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6 Key Considerations to Beat Supply Chain Disruptions in 2024 and Beyond

John Galt

Explore these key considerations to help shape an effective course of action and build supply chain resilience in the years to come.

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Navigating the Polycrisis: Turning Supply Chain Challenges into Opportunities

IT Supply Chain

By Lee Metters (pictured) Group Business Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences The post Navigating the Polycrisis: Turning Supply Chain Challenges into Opportunities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is Supply Chain Visibility? Benefits & Solutions

Unleashed

Supply chain visibility is critical for minimising costs and boosting operational efficiency.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship

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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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Modernizing Supply Chains with Brandon Daniels

The Logistics of Logistics

Brandon Daniels and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing supply chains. Brandon is the CEO of Exiger , a global risk and regulatory intelligence company that helps organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. About Brandon Daniels Brandon Daniels is the CEO at Exiger, where he’s pioneering the development and scaling of the innovative AI applications to solve complex supply chain challenges for Fortune 500 companies and 40+ government agencies.

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Supply Chain Resilience: The Crucial Intersection of Visibility and Trade Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

Today, CFOs, CIOs and general counsels are facing a reality that demands the fusion of two crucial elements: visibility to maintain the smooth flow of the supply chain, and compliance with stringent regulations.

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Supply Chain and Finance: A Symbiotic Relationship for Business Success

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain and Finance: A Symbiotic Relationship for Business Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Navy’s NOSS Program and the Future of Food Service Management

The Network Effect

The future of food service management with the US Navy's NOSS program powered by a digital supply chain network will look very different to today.

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Blue Diamond Invests in SAP to Improve their Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The combination of supply chain planning and real-time visibility can lead to bigger benefits than either can provide alone.

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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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September 20, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home September 20, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and ToolsGroup Team Up for Planning Expertise Webinar

ToolsGroup

BOSTON – September 19, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) , a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, are excited to announce an exclusive discussion highlighting A&F Co.’s partnership and use of ToolsGroup solutions to enhance customer experiences.

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Taming Supply Chain Bullwhips with Artificial Intelligence

Logility

Taming Supply Chain Bullwhips with DemandAI+ Bullwhip effect is a common term used in supply chain to describe how a small change in consumer purchasing pattern or a change in any demand pattern that can cause significantly large impacts to supply. It is an analogy that transcends from the pattern in which a cowboy slowly turns the whip until it gathers enough momentum to crackle and emit a sonic boom, which ‘tames’ the cattle it is intended for.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution.

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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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Spy Planes to Shipping Rates: Developing the Next Generation When Nothing Is Really Broken

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Spy Planes to Shipping Rates: Developing the Next Generation When Nothing Is Really Broken Eytan Buchman September 20, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge. Visit our Resource Center A few weeks ago, I listened to an incredible deep-dive into the history of Lockheed Martin which, of course, read as a history of technology during the Cold War.

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Inna Kuznetsova Named Recipient of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award for Third Year Running

ToolsGroup

This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. BOSTON — September 18, 2023 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova ,

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The New Way Forward with AI in Demand Planning

Logility

Even the most seasoned demand planners have struggled against unprecedented challenges in recent years. An increasingly accessible global supply chain, massive increases in the availability of consumer data, and other continued complications have brought rapid change to the process of delivering products to consumers. To meet the changing demands and continue to thrive, organizations need to find a way to align themselves with the permanent changes in the world and acquire the capability to tran

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Looking Forward to the Autonomous Intelligent Enterprise

Enterra Insights

“We live in a world of rapid transformation,” writes Hischam El-Agamy , Executive Director at IMD, “a world where digital disruption and megatrends are affecting all industries.”[1] One of those megatrends is the ubiquitous adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Vijay Neti , a Managing Director with Accenture, writes, “I don’t see a day go by, where I don’t hear of AI and its profound impact — part beneficial and part detrimental — to humans. … As it exists

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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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How to Build the ROI Case for Planning and Scheduling

Arkieva

Planning and scheduling of manufacturing operations can be likened to going on vacation. Our next live webinar builds the ROI case for planning and scheduling. How to Build the ROI Case for Planning and Scheduling was first posted on September 19, 2023 at 8:49 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/15/2023-09/21/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon and Maersk renew biofuel partnership The demand for sustainable ocean transportation services is growing, with a wide range of industries, including fashion, retail, automotive, and more, seeking eco-friendly shipping…

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Unmasking the Risks of Generative AI

BlueYonder

As we’ve explored in previous posts, generative AI holds tremendous promise across many industries and disciplines. However, as with any powerful new technology, it also brings new security risks. In this blog, we dive into the emerging generative AI threat landscape and the steps organizations can take to securely adopt these tools, focusing specifically on areas of data and system security.

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ASCM 2023 Conference and a Conversation with ASCM’s CEO

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters shares interview highlights with ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi in conjunction with this years ASCM CONNECT 2023 Conference. The Event The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) recently concluded its ASCM CONNECT 2023 North America Conference. The 3-day conference included thought leadership speakers, exchange forums and Tech Talks addressing a broad range of supply chain management and talent related topics.

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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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Procurement Synonyms: All The Words You Need to Know in 2023

SCMDOJO

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. In this comprehensive guide for 2023, we’ve compiled a list of essential procurement synonyms, shedding light on the subtle distinctions that set each term apart.

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Confused about AI and Machine Learning?

The Smart Software

Are you confused about what is AI and what is machine learning? Are you unsure why knowing more will help you with your job in inventory planning? Don’t despair. You’ll be ok, and we’ll show you how some of whatever-it-is can be useful. The post Confused about AI and Machine Learning? appeared first on Smart Software.

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Survey: Cyber-Security, Supply Chains Move to Top-of-Mind for CFOs

Supply Chain Brain

profitability is taking a back seat to technology transformation, supply chain and operational challenges, according to a survey released September 18 by Jefferson Wells.

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Introducing QAD ERP O³ – Optimizing People, Processes and Systems

QAD

More than four decades ago, QAD was formed to solve a manufacturing problem. In that time our footprint has grown, our suite of solutions has expanded and our vision has evolved. But the journey has always been about supporting the role of manufacturers and the importance of their place in the supply chain. On any product roadmap, there are milestones.

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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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Inflation moderates again in August, welcome relief for BOE

IT Supply Chain

By Charlie Huggins (pictured) Manager of the 'Quality Shares Portfolio' at Wealth Club The post Inflation moderates again in August, welcome relief for BOE appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Another Top Industry Award for Synergy Leader

SnapFulfil

Synergy’s Chief Product & Delivery Officer, Smitha Raphael, has been selected as one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2023 Women in Supply Chain winners. This prestigious award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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Tecsys Leaders Valerie Bandy and Neeta Garg Receive Prestigious 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award

Tecsys

Award recognizes exemplary female supply chain leaders whose accomplishments have set a foundation in empowering all women in the industry.