Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs Judah Levine July 24, 2024 Since early May, supply chains have faced significant disruptions due to congestion caused by Red Sea diversions and an early start to ocean freight’s peak season.

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Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 310

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transform

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

While the SEC’s recent rule remains tangled up in legal challenges, major corporations are moving forward with voluntary climate reporting through their supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2024

Nearly three decades ago, the world experienced what became known as the dotcom bubble. Many of the start-ups that popped up during that time raised significant amounts of capital, spent it lavishly, and went bust. Economic sociologist Adam Hayes explains, “The dotcom bubble, also known as the Internet bubble, grew out of a combination of the presence of speculative or fad-based investing, the abundance of venture capital funding for startups, and the failure of dotcoms to turn a profit.

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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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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2024

An example of a top strategic shift is adopting a more agile and iterative approach to supply chain optimization supported by technology.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), discusses the challenge of achieving true end-to-end visibility across global, multi-tier supply chains.

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BlueYonder

JULY 22, 2024

To cope with rising return rates and shrinking costs, many retailers have opted to start charging for returns. In 2023, the number of retailers charging for returns rose by 31% to 40% in the U.S. Our data shows that 53% of merchants charge for returns, while in the UK, there is nearly an even split of free versus paid returns, with 48% of retailers charging for returns.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 23, 2024

By Rob Smithson (pictured) Business Applications Lead, Microsoft UK The post Unlocking Efficiency: Generative AI’s role in building a cognitive supply chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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John Galt

JULY 24, 2024

Inspired by Breaking's debut in the Olympic Games, we draw parallels with supply chains and explore strategies for successful NPIs.

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Supply Chain Strategy Meeting Supply Chain Supply and Demand 121

Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 23, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

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 comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. I attended MODEX in March and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

There are no shortages of startups in the supply chain and logistics industry, but there is none bigger than Google at the moment. I wrote that back in March 2022 in a post titled, “Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain And Logistics.” Here’s more of what I wrote at the time: The company is placing. Read more The post Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logility

JULY 22, 2024

The consumer products giant, Reynolds Consumer Products is helping keep food fresh longer and kitchen safe. With approximately 95% of American households relying on products like recyclable aluminum foil, self-sealing wax, freezer paper, disposable bakeware, trash liners, and more, this organization strives for continuous improvement in their supply chain.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2024

The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.

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Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Report Study 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

A key message coming out of Sapphire is “keep the core clean!” One key message emerging from Sapphire was “keep the core clean.” SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3rd through the 5th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2024

To maximize customer satisfaction, large-scale manufacturers, such as car and truck makers, need to optimize lead times and delivery reliability. But today’s volatile supply chain landscape — characterized by sudden demand swings, as well as materials shortages and other disruptions — means they must also enable resiliency and operate flexibly. In both production and transportation, manufacturers need to replan profitably and quickly as conditions change.

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Logility

JULY 25, 2024

Generative AI has taken the world by storm, and the supply chain industry is a perfect candidate to benefit, with opportunities for integration of generative AI from strategic planning to execution processes. Yet, the question remains: Is your supply chain mature enough to integrate Generative AI effectively? Visualize the following supply chain scenario: data on forecasting are confined to spreadsheets, updates on transportation are trapped in emails, and inventory levels are locked in database

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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

JULY 24, 2024

AI & ML technology integrations provide broad advantages for supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Even though a few soccer and rugby matched have already taken place, the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off today, as Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis. With 10,500 athletes representing 205 National Olympic Committees, there are a few athletes and storylines that I will be keeping a close eye on. Simone Biles, who has won every all-around competition she has entered in more than a decade, is back on the Olympic stage after taking a two-year break afte

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 26, 2024

By Michael Covington (pictured) VP of Strategy, Jamf The post NCSC warning on North Korea appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 25, 2024

The automotive industry finds itself in a time of turbulent transition, as the shift from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles continues apace. Even though the majority of consumers are still sticking with gasoline-powered cars in 2024, it feels inevitable that the future will shift to more sustainable and, what are perceived to be, environmentally-friendly technologies.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 25, 2024

The U.S. can’t have a vibrant “bio-based” manufacturing sector without an equally strong source of domestic materials to support it.

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BlueYonder

JULY 24, 2024

July 25 is National Intern Day. At Blue Yonder, we offer a rewarding, immersive program that enables students to gain valuable professional skills and industry knowledge, as well as hands-on experience in supply chain management and technology solutions. Their unique perspectives and contributions to real-world business challenges and customer projects have a meaningful impact on our company’s operations and strategy and help us build the next generation of Blue Yonder associates.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 26, 2024

By Christian Dolderer (pictured) Lead Research Analyst at Transporeon The post Will the Olympic Games disrupt transport operations in France? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 23, 2024

QAD Transform Europe — our all new customer conference — is being held in the city of Brussels on 24-25 September 2024. Why Brussels, you might ask? There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the city has excellent transport links to and from just about everywhere. It takes less than two hours to reach Brussels by train from London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2024

Why is the supply chain historically more siloed than other functions? And what can be done about it? Ashutosh Dekhne, Americas supply chain and operations practice leader with EY, offers guidance.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 23, 2024

Machine downtime is a thorn in the side of your business, and it unfortunately happens more than you think. Did you know that over 83% of businesses experienced unplanned downtime in the last year? Machine downtime inconveniently halts production, causes stress, and can be avoided with proper planning. Keep reading as we discuss how you can avoid and reduce machine downtime to ensure no unexpected and stressful hiccups in your manufacturing process.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 23, 2024

When you graduated in IT, the supply chain might not have been your first thought.

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