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July’s sporting winners: Alcaraz, Spain and… online sales!

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, Parcelhero The post July’s sporting winners: Alcaraz, Spain and… online sales! appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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7 Key Demand Planning Trends Shaping the Future

The Smart Software

Demand planning goes beyond simply forecasting product needs; it's about ensuring your business meets customer demands with precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Latest demand planning technology addresses key challenges like forecast accuracy, inventory management, and market responsiveness. In this blog, we will introduce critical demand planning trends, including data-driven insights, probabilistic forecasting, consensus planning, predictive analytics, scenario modeling, real-time vi

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In Fast Fashion, the Tug of War Between the Circular Economy and Capitalism is Glaringly Apparent

Logistics Viewpoints

Mountains of discarded clothes, new clothes that have not sold, in the Chilean Desert There is an inherent conflict between capitalism and the circular economy. This is made most glaringly apparent in the fast fashion industry. The circular economy is a model that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.

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Mitigating Forced Labor Risks: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Forced labor has been a problem in supply chain management for a long time. The good news is that over the past few years governments and companies have been taking action to help eradicate this problem. That said, it’s not an easy problem to solve. In a survey we conducted with members of our Indago. Read more The post Mitigating Forced Labor Risks: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

This guide delves into the critical challenges faced by today's supply chain industry and explores how optimized transportation planning can overcome obstacles to create a more efficient and streamlined supply chain.

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Passion Drives Supply Chain Planning Forward to Deliver Greater Value

Supply Chain Shaman

This week, I was introduced by phone to a marketing leader new to supply chain planning. I listened in amazement when she said, “My marketing plan is based on the fact that supply chain planning is an old technology nearing the end of its lifecycle.” I could not help myself. I started to react. I love this picture from the Paris Olympics.

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Special Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech August 20 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a special edition of our ongoing series, This Week in Supply Chain Tech. In this edition we specifically focus on the announcement of Series A funding for warehouse orchestration support technology provider AutoScheduler.AI. AutoScheduler.AI Secures $6.5 Million in Series A Funding Warehouse orchestration technology provider AutoScheduler.AI has announced a $6.5 million first round of funding from Noro-Moseley Partners , an early growth equity firm based in Atlanta,

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Impacts of Canada Rail Strike Would Be Felt Across Country's Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The Railway Association of Canada says that more than half of the country's exports are moved by rail, in addition to 70% of its intercity surface freight.

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How AI-led Demand Forecasting Helped Church Brothers Farms Optimize Order Fulfillment

ThroughPut

Summary of the Impact Church Brothers Farms, a top US-based agri-products company used ThroughPut’s AI demand forecasting capabilities to achieve the following results: Short-term forecasting accuracy improved by up to 40% Enhanced forecast accuracy of the best timelines, workflows, and order fulfillment routes Minimized excess stock and carrying costs The detailed case study is as below.

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Perishables Replenishment in Grocery Retail: How to do it effectively

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Maintaining optimal stock levels is a complex challenge in the ever-evolving grocery retail landscape, especially concerning perishable goods. Grocery retailers must strike a delicate balance between meeting customer demand and avoiding excess inventory, all while managing the unique challenges of fresh produce, dairy, and meat products. The post Perishables Replenishment in Grocery Retail: How to do it effectively appeared first on Solvoyo.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Today, in the United States, we’re celebrating National Lemonade Day. The Holiday Calendar staff explains that National Lemonade Day honors young entrepreneurs. They write, “The origins of this holiday date back to the days when kids would set up stands and sell lemonade in order to make some pocket money.”[1] The National Day staff adds that National Lemonade Day is an opportunity “to teach youth about setting up their own lemonade stand and running their own company.”[2] Journalist Dayna

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Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) 

Logistics Viewpoints

During my walk back from the gym a few days ago I passed by this truck in front of a local organic store here in Brooklyn, New York. My eyes widened when I read “zero emissions” and “100% electric” pasted in red on the side of the delivery truck. To my surprise and a quick Google search, Frito Lays announced in 2022 that it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the U.S. by the end of 2023.

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Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos Zvi Schreiber August 19, 2024 Today, I’m beyond excited to share some big news with you — Freightos has acquired Shipsta! This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade.

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[Editor’s Pick] Bank on It: How Supply Chain Finance Supports Today’s Strategic Priorities

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 by Heidi Benko from Infor’s blog discusses why supply chain finance is becoming important, how it works, and its.

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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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5 Strategies to Enhance Trailer Security at the Yard

C3 Solutions

Keeping the trailers secure in the yard is a critical element of overall logistics operations. Multiple challenges constantly hover, such as theft and unauthorized access, making providing reliable service to customers a tightrope walk for the company. Businesses must implement technology-led modern-day strategies to secure trailers effectively in the yard.

