Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

Happag-Lloyd will track all their container shipments. There have been massive supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began. These disruptions have driven up prices and led to shortages of goods. Congestion at ports has certainly played a role in these disruptions. The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

You don’t have to look very hard to find alarming headlines about supply chain issues today, as supply chain resilience continues to be maximally challenged by a stubborn snarl of inter-related difficulties. Staffing losses, supply constraints, and continuing pandemic disruptions (especially in major ports throughout China) have made the demanding business of moving goods tougher than ever.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2022

These might seem obvious. But many (most) businesses don’t focus on this well enough. Find out here: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers. An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

Supply chain visibility has been top-of-mind for logistics professionals for at least two decades, yet it remains a work-in-progress for many companies. To help companies better understand the potential solutions and benefits, as well as challenges, we launched our “Profiles in Real-time Supply Chain Visibility Excellence” series where we explore this topic with leaders in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 26, 2022

To cope with the seemingly never-ending supply chain crisis, business leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to make strategic business decisions. .

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “A Supply Chain Executive’s Guide to Yard Management Systems: How to Evaluate, Select, and Successfully Implement a YMS.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Kaleris, serves as a guide for supply chain executives looking to evaluate, select, and successfully.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2022

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum , in Hollywood, Florida from May 23 rd through today, May 25. “Assemble Agents of Change” was the theme of the conference. And it was good to assemble in person again after two years of virtual conferences due to COVID-19 restrictions. The topic of change is certainly as relevant as ever.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 27, 2022

When the pandemic struck and the economy began to shut down, many businesses struggled to stay afloat. Just as they were getting back on their feet, supply chain snarls and rapid inflation dealt them another blow. Faced with a growing number of challenges, many companies asked: Should we stick with what has worked in the past or pursue innovations that could set us up for the future?

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 24, 2022

Many observers in the global supply chain and logistics industries are eagerly awaiting a restabilization of supply and demand. But it’s time to bust the myth of a “return to normal.”.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

“It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity — it’s inhumanity.” — Amanda Gorman But what to do? It’s always the same arguments around gun control, mental health, and school security, with politicians on both sides of the aisle doing what. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 27, 2022).

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Logility

MAY 25, 2022

Interconnected supply chain planning enables faster, more empowered decision-making. Supply chain organizations are now caught in the clutches of a global economy creaking beneath the weight of cargo embargoes, labor shortages, jammed ports and shipping lanes, and a pandemic that continues to evolve. Factories run the risk of closing without advanced notice.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2022

Although retailers still talk about the digital path to purchase as an alternative to the traditional shopping journey, the lines between paths to purchase have blurred. Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, writes, “The adoption of new technological behaviors in response to the pandemic, from video-conferencing to online shopping, means usage has already reached levels that were not expected for many more years.”[1] He adds, “Grannies have discovered

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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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ivalua

MAY 25, 2022

The post Five Strategies to Establish Supply Chain Continuity appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 24, 2022

Supply chain managers quit their jobs last year at the highest rate since at least 2016 due to a mix of burnout and a desire for fatter paychecks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 25, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Shared Working Spaces are Great for Business Growth! Are you tired of working in isolation? Is your office space too small or big and empty? It’s time to change your working environment and look for a coworking space near you. Coworking space is fast replacing the conventional offices where you have to fit in a cubicle to focus on your work.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 25, 2022

Consumers can be a fickle bunch. One bad experience can sour them on a brand for years, if not forever. Trying to satisfy customers during tumultuous times only makes the task that much more difficult. And the past couple of years have been volatile. Melissa Minkow ( @Melissa_Minkow ), Director of Retail Strategy with CI&T, writes, “The last two years presented a whirlwind of new challenges for retail, requiring businesses to explore sometimes experimental ways to cope with rapid chang

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ivalua

MAY 24, 2022

The post APAC Study: Mitigate Logistics and Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 25, 2022

The supply chain crisis that has clogged the U.S. logistics network has made the country’s two largest ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach the least efficient trade hubs for handling containers worldwide, a new report showed.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 24, 2022

By Lori Witzel (pictured). Director of Research for Analytics & Data Management, TIBCO. The post Manufacturers: What you need to know about AI regulatory compliance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 23, 2022

Manufacturers are heavily reliant on an effective workflow process to meet the requirements for ever changing customer needs, sustaining productivity levels and to thrive through continuous supply chain disruptions. Organizations are incessantly looking for various ways to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Industries need to make efforts to improve lead times and quality, boost productivity and better inventory management, however these tasks require real-time, accurate data and coor

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ivalua

MAY 23, 2022

Redwood City, CA. May 23, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of Spend Management Cloud solutions, announced the winners of its Carbon Footprint Innovation Cup at its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2022 in Washington D.C. The joint Ivalua/Partner competition focused on developing innovative and ready-to-use capabilities through Ivalua’s powerful ‘no code’ configuration interface, enabling Ivalua’s customers to reduce their scope 3 carbon emissions. .

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2022

Organizations and suppliers together must form a collective resilience that proactively neutralizes cyber risks as they manifest.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 27, 2022

By Simon Bonello (pictured). Managing Director, Bigger Picture Agency. The post It takes two to tango, when business meets design appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 27, 2022

All logistic professionals are focused on optimizing the supply chain and enhancing its efficiency. Improving efficiency can mean getting products into the hands of consumers faster, cutting shipping costs, and reducing labor costs – or a combination of all three. If you are looking to improve the efficiency of your company’s logistics, a cross-docking (aka.

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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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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 25, 2022

With global efforts to raise awareness about climate change on the rise, more and more consumers are checking the eco credentials of the companies that they buy from.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 24, 2022

Michelle Carroll, Supply Chain Management Department chair at Fayetteville (North Carolina) Technical Community College, talks about the importance of preparing students for a career in supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 24, 2022

By Bill Conner (pictured). CEO & President at SonicWall, & GCHQ advisor. The post GCHQ advisor: “it’s a cyberarms race” as ‘ransomware builder’ emerges appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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