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Can AI Turn the Tide Against Product Counterfeiters?

Supply Chain Brain

It’s getting increasingly hard to tell real from fake in so many aspects of life today, but at least one sector might be poised for a reversal of that trend, thanks to technology.

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Considerations To Make When Hiring A Procurement Consultant

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ATA, IMCC Hail Victory in Chassis Choice Case

Supply Chain Brain

IMCC filed its complaint with the FMC in 2020, alleging, among other things, that they have denied motor carriers the ability to choose their provider when leasing essential chassis equipment.

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Top 5 Challenges in WMS Implementation

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WMS implementation is a crucial process for companies that need to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. The implementation of a warehouse management system (WMS) can bring many benefits, such as improved inventory accuracy, reduced labor costs, and enhanced customer service. However, the implementation of a WMS can also be a challenging process, with many potential obstacles to overcome.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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How Technology Can Help SMEs Compete Against Larger Enterprises

Supply Chain Brain

With a TMS, businesses can provide a better customer experience, reduce costs and streamline operations.

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321: Women in Supply Chain, Darcy MacClaren

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by multi-award-winning supply chain leader Darcy MacClaren. Darcy MacClaren is a strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation with a focus on supply chain. She has held various leadership roles at SAP over the last ten years and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 for SAP North America.

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Why Retailers Need an Omni-Channel Platform

Supply Chain Brain

If retailers aren't maximizing their stores across multiple channels, they leave dollars on the table.

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Trucking Solutions in Latin America

Supply Chain Brain

Working with a reliable global freight forwarder that has an understanding of the region can be the difference between success or interruptions in your supply chain when challenges arise.

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Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions.

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CVC Nears Deal to Acquire Logistics Firm Scan Global

Supply Chain Brain

AEA, a New York buyout firm that traces its roots to the Rockefeller and Mellon family fortunes, had been working with Barclays Plc on the potential divestment of Scan Global.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Expanding Supply Chains for Emerging Pharma Companies

Supply Chain Brain

As industry trends and regulatory changes dramatically alter the speed and path to market for new treatments, these evolving companies need to take a fresh look at their current and future supply chains.

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Addressing Challenges to the Hazardous Materials Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The growth of e-commerce and proliferation of lithium batteries in global supply chains are two indicators that the number of dangerous goods shipments will grow, making shipping and handling them compliantly and efficiently more difficult.

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Shrewd Procurement Can Counter Projected 2023 Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

Economic uncertainty and fears of reduced consumer spending will necessitate a pivot to savings and margin enhancement, while satisfying environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

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The Supply Chain Control Tower Maturity Model

Supply Chain Brain

Many companies underestimate the time and effort required for the orderly buildout of the foundational digital capabilities and infrastructure needed to meet control tower product functionality and ROI.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Strong Relationships With Suppliers Are More Important Than Ever

Supply Chain Brain

Leading organizations recognize the importance of collaborating with their most strategic suppliers to reduce risk, drive innovation, secure competitive advantage and more.

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Alignment of Supplier Diversity with Business Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Expect to see corporate executives assessing supplier diversity and environmental sustainability initiatives together under the ESG umbrella.

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Assessing the State of Supply Chain Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

While sustainability efforts ramp up, we’re still trying to crystalize how exactly we define supply chain sustainability.

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The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Compliance and Transparency

Supply Chain Brain

Across diverse industries, leading organizations are thinking now about how to position the compliance practice for success, instead of reacting to a significant event.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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The Role of Inland Waterways in Building Supply Chain Infrastructure

Supply Chain Brain

It’s likely only a matter of time before we see container-laden vessels navigating the marine highway, and helping to revolutionize the container-shipping industry.

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Create a Resilient Supply Chain for 2023 and Beyond

Supply Chain Brain

To manage costs and risks amid this lingering volatility in 2023, shippers will need more resilient supply chains — and can build them.

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‘Shadow Fleet’ of Tankers Hauling Russian Oil Swells to 600 Ships, Trafigura Says

Supply Chain Brain

The European Union has imposed a ban on almost all seaborne imports of Russian refined fuels from February 5, two months after imposing a prohibition on crude oil.

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Trade Compliance Trends to Watch in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Many companies have been left scrambling to figure out how to comply with new regulations and whether they can export to, or provide services to, their customers.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Dell to Cut 5% of Global Workforce as ‘Uncertain Future’ Looms

Supply Chain Brain

The Dell cuts have been announced against a backdrop of widespread lay-offs in the tech sector, despite the wider U.S. economy adding 517,000 jobs in January.

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Better Supply Chain Visibility Begins with Better Data

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers must increase access to quality data, utilize digital technologies, and partner with providers with the right visibility tools and capabilities.

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A New Normal for Healthcare Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Procurement leaders should be planning now by building relationships with multiple suppliers to reduce the risk of shortages.

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Automating the Hazardous Materials Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations that embrace DG-specific automation strengthen their position for success in today’s fast-paced, demanding and quickly changing climate.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Leading the Charge in Multi-Enterprise Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Energy companies should adopt new technologies and implement fresh approaches that will allow them to predict and manage disruptions as they emerge.

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The Great Divide: Understanding LTL and Truckload Market Shifts

Supply Chain Brain

With the advent of GPS and electronic logging devices (ELDs), trailer-tracking devices will allow for 100% visibility to freight in transit.

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End-to-End Visibility: A Solution for Uncertain Times

Supply Chain Brain

Companies with high levels of visibility tackle their most significant data challenges and transform information into valuable insights.

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Choosing the Right Metrics to Drive Supply Chain Success

Supply Chain Brain

The need for employee engagement and retention in a tight labor market adds an additional challenge, but is also an opportunity.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,