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Supply Chain Executives Face Growing C-Suite Complacency

Logistics Viewpoints

According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. During and immediately after the pandemic, supply chain leaders were in an unfamiliar position: they had the attention of top management and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make their supply chains more agile and resilient.

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Improved Supply Chain Operations: It Starts on the Factory Floor

Supply Chain Brain

Instead of worrying about things that they can't directly control, manufacturers must address what’s happening on the factory floor.

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From Waste to Value: Revolutionizing the Automotive Aftermarket Through Circular Economy

ToolsGroup

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards more sustainable practices. At the forefront of this change is the circular economy – a framework that’s reshaping not just vehicle manufacturing but the entire automotive aftermarket. This sector, encompassing parts supply, services, and repair, is now playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainability by extending product lifecycles, minimizing waste, and creating val

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5 Supply Chain Planning Mistakes That Will Haunt You

Arkieva

Curbing bad habits or errors early is essential to effective supply chain management. Look at supply chain planning mistakes that haunt you if not corrected. 5 Supply Chain Planning Mistakes That Will Haunt You was first posted on October 30, 2024 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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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Agriculture Software Development: The Future of Farming with AI and IoT Integration

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Agriculture Software Development: The Future of Farming with AI and IoT Integration appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Top SEO Strategies for Logistics Companies to Improve Online Visibility

SCMDOJO

Search engine optimizations is one of the best digital marketing hacks out there for your industry since it helps buyers hunting for a transportation and logistics company find you online – and you don’t have to pay for PPC advertising. However, it pays to understand how SEO and PPC can actually collaborate to increase visibility through search engines.

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Enabling Business Transport Excellence

Talking Logistics

In a July 2024 survey of our Indago supply chain research community and Alpega customers, almost three quarters of the respondents (72%) said that integrating a large “open network” of vetted and trusted carriers with a transportation management system (TMS) would be either “Extremely Beneficial” or “Very Beneficial.” That’s not surprising given that the transportation.

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SAP Business Network and Artificial Intelligence

Bristlecone

SAP Business Network and Artificial Intelligence Download White Paper The post SAP Business Network and Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Bulk Liquid Logistics: Who’s Responsible for What?

Bulk Connection

Shippers ship, receivers receive, and carriers carry. Simple, right? Well, not always. Bulk liquid logistics is a complicated business that can create opportunities for misunderstanding and finger-pointing if and when a problem arises. In this article, we’ll help you avoid these misunderstandings by delineating responsibilities between liquid bulk shippers, receivers, and carriers to see exactly who is (or at least should be) responsible for what.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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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The RocketFuel Story with Josh Beatty

The Logistics of Logistics

Josh Beatty and Joe Lynch discuss the RocketFuel story. Josh is the Co-Founder of Launch Fulfillment, LaunchPath Logistics, and RocketFuel Parcel Recharge. As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. They recognized that many other 3PLs would have the same problem, so they created RocketFuel , a recharge metering system that ensures upfront payments for every shipment

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Regionalization and the Rise of Emerging Markets

Enterra Insights

One of the positive effects of hyper-globalization was the rise of a global middle class. Millions of people were raised out of poverty as they found a place within the global economy. During hyper-globalization, there were winners and losers; and, the losers finally began fighting back. As a result, many economists insist the era of hyper-globalization has ended.

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Generative AI: Force Multiplier for Autonomous Supply Chain Management

BlueYonder

With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) the world has come to anticipate a huge increase in productivity. Businesses have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on these technologies not only for supply chain productivity improvements but for overall efficiency, resilience, and agility. At first, the market achieved significant success with this first advancement of advanced planning solutions.

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How MTSS Platforms Can Prepare the Next Generation of Supply Chain Professionals

SCMDOJO

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher.

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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

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Detention Pay Explained and How Dock Scheduling Software Can Reduce It

C3 Solutions

Introduction: What Is Detention Pay? Let’s be real – no one likes waiting, especially when it costs money. In trucking, waiting can cost a lot. “ Detention pay ” is what drivers get when they’re stuck at a warehouse or loading dock longer than planned. It compensates drivers for their time if they can’t start driving because they’re kept waiting too long.

