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AI This. Not So Fast.

Supply Chain Shaman

” Or, “If you need an answer, implement my solution.” Orbit Chart of TJX Versus Peer Group for the Period of 2010-2019. Orbit Chart for Ecolab at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin Versus the Chemical Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. Procurement and transportation operated as islands.

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The Evolution of Mobileye & the Automotive Software Business Model

QAD

As one of the first companies to develop software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles , Mobileye has quickly grown into a multibillion-dollar company. The organization sets the foundation for how automotive software companies can structure and monetize their business in this new autonomous industry. . But they didn’t stop there.

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TMS in the SMB Market: The Evolution Toward Software-as-a-Self-Service

Talking Logistics

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 was that 3PLs and software vendors would focus more on acquiring small and midsized business (SMB) clients this year. Transportation management system (TMS) vendors have been in that race for some time, and earlier this week, C.H.

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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Peet’s runs their DSD supply chain using an application from Körber (formerly known as HighJump Software). When Mr. Lauterbach joined the company in 2010, 70% of sales came from the coffee house channel rather than the grocery and ecommerce channels. Their integration partner was Blue Horseshoe Solutions. Now that is inverted.”.

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Make 2016 the Year of the TMS

Talking Logistics

One area that always seems ripe for improvement is the supply chain, and one of the best ways to accomplish that is with a transportation management system (TMS). The Cloud has become the great equalizer in supply chain software thanks to the speed, simplicity and savings it delivers. For most companies, the opportunity is there.

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Insights from Elemica reveal 2014 Frankfurt

Talking Logistics

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice.

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Scope 3 emissions, Explained

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In 2010, the U.S. 1: Purchased goods and services Category 1 emissions are the “cradle to gate” emissions encompassing the lifecycle of the product’s materials up until its sale to the reporting company. Example: The tea company purchases a new truck and factory. Here, we’ll provide an overview of each.