Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The retail industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, and as we approach 2025, several key trends are defining the future of retail. Driven by advancements in AI, shifts in consumer expectations, and an emphasis on sustainability, retailers are finding new ways to engage customers and build resilience. Explore 5 key trends that retailers are leveraging to forge lasting connections with consumers and future-proof their business strategies: 1.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and upended the global economy, supply chain experts insisted that supply chain resilience was essential. Back in 2019, Joseph Shamir , Founder of ToolsGroup, wrote, “If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected — from extreme weather events to endless political psychodramas to tech startups disrupting whole industries.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Logistics and Freight Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025: How Can Partnerships Resolve the Challenges and Mitigate Costs? Synopsis: This event will delve into pressing issues and upcoming trends shaping the logistics and freight sectors in the coming year. Through discussions on cost management and operational efficiency, the event will showcase how strategic partnerships can play a key role in overcoming industry challenges.

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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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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The post Rethinking Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. In today’s business world, real-time data isn’t just nice to have; it’s essential.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Use Budgeting Software to Forecast Cash Flow Accurately appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Why should companies align their business strategy with product lifecycle management (PLM)? Product companies are utilizing PLM software to enhance efficiencies and help ensure product development and management initiatives are coordinated with broader business objectives. Aligning PLM with your business strategy offers numerous benefits—from innovating next-generation products to faster time to market, to synchronizing with global environmental initiatives.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When a company works across multiple countries, global logistics is exceedingly complicated. To meet customer demands for on-time delivery, many companies partner with a single global carrier. If centrally managed, this has its advantages, including volume discounts. However, that rarely happens. Most regions or offices negotiate their own contract with a carrier or carriers.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The mornings are getting colder, which is deadly to car batteries on their last drops of juice, as I found out yesterday morning when I went to start my car. Click, click, click. Dead. Luckily, I had nowhere important to go. I put on my AirPods and walked to the gym instead. If you have. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 15, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Many global multinationals accelerated their investments in digitizing data during the pandemic. According to Colin Masson, a director of research at ARC Advisory Group, the opportunity to mine these vast quantities of data to achieve business value is “NOW.” Mr. Masson recently wrote the report “ Industrial-grade AI: Transforming Data into Insights and Outcomes.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Company earns top ratings for technology excellence and customer impact in the 2024 SPARK Matrix™ for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment and the 2024 SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization Boston—November 12, 2024 — ToolsGroup , a leading provider of retail and supply chain planning solutions, has been named the technology leader in QKS Group’s 2024 SPARK Matrix™ Retail Forecasting and Replenishment and their 2024 SPARK Matrix™ analysis of the Global Supply Chain Invent

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence is offering new and better ways of making supply chains more sustainable, by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and increasing transparency in operations.

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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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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The week of Oct. 21, 2024, was Global Week of Giving at Blue Yonder, a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate. With World Food Day taking place in October, food insecurity was a primary focus for several Blue Yonder planned events. Across the globe, our associates packed more than 35,000 meals at food banks to impact hunger in their local communities!

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Dexory, the robotics and data intelligence company announced it has closed an $80 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP, with participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic and several angels from the logistics industry. As part of this investment, DTCP’s Michael Rager joins Dexory’s board of directors.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When we think of visibility, we tend to think of sophisticated systems that provide insight into the functioning of the entire supply chain. Such systems offer all kinds of advantages but, in my opinion, they are not the first step towards more visibility. When I think of visibility, the first thing I think of is a good understanding of the supply chain budget and actual costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By Bryn Heimbeck (pictured) President & Co-Founder of Trade Tech The post Embracing ICS2-ENS: Navigating the Future of Global Trade with Precision & Insight appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

AI technology continues to take the world by storm with its innovative tools and revolutionary systems. Industries around the globe are reaping the benefits, including the construction supply chain.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Supply chain management software helps restaurants reduce food waste, optimize inventory, and improve margins by streamlining ordering, forecasting demand, and cutting costs The post Supply Chain Management Reduces Food Waste, Improves Margins. appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

For most CPOs and CFOs, deciding on the right purchasing setup — centralized or decentralized — is no small task. Each model has its perks, and choosing the best fit can feel like walking a tightrope. In this article, we’ll explain what centralized purchasing is, the challenges it tackles, the benefits of centralized procurement, and the types of companies that can benefit most from it.

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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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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By Frazer Watson (pictured) Rainbow Dynamics, Global Vice President The post New online domain name is perfect for Rainbow Dynamics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Customer experience, or CX, has become the focus of much corporate attention, but it’s still rare to see it directly related to supply chain operations in B2B commerce. It’s critical to keep the customer experience in mind throughout the lifecycle of a customer order transaction.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights report of ongoing rate price war occurring among FedEx and UPS for the current holiday fulfillment period. While a benefit for smaller businesses, a broader implication will continue to unfold. Background The prior boom in online retail fulfilment was financially beneficial to parcel logistics and transportation services providers including FedEx and UPS.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One element of warehousing that can have a negative impact on supply chain costs is the way in which the space is set out and utilized. How many of the following five inefficiencies do you recognise within your company’s warehouse layout? If you can identify with one or more of them, you’ll find a tip or two here to help remedy the situation and improve warehouse layout efficiency. 5 Ways to Achieve Efficient Warehouse Design: Improve Layout Efficiency & Save Costs!

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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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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Tips for Preparing Your Team for an SSAE 18 Audit appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The complexity of healthcare supply chains offers valuable lessons for other industries, particularly in risk management, compliance, and adaptability.

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Demand Driven Technologies

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As the year draws to a close, now is an ideal time to evaluate potential supply chain software upgrades. Proactively assessing new supply chain solutions can offer powerful advantages for your organization, from advanced analytics to improved customer experience. Here’s why considering software upgrades during year-end review could be transformative: 1.

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