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Critical Concerns Around Compliance & Geopolitical Uncertainty Featured in Q1 2024 Cross-Border Index
Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, has pinpointed several key issues that are significantly influencing cross-border commerce. These concerns include the forthcoming elections in both the US and Mexico, increased...
April Rail Ramp Index: Collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge Raises Demand, Traffic at Regional Ports
ITS Logistics released the April edition of its monthly Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index. This month, the index data reflects the considerable demand shifts for the Ports of Norfolk, New York, and New Jersey due to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge...
Interos Appoints Ted Krantz as CEO, Jennifer Bisceglie Named Executive Vice Chair
by Duane Reynolds Interos has appointed global SaaS executive Ted Krantz as Chief Executive Officer to work alongside Jennifer Bisceglie, who will assume a new role as Founder & Executive Vice Chair, both joining the Interos Board of Directors, effective immediately....
Chain.io Announces Appointment of GT Nexus Founder John Urban to Board of Directors
Chain.io today announced the appointment of John Urban to their Board of Directors. With a career focused on building and growing logistics and supply chain businesses, Mr. Urban's expertise will further contribute to Chain.io's mission to make systems work together so...
E2open Names John McIndoe Chief of Staff; Steve Baird as Sector President, North America
E2open named John McIndoe as EVP, chief of staff to the CEO on the executive team, and Steve Baird as sector president for North America on the global commercial leadership team. “Building and maintaining a robust leadership team composed of seasoned...
Margi Vagell Named EVP, Supply Chain for Lowe’s
By Jessica Garcia In a strategic move set to reshape the landscape of home improvement retail, Lowe's has named Margi Vagell as its new Executive Vice President of Supply Chain. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in supply...
Starbucks Names Heather Ostis as New Procurement Officer
by Jessica Garcia Starbucks has appointed Heather Ostis as its new senior vice president and chief procurement officer of global supply chain. The news was announced on LinkedIn. Ostis will focus on driving efforts that alleviate constraints, strengthen supplier...
E2open Names Andrew Appel Chief Executive Officer
E2open named Andrew Appel as its new chief executive officer in February 2024. Appel had served as e2open’s interim CEO since October, bringing over 25 years of executive leadership experience, most recently as president and CEO of software and business...
Managing Supply Shortages: Lessons Learned from Recent Headlines
By Jeff Eckel, e2open Supply chains are the lifeblood of modern businesses, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from manufacturers to end consumers. However, recent events like the Baltimore Port Bridge collapse and the Taiwan earthquake have underscored the vulnerability of these...
Secure Item-Level Data – Ensuring Digital Product Passports Don’t Become Fake IDs
By Josh Main, Mojix In today's interconnected global economy, supply chain management plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of product distribution. With the rise of digital transformation, the concept of Digital Product Passports (DPP) has gained...
Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption: Creating Redundancy
By Will Quinn, Infor Redundancy is an important strategy to address supply chain risk. In the world of supply chain management, redundancy is not a sign of inefficiency. Instead, it’s a strategic move to ensure business continuity in the face of...
Here is your data lake: Go fish!
By Jan Kristensen, Körber Supply Chain Ten years into the digital revolution within warehouse automation, a surprisingly large part of our customers still doesn’t collect data. Among those who collect, many don’t analyze data. Of those who analyze, a surprisingly...
Unlocking the Potential: The Role of Item-Level Visibility and Traceability in Unified Supply Chain Platforms
By Bart DeMuynck, Strategic Advisor, Mojix In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, supply chain management has become increasingly complex. Companies face challenges such as globalization, fluctuating consumer demands, and constant supply chain disruptions. To navigate this intricate landscape, a unified...
Automating Supply Chains for a Greener Future
By Joan Lim, Oracle I attended MODEX last month and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation. MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo in North and South America, and shattered attendance records with over 48,000 participants this...
The Rise of Nearshoring in Mexico: Transforming Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World
By Duane Reynolds In the wake of global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of nearshoring has emerged as a compelling strategy for companies seeking to mitigate risks and optimize their supply chains. Among the most prominent destinations...
PalletTrader Launches Inaugural Pallet Market Survey to Shape the Future of Pallet Procurement
By Jessica Garcia PalletTrader today announced the launch of the PalletTrader Pallet Market Survey, to gather valuable insights into the buying and selling patterns associated with pallet procurement. PalletTrader’s survey reviews the first quarter of 2024, seeking to tap into the collective...
5 Reasons Retailers Need To Enhance Inventory & Fulfillment Decisioning Capabilities
By Tammy Kulesa, Blue Yonder Omni-channel shopping has become an integral part of our lives. Gone are the days when the focus was solely on becoming omni-channel or providing omni-channel options to demanding customers. Now, the conversation has shifted to...
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