics, and strategic adoption of new technologies. With interest rates rising and consumer demand uncertain, inventory carrying costs will be scrutinized.

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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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A Unified Approach to Combating Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Although the global business community has been confronting modern slavery for years, it hasn’t been able to slow its rise. But there is an opportunity for that to change.

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Avoiding Surpluses and Shortages: Why Accuracy Matters in Demand Planning

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Avoiding Surpluses and Shortages: Why Accuracy Matters in Demand Planning appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Addressing the Inherent Challenges of Fostering a More Synchronized B2B Supply Chain Business Network

Supply Chain Matters

Background In various Supply Chain Matters blog commentaries, this supply chain technology industry analyst has raised awareness, perspectives and added focus to the critical importance of establishing synchronous processes and more timely decision making across an end-to-end supply chain network. Our published research advisories and blog commentaries have focused upon addressing the needs, challenges, and ultimate benefits for businesses in establishing an integrated and more synchronized B2B

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The Art of Leveraging Technology in Comprehensive Workforce Planning

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Art of Leveraging Technology in Comprehensive Workforce Planning appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series VII: Matthew Wallace, CEO, Project DXM

NC State SCRC

Changing the way people buy apparel Matthew Wallace has worked in a number of apparel management roles over his career, including as a Senior Director of Sourcing for Merchandising at Walmart, a senior VP at apparel manufacturer PVH (which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein), and currently the CEO of Project DXM (Digital Xpress Model). Matthew shared with me his career path, how he ended up working in a start-up, and his advice to supply chain students as they go into the workforce.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics Story with Joe Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. About Joe Lynch Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, which is consistently ranked as a top logistics and supply chain podcast.

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Christmas 2023

Enterra Insights

In the Christian world, no holiday is associated with more traditions than Christmas and the weeks surrounding it. In fact, the phrase, “’tis the season,” has itself become a tradition. According to staff at Word Genius, “For such a common saying, it’s easy to forget just how old it is. ‘Tis is a contraction for ‘it is,’ and was popular in everyday speech in the 1700s.

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AI Technology Ensures Supply Chain Integrity Beyond the Holidays

Supply Chain Brain

By adopting AI technology to analyze critical enterprise-wide contract data and gain insights into supplier practices, companies can identify red flags and deviations from compliance standards

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Gen AI Unleashed: Trends and Challenges for Enterprises in 2024

IT Supply Chain

By Zuzanna Stamirowska (pictured) Zuzanna Stamirowska, Co-Founder & CEO of Pathway The post Gen AI Unleashed: Trends and Challenges for Enterprises in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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How a Venture Capital Fund Manages Procurement for Eleven Companies with One Software

Precoro

Read about a venture capital studio that implemented procurement software to manage purchases for 10 portfolio companies in addition to their own. Redbud Brands went from not knowing if a purchase order was approved to making every payment in time. Company size : 100 Location: United States Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Website: [link] Using Precoro since: August 2021 Users: 12 Client’s rating of Precoro: 9/10 Featuring: Jim Henson, SVP of Supply Chain; Jennifer

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Weber Logistics’ Top 3 Most-Read Blog Posts of 2023

West Coast and California Logistics

As we bid farewell to another eventful year in the logistics industry, we take a moment to reflect on the content that resonated most with our readers. In 2023, our blog covered a wide range of supply chain topics, but these three articles garnered the most attention.

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Retailers Will Find it Tough to Roll Back Pandemic-Era Return Policies

Supply Chain Brain

The solution is not eliminating free returns, but fixing convoluted supply chains and collaborating with shippers to make reverse logistics more affordable.

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Launching a Company in the Tech Era: 7 Key Takeaways

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Launching a Company in the Tech Era: 7 Key Takeaways 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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7 Most Popular Logistics Blogs of 2023

MercuryGate

The 7 most popular MercuryGate logistics blogs of the past year reveal a window into the priority topics for logistics and supply chain managers. As a competitive business environment mixes with ongoing economic uncertainty, modern businesses face unparalleled risks that jeopardize profit and customer loyalty. Blogs published throughout 2023 highlighted transportation management challenges and viable solutions.

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New Year Perspective- Looking Toward the Year 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides what is likely to be a final commentary of the year 2023, now amounting to in excess of 270 authored commentaries. We first want to express to all of our global-wide readers our best wishes for a prosperous and rewarding new calendar year, and soon, a new Lunar New Year. We look forward to assisting and informing multi-industry supply chain management teams in areas of supply chain business process, advanced technology, talent management and skills needs a

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How Supply Chain Experts Said They’re Handling the Peak Season Rush

Supply Chain Brain

2023’s peak season will have seen supply chain professionals both relying on tried-and-true peak season strategies and testing next-gen solutions.

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The Key Phases and Best Practices of Implementing Power BI

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Key Phases and Best Practices of Implementing Power BI 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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Kanban Logistics’ Top 3 Most-Read Blog Posts of 2023

Kanban Logistics

In 2023, our blog explored a variety of topics crucial to the logistics and supply chain industry. The following three articles are the ones that our readers connected with most. 1) The Need for a Warehouse with Rail Siding Unlocking the Benefits of Rail-Sided Warehousing Our most-read article of the year delves into the critical considerations and advantages of warehouses with rail siding.

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Tesla Makes Plans for Megapack Battery Production in China

Supply Chain Matters

Multiple published reports, including China based media, indicate that global wide electric vehicle producer Tesla has acquired land to be able to construct and produce this provider’s Megapack battery packs. Added Details and Product Perspective The planned battery factory is located near Tesla ’s existing EV production facility located in Shanghai.

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Manifest Vegas 2024: A Sneak Peek

Supply Chain Brain

A preview of what to expect at Manifest 2024, the premier gathering of supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors.

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How To Elevate Your Brand with AI-Generated Music

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post How To Elevate Your Brand with AI-Generated Music 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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A Guide to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process

ProcurePort

In the dynamic landscape of modern business operations, the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process stands as a linchpin, connecting the various facets of supply chain management into a seamless and efficient workflow. P2P encapsulates a series of meticulously orchestrated steps that begin with the identification of a need for goods or services and culminate in the completion […] The post A Guide to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Initial Estimates of U.S. Holiday Spending- A Mixed Bag

Supply Chain Matters

An initial estimate of this year’s retail holiday spending indicates a mixed bag, depending on either retail industry, consumer goods producer or logistics and transportation industry perspectives. Mastercard SpendingPulse Data Payments processing firm Mastercard Spending Pulse indicated this week that U.S. retail sales for the period that spanned November 1 through December 24 rose 3.1 percent.

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The Trends Defining Retail Planning this Holiday Season

Supply Chain Brain

The topic of the microchip shortage dominated media headlines and planning meetings for years. Now, another shortage is creating obstacles on the path to equilibrium in the supply chain: talent.