The Future Trends In The Supply Chain Industry
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
The year 2020 marked not just the start of a new year, but also a new decade.
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Category Management Tactics and Execution
ProcurePort
DECEMBER 10, 2020
No matter who is playing, a chess match is played one move at a time. However, the greats, the grandmasters and prodigy’s, they all play these matches far, far more quickly than that. See, in the mental landscape of a chess grandmaster, they are likely playing the game 10 or 15, or even 20 moves […]. The post Category Management Tactics and Execution appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021
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NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. Now nearly 10 months later as many industrialized nations are facing a new peak in infections, it is a good time to review these recommendations, take stock of what we have learned, and discuss how organizations can prepare for this new spike.
Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 13, 2020
Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. In this article, Niels argues that these technological advances can lead to either (a) planning-process and decision automation or (b) planning and decision augmentation.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
For Fleet Management, AI and IoT Are Better Together
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
How TMS Supports Contactless Supply Chain Initiatives
Supply Chain Collaborator
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Like most transformative innovations in supply chain automation, the end state – in this case, a completely touchless supply chain – is an aspirational goal. And while technology is already being leveraged toward achieving the goal of contactless supply chain, it is an incremental process. Here’s what TMS technologies companies like UltraShipTMS are already delivering and how these incremental steps bring us closer to the ideal.
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WARNING: Handling Dangerous Cargo
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On August 4th, 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate – equivalent to approximately 6 million pounds – that were being stored in a facility at Beirut’s port caught fire and exploded.
Re-establishing the Enterprise’s Risk Appetite
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JULY 27, 2020
Since risk is a reality in business, and ‘certainty’ is an extremely expensive proposition, an enterprise’s appetite for risk has always been measured on a sliding scale.
Amazing Supply Chain of Coca-Cola
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MARCH 23, 2020
To start off with this is not a commercial blog article.
The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it
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Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Unique Challenges of Small Parcel in the 2020 Holiday Season
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Like everything else in 2020, we can expect the holiday shopping season to come with unique challenges. Not only are pandemic shutdowns ongoing, but some parts of the U.S.
Is the industrialized world overly dependent on sourcing from Chinese?
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FEBRUARY 24, 2020
As Sophie Kersgens wrote for ATSC earlier this month, “As the world’s leading exporter and one of the fastest growing economies, China is a decisive business factor for companies all…
How Will 3D and 4D Printing Change Your Supply Chain?
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2020
At the beginning of Terminator 2, Sarah Connor has a surreal moment when she realizes she must trust her previous nemesis, played by Schwarzenegger, to protect her son from a…
Silk vs. Steel: Rebuilding Supply Chains After COVID-19
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MAY 25, 2020
Supply chain disruption was a popular topic long before the world was seized by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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Retail Supply Chain Trends Driven by COVID-19
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NOVEMBER 30, 2020
It’s become evident that things won’t go back to the way they were before the pandemic.
How to Land Your First Job in Supply Chain
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DECEMBER 16, 2020
It may not seem like it, but the first job in your supply chain management career could actually be one of the most important.
Small Space? Here’s How to Increase Your Warehouse Storage
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 13, 2020
According to The Wall Street Journal, the supply of warehouse space in the United States most likely caught up to demand at some point during 2018.
The end of globalization? – How global supply chains (must) change after the Covid-19 pandemic
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 6, 2020
The ongoing corona crisis is causing a worldwide breakdown in public and social life.
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Localizing Global Supply Chains in a Globalized World
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NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Some countries around the world have created vast manufacturing empires that combined produce over a quarter of the world’s goods.
The Business Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain
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Whether your business provides products or services, your supply chain is at the heart of brand and business success.
The Final Wrap-up of 2020 for the ATSC Blog – It’s award time!
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DECEMBER 21, 2020
I know this has been said and written before, but 2020 surely was a very crazy year with a lot of downs and a few ups.
How the Pandemic is Impacting the Vanilla Supply Chain
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OCTOBER 19, 2020
The island country of Madagascar is currently feeling the impact of the pandemic on its top export: Vanilla. While consumer demand is high, vanilla prices are experiencing a downward spiral.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.
Our current supply chain concept is failing: why change has got to come in 2020
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So called “Supply chain fails” happen regularly.
Early detection of supply chain bottlenecks due to Covid-19 with data analytics
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Especially in the current crisis, it can be enormously important for companies to recognize supply chain bottlenecks early on in order to be able to act directly.
How to Optimize Supply Chain Monitoring
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The extent to which the supply chain succeeds or fails impacts all other aspects of a business.
The Amazing Supply Chain of Data
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In supply chain management, data and its targeted analytics are necessary to make statements about important influences on the supply chain: Which deliveries are often uncertain?
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
New vehicle concept helps congested cities
All Things Supply Chain
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Smaller than a car, bigger than a cargo bike and several of them at once – the new vehicle concept Ducktrain has the potential to change urban delivery and industrial…
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 08/28/20 – 09/03/20
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Amazon Prime Air to begin drone delivery testing Amazon Prime Air have been granted an exemption by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will allow them to begin drone delivery…
5 Tips to Keep Your Material Handling Equipment Running Smoothly
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The global supply chain depends heavily on material handling equipment. Therefore, when a machine goes down, operations can quickly grind to a costly halt.
Food Chain Transparency – One of tomorrow’s most important supply chain goals?
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A few weeks ago, I overheard a conversation in a rural private household about whether it would be worthwhile to keep their own laying hens in order to remain independent…
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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