2024

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Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)

Logistics Viewpoints

When it came out, ChatGPT seemed like magic. It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. Any device that can perceive its environment and can take actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence.

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The Cybersecurity Problem (and Opportunity) in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

John Adams famously said, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” I recalled this quote when I read that Google is reportedly acquiring cloud security company Wiz for $23 billion. As reported by Reuters, this would be “Google’s most expensive acquisition and provide it with cybersecurity products that defend against ransomware gangs wreaking havoc on.

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'A Perfect Storm': Supply Chains Brace for Looming Strike at U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.

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Embracing ICS2-ENS: Navigating the Future of Global Trade with Precision & Insight

IT Supply Chain

By Bryn Heimbeck (pictured) President & Co-Founder of Trade Tech The post Embracing ICS2-ENS: Navigating the Future of Global Trade with Precision & Insight appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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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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Tecsys' Annie Torikian Receives 2024 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Women in Supply Chain Award

Tecsys

Fort Atkinson, WI. Sept. 16, 2024 — Tecsys Inc.  (TSX: TCS), a global provider of supply chain management software, proudly announces that Annie Torikian, vice president of Enhanced Business Services, has been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive with a 2024 Women in Supply Chain award in the Trailblazers category. The Trailblazer award celebrates Annie’s exceptional contributions to the supply chain industry and her role in paving the way for future females in logistics.

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World Kindness Day 2024

Enterra Insights

English broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton Wood once stated, “We live in such a fast-moving world that’s often so unforgiving, and so unkind.” It doesn’t have to be that way. People can choose to do better. You can start by celebrating World Kindness Day, which is celebrated worldwide tomorrow. “World Kindness Day,” explains the staff at Awareness Days, “is an annual event that encourages individuals to practice kindness in their daily lives.

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How To Master Black Friday Cyber Monday: Transforming Holiday Shoppers into Loyal Customers

Stord

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) have become the centerpiece of many brands’ ecommerce calendar - offering unprecedented opportunities for online retailers to boost sales, attract new customers, and move inventory. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, retailers can earn approximately 20% of their annual sales during the Black Friday to Christmas shopping period.

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The Impact of Post-EU MDR Compliance on Medical Device Manufacturers

Arena Solutions

The extended EU MDR transition deadline is just around the corner for manufacturers looking to sell their medical devices in the European Economic Area (EAA). Effective May 26, 2024, companies must submit a conformity assessment application and implement a quality management system (QMS) according to the latest EU MDR guidelines to obtain their product certification.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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Warehouse Robots Demystified: It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Locus Robotics

Home July 31, 2024 Warehouse Robots Demystified: It's Not as Hard as You Think Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Have you thought about automating your warehouse with robots, but you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect? You're not alone. Many warehouse managers across industries have shared your concerns about the complexity of robotic systems, the impact on their team, and the challenges of such a significant operational shift.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Chatting With Your Supply Chain Software

Talking Logistics

Way back in 2013, in a post titled “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps,” I wrote the following: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? We already see this in the consumer realm with smartphones, and in the warehouse too with voice picking technologies. It’s only a question. Read more The post Chatting With Your Supply Chain Software appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence is offering new and better ways of making supply chains more sustainable, by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and increasing transparency in operations.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

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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Pricing & politics pose packaging problems

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Pricing & politics pose packaging problems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Highlights From Blue Yonder’s 2024 Global Week of Giving

BlueYonder

The week of Oct. 21, 2024, was Global Week of Giving at Blue Yonder, a time when our associates from around the world come together to give back to the communities where we operate. With World Food Day taking place in October, food insecurity was a primary focus for several Blue Yonder planned events. Across the globe, our associates packed more than 35,000 meals at food banks to impact hunger in their local communities!

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AI’s Role in Construction and the Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

AI technology continues to take the world by storm with its innovative tools and revolutionary systems. Industries around the globe are reaping the benefits, including the construction supply chain.

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ERP Resellers: 4 Factors to Consider When Evaluating Vendors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Choosing an ERP Vendor Partner: Key Considerations for Success with SYSPRO As a software reseller or system integrator, your success is intrinsically tied to the solutions and company you choose to represent. Your future growth and your bottom line are directly impacted by the tangibles—and intangibles—a software vendor can offer, so the selection of a partner is critical.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

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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Tecsys Expands Board of Directors with the Appointments of Stephany Verstraete and Sripriya Thinagar

Tecsys

New Board members bring a combined 40+ years of expertise to accelerate innovation and strengthen strategic governance.

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The Guide to Fixed and Flexible Warehousing Infrastructure: Understand Applications and Evaluate Partners

FLEXE

Scale your logistics network without steep capital investments and fixed-term commitments.

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Helping Students Apply Theoretical Knowledge in the Real World at PTC

Arena Solutions

For several years PTC has provided students worldwide with enriching, valuable internship opportunities where they can hone their professional skills, acquire hands-on job knowledge, and garner real-world experiences not typically taught in classrooms or textbooks. The 10-week intern program aims to create a learning experience where students are engaged in solving team projects or assignments tied to industry needs or business challenges.

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October 28th – 31st Supply Chain & Logistics News

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! According to the S&P Global Market Intelligence Americans are spending upwards of 4.1 billion dollars on Halloween candy this year. This is nearly double the amount from a decade ago and it seems to be in line with the trend of Halloween gaining popularity in the last few years with the help of social media.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024)

Talking Logistics

There’s a chill in the morning air, the leaves are turning, and the sun is setting earlier each day. Yes, we are well into Q4, that magical time when supply chain and logistics executives have to balance the demands of the upcoming holiday season with planning and budgeting for the year ahead. Add in the. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ClearJet and Shipium Announce Partnership to Expand Range of Logistics Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

The partnership between Shipium and ClearJet enhances supply chain efficiency by enabling businesses to achieve nationwide 2-day delivery at ground rates without changing carriers. By integrating ClearJet’s Super Carrier infrastructure, Shipium users gain access to advanced capabilities such as air zone skipping and final-mile carrier injections. This allows shippers to leverage their existing carrier accounts, like FedEx, UPS, or USPS while benefiting from expanded coverage to every U.S.

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When Ports Go Silent: Proactive Supply Chain Strategies for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.

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Nurturing Career Growth in the New Era of Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.

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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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New Report Says Supply Chains Must Embrace AI Now, or Be Left in the Dust

Supply Chain Brain

The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.

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Optimizing the Supply Chain of Working Capital Turnover

Supply Chain Brain

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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How 3D Printing Will Change Supply Chains and Improve Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

As the technology has advanced and become more available, 3D printing is expected to become an integral part of many industries’ operations and could ultimately help companies achieve sustainability goals.