Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. Sometimes, it can be more insightful to look backwards and note the chances that have occurred over the last several years.
Prophetic Technology
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Why manufacturers and developers in numerous industries are making buying decisions ahead of time?
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of the presentation I recently gave at LabelMaster’s Dangerous Goods Symposium 2022 titled, “Addressing the Trust Problem in Supply Chain Management: Why It Matters.” You can watch the full presentation on demand at the event website, where you can register to watch all past and upcoming presentations by. Read more Addressing the Trust Problem in Supply Chain Management.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
By Bryce Boothby (pictured). MPO Board Member. The post Cognitive Control Towers: A 360 Approach to Actionable Visibility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Ways to Attract Investors to Your Startup Business! One important thing you need to decide when setting up your startup is what type of business structure to choose. There’s no right or wrong answer. The structure you pick will very much be determined by your specific business and your goals.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
By Dr Paul Rivers (pictured). CEO of Guidance Automation. The post Automating Risk Management to Improve Employee Safety in Warehouses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. It helps companies to manage their resources more efficiently, reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Just what is artificial intelligence, anyway? In its ultimate form, will it model, augment or replace human thought?
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 1, 2022
By Gunnar Peterson (pictured). CISO at Forter. The post The collective importance of being cyber aware appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 1, 2022
YES! Finally. McDonald’s is launching a retro-themed boxed meal (Happy Meal) for adults that includes a collectible figurine of a classic McDonald’s mascot – Birdie, Grimace, Hamburglar, or the new Cactus Buddy. McDonald’s is collaborating with Cactus Plant Flea Market on this initiative. The adult themed boxed meal will be available for a limited time from October 3 – 30.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Montreal-based executive brings extensive experience in AI-driven SaaS technology. BOSTON — Oct 6, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces it has appointed Pierre Custeau as Chief Technology Officer. . As CTO, Pierre will lead ToolsGroup’s software technology strategy and teams to engineer retail and supply chain planning software solutions that deliver maximum value to customers. .
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Lean supply chain management is all about efficiency, and any excess is seen as waste, which must be removed. The past three years have been an example of the unintended consequences of this practice, and how it may not be the best approach to handle to volatility faced by today’s supply chains. Over-application of lean … The post Going ‘Lean’ Brought Us to Diminishing Returns, Resilience Will Serve Us Better appeared first on Chainalytics.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Investments typically fall into the familiar categories of people, process, and technology. So, what does this prioritization mean? Where Are You Investing in 2023? was first posted on October 4, 2022 at 7:58 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
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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
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. I’d say that the conference did not disappoint on any of those three points.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. Some headlines provide hope, with statistics showing improvement, while others give mixed messages. For example, according to a recent PwC survey, acquiring and maintaining talent is one of the top two risks for business executives.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The continued disruption of supply chains suggests that the challenges of the COVID-19 era have been more than a blip in an otherwise stable period of global business. It’s time to take proactive action to prepare.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2022
My bike is boxed, shipped, and on its way to Death Valley. I’ll be there next week at this time, getting ready to cycle 100 miles in the desert with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates. Earlier this week, on October 4th, it was the 11 year anniversary of my oldest daughter Hannah getting. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022).
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. Factors contributing to shrinkage include employee theft, shoplifting, administrative errors, vendor fraud, product damage, and more.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2022
“US manufacturing may be poised for an overhaul and a rebound,” according to analysts from McKinsey & Company, “with a potentially significant impact on the nation’s overall economy.”[1] They go on to note that, even without a rebound, manufacturing already makes an impact on the economy. “In the United States,” they explain, “manufacturing accounts for $2.3 trillion in GDP, employs 12 million people, and supports hundreds of local economies.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Santosh Sankar and Joe Lync h discuss the Dynamo story. Santosh is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures , a supply chain and mobility investor, focused on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, and invests only in enterprise (B2B and on occasion, B2B2C) business models. About Santosh Sankar . Santosh Sankar is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida on Wednesday (following Hurricane Fiona’s destruction in Puerto Rico earlier this month), and as I write this, it is strengthening again into a Category 1 storm and heading toward Georgia and the Carolinas. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone directly affected by these storms.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 6, 2022
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. This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around last mile delivery. With the continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery has become more important than ever for consumers and more complex and challenging for shippers.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Logistics KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure how well an organization logistics function is performing. They’re used to evaluate the effectiveness of operations and identify areas for improvement. Logistics KPIs examples can vary from Basic 5 Logistics KPIs to a detailed list of 47 , which you can get from here. Logistics is the central system that controls physical inventory flow in a supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
T he pandemic has inflicted serious damage in the last two and a half years, but there may be a silver lining for companies smart enough to take advantage of the opportunity to develop a more resilient supply chain. .
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post How To Beat The Algorithm & Not Let Your Online Presence Go Out appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
QAD
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Manufacturing Day is all about paving the way for the next generation to see themselves in our field and sustain manufacturing into the future. Around the US, companies and schools are collaborating to give students a peek into our exciting world of modern manufacturing. Half the battle of getting young people into manufacturing is an exercise in educating them about what our interests are (and in many cases, that they even exist!).
Locus Robotics
OCTOBER 6, 2022
By Mary Hart. When the pandemic started, it exposed supply chain issues across all industries, but especially in healthcare. Hospitals and healthcare facilities carried as little inventory as possible, but found they didn’t have the products they needed to keep up with patient and physician demands. On the Tecsys webinar, “ From Dock to Doc: Addressing Patient Needs Through Smarter Automation ”, Guy Courtin, Tecsys Vice President of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Andrew Wang , Locus Robot
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2022
While ESG efforts have long aimed to increase transparency, many leaders are realizing that we’re moving past bare-minimum standards into an era of full visibility.
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