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Request For Problems (RFP)

Supply Chain Movement

As a company involved in supply chain, how do you find the right software vendor to support your necessary digitalization? That’s a question that comes up again and again during the many conversations I have with supply chain directors and executives. As I walked around the exhibition area at Gartner’s recent supply chain conference in London, I understood why it seems such a difficult question to answer.

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Improving Business Competitiveness

Enterra Insights

No one starts a business believing it can’t compete in the marketplace. Making a business competitive, however, is not as easy as many people think. Even well-established businesses constantly struggle to remain competitive in an ever-changing business environment. There are a multitude of factors that must be addressed in order to be competitive.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically.

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Supply Chain And Logistics: What Will Stay The Same In 2023?

Talking Logistics

We all know the saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same. Every December for the past four years, we have asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics professionals from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “What is the likelihood of the. Read more. The post Supply Chain And Logistics: What Will Stay The Same In 2023?

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Design: Why Scenario Modeling is a Gamechanger?

AIMMS

The post Supply Chain Design: Why Scenario Modeling is a Gamechanger? appeared first on AIMMS.

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Who are all of the Supply Chain players

Abivin

A supply chain is a complex network of businesses, organizations, and individuals that work together to bring a product or service from the supplier to the customer. Understanding the players in a supply chain is essential for businesses to optimize their operations and improve their competitiveness in the market. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the different types of supply chain players and their roles.

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8 Actionable Supply Chain Trends for 2023

The Network Effect

The post 8 Actionable Supply Chain Trends for 2023 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Greening Your Logistics: The Impact is Bigger Than You Realize

Talking Logistics

It’s now cliché to say that sustainability is on the minds and budgets of executives. In a way, it has always been there, especially regarding logistics. All other things being equal, less fuel consumption and fewer miles driven result in lower costs. Reducing transportation costs, shaving off shipping time, and generally using transportation equipment more.

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Sustainable Logistics: A Differentiator for CPG Brands in 2023 

Zipline Logistics

It’s no secret that many consumers now consider the sustainability of a product before purchasing, much like they consider price or quality. In fact, a recent study suggests that more than a third of global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products as demand grows for environmentally friendly alternatives. . When you think of sustainability, you might think of CPG brands practicing ethical sourcing or using recyclable packaging.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind.

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End to End Supply Chain Disruption with Pam Simon

The Logistics of Logistics

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss end to end of supply chain disruption, which is what the Manifest Conference is all about. Pam is the Conference Chair & EVP Programming at Connectiv where they organize and host Manifest : The Future of Logistics is Here. About Pam Simon Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.

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KARL LAGERFELD Embraces ToolsGroup AI-Driven Allocation to Power Global Growth

ToolsGroup

AMSTERDAM & LONDON — January 18, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by KARL LAGERFELD, the iconic fashion brand, to automate smart allocations across its network, enabling the company to scale as it focuses on global growth. To fortify and streamline inventory management operations, the company has appointed ToolsGroup Retail Forecasting , Allocation , and Replenishment.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 20, 2023)

Talking Logistics

190 days. That’s how many days between today and July 29, 2023. That’s how many days until the JDRF Ride in Burlington, VT, where I’ll be cycling 100 miles with other members of our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team. Yes, a new season has begun for our LL4T1DCure team and we’re excited to hit. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 20, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Digital Transformations Require Clean, Accessible, Up to Date Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! “Just as any chef will tell you that anything less than the best quality ingredients can render a dish inedible, so too, bad data can turn any data-driven IT effort sour.”. When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

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Sustainable Logistics Operations: Leveraging Advanced Automation Technologies

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Sustainable Logistics Operations: Leveraging Advanced Automation Technologies Attendees Profile: CIOs, CTOs, CSCOs, C-minus 1, Supply Chain Head or Operations Head from the verticals of End User Logistics (Digital, MedTech, Healthcare) service providers or 3PLs Synopsis: The increasing attention by various stakeholders on sustainability and the unforeseen supply chain disruption has thrown up many challenges to logistics operation.

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ToolsGroup Announces Inventory Hub®, the Single Source of Truth for Real-Time Data Across the Enterprise

ToolsGroup

In a world of too little, too late, real-time data provides the actionable insights companies need to maximize inventory performance and business profitability. BOSTON — January 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain optimization software, today introduced the launch of Inventory Hub®, a Dynamic Data Unification Platform that provides retailers with a “single source of truth” for inventory data across their enterprises.

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[Editor’s Pick] Supply Chain Planning: What Would Don Draper Do?

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. In this November 2021 post from SAP’s blog, Xuan-Yen To highlights how Supply Chain Planning has changed and improved over the years.

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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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Editor’s Choice: Remove Wasted Time and Your Operations Can Soar Like an Eagle

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 Open Sky Group and offers tips for removing wasted time in your operations. “Time keeps on slippin, slippin, slippin…” That’s an opening line from a Steve Miller song, Fly Like an Eagle.

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Supply Chain Trends in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Location data, digitization, and sustainability initiatives will contribute to accuracy, predictability and carbon efficiency this year.

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ToolsGroup® Announces JustEnough® Real-Time Retail, the Only Retail Planning and Execution Solution That Responds to Shopping Behavior in the Moment

ToolsGroup

BOSTON — January 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup : a global leader in retail and supply chain planning optimization software, today announced the launch of Real-Time Retail, the only retail planning and execution solution that leverages up-to-the minute supply and demand data to respond faster and more effectively to changes in the marketplace in order to lower inventory, ensure product availability, and improve customer satisfaction across channels.

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[Video] The Road Ahead in Supply Chain Visibility and Execution

Talking Logistics

Supply chain executives, technology companies, and consultants have been talking about supply chain visibility and execution for many years. What’s changed and different today is the operating environment — which is more dynamic, global, and uncertain than ever — as well as the technology landscape, where applications have evolved into platforms.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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E-commerce in 2023 – what’s hot & what’s not?

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post E-commerce in 2023 – what’s hot & what’s not? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Companies Can Prepare Their Supply Chains to be More Green, Diverse and Compliant in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain operators must ready their reporting operations now to avoid scrambling to stay compliant later. .

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9 Reasons why you should automate your supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. If your business has been around for a while, there’s a good chance that you’re still completing inventory counts, picking, packing, and other tasks manually. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 01/13/2023-01/19/2023

All Things Supply Chain

What China’s rise in COVID-19 cases mean for factories In the last few weeks, the Chinese government started to relax its grip on the zero-COVID policy.

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The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today

Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.

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Manufacturing industry worst hit amid energy cost crises

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Manufacturing industry worst hit amid energy cost crises appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is Supply Chain Management? Importance & Benefits

QAD

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Negative effects wreak havoc, impacting customer satisfaction and ROI. Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. Let’s dive in.

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New Threats in the New Year: Cybersecurity Predictions in 2023

BlueYonder

In this new monthly “Security BY Design” blog series, Blue Yonder’s Cybersecurity team will look at cybersecurity in 2023. In our first blog, we predict cybersecurity will grow and are sharing some key steps you and your organizations can take to stay safe. 2022 brought a lot of change and expansion in the cybersecurity realm. Across the world we saw exponential increases in cybercriminal activity, new types of threats and scams, and many costly and unfortunate situations for organizations impac