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Demystifying Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

'A little over 6 months ago, I had the opportunity to talk about the most famous problem in Computer Science, the travelling salesman problem (TSP), and its real world corollary, the vehicle routing problem (VRP), which remains one of the most studied problems in transportation. The issue with these problems and others like them is […].

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Food Security and Science

Enterra Insights

'Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center released results from two polls that indicate a majority of scientists have confidence … Continued. The post Food Security and Science appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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TOC Europe 2015

Supply Chain Movement

'TOC Europe 2015. Date: 9-11 June 2015. Venue: Ahoy, Rotterdam (NL). Organisation: TOC Worldwide. URL: www.tocevents-europe.com. TOC Europe – Your Global Container Supply Chain Event. The TOC Europe is the global meeting place for ports, terminals, shipping lines, 3PLs & shippers. The exhibition is a showcase for port and terminal technology and operations and the conference focuses on collaboration within the container supply chain.

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Any Way the Wind Blows Doesn’t Really Matter to TMS Users

Supply Chain Collaborator

'Is your company ready for accelerating growth or imminent slowdown in the summer of 2015? Do you even know which event to plan for? Would you be interested to learn about strategies for insulating your business from the effects of these capricious market conditions ? Read on for some commentary on why the economic outlook is so unpredictable and what you can do to ensure profitable operations regardless of which way the economy inevitably swings.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2015

Supply Chain Movement

'European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2015. Venue: Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona. Date: 15-17 June 2015. Organizer: WTG Events. URL: www.sclsummit.com/. RESHAPING THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF TOMORROW. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit is Europe’s most established supply chain and logistics summit. Bringing together leaders from multiple industries, the programme provides best practice guidance on how to implement effective supply chain strategies and improve supply chain planni

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Carbon footprinting: An inside perspective on CDP disclosure

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

' By Felipe Caro and Charles Corbett.   Every year CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) invites firms around the world to respond to a comprehensive questionnaire about their risks and opportunities related to climate change, in their own firm as well as their supply chains. CDP undertakes this effort on behalf of 722 institutional investors, representing US$87 trillion of assets. [1] Responding to the questionnaire is voluntary, but over the years an increasing proportion of

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Green Supply Chain News on Sweating the Assets Key to Alternatve Fuel Trucks, UPS Executive Says

Supply Chain Digest

'Much Progress, but Still a Science Experiment, Margopolous Says'

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The Most Common Warehouse Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Supply Chains Rock

'My first job in high school was at the Sunbeam bread company. Every Sunday I would head over to the warehouse at 5AM and sort the various orders for the delivery drivers. In addition to the smell of bread and yeast it was a grueling job. Lifting the trays with 12 loaves and sliding them in the racks completely manually wasn''t easy and injuries were pretty regular.

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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Contest Starting April 21, 2015

Supply Chain Digest

'Show us your supply chain wit'

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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World Class IBP Blue Print

o9 Solutions

Markets that 21st century organizations compete in are increasingly dynamic, complex battlefields. Financial success in such battlefields hinges on developing […]. The post World Class IBP Blue Print appeared first on o9 Solutions.

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Supply Chain News on Transportation Industry Executives Share Views on Logistics Challenges and Opportunities

Supply Chain Digest

'Capacity and Drivers are Key Issues of Course.

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SCATAs tonight in Dubai

Logistics Middle East

'The SCATAs celebrates the logistics, air cargo and sea freight communities in the Middle East.

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RFID and AIDC News on New Chipless RFID Tag Could Transform the Industry

Supply Chain Digest

'Printable RFID has Long Been a Goal, and May Finally be Coming into its Own.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Saudi high-speed rail contractor axed over delays

Logistics Middle East

'Transport Minister demands the Saudi-Spanish consortium responsible for rail project to fast-track construction.

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6 Reasons Why Manufacturers are Embracing the Mobility in Manufacturing Movement

GlobalTranz

A recent study by tech leader CDW revealed that 80% of all employees now bring a smartphone to work – and most use one or more apps to improve productivity and performance. Mobile technology has been embraced by many industries, from healthcare to transportation , but manufacturing has been slow to recognize the benefits of the technology. With employees at all levels becoming more tech savvy than ever – and already choosing to own a mobile device or two, embracing this emerging technology has n

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Flour mill construction kicks off at Port of Sohar

Logistics Middle East

'Construction of flour mill begins at Port of Sohar as Oman boosts food security'

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Discussing the Highway Bill: An Interview with NAM Director Robyn Boerstling

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'We are fortunate to have Robyn Boerstling as our guest on Transportfolio® this week. Robyn is the director of transportation and infrastructure policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). This is her busiest season because Congress is currently tackling how to fund the next highway bill, more formally known as the surface transportation authorization.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Nearly 20% of Doha Metro tunnels have been excavated

Logistics Middle East

'The Doha Metro, with about 100 stations, has an estimated total construction value of $36 billion.

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Dubai taxis fitted with new flashing brake light

Logistics Middle East

'Brake-Plus flashes to alert the driver behind when the taxi slows down or has to stop.

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US Navy expands warship deployment off Yemen

Logistics Middle East

'US Navy sends aircraft carrier to Yemen coast to protect ''vital shipping route'''

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IMO calls for urgent action following Med disaster

Logistics Middle East

'Sec-Gen of the International Maritime Organization calls for action following migrant boat disaster'

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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UASC adds London Gateway terminal to service

Logistics Middle East

'London Gateway reliability sees container terminal added to UASC South America 2 loop'