Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 15, 2023
You’ve probably already encountered it in a retail setting. You call a support center and a chatbot answers the call, understanding your natural language and providing information on shipment status. This is called ChatGPT, a natural language processing (NLP) tool that runs on artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct human-like discussions in order to assist you with various requests.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 15, 2023
The grocery landscape has changed enormously from the days of the general store, when a clerk behind a counter would fetch goods for customers from scantily stocked shelves. Francesco Fazio , a partner at Treacy & Company, and Xiao Liu , his former Treacy & Company colleague, write, “The way that consumers shop for groceries, and how supply chains get goods from beginning to end, has changed radically since the first ‘modern’ supermarket, a store named Piggly Wiggly, fi
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Talking Logistics
JUNE 15, 2023
Global organizations want more automation within their supply chain to tackle issues like cost escalation and demand volatility. Generative AI has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize the global supply chain, including the power to serve as a co-pilot to help operations and customer service organizations do their job better, faster.
ivalua
JUNE 11, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This new regulation builds upon its predecessor, the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), and brings about significant changes that impact organizatio
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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
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 14, 2023
Predictive Quality: A future with less rejects and rework by Luisa Walendy Manufacturing companies often struggle to keep their customers 100% satisfied: Delayed deliveries or issues with quality are not always easy to put a stop to. At the same time, the increasing complexity in manufacturing, a wealth of variants and rising deadline pressure are raising the costs of manual quality analysis and rework.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
In today’s competitive market, the successful operation of a business hinges on the smooth integration of various processes and information management systems, especially when it comes to 3PL integration. With the complexity and challenges involved, many businesses find themselves overwhelmed. Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference.
Demand Driven Technologies
JUNE 15, 2023
“Transformation” is the buzzword of the moment. “Digital” transformation, “Supply Chain” transformation, “Demand Driven” transformation, “Demand Driven Digital Supply Chain” transformation – let’s go for it!… ASCM is even announcing a new APICS CTSC training and certification course: Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain CTSC Exam Content Manual (ascm.org).
Arkieva
JUNE 15, 2023
Our latest webinar examines the varying definitions of machine learning and artificial intelligence while discussing how they can be leveraged to improve your statistical forecast. How to Improve Your Statistical Forecast Using Machine Learning was first posted on June 15, 2023 at 8:11 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2023
In DispatchTrack's "2023 Supply Chain Perspective" survey, 72% of professionals said they're still experiencing significant supply chain challenges despite claims that the global crisis has improved.
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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.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 15, 2023
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EU 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Barcelona, Spain. Featuring over 35 Gartner experts and more than 100 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 2,000 supply chain professionals from across Europe and beyond. Our team was energized by the insightful conversations we had and sessions we attended, and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned!
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 14, 2023
Last week, I sat down to speak with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry and Services at Descartes Systems Group about sustainable home delivery. Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 16, 2023
When my father finally got to leave Cuba in the late 60s, he flew first to Miami and then a few days later arrived in Brooklyn, NY to stay with his brother. When my uncle went to work the next morning, my father went for a long walk through the city streets, taking in all. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 16, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 12, 2023
Matt Zimmer and Joe Lynch discuss streamlining the beverage supply chain. Matt is the President of Zengistics , a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. About Zengistics Zengistics is a full-service logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. Zengistics is focused on delivering the highest-level of customer service by leveraging our advanced technology platforms with our dedicated team of industry e
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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
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! 4 Critical Workstreams for Successful Procurement Implementation June 14, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Vishal Patel Implementing a procurement application requires careful planning and execution, but combining it with a successful strategy can also ensure stakeholder buy-in, improve communications, support change management, reduce cost, and increase speed to market.