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Supply Chain Crossword Challenge

The Network Effect

How quickly can you solve our supply chain crossword challenge? Are you faster than your friends.

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Celebrating Our 2024 Global Week of Giving: A Visit to Akshaya Patra

BlueYonder

For the second year in a row, Blue Yonder celebrated Global Week of Giving , a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate. Giving back strengthens our commitment to creating positive change and reflects the ongoing passion of our associates, who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference.

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Why Procurement Professionals Should Learn About S&OP

SCMDOJO

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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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Halloween on the Rise

Enterra Insights

Although Christmas still reigns supreme among holidays in the United States, Halloween is gaining ground. According to journalist Francisco Velasquez , Halloween is creeping up on Christmas like a specter in a haunted house. “As Halloween decorations creep onto store shelves earlier each year,” he writes, “America’s spookiest holiday is casting an ever-longer shadow over the retail landscape.

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NOFOMA 2025 in Copenhagen

SCM Research

Join us from June 10-12, 2025 for the 37th NOFOMA 2025 Conference (in Copenhagen) , the leading Nordic platform for logistics and supply chain management professionals. The conference kicks off with NORDLOG (for doctoral students) and the Educators’ Day (for educators) on June 10.

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Forget the Crystal Ball. Instead, Link Forecasting Directly to Production Planning.

BlueYonder

As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation. This transformation delivers many benefits, including increased sustainability, but it also creates demand-planning and production-planning challenges.

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Logistics Equipment – A Guide to Warehouse Facility

SCMDOJO

Logistics equipment plays a vital role in the efficient operation of warehouses and distribution centers. By selecting the right equipment, businesses can optimize storage capacity, improve productivity, and ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods. This guide explores a range of logistics equipment, from storage solutions and transportation tools to facility equipment, packing solutions, technology systems, and safety gear.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

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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Freight Optimization Software Revolutionizing Supply Chain Efficiency

MercuryGate

How would your business transform if you could guarantee on-time deliveries, maximize every truck's capacity, and have real-time insights at your fingertips? Freight optimization software is your ticket to making this happen. The post Freight Optimization Software Revolutionizing Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Q&A with CEO Brandon Daniels: AI’s Impact on Supply Chain Risk Management

Exiger Perspectives

How is AI changing supply chain risk management , and what does it mean for the future? These questions were part of a recent discussion featuring Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels about AI impacts on supply chains. The session was moderated by Arjun Mehta, Principal at Insight Partners , which is also a major investor in Exiger. Some insights from the full conversation are excerpted in the Q&A below, and you can watch the full session on YouTube.

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QAD Adaptive ERP: Navigating the Intricacies of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Transformation

QAD

Manufacturing Leaders are well aware of (and even frustrated or perhaps used to) the constantly changing business landscape. New changes pop up daily, and new opportunities appear cloaked in complexities. More often than not, the conversation around digital transformation in manufacturing is no longer about the “why” or even the “what” because most already know the critical technologies dominating discussions.

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Optimize Your Supply Chain Through Efficient Fixed Asset Management

SCMDOJO

In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management. Fixed assets, such as machinery, equipment, and vehicles, are essential for businesses to operate smoothly.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

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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Empowering Logistics Leadership with Dusty Holcomb

The Logistics of Logistics

Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss empowering logistics leadership. Dusty is the Founder and CEO of Arcqus Group an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm that empowers leaders to reach their highest potential through principles-centered leadership. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb is the CEO and Founder at Arcqus Group, empowering leaders through principles-centered leadership.

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Generating Supply Chain Plans that are Fully Executable

Adexa

Generating Supply Chain Plans that are Fully Executable ~ No Need for a Bridge Between Planning & Execution In a recent paper by Gartner, it was highlighted that planning and execution are converging “Organizations that have gone through significant investment in demand and supply planning systems as well as manufacturing execution systems often identify scheduling as a critical missing element in aligning and synchronizing planning with execution.

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What is Multi Carrier Shipping Software?

QAD

Today’s trading environment is one of global supply chains. E-commerce is no longer limited to consumer goods. People shop online for all kinds of products, from tiny components to industrial machines. To thrive in this world, companies must make shipping cost-effective. Multi carrier shipping allows your company to become carrier-independent. You can seamlessly switch between carriers and services.