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Talking Supply Chain: What level or risk are you willing to accept?
Mitigation can only eliminate some risk in an organization. Aravo’s Loren Johnson tells Talking Supply Chain podcast host Brian Straight that it’s about learning what level of risk you are willing to accept.
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Optimizing Parcel Packing to Cut Costs
Enhance your shipping efficiency by prioritizing improvements in pack-out processes, including cartonization strategies, to minimize waste, lower transportation costs, and meet increasing order fulfillment demands sustainably.
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Open eBL: Transforming the electronic bill of lading with open-source innovation and industry collaboration
Procurement & Sourcing
The Open eBL initiative represents a bold step forward in the digitization of global trade by prioritizing interoperability, cost-efficiency, and…

GenAI’s role in advancing supply chain planning
Procurement & Sourcing
GenAI can be a powerful SCP partner, but as with any new technology, consideration should be given to the unique application for the organization…

August retail sales are up, notes Commerce and NRF
Business Management
Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $710.8 billion, increased 0.1% compared to July, while posting a 2.1% annual gain. NRF…

Will the new president of Mexico help or hinder manufacturing?
Procurement & Sourcing
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued…

A scheduled workforce is a stable workforce
Business Management
A trend to require companies to schedule workers two week’s in advance could be a cure to creating a more stable, healthier workforce.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup
Procurement & Sourcing
Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics,…

Communication issues hamper supplier experience
Business Management
HICX survey finds 98% of suppliers say their communications with their largest customers is in need of improvement, hampering supply chain…

Harness the Power of Smart Manufacturing to Optimize your Supply Chain
Software & Technology
Join our webinar to discover how real-time data and smart manufacturing strategies can revolutionize your supply chain, boosting efficiency and…

33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Unraveling the challenges ahead
Business Management
As market shifts, regulatory challenges, and tech advancements reshape logistics, shippers must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Our…

Best practices—and solutions—to manage supply chain risks
Procurement & Sourcing
When used in conjunction with comprehensive planning, implementing advanced technology, attracting and investing in top talent, and cultivating…

Embracing process mining as part of your digital transformation
Procurement & Sourcing
With SAP discontinuing support for some legacy products in 2027, the rush is on for companies to transform their digital processes for new…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference announces Solution Provider Award winners
Procurement & Sourcing
Agility Robotics, Westfalia Technologies, AutoScheduler.AI, and Waites Sensor Technologies will be honored at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain…

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Supply Chain Podcasts


Achieving Supply Chain Excellence: Balancing Cost,…
Discover expert strategies for mastering supply chain management by balancing cost control, resilience, and ESG compliance. Learn from Georg Roesch, VP of Direct Procurement Strategy at…
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The Frictionless Supply Chain
Listen as Anne Dempsey, Executive Vice President at Colliers, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the process for selecting a new site for manufacturing and…
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Talking Supply Chain
Mitigation can only eliminate some risk in an organization. Aravo’s Loren Johnson tells Talking Supply Chain podcast host Brian Straight that it’s about learning what level of risk you are…
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In-Transit
In this episode, Kerim Kfuri, the founder and president of The Atlas Network, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss the complexities and emerging trends in nearshoring amidst…
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September-October 2024

Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. “We’re doubling down on our work at home—starting right here, right now—with the launch of a new Council on Supply Chain Resilience,” Biden said. That council won’t turn in its first official report until later this year, and while the myriad of crises that triggered the administration’s action has mostly subsided, the risks remain. Disruptions such as the recent Microsoft-Crowdstrike computer outage, a pending East Coast longshoreman’s port strike, and trade wars to name a few, continue unabated.
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Can another supply chain group save us?

Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain…
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The special demand optimization team

Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would…
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Learning from the past to invent the future of last-mile logistics

The meteoric rise of e-commerce has transformed last-mile supply chains as companies strive to stay ahead of changing consumer demands and technological innovation.…
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When worlds collide

Supply chain leaders, if they have not done so already, should be aiming and aligning processes, skill levels, and supporting technology strategies that can better synchronize…
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Balanced supply chain management Part 3: Changing how we make decisions

To address tensions within the supply chain, the supply chain manager must work beyond the confines of supply chain management, engaging with other functions within the firm as…
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Mapping the impact of geographic differences on global supply chain practices

Global trends such as nearshoring and increasing geopolitical risks underscore the importance of companies in understanding the national and regional differences of the regions…
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Reglobalization drives the modern supply chain network

The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on…
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Integrating inventory into air vs. ocean international transportation modal choice strategies

The decision to ship products via air or ocean requires more information than just a cost analysis of the two modes—it involves using inventory carrying cost and inventory…
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Use value to drive organizational change

As supply chains gained favor with the C-Suite, added scrutiny was, in some cases, an unwelcome consequence. Not only was more attention being paid to the operation, but so too…
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The benefits and challenges of RPA in logistics

Each year, supply chain leaders identify areas to target for investment and development. One option is the adoption of robotic process automation, which combines high-volume…
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Beyond the horizon: What’s next for SCM software?

Supply chain management applications have helped transform how companies operate and promise to be even more transformative in the coming years.
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Global footwear innovator taps 3PL expertise to boost U.S. presence

Sliding your feet into a pair of flip flops brings a wave of relaxation. FitFlop understands the feelings that its variety of sandals and footwear invokes, and it has been a…

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