IT Supply Chain

JULY 12, 2023

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Ways Technology Can Enhance Your Business Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 13, 2023

Does it resemble hip-hop? Jazz? A cha-cha? The slide? No one knows, but in my discussions, business leaders agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and the projected impact on supply chain technology looms large sending the industry into very different gyrations. How fast will it transform work, no one knows, but excitement reigns. Traditionally, supply chain technology providers evolve slowly, and business leaders move at an even-slower pace (glacier speed) to revise work practices.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2023

Executives are also interested in bringing their supply chains closer to home, with 43% of CEOs with a resiliency problem saying they are either already on-shoring or considering it.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a well written perspective on Generative AI and its eventual use in supply chain business process and decision making areas. Background Supply Chain Matters has been providing our readers with added market education, viewpoints and perspectives focused on Generative AI and Chat GPT technologies and their application in specific areas of supply chain business processes and decision making.

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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

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Logility

JULY 10, 2023

Think you don’t understand supply chain?  Believe it or not, you do it all the time! If you’re not in the supply chain industry, you might not think about supply chain planning daily, or ever. Steve Ungar, vice president with Logility’s Product Management group, shares his thoughts on supply chain in everyday life. When I talk about my job to my friends, I mention the importance of managing a good supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 14, 2023

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Guest Author The post How to Improve Your Supply Chain and Distribution appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tecsys

JULY 11, 2023

To help clear up some of the confusion, let’s define healthcare supply chain metrics, why they are important.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Looking for a deeper discussion on Dynamic Fulfillment? Register for our upcoming webinar here and get an in-depth view from the experts. Managing omnichannel fulfillment is complicated. And the larger your network, the more complicated it becomes. Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. You not only need to manage an ever-increasing lot of centralized distribution centers, but hundreds of stores on top of it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey Apirian and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment vs. micro-fulfillment. Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. About Corey Apirian Corey Apirian is the CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment. With over 15 years of senior management experience, Corey is an accomplished Supply Chain and Operations Leader.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

3PL Selection—don’t let your people be penny wise and pound foolish Are you looking at the big picture when you select a 3PL — do they fit with your supply chain strategy? Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse. Supply chain organizations often find themselves comparing price differences of 1–2% in service offerings, and they are missing the opportunity to save 5–15% in real costs. 3PL selection is a supply chain decision and an optimization opportunity.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. economy. Brad Cook and Steve Hewitt , partners at Wipfli, report, “Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.”[1] They also note that the CPG sector has helped stave off what like looked like a certain deep recession. They note, “Shoppers buoyed the economy — or at least kept it from falling deeply into recession.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers can now supercharge their OMS with Dynamic Fulfillment’s advanced optimization logic that reduces markdowns and shipping costs, improves margins, and satisfies customer SLAs. BOSTON — July 13, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of Dynamic Fulfillment, a new addition to the JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle Henderson and Joe Lynch discuss real time container tracking, which is exactly what Kyle and his team do at Vizion. Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.

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Arkieva

JULY 10, 2023

Supply chain disruptions can have a higher impact on smaller manufacturers. How can you keep up with Fortune 1000 companies? How Can A $150MM Manufacturer Compete with Larger Players? was first posted on July 10, 2023 at 9:45 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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2023

Until recently, most companies simply haven’t been interested in offering deep supply chain transparency. Now, they are beginning to realize the urgent need to do so.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Christian Piller and Joe Lynch discuss painless retail returns. Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. About Christian Piller Christian Piller is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen Technologies, Inc. ( ReturnsSuck.com ) where he is responsible for business development, fundraising, sales, an

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CHAINalytics

JULY 10, 2023

Over the past 10 years, consumers have embraced the convenience of shopping. E-commerce sales in the US have grown from 5% to nearly 15% of total retail sales, which has led to a mass migration of labor from retail stores to warehouse floors. These developments continue to accelerate the adoption of warehouse automation technologies. The … The post 10 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Chainalytics.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 12, 2023

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking Financial Freedom: Consolidate Your Debts and Unleash Your Potential appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2023

Industry research suggests only 6% of supply chain professionals claim to have full visibility into their supply chain, and only 17% claim to have partial visibility. But why are those numbers so low?

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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, food manufacturers need to embrace the technology that is playing a crucial role in driving efficiency, enhancing productivity and enabling streamlined operations.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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BlueYonder

JULY 12, 2023

Suraj Thite is a Senior Functional Architect at Blue Yonder and he lives in India. A random office conversation changed his life and gave him the tool to express himself. He shares his journey to becoming an urban sketch artist with us. I have been an art enthusiast since I was kid. I have been actively participating in some form of art and it has always been my passion.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 14, 2023

By Michael Covington (pictured) VP of Strategy, Jamf The post Apple RSR re-release appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2023

Supply chain visibility is a major buzzword these days—helping to drive efficient operations, better decision-making, and higher customer satisfaction. But what does it actually mean?

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Clear Spider

JULY 11, 2023

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Prepare your Supply Chain for the Back To School Season School’s out for summer! It’s time to kick back and relax on the beach…while you make back to school shopping lists using your notes app. As one of the biggest shopping events in the U.S., Amazon Prime Day (scheduled for July 11th and 12th this year!) marks the unofficial start to the back-to-school shopping season.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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The Smart Software

JULY 10, 2023

Discover the key strategies to tackle inventory inflation caused by software in your supply chain. We often are asked, "Why is the software driving up the inventory?" The answer is that Software isn't driving it in either direction - the inputs are driving it, and those inputs are controlled by the users (or admins). Here are four things you can do to get results you expect.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2023

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Securing Financial Stability During Uncertain Times: The Importance of Life Insurance for Supply Chain Professionals appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2023

Labor disruptions during the first half of 2023 — which included strikes, layoffs and labor protests — grew by 136% year-on-year.

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