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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true. Over the last three years, these three fundamental assumptions unraveled: they are no longer valid.

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5 Supply Chain Best Practices Predictions for 2024

MercuryGate

Order and shipment volumes slowed significantly since the record levels of 2020 and 2021, and excess carrier capacity abounds as we close out 2023. The economy improved somewhat, but it isn’t roaring to life. Inflation continues to worry consumers. Heading into 2024, adopting forward-looking supply chain best practices prepares your organization for the next turn in a volatile environment.

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Bridging the Decision Abyss

Supply Chain Brain

A call to action for supply chain and procurement leaders to demand better intelligence platforms.

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[Editor’s Pick] 2024 Freight Planning: 5 Leading-edge Strategies for a Productive Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog highlights five strategies to enable a productive supply chain in 2024 and beyond.

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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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2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Prediction One

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. In a prior Supply Chain Matters posting, What Supply Chain Management Should Expect in 2024 , we outlined fives broad themes to anticipate in the coming year.

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5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024

Locus Robotics

By Inés Alcántara, Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape. From leveraging the power of AI to embracing eco-logistics, we will uncover the essential strategies to thrive in this complex and exciting field.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Are ChineseTemu anid Shein a Threat to Amazon

Supply Chain Digest

US eCommerce Giant should Watch Out

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The Outside-In Planning Handbook

Supply Chain Insights

SCI Outside-In Report v3.0 Abstract Today’s supply chain planning processes are inside-out. The focus is on using enterprise data. The use of channel, logistics, and supplier data is an opportunity to reduce process and data latency. In this report, we share insights based on testing and work with business and technology leaders to redefine planning to be outside-in to maximize the use of market data.

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How Industry 4.0 is Interwoven into Modern Warehouse Design

Supply Chain Brain

It's hard to predict what a warehouse will look like in ten years.

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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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Trying to Push Content Above the Noise

Supply Chain Shaman

Today is a writing day. My last post was December 7th, 2023. The month of December was my longest writing respite since I started this blog in January 2010. Posting the first blog seems like yesterday, but thirteen years and over 540 blogs later, taking a pause from a weekly deadline was badly needed. I give thanks for all my readers, but I relished the break.

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

Welcome 2024! This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Industry association events are being held in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 5, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. 2024 is kicking off right where 2023 left off: with lots of risk and uncertainty in ocean shipping, as several of the news items below highlight. What lies ahead in the world of supply chain and logistics? Everything from the known knowns (e.g., Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 5, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Personal Predictions for Supply Chain Management in 2024

SCM Research

For several years now, it has been a tradition for me to use this blog to offer a little outlook on the coming months of SCM, a kind of glimpse into the crystal ball. This year, however, it is particularly difficult for me to do so. I have spent the last couple of weeks repairing the extensive damage that the climate crisis has caused to my parents’ house.

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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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Clarity in a Dangerous World with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss getting Clarity in a Dangerous World. Ben is the Founder of Cambridge Capital (private equity), BGSA (M&A advice), and the Logistics Coalition (humanitarian aid). Ben is hosting the BGSA Supply Chain Conference that will be held January 24-26 in Palm Beach, Florida. About Ben Gordon Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital.

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Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization for Order-Promising

Logistics Viewpoints

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. This meant that retailers were not maximizing their profitability. That is changing. Omnichannel refers to the ability of a consumer to get products fulfilled to them in various ways. A customer can of course buy goods in a store. They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2024

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. This year’s list remains a work in progress; therefore, please check the event websites for the latest updates. Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not. Read more The post Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Top Reads of 2023: Unveiling Our Most Popular Blog Posts

Arkieva

From insightful industry analyses to practical how-to guides, our blog demonstrates the diverse range of supply chain-related topics we cover. Top Reads of 2023: Unveiling Our Most Popular Blog Posts was first posted on January 3, 2024 at 7:45 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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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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The Right Fit for Drivers with Beth Potratz

The Logistics of Logistics

Beth Potratz and Joe Lynch discuss The Right Fit for Drivers. Beth is the Founder and CEO of Drive My Way , a unique, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences. About Beth Potratz Beth Potratz , Co-Founder and CEO for Drive My Way, has over 20 years of experience.

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Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains by Mark Millar, Keynote Speaker, Professional Moderator, Trusted Advisor, Visiting Lecturer, Commissioned Author Global Supply Chain Ecosystems Cumulative disruptions have exposed the profound interdependencies and inherent vulnerabilities in today’s very complex, global supply chains. The three colossal ‘Black Swan’ events of recent years – COVID-19, the Suez Canal closure and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine – are being supplemented with numero

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Happy New Year! What’s In Store for Supply Chains?

Enterra Insights

The late business guru Peter F. Drucker once stated, “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” For years, business consultants have encouraged businesses to become data-driven. They could just as well have insisted that businesses become decision-driven — it is the decisions made as a result of analyzing data that are really important.

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Happening Now: Optimism for Manufacturing in 2024

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Supply Chain Dive , the US manufacturing industry ended 2023 with growing optimism for a 2024 rebound. Both the ISM and S&P Global PMI indices pointed to rising business optimism and increased investment in advertising. While inflation remains a concern, cost increases are slowing down, suggesting subdued industrial price pressures.

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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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New Actions from the White House Highlight the Difficulty of Tracing Forced Labor in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

While recent actions won’t end the issue of forced labor entirely, this may well be a meaningful milestone in the long-running effort.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – December/January 2024

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Why MRO Businesses Should Care about Excess Inventory

The Smart Software

Do MRO companies genuinely prioritize reducing excess spare parts inventory? From an organizational standpoint, our experience suggests not necessarily. Boardroom discussions typically revolve around expanding fleets, acquiring new customers, meeting service level agreements (SLAs), modernizing infrastructure, and maximizing uptime. In industries where assets supported by spare parts cost hundreds of millions or generate significant revenue (e.g., mining or oil & gas), the value of the inve

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Make “Every Second Count”

BlueYonder

I am an avid lover of cinema and television. I picked up our family’s VHS camcorder early on and never looked back, creating homemade movies and marveling at what I would watch on our tiny television growing up. Recently, a show I have come to quickly love has been “ The Bear ” which is about, a young fine-dining chef named Carmy, who comes home to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop.

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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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What Logistics Businesses Need To Think About

IT Supply Chain

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post What Logistics Businesses Need To Think About appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. How fast or slow that is I hope to share with you in this years annual roundup! Since 2021 as the Green Corridor contributor, I’ve focused my roundup on the same basic categories.

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HMM Launches Supply Chain Carbon Calculator

Supply Chain Brain

HMM announced that it had developed its Supply Chain Carbon Calculator January 3, allowing cargo owners to better manage the carbon footprints of ships, trains and trucks.