What is on the Horizon for Supply Chain Management?
The Network Effect
APRIL 22, 2024
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Happening Now: Tracking Maritime Cargo Trends
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 25, 2024
Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.
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How Satisfied Are Companies With Their TMS?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Satisfaction with TMS Software,” a research report that highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community and JBF Consulting’s customer community. You can read the rest of the report and download a copy at JBF Consulting’s website. The global transportation management.
How Transparent Should You Be With Your Supply Chain Network?
AIMMS
APRIL 23, 2024
Consumers may be willing to pay 2% to 10% more for products from vendors that provide greater supply chain network transparency.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
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 Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo
Freightos
APRIL 25, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.
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Outside-in planning: a big elephant that needs a bite-size approach
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“ There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Desmond Tutu Outside-in thinking in theory Outside-in thinking makes sense. It has been suggested to include a market, customer, and competitor view in a strategy definition for more than 50 years. It is not new in strategy. It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that.
7 Ways AI Can Impact Your Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
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APRIL 24, 2024
It seems everywhere you look you see AI. There are 70,717 AI startups and counting. AI chatbots are everywhere. And there’s even AI in refrigerators. Love it or fear it, Artificial Intelligence appears to be the new normal in everything, including supply chain and logistics operations. In this post, Stord’s team of supply chain experts shares insights and predictions to help you prepare for AI’s impact on logistics and how high volume e-commerce, DTC and B2B brands can be prepared to capitalize
Unlock Your Future: The Hottest Entry-Level IT Jobs for Recent Grads & Career Changers
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 24, 2024
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlock Your Future: The Hottest Entry-Level IT Jobs for Recent Grads & Career Changers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Gartner on the Four Pillars of Supply Chain AI
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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
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.
Yards Are Hard
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2024
Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 26, 2024)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2024
The woodpecker is back. Maybe it’s not the same one that pecked a hole in my house a few years ago, but it could be a disgruntled relative. I haven’t seen him yet, I’ve only heard his peck, peck, peck. He’s taunting me, I know. But I won’t let him get under my skin, peck. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 26, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis
SCM Research
APRIL 25, 2024
I am pleased to announce that our new book, The Supply Chain: A System in Crisis , co-edited with Stefan Gold, is now available. It contains very insightful chapters by fantastic colleagues. Our book highlights the multifaceted challenges facing modern supply chains. It examines the concept of a globalized economy, juxtaposing the promise of prosperity with the acute reality of worker exploitation and environmental harm.
Ask the Experts: What Are Some Common Misconceptions or Myths Surrounding Sustainability in Supply Chains?
John Galt
APRIL 22, 2024
We asked experts in supply chain sustainability to share their views on common misconceptions or myths hindering progress. Read their thoughts!
The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
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
What Georgia-Pacific Is Doing With Causal AI Is Remarkable
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2024
Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, and Ron Norris, director of innovation at GP While Generative AI has sparked great excitement, a form of artificial intelligence called Causal AI might offer much greater potential. Causal AI offers the tantalizing promise of being able to unravel the intricate web of cause-and-effect relationships that govern business operations.
ToolsGroup Launches PromoAI, a Revolutionary New Retail Promotions Optimization Solution
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APRIL 24, 2024
Retailers can now ensure higher profitability by maximizing the ROI from each in-season retail promotion through advanced AI optimization Boston, MA and London, UK — April 24, 2024 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimizationsoftware, today announced the launch of their PromoAI Solution, a new promotions optimization solution in the greater JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.
Stop Food Waste Day 2024
Enterra Insights
APRIL 24, 2024
An unimaginable amount of food is wasted every year. According to the staff at Recycle Track Systems (RTS), “The world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year.”[1] Would it surprise you to learn that America is the world’s worst offender? The RTS staff reports, “The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120 billion pounds — every year.
Reinventing Defensive Supply Chain Risk With AI
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APRIL 24, 2024
Moving from risk-reduction mode (defense) to opportunity-creation mode (offense) requires a mindset change and more advanced processes, technologies and talent.
4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry
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Körber Elevate 2024: Chart Your Course
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 24, 2024
I am coming to you from the sunny confines of San Diego, CA where I am attending the 2024 Körber Elevate conference. This is my first time attending Körber Elevate, and it did not disappoint, with over 800 attendees, 60 thought provoking sessions, and lots of networking and learning opportunities. The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges.
Navigating Uncharted Skies: The Path to UAM Commercialization
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APRIL 23, 2024
Today, innovators like Airbus, Volocopter GmbH, and Urban Aeronautics are making headlines with their unveiling of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs). Although still in its infancy, the global urban air mobility (UAM) market is projected to reach $23.42 billion (USD) in revenue and achieve a 16.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2032 1.
Supercharging Fulfillment for a More Efficient, Customer-Centric Supply Chain
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It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. Supercharging fulfillment works in concert with accelerating plans, amplifying experiences, and building trust to orchestrate a synchronized supply chain with an end-to-end approach.
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Gartner's report warns that a focus on using GenAI to cut down on labor costs could alienate supply chain workers.
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
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.
Mastering Collaboration: Exploring Lumin All-in-One PDF Tools for Teamwork
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By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Mastering Collaboration: Exploring Lumin All-in-One PDF Tools for Teamwork appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Irregular Operations
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APRIL 22, 2024
This blog is about “irregular operations.” Smart Software is in the process of adapting our products to help you cope with your own irregular ops. This is a preview. The post Irregular Operations appeared first on Smart Software.
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Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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IT Supply Chain
APRIL 24, 2024
By Darren Williams (pictured) CEO & Founder, Blackfog The post Change Healthcare admits to paying ransom appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Loginext
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QAD
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