10xLogistics
MAY 14, 2024
I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. Today, we will cover all things Demand Planning and I will follow this with a sub-post dealing with the topic of CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment). This is an overtalked about but underused part of demand planning. And why it is so underused I will never understand.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Allianz estimates that global trade will increase by 2.8% in 2024 — below the average of 5% — blaming that on disruptions brought on by the Red Sea crisis.
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CLX Logistics
MAY 14, 2024
Logistics and supply chain management firms strive to achieve operational excellence in any industry while juggling dynamic economic and logistic changes. This involves leveraging visibility, traceability, and intelligence to transform operations and improve the shipping process. By incorporating these elements, firms can enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks, and meet customer expectations.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Managing a supply chain is a complex task which has only grown more intricate in recent years due to globalization, a volatile geo-political landscape, technological advancements, and the increasing demands of consumers.
Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 14, 2024
We understand the complexities and frustrations involved in freight forwarding. Importing freight to the US comes with challenges, ranging from outdated technology to inefficient communication. That’s why we developed TrakItPRO, a state-of-the-art cargo visibility tracking system designed to streamline freight forwarding for companies like yours.
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Overdrive Online
MAY 14, 2024
Attorneys General from multiple states filed separate legal challenges Monday looking to derail the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas regs and California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, both of which set the stage for a transition to zero-emission trucks.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Fortunately, there is a ready-to-use (and simple) solution that can virtually eliminate the use of plastic in many types of packaging. Read on to see how you can quickly and easily cut the amount of plastic in your packaging by up to 99%!
Loginext
MAY 14, 2024
Discover how LogiNext's delivery management software can revolutionize your transportation logistics. With route optimization, real-time tracking, automated communication, and advanced analytics, streamline deliveries, minimize delays, and boost customer satisfaction the way Burger King does for its customers. The post Driving Success: ‘Have It Your Way’ with Delivery Management Software in Transportation Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Ongoing disruption requires companies to make a fundamental shift in their supply chain strategy. What makes this transformation so difficult is that the scope of change required is extensive, involving many internal (and external) stakeholders, data and technology.
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NGT News
MAY 14, 2024
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and dairy digester developer Maas Energy Works have reached a new joint development agreement to build nine renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities at dairy farms across seven states. This new endeavor will include dairies in Colorado, South Dakota, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and New Mexico, and will collect the manure […] The post Clean Energy Fuels, Maas Agree to Build Nine RNG Facilities at Dairy Farms appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
In this white paper we will discuss how a comprehensive labor management program, including a labor management system, is the key to solving challenges such as: labor shortages, high turnover, high overtime, and low performance.
MercuryGate
MAY 14, 2024
Logistics was once solely about getting boxes from one place to another. Those days are long gone. Now, supply chain management is like a high-tech puzzle with pieces spread across the globe. Solving that puzzle requires a level of logistics orchestration that dives deep into data and analytics. The post Achieve Logistics Orchestration Through Data Analytics appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
The problem of modern slavery — coercing labor from ethnic minorities and economically disadvantaged adults and children — has lurked in global supply chains for decades. But trade laws in recent years have made it crucial for businesses to address this risk now in their supply chains — or face serious consequences.
Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.
Overdrive Online
MAY 14, 2024
White Pine Paving's Mann family took home Kids' Choice, but a long conversation with owner-operator John Highley, among others, showed the event's doing the job right, with some of the best trucking's got to offer.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Disruptions to global supply chains aren't going away anytime soon. Jason Tham, chief executive officer with Nulogy, explains how companies are addressing the problem with technology.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 14, 2024
Fostering Growth and Connectivity in European Logistics The eagerly anticipated third edition of the TransLogistica Romania Exhibition is set to take place at the central headquarters of the Romexpo complex from October 15th to 17th, 2024. Promising to be a dynamic convergence of leading players in the logistics industry, this event is poised to showcase the latest innovations, trends, and solutions driving the sector forward.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Technological advancements like RFID and GPS have revolutionized supply chain management, providing visibility and rapid response capabilities, but also increasing risks such as cyber threats. A combination of physical barriers, technological solutions, and procedural controls creates redundancies that enhance resilience against threats like theft and tampering.
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By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
NGT News
MAY 14, 2024
In a strategic move toward greener border security operations, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has selected Verdek‘s EV Oasis off-grid DC fast-charging solutions to energize its Ford F-150 Lightning trucks that monitor the southern borders of New Mexico and Arizona. Verdek’s EV Oasis is a mobile, fully off-grid charging station, complete with dual […] The post U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Also included in the new tariffs were ship-to-shore cranes (0% to 25%), solar cells (25% to 50%), and lithium ion EV batteries (7.5% to 25%).
FreightWaves SONAR
MAY 14, 2024
Aggressive pricing/cost savings strategies have contributed significantly to creating a sustained volatility in the domestic transportation market. While the current market may not seem to be terribly chaotic from a shipping perspective, it is an extremely challenging situation from a transportation provider’s standpoint. The elongated period of softness makes the risk for rapid tightening and service deterioration greater.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Safety-driven cultures protect drivers, employees, public motorists, and overall freight commodities. Using a safety focused transportation service grounded in well-being and risk management can deliver incentives and wide-ranging benefits.
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NGT News
MAY 14, 2024
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), provider of retail and commercial fueling and convenience technology, has launched Konect, a powerful electric vehicle recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry. Konect offers a unique, fully integrated, site-wide suite of EV charging hardware and software solutions for businesses wanting to install their own EV charging infrastructure while driving […] The post Gilbarco Veeder-Root Offers Konect EV Charging appeared first on NGT Ne
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Canada's labor minister is now looking to determine critical shipments that would have to continue even if rail workers go on strike.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 14, 2024
Warehouse technology innovator, Synergy Logistics, has promoted Brian Kirst (pictured) to Chief Commercial Officer as business continues to ramp up and new commercial leadership was required. Kirst previously looked after all customer facing elements of the business in North America, but now oversees all aspects of Sales, Marketing, Support and After Sales globally.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and global commerce disruptions are making the jobs of chief procurement officers harder than ever.
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A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.
Truck News
MAY 14, 2024
A recent trip to California offered a glimpse into what trucking in the near future may look like, and there’s a lot to like about it.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
How scary are deepfakes and other AI-accelerated forms of fraud? Really scary.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 14, 2024
Fostering Growth and Connectivity in European Logistics is the motto of this year’s TransLogistica Romania exhibition, to be held in Bucharest from October 15-17th at Romexpo. The eagerly anticipated third edition of the TransLogistica Romania Exhibition is set to take place at the central headquarters of the Romexpo complex from October 15th to 17th, 2024.
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