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What to Look for in a Cold Chain 3PL: Ensuring Product Integrity Throughout the Supply Chain

West Coast and California Logistics

When it comes to moving temperature-sensitive products through the supply chain, the stakes couldn't be higher. Whether you're shipping foods and beverages, confectionery products or other perishable goods, maintaining the correct temperature throughout your product’s travels is vital. Choosing the right cold chain 3PL to manage these moves can make all the difference.

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The ‘Decision Washing’ of Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Trend

Planners make plans… With their plans they facilitate decision making in the S&OP process, rather than making decisions with a direct business impact themselves. Planning systems create plans…or schedules… The outcomes of advanced planning systems (APS), as advanced as they may be, are plans, schedules, analytics, insights, alerts, scenario’s, at best recommendations…not S&OP decisions!

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I’m keeping the promise in Vienna. Back in July, at the Breakthrough T1D Ride in Burlington, VT, I was honored with The Promise Jersey, which is awarded “to someone who puts others before themselves and has shown unwavering dedication to Breakthrough T1D and the Ride. This jersey recognizes a person who does not have type. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit

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Bristlecone Delivers SAP Ariba Integration Support Beyond SAP’s End of Support Date

Bristlecone

SAP selected Bristlecone as its trusted partner to provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba Cloud Integration (CI-9), Ariba Integration Toolkit (ITK), and SAP Business Suite Add-On for Ariba Network (BSAO). SAP discontinued its support for these integrations as of January 1, 2024 , meaning no further updates, patches, or direct assistance from SAP’s official support and consulting teams for CI-9, ITK, or BSAO-related issues.

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Blue Yonder Associate Fulfills Once-in-a-Lifetime Dream of Volunteering at the Olympics

BlueYonder

Blue Yonder associate Naveen Kumar Chintamani, Senior Project Manager, volunteered at the Paris Olympics. He shares his experience in this DIVE In blog post. The Olympics – the first thing that likely comes to your mind is a global sporting event where every country participates and celebrates. The opportunity to volunteer and be part of it rarely comes in one’s life, and this was my “once-in-a-lifetime” chance.

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Supply Chains in a World of Disruption

Supply Chain Brain

There have been and will always be threats to the supply chain, and companies will always be managing moment-to-moment changes in the economic environment.

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Consumer Convenience as the New Currency

IT Supply Chain

By Georgia Leybourne (pictured) Chief Marketing Officer, Linnworks The post Consumer Convenience as the New Currency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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What’s the Future of Warehouse Automation? Industry Leaders Speak Out

Locus Robotics

Home August 19, 2024 What’s the Future of Warehouse Automation? Industry Leaders Speak Out Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager What does the future of warehouse automation look like? To find out, I’ve been asking that question to each person I’ve interviewed on my “ Warehouse Automation Matters ” podcast. The answers cover the various ways that warehouses plan to operate in a competitive industry, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and other advanced technologies.

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Don’t Just Survive Peak Season – Thrive With Peak Planning Strategies

BlueYonder

Peak season is a make-or-break period for retailers. With heightened customer expectations and increased order volume, delivering exceptional experiences while maintaining efficiency is paramount. Unfortunately, the pressure to meet demand often leads to reactive strategies that can damage brand reputation and bottom line. A staggering 76% of customers would stop doing business with a company after just one bad customer experience.

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Watch: What AI Means for Supply Chains — Now and Tomorrow

Supply Chain Brain

Mathieu Linder, corporate vice president of industry strategies in the product management group of Blue Yonder, discusses the current state of artificial intelligence in supply chain management, and how it will evolve and improve in the years to come.

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Benefits Of Hiring SEO Company: Why Your Business Needs Expert Help In 2024

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Benefits Of Hiring SEO Company: Why Your Business Needs Expert Help In 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Auto Supply Chain Insights: Global Trade, Compliance and Logistics with Tenneco

QAD

Today’s businesses are beset by a multitude of challenges around trade compliance. From a worldwide shipping container shortage, to backed up ports of entry and constantly changing global policies – it’s tough out there. Insights from a Thought Leader in Global Trade and Logistics Back in June, Jeff Peterson, the Director of Global Trade and Logistics at DRiV, a Tenneco company, joined the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast to discuss these challenges as well as new innovations in global trade a

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Effortless Compliance: Streamlining CBAM Regulation for Your Organization

Exiger Perspectives

Effortless Compliance: Streamlining CBAM Regulation for Your Organization WEBINAR SEPTEMBER 10, NOON ET Today’s increasingly regulated European market challenges many multinational companies — especially with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements. Our new webinar, Effortless Compliance: Streamlining CBAM Regulation for Your Organization , will offer corporate, supply chain, and sustainability leaders best practices and strategies for streamlining CBAM compliance leveraging t

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Establishing a Data Foundation for AI in Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

For years, artificial intelligence has been anticipated to be a game-changer for supply chain managers. Now it’s finally beginning to realize its promise.