C3 Solutions
JUNE 13, 2023
The manufacturing sector remains a crucial component of the global economy, with the small, medium, and large companies operating in the US accounting for about 11% of the country's GDP. Manufacturing facilities play an increasingly vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing global supply chain resources. The European Union, China, and the United States are the top three global manufacturing powerhouses and have seen a significant increase in the number of manufacturing facili
Talking Logistics
JUNE 14, 2023
Two years ago at Manhattan’s Momentum 2021 conference, the company introduced Manhattan Active Transportation Management. This wasn’t an upgrade to its previous TMS solution; it was a completely new solution, built from the ground up using the microservices architecture that underpins Manhattan’s Active technology platform. In the press release from May 2021, the company stated: Read more The post Solve for Y: Takeaways from Manhattan Momentum 2023 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 14, 2023
Managing Inventory amid Regime Change by Thomas Willemain, Ph.D If you hear the phrase “regime change” on the news, you immediately think of some fraught geopolitical event. Statisticians use the phrase differently, in a way that has high relevance for demand planning and inventory optimization. This blog is about “regime change” in the statistical sense, meaning a major change in the character of the demand for an inventory item.
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Enterra Insights
JUNE 13, 2023
Risk managers have known for years that climate change and other sustainability issues are cause for great concern. The staff at SupplyChainBrain notes, “A [2022] report from DispatchTrack, a specialist in last-mile delivery software, reveals that the majority of supply chain organizations surveyed in October and November — 77% — claim to be prioritizing sustainability or to have plans to prioritize it in the coming year.”[1] While that is all well and good, if enterprises are going
Logility
JUNE 12, 2023
If you’re just starting your journey of supply chain sustainability, you may be standing at the precipice full of questions. What is Supply Chain Sustainability? Does it have value for my business? How does it help me gain a competitive advantage? Logility’s, Lachelle Buchanan, shared her thoughts on the importance of supply chain sustainability and the benefits of leveraging supply chain sustainability planning software.
Resilinc
JUNE 11, 2023
Do you ever get confused when people use the terms supply chain risk management (SCRM) and supply chain resilience? It’s common to hear industry practitioners, stakeholders, solution providers, and analysts use these terms interchangeably; for example, an SCRM program and a supply chain resilience program. But are these terms actually equivalent? Or is there a reason to use one over the other?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2023
When manufacturing, quality management and supply chain planning systems are all working synchronously, manufacturers are better equipped to adapt and respond to supply chain disruption.
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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.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
As a business owner, you always seek ways to increase efficiency and decrease costs. As supply chain professionals, we must understand the role of Effectiveness & Efficiency in Supply Chain Optimization But while you may have already implemented changes, you feel like there’s still something missing to decrease your cost. The truth is: there is.
Logility
JUNE 13, 2023
In the constantly changing world of logistics and manufacturing, “what if” Analysis is the key component of finding the optimized supply chain. Supply Chain Leaders are constantly exploring options that currently do not exist. They need to know what a change could and should look like. What if analysis gives them a window into the future.
Locus
JUNE 16, 2023
Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Now take a moment to think about the complicated trip your gadget took to reach your doorstep. Step into the world of last-mile delivery, the unsung hero of the e-commerce world. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2023
The environment in which chief supply chain officers find themselves has changed significantly in recent years, but most organizations have failed to adjust their approach to planning.
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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.
Arena Solutions
JUNE 13, 2023
Research shows that 97% of hardware startups fail because they didn’t deliver their product on time, there was a lack of consumer demand, a high burn rate, product strategy mistakes, or regulatory uncertainty. 1 Hardware product companies produce a broad range of advanced hardware and equipment ranging from medical devices, battery technology, and cyber-electronics to home appliances, networking tools, and other pioneering technology designed to improve our lives.
BlueYonder
JUNE 13, 2023
Peter Drucker wrote in his book “Managing in the Next Society” that “the biggest challenge for the large company and especially for the multinational may be its social legitimacy – its values, its mission, its vision. Everything else can be outsourced.” This idea, coupled with the state of the global economy, has led many organizations to scrutinize their supply chains and consider outsourcing logistical operations to third-party logistics (3PLs) providers when it makes sense.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 16, 2023
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