Sat.Dec 10, 2022 - Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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7 Top Supply Chain Trends to Know for 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Introduction. The past few years have been chaotic and disruptive to the supply chain. It’s easy to tie everything back to COVID-19, but the reality tells a different story of continuous and cross-global disruption. Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics.

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The 12 Warehouse KPIs You Should Be Tracking Right Now

Unleashed

Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. That’s why, with so many possible variables to track, it’s critical to know which metrics matter most. In this guide to warehouse KPIs: What are ‘warehouse KPIs’ and why should you use them?

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Supply Chain: Where do opportunities lie in the wake of the crisis?

Logistics Middle East

Every cloud has its silver lining, but where do opportunities lie in a global supply chain crisis? Crescent Enterprises' Neeraj Agrawal explains how businesses can capitalise on the opportunities offered by the pandemic and its ripple effect.

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Don't Fear AI — Supply Chain Leaders Need it to be Agile

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain decision-makers who overcome their fear of artificial intelligence (AI) and have embraced AI-driven technology, like AI-driven sales platforms, fare best and thrive.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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The Road Ahead in Supply Chain Visibility and Execution

Talking Logistics

Supply chain executives, technology companies, and consultants have been talking about the importance of supply chain visibility and execution for many years. Yet, few have truly mastered this discipline so far. And now the operating environment is more dynamic, global, and uncertain than ever, posing additional challenges. But the technology landscape has also changed, with.

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5 Tips for Creating Smart Forecasts

The Smart Software

Many companies use the term “smart forecasting” or “smart forecasts” without firm justification. Let’s distinguish between the Smart brand and being smart about the way you do your forecasting work. Demand forecasting is a critical part of the demand planning and S&OP process. Here are 5 tips that will help you execute your forecasts intelligently.

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What are the Inventory Carrying Costs?

Demand Driven Technologies

Before deciding to invest company resources in a supply chain transformation project, we need to demonstrate a return on investment. This exercise often comes down to one question: If I reduce inventory by X%, what does it save? On the other hand, if my new organization implies an increase in inventory, how can I take. Read more. Source.

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The Confusing Future of the Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] Jump forward a year-and-a-half and you find technology journalist Shraddha Goled asking, “Is it too soon to write an obituary for IoT?”[2] What’s going on with this confused picture of the IoT?

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Supply-Chain Shortfalls Targeted by New Bill

Supply Chain Brain

The plan is the latest move in Washington to respond to supply-chain disruptions that have roiled the economy.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Organizational Alignment: Overlooked, but So Important.

Supply Chain Shaman

When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” Or “push a shift from a focus on cost to drive value?” Sound familiar? As an analyst, I am always searching for answers and clear definitions. To help, I will ask, “How do you define value?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

As hard as it is to believe, another year is coming to an end. This was certainly another strange year, but the in-person conferences I usually look forward to were a mixed bag this year. I attended my first in-person conferences and attended a number of virtual ones as well. And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. More importantly, today marks the last news round-up of the year.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 16, 2022)

Talking Logistics

What can I say that I haven’t said yet? The blinking cursor taunts me. I’m suffering from a terrible case of writer’s block this morning. Maybe it’s the cold rain outside, or the sound of water gushing down the gutters that… […blink, blink, blink, blink, blink…] The Greenhouse Gas Import Tax It’s official: As reported. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 16, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ivalua Ranked in Comparably’s Global Top 100  Best Companies and Awarded Best for Culture, Women and Diversity

ivalua

Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Creating the Future of Logistics with Jeff Dangelo

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff Dangelo and Joe Lynch discuss creating the future of logistics. Jeff is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura , a technology company that is building the future of logistics. About Jeff Dangelo. Jeff Dangelo is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura, a technology company that is building the future of logistics.

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Jeff Baker, Vice President of Shared Services at Myers Industries. Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Neither of the customers highlighted in this article fall into that category. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions.

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How do you manage your Stakeholders when facing Conflicting Supply Chain KPIs?

AIMMS

The post How do you manage your Stakeholders when facing Conflicting Supply Chain KPIs? appeared first on AIMMS.

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Volkswagen Group Selects Ivalua to Digitize its Indirect Procurement Processes

ivalua

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.

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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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Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management

Talking Logistics

In September 2022, we surveyed members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies – to get their perspective on the important lessons learned over the past two years that will help them to successfully navigate the transportation market in 2023.

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Editor’s Choice: It’s time for traditional inventory management to evolve!

Logistics Viewpoints

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 Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.

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OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies

The Logistics of Logistics

OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. POSTED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022. Original article: OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. Looking to take a platform approach to vehicle routing and scheduling, but unsure where to start? A recent Gartner® Market Guide provides a snapshot of today’s last mile delivery fulfillment landscape.

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Is Fusion the Future of Energy? Part Two

Enterra Insights

Yesterday, Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory had a net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the first time. As I discussed in Part One of this article, that achievement was certainly a breakthrough; however, it needs to be tempered with some stark truths about how difficult it is to scale and sustain fusion reactions.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Six Supply Chain and Logistics Trends for 2023

Supply Chain Brain

All of these important trends will improve the performance and resiliency of supply chain and logistics and better align the industry with key global macro-trends such as sustainability.

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Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales

Logistics Viewpoints

On average, we humans generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.

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The Kargo Story with Sam Lurye

The Logistics of Logistics

Sam Lurye and Joe Lynch discuss the Kargo story. Sam is the Founder and CEO of Kargo , a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps. About Sam Lurye. Sam Lurye is the Founder and CEO of Kargo. In October 2019, Sam founded Kargo with a vision to build the universal data layer between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem that manages it.

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Getting value from the general ledger within your ERP system

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The general ledger has been around since the days when the abacus was a trailblazer. But while computers have mostly phased out beads, the general ledger still spearheads modern-day accounting. The general ledger (GL) is the recordkeeping system used to sort, store, and summarize a company’s financial transactions over time. It forms the backbone of any accounting system.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Businesses will need to set out on the right foot to achieve success in 2023

IT Supply Chain

By John Smith (pictured). EMEA CTO, Veracode. The post Businesses will need to set out on the right foot to achieve success in 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: Another Crisis for the Food Supply Chain: Not Enough CO2

Supply Chain Brain

John Bell, head of the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, explains why food processors and other industries are facing a critical shortage of carbon dioxide.

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Impacts Facing The Supply Chain Ahead of the Holiday Season

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain issues have negatively affected companies worldwide since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought restrictions and changed policies for businesses, leading to shortages in supplies and workers.