NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With a new Trump administration coming into power in January 2025, one of the biggest fears that businesses are waiting to hear about is tariffs. President-elect Trump has offered that he will be instituting 10% tariffs on China, 25% on Mexico and Canada, and perhaps other tariffs, including on Korean products. He has stated that his intent is to increase the number of manufacturing jobs in the United States.

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Invata Intralogistics

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Seasonal demand surges present significant challenges for businesses striving to maintain efficient and accurate order fulfillment. Traditional manual processes often need help to keep pace, leading to delays, errors, and increased operational costs. Fulfillment automation offers a robust solution to these challenges, enabling businesses to scale operations seamlessly during peak periods.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Boost your profitability this holiday season by syncing promotions with weather data December 17, 2024 Promotions Home Did you know that weather accounts for nearly 30% of year-over-year fluctuations in retail sales? No other outside variable impacts consumer demand as frequently, directly, and meaningfully as changes in the weather. With the winter holidays upon us, retailers have an opportunity to align promotions with weather patterns to drive significant sales growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. However, the sectors reliance on fossil fuels and resource-intensive practices poses significant challenges. The transition to renewable energy and the adoption of sustainable practices are now essential for reducing environmental impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining competitiveness.

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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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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

CSCMP Certification and SCMDOJO are rich in knowledge and resources, but we must distinguish their prominent differences to select the best. As you know, time is money and should be utilized wisely. Isnt it high time we chose one to elevate your supply chain career? Lets dig deep and analyze what we need to know about both these platforms. Overview: CSCMP Certification VS SCMDOJO CSCMP Certification They offer certifications, such as the ScPro, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Cer

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The transition to electric vehicles will happen far faster than is commonly understood. Legacy auto companies are not likely to be competitive in the brave new world of electric vehicles. Chinas new export bans put pressure on the two US companies Tesla and Rivian – best positioned for leadership in the EV market. Beginning on December 1 st , China released plans to restrict graphite exports that can be sent to the US.

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Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Procurement fraud is often overlooked, but it can tear away at your company’s integrity and reputation from the inside if left unchecked for too long. Activities such as bribery or inflated invoices can lead to severe legal repercussions, significant financial losses, and can damage your brand beyond repair. Proactively identifying and managing procurement fraud is incredibly important when safeguarding your organization’s future.

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QAD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Parcel shipping is an expensive business. Customers are rarely willing to pay high delivery charges, so maximizing logistics return on investment is critical. You need to get the most customer satisfaction at the lowest shipping costs. The best way to ensure you optimize service levels and reduce costs is with multi carrier shipping software. Here we look at the reasons why high volume and global shippers need multi carrier shipping software.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Balancing Speed, Quality, and Margins: A Proactive Approach for Electronic OEMs Speed and profit margins: these are the key priorities for most electronic OEMs. But achieving both typically means striking a balance between quality, cost, and the schedulecreating tension between engineers and operations teams prioritizing different metrics. PROACTIVE QUALITY MANAGEMENT BOOSTS GROWTH AND MARGINS Typically, OEMs prioritize growth, while Quality gets blamed when something critical goes wrong.

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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 17, 2024

Sustainability is high on the list of favorite corporate buzzwords. However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics. Most organizations have public commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, with some of the more aggressive goals promising net zero emissions as early as 2040.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Probabilistic planning and advanced AI capabilities empower businesses to confidently navigate economic and regulatory complexities BOSTON December 17, 2024 ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce its participation in the National Retail Federations Retails Biggest Show, taking place January 12-14, 2025, in New York.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For supply chain leaders in the EU, particularly in energy industries (EIIs), these threats likely demand a proactive, strategic approach.

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Logility

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Balancing forecast accuracy with inventory management gets more challenging every day. Traditional approaches often divide departments like sales, marketing, and production. This makes it hard to reach agreement. It can also lead to missed opportunities and conflicting priorities. Fortunately, this is starting to change. Artificial intelligence (AI) and rapidly developing generative AI tools provide complex, real-time, and in-depth insights specific to supply chain management.

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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 18, 2024

We spoke with CTSI-Global to learn more about their approach to transportation management and the solutions they provide for businesses navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. Heres what they shared about their services and capabilities. CTSI-Global operates at the intersection of logistics and technology, focusing on solutions that address the challenges of transportation management.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If youve seen the movie Ferris Buellers Day Off, you know the following quote: Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Nowhere is that truer than in the supply chain and logistics realm, and especially when it comes to technology. With so much. Read more The post [Video] Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post UK Retail Job Losses Mount as Automation and Costs Reshape the Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Christmas Background Navigating Peak Season in the Supply Chain As the festive season approaches, its essential to shift focus from the personal impact of Christmas to the professional pressures it imposes on industries. For many businesses, this time of year is marked by the busiest and most challenging operational period. Peak season brings unique pressures on supply chain management, from forecasting demand to ensuring timely deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We spoke with 3G to learn more about their approach to transportation management and the solutions they provide for businesses navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. Heres what they shared about their services and capabilities. 3G is a company deeply rooted in the logistics and transportation industry, with a team of experts who have dedicated their careers to this field.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2024

That is so 2020. A friend said that to me earlier this week when I told him I had come down with Covid. I laughed because I never got Covid in 2020 (or in 2021 or 2022), even though everyone in my family had gotten it (some of them more than once). I was beginning. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2024 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Whats New in MS Office 2021 Professional Plus for Professionals in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2024

This guide outlines the key advantages of Werners dedicated solutions, including cost savings, unmatched reliability, and cutting-edge technology.

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C3 Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Businesses of today are built on the backbone of worldwide supply chains. They depend upon their products' fast and reliable movement from cost-efficient manufacturing hubs like China to lucrative markets like the US and Europe. The common aim is to keep shelves full, costs low, and consumers happy. Behind every product's journey from a far factory floor to your local shop, complicated decisions drive the logistics and freight.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In todays rapidly evolving global landscape, supply chain resiliency has become paramount for product manufacturers striving to maintain a competitive advantage and ensure long-term success. The increasing frequency of disruptions, whether due to natural disasters, pandemics, or geopolitical tensions, underscores the urgent need for robust supply chain strategies.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Value For Money Has Become Crucial To The Online Supply Chain Post-Covid appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the age of same-day delivery and rising consumer expectations, there is immense pressure on warehouses to perform at peak efficiency. But between rising costs, complex logistics, and the constant struggle to optimize space and labor, staying ahead can feel like an uphill battle. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Warehouse optimization isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lifeline for businesses seeking to thrive in the demanding world of modern commerce.

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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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C3 Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As 2025 approaches, the supply chain industry is bustling with change. From navigating global disruptions to embracing tech advancements, companies are rethinking how they approach logistics, warehousing, and transportation.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Supply chain planning is often viewed through the lens of efficiency and technology, but theres an untold storyone that focuses on the transformative power of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Top 7 Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers in the US, Ranked appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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