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Ocean Ports & Carriers
Why U.S. Port Strike Situation Highlighted Need for Systematic Resiliency Across CPG Sector
By investing in their workforce's capabilities, CPGs can create a human-technology synergy that not only responds effectively to supply chain disruptions but also drives innovation and competitive advantage in an increasingly volatile landscape.
Retention
Communication and Collaboration: Unleashing Human Potential
AI/AR
Why AI is Key to Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Polycrisis World
AI/AR
Supply Chain Skills to Help You Navigate the Unexpected
Hiring
How the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum Broke Glass Ceilings
Financial Management Software
The End of Easy Price Hikes: Why Businesses Must Shift to Value-Driven
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Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
Why U.S. Port Strike Situation Highlighted Need for Systematic Resiliency Across CPG Sector
By investing in their workforce's capabilities, CPGs can create a human-technology synergy that not only responds effectively to supply chain disruptions but also drives innovation and competitive advantage in an increasingly volatile landscape.
Electrification
Driving Decarbonization Through Material Handling Electrification
Electrification is a realistic option to not only satisfy the business requirements and operational needs for increasingly heavy-duty applications, but also to help support decarbonization and sustainability initiatives.
Emerging Technologies
Samsara Intelligence to Solve Operational Challenges
Samsara Intelligence is an expanded suite of AI offerings designed to help customers make smarter decisions and run safer, more efficient operations.
Hiring
68% of Companies Rely on Manual Hiring Processes, Struggle to Scale Efficiently: Report
Phenom releases its State of High-Volume Hiring: 2025 Benchmarks Report, which analyzed 101 companies on their maturity and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology to hire frontline, hourly, seasonal and high-turnover roles.
Procurement Software
Cleo Releases Update to Cleo Integration Cloud with New Procurement Automation Solutions
Cleo announces the latest 2024 update to its cloud-based platform – focusing this release on the procurement side of supply chains.
Air Cargo
Air Cargo Market Shows Continued Growth in Demand
North American carriers saw 9.5% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased by 5.8% year-on-year.
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Supply Chain Education
Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders
These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.
Robotics
GXO Logistics Named Overall Top Supply Chain Project Winner for Use of Humanoid Robotics
Software Solutions
Pros to Know: ProvisionAI's Tom Moore Serves as Evangelist for Supply Chain Optimization
Trucking
Pros to Know: Perlitch Transport's Jenny Perlitch Talks SmartWay Certification and More
Procurement Software
Women in Supply Chain: ORO Labs' Lalitha Rajagopalan, From Economics to Supply Chain Tech
Software Solutions
Pros to Know: Netlogistik's Jagan Reddy Details the Importance of Working With Small Businesses
3PL/4PL
Logistics Manager’s Index Signals Healthy Logistics Recovery
The overall index has now increased for 12 consecutive months, marking a full year of expansion since November 2023’s reading of 49.4.
Air Cargo
Air Cargo Market Satisfies Just-in-Time Delivery Needs for Logistics Industry
Cargo planes are essential to international trade because of their capacity to deliver valuable products, emergency supplies, and temperature-sensitive commodities.
Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Retention
Communication and Collaboration: Unleashing Human Potential
Overall, a human-centric business approach that values honesty, trustworthiness and integrity creates a strong, positive impact across a workforce, with clients, as well as industry partners, supporting sustained success and a competitive edge.
AI/AR
MaterialsZone Launches Fully Integrated, AI-Guided Product Development Feature
MaterialsZone announces the launch of its AI-Guided Product Development feature, providing MaterialsZone users with direct access to AI-generated experiment suggestions to streamline development cycles within their existing workflow.
Trucking
Tariffs and Trade Barriers Top Concern of Supply Chain Leaders: Study
A study released by Descartes Systems Group and SAPIO Research showed that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top concern, closely followed by supply chain disruptions at 45% and geopolitical instability at 41%.
