Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. Breaking it down In the U.S. alone, colleges and universities awarded 83,263 bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 2012, a 37% increase over the 60,605 degrees conferred in 2002. 1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical enginee

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Buyer’s Remorse Survey Report.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey conducted with members of our Indago supply chain research community (who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Brad Young and Joe Lynch discuss BI and AI for logistics. Brad is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions , a quick and cost-effective solution for delivering AI-based transportation analytics to your company and customers. About Brad Young Brad Young is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions. Leveraging his passion for using technology and diverse transportation experience he is working to help organizations gain insight and answers to what is driving their business performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Digital transformation is a term that is thrown around a lot, and people have different ways to interpret what it means. Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2023

Data out April 4 showed U.S. supply-chain activity fell to the lowest in at least 6 ½ years in March, with low transport prices for goods driving the decline in the Logistics Managers’ Index.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 5, 2023

A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a software solution designed to help businesses manage their transportation operations efficiently. A TMS Transportation Management System can help businesses optimize their logistics processes, reduce costs, improve customer service, and gain real-time visibility into their supply chain. How Does a Transportation Management System Work?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2023

Businesses in the industrial metals industry must increasingly rely on digital tools such as real-time product tracking to optimize their items’ journey and to provide data to inform decisions.

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Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2023

It’s that kind of a writing day: the blinking cursor blinks and blinks and blinks… And I’ve got nothing. [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] With Passover earlier this week, Good Friday today, and Easter weekend upon us, I suspect many people are off today. Therefore, I’ll share my commentary next week. Wishing everyone a happy. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 7, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales. Unlike other goods and services, a passenger on an airplane, cruise ship, or train cannot simply go somewhere else if you don’t have the soda or the meal that they want.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos! April 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris Day 1 + 2 Recap Paris may be the City of Lights, but Ivalua NOW was a bright beacon in its own right! With the same enthusiasm and innovation as always, we gathered together this year to explore a new frontier of possibilities in procurement.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2022 and the previous record high of $21.7 billion in 2020. The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2023

Business prospects are inextricably tied to local, national, and global economies. Nevertheless, macrotrends do not necessarily determine how well a business performs. Business leaders planning strategies for the weeks, months, and years ahead must take numerous factors into account. Those considerations include: Where is the business is located? What business sector does it operate in?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2023

Sahil Gupta , Chief Product Officer at ToolsGroup, shares the most important insights and takeaways from this year’s ShopTalk conference. After four days of retail insights focused on the trends, business models, and technologies that are shaping the future of retail, ShopTalk 2023 has closed a successful and illuminating conference. offering insights spanning shopper engagement, emerging channels, store experience, technology, and organization changes, the Las Vegas-based conference welcomed th

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 is in the books. So, how are we doing overall in the supply chain and logistics industry? I guess it depends on who you ask. For shippers, the current environment from a rates and capacity standpoint is much more favorable than it has been the past two years. For carriers, Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Arkieva

APRIL 4, 2023

Now is the time to ask “what if” we enhanced our forecasting with technology that can work with or replace Excel? Asking “What if?” was first posted on April 4, 2023 at 8:24 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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C3 Solutions

APRIL 5, 2023

The retail sector is constantly challenged to keep its shelves full and its customers happy. Add on top of this the expectation of a healthy profit, and the ask becomes even bigger. This has become a new norm lately for retailers where they struggle with volatile supply chains, which take much longer than before. While there are many other reasons, a major reason for this is high transportation lead time.

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 4, 2023

One of the world’s largest nutrition companies and a leader in both human and animal nutrition asked Chainalytics to examine its food flavoring supply chain and identify opportunities for reducing cost, improving service, and increasing network flexibility and resilience. One subsidiary of the worldwide concern produces and distributes a variety of food flavoring ingredients for … The post Global Nutrition Company Partners With Chainalytics to Identify $20MM in Annual Supply Chain Savings

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 4, 2023

By Kevin Harrison (pictured) Managing Director, Good Travel Management The post New hand luggage rules from today to greatly improve experience for business travellers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

APRIL 6, 2023

The Network of Life is a fast paced environment where consumer demands and the disruption of life can change within a blink of an eye. Having proper forecasting within your supply chain can help you to be antifragile and assist you in leveraging life’s disruptions. Based on data, agility, and reinventing innovation – the manufacturing and supply chain sectors need to make sure it evolves and embraces a new digital, dynamic experience that can meet and align with the changing world around u

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The Smart Software

APRIL 3, 2023

Those new to the parts planning game are often confused by the many variations in the names of parts. This blog points out distinctions that do or do not have operational significance for someone managing a fleet of spare parts and how those differences impact inventory planning. The post Spare Parts, Replacement Parts, Rotables, and Aftermarket Parts appeared first on Smart Software.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 6, 2023

Krenar Komoni, founder and chief executive officer of Tive, offers advice on evaluating freight-tech providers, and emphasizes the need for collaboration as the basis for making key decisions in the supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2023

By Scott Opitz (pictured) Chief Technology Officer, ABBYY The post Tech Leader’s Call For AI ‘Pause’ Over Risks To Humanity 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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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the release of QAD Adaptive ERP 2023, the latest version of QAD’s next-generation ERP solution that includes the QAD Enterprise Platform. Furthermore, we are proud to reveal updates to our QAD Adaptive Applications solution portfolio. As businesses strive to improve their responsiveness and flexibility to navigate disruptions, this newest release enhances our customers’ ability to advance their business intelligence, innovation and agility, which are critical in today

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2023

We are very excited to announce that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave : Order Management Systems, Q2 2023 Report. In this report, Forrester researched, analyzed and scored the eight top order management providers against 34 criteria across three categories — current offering, strategy, and market presence. In the current offering category, Blue Yonder received the highest scores possible in the criteria of enterprise inventory management, pre- and post-

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John Galt

APRIL 3, 2023

These tactics can help food and beverage companies gain an edge and drive supply chain resilience to manage disruption.

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