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Siemens Creates Intralogistics Segment
This new group will operate both as a vertical industry group and a horizontal business operation to address the market needs for digital transformation, cybersecurity, safety and sustainability.
AI/AR
AI-Powered Perimeter Surveillance Solution
Software & Technology
Overcoming Supply Chain Struggles with 5G Modernization
Worker Safety
Safe Forklift Operations with the Help of Propane
Software Solutions
Environmental Sensors Increase Supply Chain Visibility in Food, Pharmaceuticals
COLD CHAIN
Access to End-to-End Holistic Healthcare
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Transportation
2023 Pros to Know: Candor Expedite’s Nicole Glenn Brings Honesty to the Transportation Space
Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite Inc., was named the overall winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2023 Pros to Know award.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023
June 6, 2023
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Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.
Sourcing & Procurement
Submissions Close March 31 for 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 31.
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Material Handling Equipment
Forklift Security Cam Provides Order Picker Safety
It helps warehouses, fulfillment and distribution centers improve operations, manage risk and mitigate loss in the aisles.
Risk/Compliance
How Businesses can Improve “Dark Delivery”
Dark delivery practices keep stores stocked for the next day without interfering with daytime operations, but certain practices can open supply chains to risks.
Risk/Compliance
Arming the Retail Supply Chain against Risks
After the pandemic, the world realized how important supply chains are. Here are ways supply chains can protect themselves from further disruptions.
Regulations
2022 Experienced Record-Breaking Year for Food, Automotive Recalls
2022 was a record-breaking year for the number of units recalled, reaching nearly 1.5 billion. With regulatory scrutiny continuing to increase, 2023 may shape up to be another 1 billion unit year.
Automation
How Due Diligence and Supplier Relationship Management Work Together
If your company participates in global trade, you should be concerned about human rights abuses up and down your supply chain. Not only because of governmental mandates and customer opinion, but simply because it’s the right thing to do.
Risk/Compliance
Top 10 Open Source Software Risks of 2023
Outdated software, unapproved changes, name confusion attacks and compromise of legitimate package remain the Top 10 open source software risks of 2023.
Sustainability
How to Build a True Circular Economy
Innovations that can power the circular economy are available today and their use is becoming more pervasive and is steadily taking us toward a true circular economy that benefits people, planet and profits.
Carbon Footprint
Screening Logistics Providers for Sustainability
Organizations that do not currently track and assess the sustainability of their logistics providers may be left scrambling when Scope 3 disclosure requirements are no longer optional but instead become mandatory.
Worker Safety
Reduce Workplace Injuries in Truck Driving with These Best Practices
It’s relatively easy to identify and remove physical hazards at company facilities or in the yard, but establishing a safety-first culture requires much more than that.
Rail & Intermodal
Alexis Asks: How Rail Safety Impacts the Supply Chain
A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today, we dive into rail safety and how derailments may impact the supply chain.
Risk/Compliance
5 Major Trends in 2023 for Risk Leaders
Rather than sticking to business as usual, procurement and risk management teams should prepare. Here are five trends expected in procurement, supply chain and risk management spaces.
Warehousing
Overhaul Obtains SensiGuard
Overhaul has acquired SensiGuard security services from Sensitech.
Fleet Management
Integrated Cargo Insurance for LTL Shipments
Through a partnership with Falvey, EchoInsure+ enables clients to access best-in-class protection for their LTL shipments through both EchoShip, Echo’s proprietary online shipping platform, as well as Echo representatives.
Software Solutions
Top 3 Political and Economic Disruptions for Supply Chains in 2023
Staying ahead of supply chain disruptions in 2023 requires a clear picture of all risks and the ability to act swiftly. While the year promises to bring many unknowns, here are 3 big developments to keep your eye on.
3PL/4PL
Into Innovation: My Experience from the Floor at Manifest
The Future of Logistics event showcased new technology, a lot of robots, talk of AI and a highlight on how fresh ideas can transform the supply chain in virtually every space. Here's a look at everything I experienced from the show floor at Manifest.
Risk/Compliance
Asset Insights Solution Tracks Assets and Shipments
In a world where theft and hijacking are still the number one cause for lost goods, having an extra application that gives peace of mind could be helpful to some consumers.
Risk/Compliance
Asset Visibility is Necessary for Minimal Supply Chain Risks
Supply chains are incredibly complex, with the interconnected networks of partner companies sourcing materials and moving them to production. Workers and companies know there's potential for something to go wrong and need to be prepared.
Fleet Management
Business' Connect with Non-Profits to Make Strides in Disaster Aid Access
ALAN launches an initiative, with funding through a Walmart Foundation grant, to help non-profits build stronger disaster supply chain networks.
Emerging Technologies
Supply Chain Evidence Management Platform
Digitally verifiable attestations, representing proof of an event, provide chain of custody data to automate compliance and audit tasks, reducing the error-prone and costly manual handling of these artifacts.
Software & Technology
Managing the Impact of The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
SAP is helping companies comply with the new law, while using SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network solutions.
Transportation
Alexis Asks: A 2023 Outlook on Cross-Border Freight
A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today's talks about new compliance and regulations in freight.
Financial Management Software
Balancing Safety Stock to Maximize Cash Flow
By maintaining adequate safety stock, businesses can ensure that the supply chain runs smoothly despite stocking delays and temporary outages.
Risk/Compliance
Cyberattacks, Port Strikes, Leadership Transitions Ranked Top 10 Disruptions in 2022
Some of the Top 10 disruptions for 2022 include factory fires, mergers and acquisition, leadership transitions, cyberattacks, recalls, port disruption and more.
Risk/Compliance
Cyber Threats Top Economic Risk
Cyber incidents such as IT outages, ransomware attacks or data breaches, rank as the most important risk globally for the second year in succession.
Supply Chain Visibility
Don’t Fear Open Data: Why Data Sharing Helps Smooth Your Supply Chain
Supply chain managers that embrace data sharing will conquer disruption and prevail in today’s chaotic landscape.
Trucking
Cargo Theft Remains Top Concern in Supply Chain Space
Increases in theft activity around major intermodal hubs were significant.
Trucking
Fraud is Biggest Threat to Cargo Loss
Carrier fraud, in which criminals imitate haulers and other sub-contractors, including drivers with falsified documents, accounted for 84% of claims involving fraud or deception in 2022, according to TT Club.
Micro-Fulfillment
War in Ukraine to Stunt Growth of Warehouse Automation
As consumer spending slows, retailers will likely tighten their purse strings and potentially postpone large scale automation projects until a more stable economic environment has been reached.
Risk/Compliance
How to Implement Good Governance for Supply Chains
To have good governance and to ensure the auditability of your data-driven decision making, you must infuse everyday operations with supply chain integrity, transparency and trust. That requires context.
Fleet Management
2023 to See More Friendshoring
The objective is to prevent countries – especially China and Russia – from using their market advantages in key raw materials, foods and products.
