Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing as a vital tool for making business processes more accurate and efficient. Although, only 23% of respondents in a recent study have reported incorporating AI into their processes and service offerings. Slow adaptation of AI may hinder companies from remaining competitive, and has actually shown lower rates of production… The post How AI Technology Can Impact Your Business for the Better?

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SnapFulfil

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” This is certainly true for the retail warehouse environment of 2019, where expectations have been to keep up with shoppers’ shifting purchasing habits, continually tweak fulfillment strategies and invest in innovative technologies such as robotics and AI. It’s been a decade of great evolution for the supply chain, and that evolution shows no sign of slowing down in the ‘20s.

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Prophetic Technology

DECEMBER 24, 2019

As the exponential growth of e - Commerce goes on, strategic players in the Last Mile delivering service are challenged by the ever-increasing customer demands and higher volumes of transportation. This enormous activity demand the need for increased services from top transportation companies like FedEx, UPS, new regional Last Mile and 3PLs providers as well.

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Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Automation is generally seen as the enemy of human workers. But can it also be used to avoid layoffs?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Approaching a large IT implementation project can be a daunting prospect. In addition to managing the expenses, timelines, logistics and vendors, you have to consider change management and user expectations. The numbers don’t help maintain a sense of optimism, either. According to The Standish Group ’s 2019 CHAOS Report, only 16.2% of projects are implemented successfully on time and under budget.

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Paragon

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The post Electronic Proof of Delivery Software Gives Santa High-Tech Tools to Deliver Old-School Christmas Cheer appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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StockTrim

DECEMBER 22, 2019

About ten years ago, I bought a struggling toy business that, on the surface, looked like it had a lot of potential. But only two years later, I was forced to sell it at a fraction of what I invested. I lost over a million dollars in the process, which nearly ruined me.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Numerous articles discussing digital supply chains also discuss how cognitive technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive computing, and machine learning) play a vital role in digital strategies. The staff at HERE Technologies explains, “The word ‘cognitive’ comes from the Greek word for ‘knowledge’ (gnosis).

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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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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Technology is quickly transforming the world around us, impacting everything from the way we communicate to how we operate our businesses. Technology is transforming warehouses, too, supporting leaner, more agile operations and enabling warehouses to offer rapid delivery and error-free orders – elements that are essential to the success of a fulfillment operation.

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River Logic

DECEMBER 23, 2019

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 23, 2019

You may be familiar with the term predictive analytics – but have you ever stopped to ask yourself what it really means for your supply chain? Analytics help companies streamline process efficiencies and make sure important trends aren’t overlooked. Regardless of the industry your company is operating in, predictive analytics can help your company interpret […].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Arne Mielken, Senior Global Trade and Customs Manager of E2open, discusses the current status of Brexit and how supply chain leaders should respond to the ongoing risks and uncertainties. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Preparing For Brexit: What Supply Chain Leaders Need To Know appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The holiday shopping season actually ends with the holiday returns season. Matt Guasco ( @mattpguasco ), President of INF Marketing and Logistics, explains, “With the rise in e-commerce has come an annual torrent of post-holiday returns. Millions of packages that flowed one-way through the supply chain to the consumer must now be turned and move back through the supply chain to the appropriate destination.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 27, 2019

In recent years, supply chain has become a hotbed of innovation and a darling of venture investors. A series of new technologies has matured and brought new life to this historically rather stodgy space.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 23, 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on a wonderful year of learning from women in all avenues of the tech space. There is a lot of wisdom, experience and wealth of knowledge in the women we interviewed around the company and world this year, so we’re looking back on some of the best advice shared. Here are some of our favorites – and we toss it over to you, our readers – what is the best advice you’ve ever received?

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is a boon in today’s world. With technology, we are doing certain activities that were not possible some time ago. Take any industry today, it would have implemented some kind of automation to streamline and simplify the process. Same applies to Logistics or a supply chain industry as they are keen on adopting new innovations that will help them provide more than just promising to deliver the consignment safely and on-time.

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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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Adexa

DECEMBER 23, 2019

I am sure you are very familiar with the shopping extravaganza during the holiday season with all the promotions, discounts and attractive prices. It is predictable to the extent that companies rely on past experience to ensure the right amount of inventory is available where and when needed. But this requires more than just a statistical analysis and regression formulation to predict expected demand.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Retail supply-chain executives are under intense pressure to support the seamless omnichannel experiences that consumers are demanding in the digital age.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The post Looking Ahead: A conversation with Craig Fuller (FreightWaves) [Podcast] appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Sourcemap

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Here they are: our best-read blog posts and articles in the press of the past year. Which is your favorite? 10. Last week, IBM traced 28 tons of oranges using blockchain. Also last week, Sourcemap traced 1,000 tons of cocoa - no blockchain required. 9. How to: validate supply chain sustainability claims and avoid greenwashing 8. Is blockchain the right answer for sustainability in the cocoa sector?

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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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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 23, 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on a wonderful year of learning from women in all avenues of the tech space. There is a lot of wisdom, experience and wealth of knowledge in the women we interviewed around the company and world this year, so we’re looking back on some of the best advice shared. Here are some of our favorites – and we toss it over to you, our readers – what is the best advice you’ve ever received?

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Supply chains must avoid becoming mired in debt caused by misguided investments in new technology.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2019

It’s the evening of Christmas day. I’ve retreated to my home office after enjoying an outstanding day filled with family, great food, and the sharing of presents. Being a supply chain wonk, I’ve already pondered the Christmas magic of how all these goodies find their way to their final destinations. Yes Virginia, it is all about logistics.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

DECEMBER 23, 2019

By Michiel Schipperus, CEO at Sana Commerce The way B2B buyers conduct business has changed significantly over the last five years. Advances in ERP technology and supply chain management software have enabled manufacturers to underpin process innovation with real-time insights, driving improvements in supplier management and buying efficiencies.

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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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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2019

How much are consumers really willing to pay? And which products can capitalize on flexible pricing to stimulate demand? New capabilities from JDA leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to support fact-based decisions about price elasticity, helping you transform agile pricing into a competitive weapon. Explore how you can capitalize on new levels of AI-enabled visibility and responsiveness to win the retail pricing war.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It has been kind of a “golden” year for the All Things Supply Chain blog.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The experts at DAT Authority advise California drivers who want to get their own authority that there are extra steps and the process takes longer in California.

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