River Logic

APRIL 19, 2023

River Logic is leading a series of broadcasts on supply chain transformation called “Real Talks” – enabling industry leaders and providers of advanced prescriptive analytics technology platforms to discuss ways that enterprises can optimize supply chain ecosystems for resilience, profitability and sustainability. In its first broadcast, River Logic’s president, Carlos Centurion, and Ali Aksut Microsoft’s WW Solution Strategy, Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain , will participated in a lead

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

As a manufacturing leader, you’re faced with constant disruptions, labor shortages, and the threat of job loss — time is of the essence. The time is now to take action and invest in technology to optimize your operations, streamline your workflows, and enhance supply chain efficiency across the board. An expert in the Gartner® Manufacturing Operations Primer for 2022 sighted optimizing operations within the manufacturing industry as one of the top technology investments needed, along with

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2023

We are born into a world of risks. We never know from one minute to the next what fate has in store for us. As a result, it’s silly to believe we can avoid risks. It’s simply not possible. Facing risks head-on is always the best strategy. Supply chain professionals are certainly acquainted with risks and risk-taking; however, their principal concern is managing risks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan. The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

The solar protection equipment manufacturer delivers impressive customer service and reduces working capital investment to fuel expansion BOSTON – April 20, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization, has partnered with Gaviota , the automated sun and shutter specialists, to fuel its supply chain planning transformation, resulting in significantly reduced inventory levels, increased customer satisfaction, and substantial business benefits.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss fulfilling big bulky small parcels. Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb joined “The Herd” at Red Stag Fulfillment in May 2021. As a leader in a dynamic industry, his focus as CEO is on three things: delivering exceptional value for our clients, operational excellence, and curating an exceptional people first culture.

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 18, 2023

Every person in every job and industry is caught in day-to-day business rhythms that are highly reactive. So, it’s only natural to consider what you must do to keep up with internal and customer-centric demands. New fires are started and put out each day, an overabundance of meetings consumes staff, and competing directions from above … The post Supply Chain Visibility: Big Efficiency Gains Without Spending Big Dollars appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come. At the start of this decade, there have been many discussions centred on how electric vehicles (EVs) will help decarbonise the planet and transform the automotive industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Global Supply Chains: Bridging The Capability & Human Capital Gap From 2021 To 2023 Opinion Editorial by Brian Cartwright , Client Partner, Global Supply Chain Solutions at Pedersen & Partners What has changed over the past two years, and what is next for supply chain leadership hiring? Recruitment trends for supply chain leaders across all industries and regions can vary significantly, so I am careful to avoid generalising.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Asena Yosun Denizeri, Vice President, Retail Solutions at Solvoyo. In this conversation, Asena and I talked about autonomous planning in supply chain. I asked Asena to give some deeper insights on a few key points. First, give me a little background on Solvoyo for those people that may not be familiar.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Ron Richardson and Joe Lynch discuss last mile delivery grows up. Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

It’s one of those Fridays, where I’m running short on time, so I’ll just jump straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Welcome to the Carbon Tax Trade Wars Remember the China-US trade war that began in 2018, where the US imposed tariffs on more than $300 billion. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 21, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 19, 2023

Invest in Our Planet From the beginning Earth Day is an annual event celebrated every April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was officially launched on April 22, 1970 in New York City with approximately 250,000 participants. Simultaneously, an estimated 20 million people nationwide attended the inaugural events that day at tens of thousands of sites including elementary and secondary schools, universities, and community sites across the United States.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

The Boston Marathon is considered one of the worlds “ Big 5 ” marathons. Metropolitan Bostonians take a lot of pride in the marathon as a major part of Patriots Day celebrations across Massachusetts. Spectators line the sides of the 26.2 mile journey, with a particularly large crowd in downtown Boston. The Red Sox home game begins early on that day, adding to the crowds downtown.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. Chris is also the Lead Market Analyst at Pickett Research, LLC – an independent market research firm focused exclusively on the dynamics that drive US truckload freight rates.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

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 March 2023 post from Transporeon’s blog highlights key takeaways from a sustainability masterclass hosted by Jakob Muus, Director of Transporeon’s Sustainability.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2023

With an expanding customer base, the Spanish snack brand satisfies consumer demand (and hunger) with ToolsGroup AI-driven, automated supply chain planning solutions BOSTON – April 18, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by RISI , a leading Spanish snack brand, to help transform its supply chain operations, strengthen retail partner relationships, accelerate business growth, and maximize custo

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 18, 2023

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 the team at Coupa and explores an agile and resilient supply chain. When it comes to supply chains, the last few years have exposed real global vulnerabilities.

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Logility

APRIL 21, 2023

In many cases, supply chain surprises manifest from poor visibility. Reliance on historical data can limit an organization’s ability to sense possible exposure to disruption that can impact everything from minor irregularities to extreme shifts in demand. This is especially the case when past or current circumstances do not indicate what will actually happen in the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light! – How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. Without the daily dose of sunlight – our planet will simply be a cold lifeless chunk of rock. In a NASA comparison , if a large power plant generated 1 billion watts of power in a year, it would take 44 million of these power plants to equal the power that our Earth receives from t

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2023

How volatile is today’s business world? McKinsey & Company analysts Homayoun Hatami and Liz Hilton Segel write, “If an executive had fallen asleep in 2019 and just woke up, [they] wouldn’t recognize [today’s] business world. … The COVID-19 pandemic rewrote the rules, and now a new and potent disruption seems to arrive every other day.”[1] Some of their McKinsey colleagues, Michael Birshan , Ishaan Seth , and Bob Sternfels , add, “We’re living in a world wh

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 19, 2023

As a leader in end-to-end delivery and transportation with a career spanning over 15 years as an omni-channel supply chain and operations leader, I have often been the only woman in the room.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. But what exactly does it entail and what qualifications do you need to thrive in this dynamic role?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics Feature Article by Beverly Lege , Research Associate and PhD Candidate at Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Business Logistics and General Management, Thomas Twenhöven , PhD Candidate at Kuehne Logistics University and Prof. Wolfgang Kersten , Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management and Director of the Institute of Business Logistics and General Management at Hamburg University of Technology Increasing envi

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the release of QAD EQMS 2023! This release is packed with new features and improvements that will help our customers streamline their quality management processes and drive better business outcomes. “With this release, we are delivering a range of powerful new features and improvements designed to help organizations streamline their quality processes and enhance collaboration across their supply chain,” said Charles Sutherland, chief product officer at QAD.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 18, 2023

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. By implementing business intelligence (BI) solutions, manufacturers can gather and analyze this data, making it immediately available to decision-makers who can use it to make informed decisions and take prompt action.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis? Feature Article by Dr. Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background The world is going through more than just turbulent times, with what I would describe as a toxic cocktail of the aftermath of COVID lockdowns and related measures, rising inflation, an energy crisis in Europe, the Ukraine war, and global climate change measures reducing agriculture production by leading agriculture exporting countries.

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