Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. I know, a head-scratcher. My conclusion? Sometimes organizations are too sure and chase shiny objects, push a fad, or fall prey under the spell of a Supply Chain Conquistador.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Looking for new ingredients, materials, or products for your business? Where you get these from, or how you source them, can be a huge decision. Sourcing can seem overwhelming if you’re a brand or retail buyer not entirely sure what you’re doing, but it can significantly impact the quality, cost, and availability of your products. We’ll walk you through the sourcing process so you can discover, vet, and choose your next supplier or distributor with ease. .

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Digital Age requires companies to transform both their Industrial Age mindsets and their organizational frameworks. Many Industrial Age organizations are characterized by functional silos that may have worked well in the past but struggle to keep pace in today’s business environment. Ravi Vasantraj , Senior Vice President, and Global Head of Business Process Services at Mphasis, insists, “It is absolutely necessary to break away from the traditional mindset of viewing application

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The Smart Software

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Software is pleased to announce that Thomas Willemain’s article "Managing Inventory amid Regime Change” for Smart Software’s blog has won 1st place in the 2022 Supply Chain Brief MVP Awards. Our articles are read by an audience of over 97,000 people on our smartcorp.com site and newsletter. The post Smart Software’s article has won 1st place in the 2022 Supply Chain Brief MVP Awards Forecasting category!

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.

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SphereWMS

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A well-functioning warehouse is an essential part of any successful supply chain. This is because warehouses play a number of key roles in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and materials through the supply chain, from supplier to customer. Warehousing can provide a number of important benefits to businesses, including increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved customer service.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Before the age of e-commerce, department stores dutifully opened a special post-Christmas customer service section dedicated to handling returned products. Those customer service windows still exist; however, many after-holiday returns are now made via e-commerce channels. The staff at Wired magazine notes, “Everyone returns a gift or an impulse purchase now and then.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Companies must incorporate supply chains into their strategies not only as an opportunity to cut costs, but also as a competitive differentiator.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 28, 2022

By John Hampton (pictured). Content Writer. The post 10 Latest Digital Marketing Strategies for Construction Material Suppliers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Warehouse automation is an increasingly popular way to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. It can streamline processes, reduce errors and costs, help manage inventory, and improve safety conditions for workers. In this guide, you will learn how it works, its benefits, and how to get started with it. For a warehouse to work efficiently and profitably, many vital tasks need attention, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is one of them.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chain leaders focus on structural flexibility. Instead of making big bets based on historical data, they focus on a portfolio of strategies—from forecasting to execution.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2022

“Smart” manufacturing can result in significant improvements in energy consumption, factory utilization and machine efficiency.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 28, 2022

By Andrew Busby (pictured). Retail industry lead at Software AG. The post Boxing Day shoppers up nearly 40% but still below pre-pandemic levels appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Loginext

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Let's review Argentina's world cup success in terms of Logistics and Supply Chain. The post <strong>Analyzing Argentina’s World Cup Win In Terms of Logistics and Supply Chain! </strong> appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Kodiak Hub

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Procurement holds the currency of impact! The purpose of Procurement is ultimately to drive Top Line Value, leverage competitive strength, enable increased market traction, and to contribute to better products and smarter solutions - not just to buy or cut costs. The cool thing is that Procurement also holds the reigns to create sustainable impact. The decarbonizing of supply chains, making the big shift from work productivity to resource efficiency, and ensuring trade remains a driver of better

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In 2020 several disruptive events shifted strategic supply chain priorities. An end-to-end approach for supply chain resiliency is imperative to tackle future industry challenges and disruptive events.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 29, 2022

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post Property Guide: The Process Of Property Buying Explained Step By Step appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains stretch from sourcing to the final product. Supply chains play a fundamental role in everything we experience, including the food we eat, the products we can’t live without, and even the virtual experiences of today’s digital world. . Integrating solution providers is critical to creating the information flows in supply chains. ERPs are essential to managing transactional data, and advanced planning solutions are vital in making informed decisions based on the insights gleaned from

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Loginext

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This article discusses the benefits of fleet management software in logistics and supply chains. It also highlights the key areas like cost-saving measures on parts, fleet productivity, and data points collected using fleet management software. The post <strong>What’s Fleet Management Software and its Benefits in Logistics and Supply Chain? </strong> appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Throughout the year, the Kanban Logistics Blog keeps readers informed of key topics and challenges within the supply chain. The following articles are the ones that readers connected with most in 2022. Why Do You Need a Warehouse with Rail Siding? With the driver shortage continuing to hurt trucking capacity while boosting its cost, many shippers are looking to rail transportation to move their products across the US.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 28, 2022

By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Director, Retail Strategy at CI&T. The post Retailers can’t afford another year of extreme excess inventory appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This article was originally published on Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Stocked up on merchandise in response to red-hot consumer demand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, big box retailers are drowning in insane amounts of overstock as demand for goods like electronics and home goods has dropped significantly. Consumers are reverting back to their pre-pandemic buying patterns, leaving retail giants buried in merchandise and declining sales.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Inflation still Hot in Many Product Categories. US Manufacturing Output Slump in November. Holiday Spend Flat when Factoring Inflation.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Hey, 2022 was better than you think for supply chain, say Abe Eshkenazi and Bob Trebilcock on their final episode for 2022

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By Samantha Waites (pictured). Outreach Manager. The post 5 Key Steps for Managing Supply Chains Efficiently appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Maine Pointe

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Co-written by Joe Esteves, Dan Ginsberg, and Scott Sparks.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Driving Rates and Wait Times Way Down, but at Price of Recession

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Wormholes have been favorite subjects of science fiction writers for decades. So, it was exciting news when scientists announced they might have simulated a wormhole with a quantum computer. Before discussing that possibility, let’s talk a bit about wormholes. Science journalists Nola Taylor Tillman and Ailsa Harvey explain, “Wormholes were first theorized in 1916, though that wasn’t what they were called at the time.

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