ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. As we approach 2025, businesses face a critical juncture where adaptability and strategic foresight will define competitive success. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution. 1.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How automation and robotics are improving packaging, supply chains, and impacting customer experience and expectations

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“For decades,” writes economic journalist Peter S. Goodman , “major companies have behaved as if geographic distance were almost irrelevant. A factory in China was the same as a factory in Michigan. The internet, container shipping and international trading arrangements had supposedly shrunk the globe.”[1] He adds, “No longer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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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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Arkieva

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Learn how to design effective supply chain KPIs that drive organization change, align teams, and improve performance with actionable insights. KPIs: More Than Metrics – They’re Tools for Change was first posted on December 4, 2024 at 11:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Fred Voccola (pictured) CEO at Kaseya The post Predictions for the technology industry in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The year is 1936, the machines are idle, although all the employees are at their usual workstations, but instead of working, they are playing ping pong, reading the newspaper, and…

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QAD

DECEMBER 4, 2024

High volume shippers face demands from all sides — particularly during peak season. Carriers add substantial surcharges during the end of year holiday months. This year, both FedEx and UPS are adding as much as $8.25 per parcel for large volume shippers whose deliveries spike during peak season. Parcel shipping is expensive. Despite that, customers expect low cost — ideally free — shipping and rapid delivery.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such as tax breaks, tariffs, and regulatory incentives—have redefined how companies

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Bob Kosek and Joe Lynch discuss Goergia: the future of supply chain. Bob is the Division Director of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development , your one-stop shop for Georgia business. About Bob Kosek Bob Kosek is the Division Director of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. He is responsible for overseeing the statewide and regional teams responsible for attracting job and investment growth to the State of Georgia.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Black Friday 2024 is in the rearview mirror, and the results are in. While some retailers made bold moves that paid off, others struggled with familiar issues like stockouts, misaligned promotions, and consumer fatigue. As we gear up for the final stretch of the holiday shopping season, let’s analyze the wins, the losses, and how to pivot for success.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 billion packages more than UPS and FedEx.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. Brad is the Head of Growth of Upwell , a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We got our first snow of the season yesterday. Not much, but enough to turn the lawn white. Im a fair-weathered cyclist, so that signals the end of riding outdoors for me this year. Like a bear hibernating over winter, Ill be riding in my basement cave until spring. Before I head down there, heres. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We’ve seen seismic shifts in the global logistics landscape over the past few years, including a transition to omni-channel commerce, increasing demand variability and growing customer expectations. In the age of Amazon, consumers want customized fulfillment and delivery options, with fast service at a low cost. To operate profitably, companies need to carefully orchestrate their logistics operations at every step, across thousands of SKUs, hundreds of thousands of customers, and a distribution

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post What Are the Benefits of Using Video Background Removers in Virtual Reality appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies learned the hard way during the Covid pandemic that their supply chains were not nearly as resilient as they thought. These companies were not able to adapt and recover from the pandemic-induced disruptions quickly and effectively enough to avoid financial or customer service harm. That’s why over the past few years, enabling supply. Read more The post Operational Resilience in Action: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonza

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.

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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The supply chain remains one of the most fascinating areas of business. Just when you think everything is in order, a new challenge, disruption, or innovation arises, keeping you on your toes. Blue Yonder recently brought together supply chain professionals in the Consumer Goods and Life Sciences industries to network on how they are planning for challenges, overcoming obstacles as they occur and embracing technology as they look to the future.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Benefits of Using Online Faxing Software for Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

To manage a product’s life cycle, one must focus intensely on the four major stages. However, before proceeding to those stages, one should know the product’s life Cycle. The life Cycle is a series of stages a product goes through from its inception to its eventual demise. The Four Stages of the Product Life Cycle Introduction: Inventory products are usually on-demand products that make their demand once launched.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2024

COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since the pandemic hit.

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Demand Driven Technologies

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In all fields, and the supply chain is no exception, propaganda has an enormous influence. We are subjected to it in our social life, in our consumer incentives, in the political influences to which we are exposed. The Internet and social networks are a formidable gas pedal. I invite you to explore Google Trends, to.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Enhancing Order Accuracy and Speed in 3PL Operations with Robust Warehouse Management Systems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Running a warehouse these days feels like a constant juggling act, right? Keeping up with customer demands, managing inventory, and making sure everything runs smoothly — it’s a lot to handle. And if you’re still relying on outdated systems, it’s like trying to juggle with one hand tied behind your back. There’s a better way.

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