Sun.Feb 05, 2023

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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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ChatGPT no substitute for hands-on knowhow

Commercial Carrier Journal

ChatGPT knows a lot, but it doesn't know a lot about diesel engine maintenance (yet).

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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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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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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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The Drivers of Next-Generation Enterprise Resource Planning

Supply Chain Brain

Innovators and early adopters are aggressively deploying digital transformation for ecosystem commerce and resource planning.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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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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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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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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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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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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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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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.