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Retail is restructuring and it’s not the pandemic, it’s the future

Locus Robotics

By Melissa Valentine | Director of Retail, Locus Robotics. Retailers have been going through quite the metamorphosis from brick & mortar to e-commerce, to omnichannel, to micro-fulfillment centers (MFC), to rapid delivery, to BOH fulfillment, to a pandemic-caused shift that accelerated all digital transformation and devastated those who were not ready.

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Is Your Warehouse Ready for Omnichannel Distribution?

Tecsys

In order to be successful at omnichannel, both distributors and retailers need to optimize warehouses and distribution centers to fulfill orders efficiently, no matter what channel they come through. The post Is Your Warehouse Ready for Omnichannel Distribution? appeared first on Tecsys.

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Clouds are Gathering for an Open Platform for Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

If this challenging past year has taught us one thing, it is the value of connections–not only in our lives, but in supply chains. We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. Indeed, when customers contact us for planning support through our COVID-19 Action Center, they are usually grappling with similar supply chain disruptions–or disconnections. .

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What’s the Next Phase of Supply Chain Evolution?

GlobalTranz

The reworking of supply chains has a simple purpose of fitting the new world economy’s needs and demands. And freight data sharing platforms had already started before the mess of 2020 began. Additionally, the shift towards digital media and reinvented processes of global supply chains continues still today. Supply chain evolution is highly focused on.read More.

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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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Freight Forwarding Basics with Miles Varghese

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight Forwarding Basics with Miles Varghese. Miles Varghese and Joe Lynch review and discuss freight forwarding basics. A freight forwarder is an agent in the supply chain whose objective is to organize a shipment, acting as the intermediary between the exporter or importer and transportation companies. About Miles Varghese. Miles Varghese is the co-founder and CEO of Cargologik , an all-in-one transportation logistics collaboration software developed for freight forwarders.

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Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning

Arkieva

For a new technology to be successful it requires the correct seasoning which requires time in the trenches. This blog captures lessons from two past gurus. Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning was first posted on December 16, 2020 at 8:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 18, 2020)

Talking Logistics

I spent two hours yesterday shoveling a foot of snow from my driveway, steps, and sidewalk. I managed to clear only 85% of it. My oldest son, after coming back from a run, finished the job in less than 20 minutes. Like an old tilling ox, I’m becoming less efficient with age. Moving on, a. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 18, 2020).

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Christmas S&OP - Santa & Opening Presents

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Well, what a year it has been. As 2020 stutters and stumbles to the end we all need to think about how our Supply Chains will operate in 2021 and beyond. Just like those old school photographs, your steady-state, stable 2018 set-up has gone and will never return. In January 2021 we will start to look at what you can do to accommodate the new reality brought about by COVID-19 and how Supply Chains must seamlessly link with your.

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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: Talent Development / People Growth / Remote working during COVID-19 – People as the Key Ingredient in High Performing Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A panel session joined by: Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains & Transformational Programs at ESP Consult. Ganesh Krishnamurthy, Customer Supply Chain Lead, Asia Cluster at GSK Pharmaceuticals. Kyle Hegarty, author of ‘The Accidental Business Nomad’ at Business Nomad. and moderated by Garry Lim, Global Director – Stratergic Partnerships at LogiSYM.

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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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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

ivalua

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech

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Handling Supply Chain Disruptions with Warehowz & Kuebix TMS

Kuebix

Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].

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Configuring Your Demand Planning Software for Maximum Value

CHAINalytics

A demand planning application should generate value that goes beyond statistical forecasts. Sometimes this is easier said than done since it requires thoughtful system configuration and shared data insights. With the IPO of cloud-based data warehousing company Snowflake, the value proposition of demand planning software has changed. In R, Google OR-Tools, or even Excel, it’s … The post Configuring Your Demand Planning Software for Maximum Value appeared first on Chainalytics.

