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The Elusive AI Based Supply Chain Control Tower Platform
AlixPartners Disruption Index found that today eight out of ten say they need to diversify their supply base; similar numbers say they need to invest in AI solutions…

Increase Warehouse Efficiency with These Technologies
Looking for a way to make your warehouse run smoother? Investing in the following technological advancements may be the answer.

When It Comes to Digital Transformation You May Not Be Doing What You Think
If your company is like most, it has invested a lot in legacy systems, and those who routinely modernize pour money into upgrading their individual systems believing these…

The Implication of Flexport’s Acquisition of Shopify Logistics to Expand Its Global Services into Last Mile & E-Commerce Fulfillment
Flexport, the leading tech-driven logistics platform, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr, Inc. Flexport's technology now makes it easy for businesses to…

Expanding Your Retail Horizons and How to Find the Right Fulfillment Services
Fulfillment services have largely been the domain of 3PLs, and needless to say, not all 3PLs are created equal when it comes to eCommerce expertise and omnichannel efficiency,…
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Practices and Benefits of Collaborative Supply Management
To improve Supply Chain performance, the time has come for those involved to collaborate and pool their resources, see the details in this ebook.

TMS+ Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency
In this paper, we discuss why a holistic, “TMS+” approach is integral to success in the new normal and beyond, outline how the TMS+ breaks…

Best Practices for Selecting the Optimal Order Management System (OMS)
As you begin your OMS selection journey, there are key items to keep in mind to ensure the process is effective and beneficial from both…

PITT OHIO releases its 2022 Annual Sustainability Report
A report on sustainability initiatives that go back six years.

Supplier Management Automation
This ebook is for accounts payable (AP) and procurement professionals looking to leverage AI-driven supplier management automation to improve cashflow, strengthen supplier relationships and promote…
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Webcasts

On Demand Webinar: Calculating the Impact of Automation in your Operations
Calculating the cost impact of automation on your operations can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In just 30 minutes you'll walk away…

Addressing Labor Shortage Challenges with Warehouse Automation
In this webinar, Westfalia's VP of Automation, Ryan Smith helps you identify the metrics for your operation, navigate pain points, choose a warehouse/DC expert…

Create Predictive Models in Seconds for Faster and Better Forecasting
Run simulations in seconds, and automate your supply chain for a smoother year.

How the Internet of Things Transforms Trucking
Beyond smart trucks, the next evolution of IoT logistics will see the entire supply chain linked with connected things, the Internet of Everything, and with…

Overcoming Order Fulfillment Challenges in Manufacturing, High-Tech & Retail
Brad Kerr, Senior Director, Supply Chain Management Applications, Oracle Corporation and Michael Pearcy, Senior Manager, Capgemini discuss fulfillment best practices as well as case studies…
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Podcasts

Talking Supply Chain: VCs, startups, and the supply chain
Refashiond co-founder Brian Laung Aoaeh talks investments and why math is a pathway to the supply chain.

Talking Materials Handling: Leadership for Engineers
Listen in as Mike Kotecki discusses his new book on one engineer’s path to management. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Global Trade Trends Overview with S&P Global Market Intelligence Head
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, for Logistics Management and Peerless Media, interviews Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research for S&P…

Talking Materials Handling: The State of Robotics
Listen in as Crystal Parrott, chair of The Robotics Group at MHI, discusses the state of warehouse robotics and MMH’s annual robotics survey, Executive…

Talking Supply Chain: Health care and the vital role the supply chain plays
Advantus Health Partners’ Dan Hurry builds supply chains for his clients, and it’s not as easy as you think.
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Talking Supply Chain: VCs, startups, and the supply chain
Refashiond co-founder Brian Laung Aoaeh talks investments and why math is a pathway to the supply chain.

Talking Supply Chain: Humanitarian Supply Chains Provide a Lifeline for Many
Hear what Iana Shaheen has to say about humanitarian supply chains on this week's podcast.

4flow NEVA® – Rapid Modeling and Analysis of Supply Chain Networks
Businesses dependent on transportation benefit from having an agile supply chain, however, agile network design requires visibility over the entire network – a challenge without suitable software, this is where the...

Talking Materials Handling: Leadership for Engineers
Listen in as Mike Kotecki discusses his new book on one engineer’s path to management. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Global Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies and Tools with CONNEX Marketplace
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Ruyi Gaffney, COO at CONNEX, connecting manufacturers to buyers. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply...

How Businesses Can Strengthen Their Supply Chains & Build Future-Ready Supply Networks
Many businesses are bringing parts production back to the countries where it was originally performed, to be closer to consumers – so-called restoring, similarly, with nearshoring, production is moved to a...

 

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Caltech customizes executive and professional education programs that help transform specialized supply chains, including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, chemical, de...

From their first class to graduation, students in the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management work on real problems with world-class faculty and industr...


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On Demand Webinar: Calculating the Impact of Automation in your Operations
Calculating the cost impact of automation on your operations can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In just 30 minutes you'll walk away with tools to show your management team why you need automation and exactly what automated...

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Practices and Benefits of Collaborative Supply Management
To improve Supply Chain performance, the time has come for those involved to collaborate and pool their resources, see the...

 

Flashback Friday; a Review of Popular Stories from the Past
A short list of articles that remain in our top-viewed content as gleaned from our website analytics.
US Retail Sales Growing At Unprecedented Rates
The National Retail Federation is anticipating that retail sales will now grow between 10.5% and 13.5% to more than $4.44 trillion this year as the economy accelerates its pace of recovery.



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Practices and Benefits of Collaborative Supply Management
Practices and Benefits of Collaborative Supply Management
To improve Supply Chain performance, the time has come for those involved to collaborate and pool their resources, see the details in...
TMS+ Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency
TMS+ Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency
In this paper, we discuss why a holistic, “TMS+” approach is integral to success in the new normal and beyond, outline how...

Best Practices for Selecting the Optimal Order Management System (OMS)
Best Practices for Selecting the Optimal Order Management System (OMS)
In this best practices paper we take a look at what omnichannel executives need to know before, during and after selection to...
Supplier Management Automation
Supplier Management Automation
This ebook is for accounts payable (AP) and procurement professionals looking to leverage AI-driven supplier management automation to improve cashflow, strengthen supplier...
How Roaming Shuttles Improve Order Fulfillment Operations
How Roaming Shuttles Improve Order Fulfillment Operations
Implementing this goods-to-person automated storage and retrieval technology improves customer experience, optimizes operations, and maximizes profitability.