AI/AR
Why AI is Key to Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Polycrisis World
AI isn’t just the future of supply chains; it’s the present. Companies that embrace these technologies now will lead their industries forward, while those that hesitate risk being left behind.
AI/AR
Supply Chain Skills to Help You Navigate the Unexpected
We never know what’s around the corner but integrating these supply chain tools and skills will put you in the best position possible to navigate the unexpected times ahead.
Sourcing Solutions
94% of Consumers Plan to Spend the Same or More Online This Season: Survey
Inmar Intelligence releases its Pre-Holiday E-Commerce Survey Report, which sheds light on the evolving landscape of holiday shopping and the critical need for alignment between consumer expectations and retailer strategies.
Hiring
How the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum Broke Glass Ceilings
The theme “Shattering Glass Ceilings,” is a celebration of progress and a reminder that there is still work to be done.
Financial Management Software
The End of Easy Price Hikes: Why Businesses Must Shift to Value-Driven
While the market may be more competitive, companies that are agile and strategic in their approach will find opportunities to thrive as we move through 2024 and into 2025.
AI/AR
AI Remains Strategic Imperative for Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
A new report commissioned by LogiPharma revealed the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on pharmaceutical supply chains, highlighting AI’s shift from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have.”
Emerging Technologies
Big Picture, Big Data: How Supply Chains Become More Transparent
Understanding the big picture, courtesy of enhanced data visibility up and down the line, is a crucial competitive advantage.
Manufacturing
4 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Human-Machine Collaboration
Here are 4 steps manufacturers can take to create a harmonious environment for human-machine collaboration.
Emerging Technologies
Teledyne Launches Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio Software Tools
Teledyne DALSA introduces Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications.
Expert Columns
Guard Your Facility from Pests
By understanding the common pests that could affect your warehouse or distribution center and the risks they cause, as well as ways to help prevent or handle an infestation, you’ll be prepared to maintain a clean, safe and efficient operation all season.
Reverse Logistics
Holiday Returns Expected to Reach $160 Billion This Season: Research
With the holiday shopping season underway, a new report from CBRE projects a staggering $160 billion—roughly 16% of all holiday retail sales—will be returned this year.
Emerging Technologies
Revolutionizing Semiconductor Packaging: Powering the Next Wave of Technology
To remain competitive and drive future advancements, it is imperative for companies across the semiconductor supply chain—manufacturers, suppliers and technology developers—to invest in advanced packaging innovations.
Sourcing Solutions
Scalable Automation: The Key to Staying Competitive in Fulfillment
With reliable equipment, materials and service, and the right packaging supplier, it’s possible to build a future-ready process that delivers consistent results.
Training/Onboarding
3 Strategies to Spread Continuous Improvement Across Your Supply Chain
With a good story and numbers to back it up, you’ll have a much higher likelihood of sustaining or even expanding support for continuous improvement in supply chain.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Transportation Capacity Management Helps to Improve the Carrier-Shipper Relationship
Transportation capacity management is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic asset for strengthening carrier-shipper relationships. By leveraging TMS, shippers can build trust, enhance collaboration and achieve cost efficiencies.
Hiring
The Intersection of AI and Onboarding the External Workforce
To stay competitive in today’s business environment, business leaders would be wise to change their mindset on AI to be less of a luxury and more of a mandate.
Manufacturing
Belting Solutions Powering the Manufacturing Renaissance
Embracing Industry 5.0, sustainability and worker wellbeing will help U.S. manufacturers weather contraction and continue to fuel a transformation of the sector. It feels like manufacturing isn’t just coming back. It’s in a full-blown renaissance.
Training/Onboarding
Dissatisfied Workers Cost Frontline Businesses $196B a Year in Lost Productivity
A majority (78%) of workers are dissatisfied with some aspect of their job, with the primary reasons being slow responses to resolving issues or risks, unreasonable expectations leading to burnout and pressure to cut corners.