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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: EU-VN FTA Agreement – The Benefits to Adopt

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A panel session joined by: Bipin Balakrishnan, Partner – Tax at KPMG. Nguyen Duy Hong, Deputy CEO at Smartlog Supply Chain Solutions Corporation. Russell G Scoular, Chairman at Chatto Creek Advisory Pty Ltd. and moderated by Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains and Transformational Programs at ESP Consult.

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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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How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.

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Connecting the World Safely with the IoT—Is It Possible?

Enterra Insights

The world becomes more connected each and every day — and it’s not just people getting connected. In recent years, machine-to-machine connectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT) has exploded. Even though the IoT remains a relatively new technology, its importance is growing. The Supply Chain Quarterly staff reports, “Buoyed by recent technology advances, Internet of Things networks are continuing to mature, and are now two to five years away from making a transformational impac

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The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it

All Things Supply Chain

Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.

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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: Securing Networks & Cyber Security Safeguards

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A panel session joined by: Serene Keng, Head of Channel, ASEAN+Korea at Proofpoint Inc. Tony Lugg, Founding Member, Supply Chain Innovation Network at KATALYST. Darwin Thio, Managing Partner at SRS Advisory Pte Ltd and SRS Cybernetics Pte Ltd. and moderated by Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains and Transformational Programs at ESP Consult.

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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 Need for End-to-End Visibility in Food Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Kevin Beasley, Chief Information Office with VAI, discusses the challenge that food producers, distributors and retailers face in achieving the level of supply-chain visibility that allows them to act quickly and precisely in the event of a product recall.

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Digital Transformation Begins at the Top

Enterra Insights

Few, if any, pundits would argue the fact we live in a Digital Age in which data is a highly valued resource. The World Economic Forum has declared data an asset on the same level as gold and oil. Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT, writes, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update.

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COVID-19 has accelerated the digitalization of value chains

Supply Chain Movement

For me, the year 2020 will always be a turning point in history due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 caused a seismic shift that put supply chain management in the spotlight worldwide. The pandemic exposed fundamental flaws in the global economy and structural vulnerabilities in supply chains. Companies discovered that agility was crucial to their short-term continuity and even long-term survival.

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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: Supply Chain and Sustainability – Disruption to Opportunity

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A panel session joined by: Dr Renard Siew, Climate Change Advisor at Centre for Governance and Political Studies. Francis Xaviour Joe, General Manager at Accuvio Asia. Raul Samaniego, Director of Supply Chain ASEAN at AJE Group. and moderated by Stephanie Krishnan, Research Director at IDC Manufacturing Insights Asia Pacific.

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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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Podcast | Supply-Chain Gaps: Lessons From the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

The coronavirus pandemic has uncovered some unpleasant truths about the inability of global supply chains to withstand a disruption of such size and scope.

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How to Land Your First Job in Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important.

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The Medical Device Industry in 2020-2021: Key Trends & Outlook

Unleashed

The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. This includes devices such as syringes, thermometers, imaging devices, dental equipment, and more. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers.

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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: Warehouse Modernization – Meeting the challenges of a post pandemic economy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A presentation by Royston Phua, Senior Advisor – Vertical Marketing Strategy – Asia Pacific Supply Chains at Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific.

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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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Payment terminal vulnerabilities – Password authentication letting consumers down

IT Supply Chain

By Tim Callan (pictured). Chief Compliance Officer at Sectigo. The post Payment terminal vulnerabilities – Password authentication letting consumers down appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains Could Speed Vaccine Distribution in Months Ahead

Supply Chain Brain

The coronavirus pandemic has been a long and difficult slog, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Through the looking glass: six predictions for retailers and supply chains in 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

2020 has been a tough year for all businesses, but the retail sector has taken an especially hard hit. With a vaccine expected imminently, 2021 brings fresh hope for the embattled retail industry, but the continued rise of ecommerce means that many of the challenges faced this year will likely be here to stay in the longer-term.

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