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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2024
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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. He is responsible for driving strategy, customer engagement, and industry analysis. He was named a Pro to Know in 2021 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
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Mastering Demand Planning: Best Practices and Tools for an Efficient Supply Chain
10xLogistics
MAY 14, 2024
I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. Demand planning is a critical component of supply chain management that predicts customer demand to optimize inventory, ensure on-time deliveries, and manage production schedules efficiently. I will discuss that in my next post.
The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024
3PL Links
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. However, technology alone is not sufficient.
How to Transform Your Supply Chain: Digitization for Decision-Making
Speaker: Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit
Today’s supply chain environment requires a company to obtain a competitive advantage by improving its entire supply chain process end-to-end. The future of the supply chain industry will take the emotion out of decision-making by leveraging innovative technology to transform raw data into actionable intelligence.
How to Create a Better Shipping Experience: Trends in Logistics Technology to Optimize Supply Chains
Turvo
AUGUST 24, 2021
Before the COVID pandemic ran through the supply chain, in-network resiliency had never been tested or tried extensively. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has. Increase Use of Collaborative Logistics Technology and Platforms.
October 28th – 31st Supply Chain & Logistics News
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! 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. billion dollars on Halloween candy this year.
Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.
Industry Trend on the Rise for Supply Chain and Logistics: Automation
Shipchain
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. Industry players have already begun experimenting with technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence.
Peak Season Prep: 2024 Trends & Strategies
Ship Monk
JULY 18, 2024
Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Key Takeaways Consumers expect an omnichannel experience, but omnichannel fulfillment requires fully integrated systems and a robust 3PL software platform. What Can Operations Do?
Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2023
She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. About Sarah Bertram Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT.
Why manufacturers should integrate business intelligence tools into their ERP software
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 9, 2022
Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. The BI tool needs to be able to easily pull all this data together for analysis. Bringing in additional outside data sources can make analysis even more powerful by enabling one to look at a question from a more holistic point of view.
2020 Supply Chain Management Trends
EazyStock
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts.
The Supply Chain Management Strategies Summit is back this November!
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2023
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
Generative AI in Supply Chain: How It Impacts Your Logistics
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2024
Businesses constantly seek innovative solutions for their supply chains to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. I’m going to answer that question for you as well as offer some practical insights into how you should be implementing Generative AI in your supply chain. What is Generative AI?
5 Ways Embracing Technology is Improving Global Logistics and the Supply Chain
MTS Logistics
JUNE 9, 2023
There have been transformational changes in the way that technology is used in logistics and the supply chain over the past few years. As technology continues to advance, the impact on global supply chains is undeniable. This data can be leveraged to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions.
European Supply Chain Summit to take place in Berlin November 2023
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 17, 2023
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024
3PL Links
APRIL 16, 2024
Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. The solution is found in robotic automation, which is the topic we will discuss in this article.
Capitalizing on ERP trends in 2024
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 2, 2024
ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. of total IT software spend, and 5% of overall IT spending.
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The Complete Supply Chain Acronyms & Abbreviations
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. APS Advanced Planning Systems – Software tools that use complex algorithms to optimize supply chain planning.
Alcott Global Reveals the Nominees for the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards 2023
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2023
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
NRF 2024: Supply Chain Data
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 23, 2024
This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing.
2023 supply chain and logistics management trends
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.
2023 supply chain and logistics management trends
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.
The Main Supply Chain Trends for 2024 You Can’t Afford to Ignore
3PL Links
JANUARY 14, 2024
The Main Supply Chain Trends for 2024 | Image source: Flickr.com The supply chain will have a difficult time adjusting to a world that is changing rapidly in 2024. In 2024, risk mitigation, supply chain control, and operational resilience will all depend on data analysis and information visibility.
Six trends impacting the warehouse automation industry
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2022
Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Ever-increasing demand for faster delivery, and ongoing macro supply chain disruption add to the challenge. As a result, we’re seeing some developing trends heading into the second half of the year.”.
Log-hub 4.2: Advancing Supply Chain Resilience with Automated Scenario Comparison and Freight Management
Log-hub
JUNE 5, 2024
update introduces several new features that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain management, enabling businesses to improve productivity, and gain strategic insights significantly. “The cost pressure in the supply chain field increased a lot in the last year. The Log-hub 4.2
Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Anthony is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. Anthony Smith is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves, the leader in providing global supply chain market intelligence. Anthony Smith and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Freightonomics. About Anthony Smith .
Supply Chain Trends to Watch for 2023 and Beyond
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Increases in fuel, disruptions in supply chain and rising labor costs have severely impacted business’ margins. On the contrary, companies need to make this current situation sustainable as technologies are developing faster than ever. Increasing Supply Chain and Delivery Costs. Continuing Labor Shortages.
Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 8, 2023
Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.
Nine Key Steps to Enabling Resilient Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. Integrating external factors like consumer price indexes, GDP trends, climate change, and others into the forecast can improve signaling for supply chain design.
Log-hub 4.2: Advancing Supply Chain Resilience with Automated Scenario Comparison and Freight Management
Log-hub
JUNE 5, 2024
update introduces several new features that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain management, enabling businesses to improve productivity, and gain strategic insights significantly. “ The cost pressure in the supply chain field increased a lot in the last year. The Log-hub 4.2
Buying RPA for Supply Chain: 5 Steps to Selecting the Right RPA Software Provider
RPA Labs
JANUARY 13, 2022
With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. What Is an RPA Software Provider? Evaluate the Ease of Deployment of RPA Software.
Green Trends: Why Sustainable is the Future of the E-Commerce Supply Chain
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2023
In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability and environmental consciousness in various industries, and the e-commerce supply chain is no exception. Current Supply Chain Trends in Green E-commerce 1. The Green E-commerce Future 1.
Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains
3PL Links
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.
Advancing Transportation Procurement: The Shift From Spreadsheets to Software
FreightWaves SONAR
MAY 7, 2024
Traditionally, shipping companies have relied on manual tools and processes, predominantly managing their requests for proposals (RFPs) and bids using simple spreadsheets. This approach is cumbersome and fraught with challenges such as limited visibility, inefficient data management and difficulties in bid analysis.
Use Digitization to Transform Chemical Supply Chain Planning Copy
CLX Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.
Supply Chain Shifts: Elastic Logistics Will Define Supply Chains in 2024
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Understanding Elastic Logistics Fundamentally, elastic logistics refers to a supply chain’s ability to quickly expand and adapt to changing market conditions, varying demand, and outside disturbances. Beyond the supply chain, this visibility informs partners, customers, and other third-party entities, among other stakeholders.
8 manufacturing ERP trends for 2023
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 30, 2023
As we move into a new year, we look forward to how ERP software will innovate for companies to capture benefits across their value chain. These advances will be seen not only in transformational digital technologies, but also in solutions for new ways of working, business decision-making, and automation of manual, routine workloads.
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Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 15, 2022
For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.
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The Best Explanation for the Supply Chain Crisis Yet
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. Mr. Ryan provided the best, most succinct explanation of the supply chain crises I have seen. Ryan provided the best, most succinct explanation of the supply chain crises I have seen. So, there was supply chain disruption.
No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One
Logistics Bureau
JULY 18, 2022
As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.
Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply
3PL Links
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms.
How to Anticipate Supply Chain Issues
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Every industry, from retail to construction, relies on its supply chain for processes and operations to be successful. Wincanton , experts in infrastructure logistics, have provided insight into how to anticipate issues within the supply chain. These disruptions can have a huge impact later down the supply chain.
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