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Supply Chains and Climate Change: Adapt or Die

Enterra Insights

Predicting that companies must adapt to climate change or die is a bit hyperbolic. At the very least, companies that fail to adapt will lose out to their competition. Experts are warning things can get bad. “The verdict is out,” writes journalist Elise Leise. “According to McKinsey & Co, as climate change worsens, the world will face more frequent and severe extreme weather events — hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.

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Six Ways Supply Chain Leaders Use Transportation as a Competitive Weapon

Logistics Viewpoints

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management pla

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EU rail legislation – what can we expect?

IT Supply Chain

By Christopher Keating (pictured) Senior Vice President, Trimble Transportation Europe The post EU rail legislation – what can we expect? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Role of Predictive Analytics in Improving Dock Scheduling

C3 Solutions

Dock scheduling software has seen huge leaps in the last few years with predictive analytics emerging as one of the most exciting advancements to date. Not only does it leverage big data to better understand prior operations, but it uses these insights to then forecast where things are headed for logistics and supply chain operations.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

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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Why Your Warehouse Needs a Web-Based Management System?

My Office Apps

Why Your Warehouse Needs a Web-Based Management System Businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency of logistics and supply chain management. Solutions like Kechie’s Web-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) leverage the power of the internet to provide real-time visibility, streamlined operations, and scalability that traditional on-premise solutions struggle to match.

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Building the Automation Framework

Supply Chain Brain

An accelerated and autonomous supply chain adapts and reacts by providing visibility across systems, streamlining workflows, eliminating silos, and enabling autonomous disruption management.

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SnapFulfil Named a 2024 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain

SnapFulfil

Leading cloud-based warehouse management system, SnapFulfil , is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain. This prestigious accolade celebrates the top 100 companies providing outstanding solutions and services in the supply chain industry.

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AI in Action at Locus 1: Enabling Excellence With AI in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Locus

This is the first in a series of blogs that will showcase how Locus has been able to leverage AI and ML’s unique capabilities to deliver real-world growth. We will cover our areas of focus, and in subsequent blogs, go deeper into how we use AI in various parts of the fulfillment chain to bring about real business value. If you do a little digging, you can see that have been thinking about and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for nearly 70 years!

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EV Diffusion in Mainstream Markets

QAD

Stop Expecting an EV Tidal Wave In a recent QAD blog , Paul Eichenberg of automotive consulting firm Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting discusses recent news about the electrical vehicle forecast for the US market. It looks like the domestic automakers as well as BMW and Hyundai have a promising outlook on EV production in the US. I was thrilled to learn this news!

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Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit

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Six Ways Supply Chain Leaders Use Transportation as a Competitive Weapon

Logistics Viewpoints

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management pla

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August 6, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home August 6, 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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Shelf Ready Solutions: Jarrett’s Logistics Expertise with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss shelf ready solutions: Jarrett’s logistics expertise. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett Logistics , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions Summary: Shelf Ready Solutions: Jarrett’s Logistics Expertise In this insightful new podcast, host Joe Lynch engages with logistics expert Mike Jarrett, CEO of Jarrett Logistics, to explore the ever-evolving world of retail supply chain management and its increasing challenges.

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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Productivity

Enterra Insights

“Hype is a crucial component to introducing any emerging technology into the marketplace,” writes journalist Peter Fretty. “It draws attention and, in many instances, entices organizations to come out onto the bleeding edge. However, at some point, manufacturers need to move beyond the hype and realize the return on their investment.”[1] In this case, Fretty is writing about the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI).

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Blue Yonder Associate Pursues Passion Through Ongoing Education

BlueYonder

We all have dreams. Whether it’s to play in the Olympics, learn to cook like a master chef, or climb a tall mountain. For me, that dream was getting my master’s degree. Like many, you might aspire to study later in life but feel hesitant or unsure for various reasons. The lessons I learned pursuing a postgraduate degree can apply to a lot of goals, so I wanted to share what I learned throughout my journey which may help you to accomplish your dream!

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100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble’s Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams

The Logistics of Logistics

Kelly Williams and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing the road: Trimble’s tech solutions. Kelly is the VP, Product Management of Trimble Transportation , a technology company that offers a suite of transportation technology solutions, including fleet management, route optimization, and freight visibility tools, to improve efficiency and safety.

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How to overcome uncertainty for a seamless customer delivery experience

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post How to overcome uncertainty for a seamless customer delivery experience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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How To Talk to Customers About Returns

BlueYonder

As in so many things, communication is key when dealing with e-commerce returns. Marketers often discuss brand touchpoints, meaning the website, physical store locations, advertisements, sponsorships, and most crucially, when using, wearing or owning the product. However, one under-appreciated and crucially important brand touchpoint is the returns process.

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Supply Chain Strategy Meets Real Estate Advisory

Supply Chain Brain

With leases on its customization and distribution facilities set to expire, TaylorMade considered it timely to assess its distribution network.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech- August 9 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters features our latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy financial announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our last full edition of this column was published on July 10. In this specific edition we categorize the various types of announcements, because of the amount.

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Smoothing the curve for peak performance

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Smoothing the curve for peak performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for Inventory Management Software

ThroughPut

Overview You’ve been there time and again—inventory headaches. No matter what you do, it feels like your inventory is conspiring against you: always too much or too little, and it’s not just by chance that you find yourself in this familiar predicament. You’re likely here for one of two reasons: One, your inventory management strategy desperately needed an upgrade…yesterday.

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Partnerships in the Real World: Great Supply Chain Partners 2024 Case Studies

Supply Chain Brain

Our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue is dedicated to showing what supply chain excellence looks like in the real world — through partnership.

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July’s Transportation and Logistics Index Provides Important Insights

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights important takeaways for supply chain management leaders that stem from trending of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) for July 2024. Background The July 2024 Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), included som

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The Costs of Doing Nothing: Why Outdated SAP Systems are a Risky Business

IT Supply Chain

By Eilidh Semple (pictured) Senior Account Manager, Absoft The post The Costs of Doing Nothing: Why Outdated SAP Systems are a Risky Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Locus for Retail: Smart Tech’s Role in Empowering Workforce and Streamlining Capacity

Locus

The retail industry has gone through a significant change post the inception of online shopping. According to research, 22% of total retail sales are online and the number is growing. This puts a burden on supply chain and logistics for retailers. Two major things retailers need to fix or optimize is the resource and workforce management. As customers flock towards online shopping, delivery needs to be prioritized.

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Putting the Pieces Together: Blue Diamond Embraces the SAP Ecosystem

Supply Chain Brain

How does a company acquire all of the software it needs to run a digitized global supply chain with end-to-end control? One piece at a time.

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The New Leader of Boeing and the Challenges Ahead

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we focus on the passing of the CEO leadership baton for Boeing and challenges that are ahead. Background In a number of prior postings, and industry specific research advisories, our research arm and Supply Chain Matters have highlighted and assessed the corporate leadership, operational and supply network focused challenges for commercial aircraft producer Boeing.