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Procurement Software
Pros to Know: Blue Yonder's Ann Marie Jonkman Talks Educating Logistics Services Providers
Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director, global industry strategies for Blue Yonder, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Regulations
Preparing for the Costs of Supply Chain Disruptions
Automation
Digitally Transforming Business Operations
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: ALOM's Hannah Kain Blazes Path for Women in Supply Chain
Professional Development
Implementing Gender Balance in Supply Chain Management
Carbon Footprint
How RFID Can Minimize Carbon Emissions
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Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Supply Chain Education
DeepHow Introduces Smart AI Quizzing for Skilled Workforce Training
Leveraging advanced generative AI technology, this feature ensures personalized learning experiences while continuously verifying employees' skills.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know: Blue Yonder's Ann Marie Jonkman Talks Educating Logistics Services Providers
Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director, global industry strategies for Blue Yonder, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Regulations
Preparing for the Costs of Supply Chain Disruptions
For businesses and their supply chain superheroes, these disruptions are having widespread impact. Impact that’s proving detrimental to teams, operations and our economy.
Software Solutions
End-to-End Planning Platform Provides Real-World Supply Chain Probabilities
John Galt Solutions introduced into its Atlas Planning Platform an end-to-end probabilistic planning approach that provides a comprehensive model of real-world supply chain probabilities.
Last-Mile
Uber Freight Data Reveals Resilient Economy, Stable Supply Chains
The freight market continues to remain stable and in shippers’ favor, according to recent data from Uber Freight. Consumer spending has recovered from a winter slowdown, and the manufacturing sector has expanded for the first time in 16 months.
Financial Management Software
Half of Suppliers Expect Market Conditions to Be Positive
The Economic and Supplier Outlook 2024: Balancing Growth, Geopolitical Risks and Market Dynamics report sheds light on how suppliers expect their businesses to perform this year.
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Procurement Software
Pros to Know: Blue Yonder's Ann Marie Jonkman Talks Educating Logistics Services Providers
Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director, global industry strategies for Blue Yonder, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: ALOM's Hannah Kain Blazes Path for Women in Supply Chain
Software & Technology
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Pam Simon Talks Embracing the Supply Chain Journey
Risk/Compliance
Pros to Know: Resilinc's Bindiya Vakil Talks Collaboration in the Supply Chain
Software Solutions
Pros to Know: Tecsys' Corinna Hoag Talks Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Sector
Supply Chain Visibility
Pros to Know: PorterLogic's Anya Skomorokhova Talks Go-to-Market Strategy
Supply Chain Visibility
Avetta Unveils Supplier Analytics Solution
Avetta announces its Supplier Analytics solution to help suppliers and prime contractors efficiently identify issues, navigate and execute compliance requirements.
AI/AR
Gartner Analysts Explore the Impact of GenAI on Procurement
By 2027, 50% of organizations will support supplier contract negotiations through the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled contract risk analysis and editing tools, according to Gartner, Inc.
Fleet Management
Ryder Assesses Economic Impacts of Converting to Commercial EV
Recent data from Ryder shows the annual total cost to transport by electric vehicle vs. diesel is estimated to increase across the board.
Women in Supply Chain
Uber Freight's Olivia Hu to Lead Panel Discussion at 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum
Olivia Hu, head of autonomous trucking for Uber Freight, will join the session panel at this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Fleet Management
Risk Management for Companies Dependent on Employee-Owned Vehicles
Motus launches the Motus Protect to help companies identify and address potential liability from employees driving their own cars to do their jobs.
Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Automation
Digitally Transforming Business Operations
Mastering this digital transformation, akin to a proficient Tetris player, enables businesses to strategically align their components, thereby cultivating a seamless and future-ready financial environment.
Fleet Management
AI-Based Yard, Timeslot Management Software
INFORM launched its yard and timeslot management system SYNCROSUPPLY, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based yard and timeslot management software system that optimizes incoming and outgoing material deliveries at industrial facilities.
Material Handling Equipment
Toyota Creates Automated Logistics Group
Toyota Industries Corp. (TICO) launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore.
Trucking
China's Container Prices Experience Rising Volatility
Container prices in China are experiencing significant volatility, with rates changing rapidly within just a few days.
Supply Chain Visibility
OneRail Launches Inventory Visibility Solution to Combat Shrinkage
OneRail announces the launch of a new Inventory Visibility solution within its cloud-based platform to address the growing challenge of product shrinkage that shippers face.
E-Commerce Solutions
Amazon Business Launches New Immersive Educational Hub
Amazon Business offers an interactive new online resource center called Small Business Success Studio. The studio provides small businesses with free online educational tools and resources.
E-Commerce Solutions
ECI Launches New B2B E-Commerce Interface
ECI Software Services announces a new interface for ECinteractivePLUS®, its native e-commerce platform for DDMSPLUS®, which is ECI’s complete ERP software.
AI/AR
Exiger Launches Proactive Intelligence
Proactive Intelligence will serve as an advanced overlay on top of 1Exiger, providing customers a real-time operational control experience.
Carbon Footprint
Optera Launches Outreach Module for Supply Chain Decarbonization
Optera launches its Outreach module to help companies efficiently collect data from suppliers at all phases of emissions-reporting readiness.
Software Solutions
AI-Enabled TMS Provides Speed, Efficiency, Flexibility
Rygen Technologies launched Corsair, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled transportation management system (TMS) that’s built with cloud-native architecture to provide users with speed, ease of use, and flexibility.
Automation
Centralized Warehouse Orchestration Provides Bird’s Eye View Across Multiple Sites
AutoScheduler.AI introduced Centralized Warehouse Orchestration, a solution that gives companies a centralized view of multi-site data.
3PL/4PL
C.H. Robinson Implements AI to Automate Transactions
C.H. Robinson announced plans to automate transactions, breaking a long-standing barrier to automation and giving shippers who use email the same speed-to-market as shippers who are more digitally connected.
Emerging Technologies
Zebra Technologies’ New Solutions to Advance the Connected Factory
Zebra Technologies Corporation announced new solutions to further enable manufacturers to boost visibility, optimize quality and augment the workforce to operate as a connected factory.
Last-Mile
10% Lift in Conversion Rates When Retailers Offer Faster Deliveries
Brands that offer fast delivery options (same day, next day, or within two days) experience improved outcomes -- Two-day or faster delivery options are correlated with a 10.5% uplift in conversion rates and an 8.9% increase in repeat purchases.
Retail
E-Commerce Study Shows Online Buying Grows but Consumers Still Face Delivery Problems
Nearly 39% of respondents to a Descartes study made more online purchases in the period surveyed this year compared to last year, and 57% made purchases in at least one new product category this year.
Fleet Management
ChargePoint, CBRE Report Shows 64% Increase in Workplace EV Charger Demand
Data from recent ChargePoint and CBRE study underscores the need for more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in workplace settings.
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: ALOM's Hannah Kain Blazes Path for Women in Supply Chain
Hannah Kain, president and CEO of ALOM, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Professional Development
Implementing Gender Balance in Supply Chain Management
The journey towards gender balance in supply chain management is not just about reaching quotas, it's about embracing diversity as a strategic advantage for all.