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Supply Chain Visibility
Automated Supply Chain Logistics: All About the Data
To take supply chain logistics to the next level and incorporate AI intelligence, the data coming in throughout the supply chain needs to be reliable, consistent and accurate.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know: i3 Advantage's Patricia Moser Positive Transformation
Retail
What is the Current State of Inventory Management?
Packaging
Packing Materials and Supply Chain Sustainability
Automation
The Golden Age of Supply Chain Technology
Visibility Software
Functional Transformations: The State of Procurement in 2024
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Project Management Software
Nominations Open for 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Submissions close March 29.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
Retention
Alexis Asks: Upskilling the Supply Chain
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Investments in upskilling ensure the workforce is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the innovations of tomorrow.
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Supply Chain Visibility
Automated Supply Chain Logistics: All About the Data
To take supply chain logistics to the next level and incorporate AI intelligence, the data coming in throughout the supply chain needs to be reliable, consistent and accurate.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know: i3 Advantage's Patricia Moser Positive Transformation
Patricia Moser, principal and owner of i3 Advantage Inc., was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Software Solutions
Topo's Task Management Solution for Global Operations
Topo Solutions has launched its V5 feature, a Task Manager to streamline supply chain workflows and boost efficiency.
Waste Reduction
Blue Yonder Finds that Consumers are Willing to Prioritize Sustainability Over Price
Sustainability remains a top priority for consumers, with 78% of respondents reporting that sustainability concerns are very or somewhat important to them when choosing to buy a product or shop at a retailer.
Fleet Management
FTR Data Shows Less Challenging Financial Environment for Carriers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for January improved to -1.41 from the December reading of -4.3, indicating a less challenging financial environment for carriers.
Fleet Management
February Brings Mixed Results for Market Contraction and Retail Demand
February brought mixed signals for the U.S. freight market, as both new carrier registrations and carrier exits increased.
Featured Videos
Procurement Software
Pros to Know: i3 Advantage's Patricia Moser Positive Transformation
Patricia Moser, principal and owner of i3 Advantage Inc., was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
SDCE Video Library
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
Robotics
Pros to Know: OTTO Motors' Matt Rendall Receives Overall Lifetime Achievement Award
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Women in Supply Chain: Ship4wd's Carmit Glik Details Why Small Businesses Make the World go 'Round
SDCE Video Library
Women in Supply Chain: Be Your Own Champion, Champion Others
SDCE Video Library
How Manifest 2024 Delivers End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions
3PL/4PL
3PL Market Experiences Decline in Shipments, Invoice per Shipment and Total Revenue
Total shipments saw a 4.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease and an 8.9% year-over-year decline. Invoice amounts per shipment and total revenue also faced significant drops, indicating that the fourth quarter was the toughest of 2023.
Trucking
Long-Term Infrastructure Plan to Fuel Zero-Emission Trucks
The Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation released a detailed charging infrastructure plan to support the wide-scale adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles across the United States.
Regulations
Partner Risk Insights Platform to Help Businesses Digitize Third-Party Risk Management
Aon plc launched Partner Risk Insights, a digital platform powered by CoverWallet to help U.S. organizations simplify the way they manage insurance-related third-party risk.
AI/AR
25% of Logistics KPIs to be Supported by GenAI by 2028
By 2028, 25% of all logistics key performance indicator (KPI) reporting will be powered by generative AI (GenAI), according to Gartner, Inc.
Trucking
ILA Negotiations Becomes Largest Concern for Trucking Industry in 2024
The most significant concerns over the next 12 months include trucking capacity exiting the market and container supply chains at risk due to diversions around Red Sea avoidance effects, according to a new report from ITS Logistics.
Training/Onboarding
CDL Tuition Subsidies to Run Out; Get Those CDL Licenses Now
FleetForce Truck Driver Training is calling on individuals interested in career opportunities in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation sectors to obtain a CDL license before state funding expires.
Regulations
Real-Time Document Collaboration
ETQ released the ETQ Reliance NXG quality management system, which includes real-time document collaboration using Microsoft 365, expanded data collection capabilities and user interface features for a better user experience.
Automation
AI Technology for Warehouse Optimization
Dexory introduced DexoryView, a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered logistics engine to help warehouses maximize operational efficiency, optimize inventory management, and enhance the overall warehouse agility and responsiveness.
Fleet Management
Kaleris Launches Yard Management Innovations
Kaleris introduced new capabilities in its yard management system (YMS) to improve efficiency, operational visibility and safety in yard operations.
Automation
Next Generation of Automated Sortation and Order Retrieval
OPEX Corporation launched OPEX Sure Sort X with OPEX Xtract, its newest automated sorting and order retrieval solutions.
Retail
What is the Current State of Inventory Management?
While inventory optimization is not the same as inventory reduction, the high average levels of inventory are a sure lagging indicator that inventory optimization is still much discussed but little realized.
Packaging
Packing Materials and Supply Chain Sustainability
Renewable packing materials—which are also compostable in many cases—have greater potential to drive sustainability by helping to reduce harmful waste.
Automation
Trew Unveils Newest TGW Stingray ASRS Shuttle
The newest Stingray shuttle system incorporates inventive energy recovery technologies and sustainable material in a design that allows for multi-deep storage and high-capacity throughput.
Robotics
Schneider Electric Releases New Collaborative Robots
Schneider Electric releases two new Lexium cobots (collaborative robots), the Lexium RL 3 and RL 12, as well as the Lexium RL 18 model coming later this year.
Robotics
Anyware Robotics' Pixmo Robots Add-On to Further Increase Container Unloading Throughput
Anyware Robotics announces a major add-on for its Pixmo robotic solution for truck and container unloading.
AI/AR
Fizyr Offers Vision AI Partner Program and Certified Vision Packs
The company’s new Partner Program opens this collaborative opportunity to other integrators and components manufacturers.
Automation
The Golden Age of Supply Chain Technology
Now, when technology promises so much, the trifecta of any successful implementation is people, processes and technology.
Software & Technology
The Risky Business of Poor Supplier Collaboration
The Four Biggest Risks Hiding In Your Supply Chain. And What To Do About Them.
Visibility Software
Functional Transformations: The State of Procurement in 2024
Procurement, once seen as a traditional back-office function, has transformed into a strategic powerhouse that can drive organizational success.
Carbon Footprint
The Power of Inventory Optimization to Unlock Greater Efficiency and Sustainability
As leaders seek areas for improvement and investment in 2024, they must prioritize these foundational components.
SDCE Video Library
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros to Know award.
Automation
Warehouse Automation for People, Not Just Profits
Rather than rushing to adopt automation for productivity gains alone, supply chain leaders see 2024 as an opportunity to tailor automation, AI and other emerging innovations to complement staff skills.
Automation
Automation Solutions to Empower Connected Workers
Zebra Technologies Corporation announced new enterprise mobile computing and intelligent automation solutions designed to enable an agile, resilient supply chain with the power of a connected workforce.
Fleet Management
Nearshoring: A Strategic Tool for Resilient Electronics Supply Chains
As companies prioritize supply chain resilience and agility, nearshoring will remain a cornerstone strategy for navigating uncertainties and ensuring business continuity.