Thu.Oct 08, 2015

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Using Inventory Modeling to Develop a Holistic Inventory Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Top supply chain officers across the industry were recently surveyed¹ on their biggest barriers to effective inventory management. Their top two responses were “Can’t Optimize Network Holistically” and “Demand Volatility”. It’s no wonder: often inventory placement decisions are made in a vacuum without considering the end-to-end supply chain impact.

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Supply Chain Talent: Insights from CSCMP Annual Conference

Talking Logistics

“The biggest mistake companies make as they’re growing is leaving supply chain management and human resources behind.”. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, shared that insight during his keynote address at last week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference. His point was that you need great people and a world-class supply chain to effectively grow a company, but many companies underinvest in those areas until it becomes an issue.

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E-Commerce Takes Off in Developing Countries

Elementum

E-commerce is expanding at lightning speed. Consumers around the world are expected to spend around U.S. $1.672 trillion online this year—about 7.3% of the overall global sales—and much of that growth is coming from developing economies. We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Why Developing Economies are Clicking “Buy”.

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MIT Starts a New Chapter in Online and Professional Education

MIT Supply Chain

MIT has opened up new pathways to online education and professional master’s degrees, with the introduction of a unique online credential called the MicroMaster’s credential and a new route to gaining an MIT master’s degree. And these revolutionary changes are being developed within a pilot program in MIT CTL’s number-one-ranked Supply Chain Management (SCM) program. […].

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for Sept, 8, 2015 Contest

Supply Chain Digest

Jacques Lamothe of Purolator and Robert St.

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A Long Flight, A Lost Bag and Some Observations

Arkieva

Most, if not all of us, know someone who has lost a bag during their travels. It happened to me recently. I was on a business trip to Taipei, Taiwan and the airline lost my bag on the way out. In this blog post, I will sharing my experience around losing and then being reunited with that bag. My itinerary called for flying from one of the New York area airports to Tokyo and from there on to Taipei.

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Special Interest Groups: So Where’s the Value?

BlueYonder

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Time is money.” This sentiment rings especially true in today’s hectic world where everyone is challenged to spend wisely, increase value, and improve service. As the president of the JDA Users Group, I’d like to talk a bit about the value gained by participating in a JDA Special Interest Group (SIG). To begin, I’d like to turn another famous quote, from Shakespeare this time, into my own, “To network or not to network, that is the question.

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How Automated Data Collection Can Help Minimize the Dangers of Forklifts

RFgen

Warehouse workers have to pay attention to forklift movements. Forklifts are necessary pieces of equipment for some inventory warehouses and manufacturing plants. Employees use the vehicles to lift, transport and manage supplies. Using heavy machinery, however, includes certain risks. Occupational Health and Safety reported there are about 85 fatalities and almost 35,000 serious injuries related to forklift operation every year.

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Oman-Saudi road completed using 95 Volvo units

Logistics Middle East

The project was challenging because the road is constructed through shifting sands across the Empty Quarter.

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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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How Automated Data Collection Can Help Minimize the Dangers of Forklifts

RFgen

Warehouse workers have to pay attention to forklift movements. Forklifts are necessary pieces of equipment for some inventory warehouses and manufacturing plants. Employees use the vehicles to lift, transport and manage supplies. Using heavy machinery, however, includes certain risks. Occupational Health and Safety reported there are about 85 fatalities and almost 35,000 serious injuries related to forklift operation every year.

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Structured Exits: A New Path To Angel Liquidity?

Marianne Hudson

Let’s face it: one of the biggest issues for many angels face is building liquidity into their portfolios. Any time new ideas and alternatives come to build returns they are worth a good look. David Gitlin, who co-leads the Emerging Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig LP is a passionate voice for [.

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MacGregor secures major Middle East offshore contract

Logistics Middle East

MacGregor to deliver anchor handling/towing winch packages for five 48m vessels, being built for a Middle East owner.

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Case Study: Gemaco Using EcoVadis Scorecard to Prioritize, Drive CSR Improvements and Communicate Success

EcoVadis

Gemaco NV provides promotional items for brands such as Bridgestone, Thomas Cook, KPN, Monroe, BPost, ABN Amro, TNT, PwC, Royal Club and others. As they began to see Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability issues receive increasing interest and attention from their customers, they seized the opportunity to combine it with their internal ethics efforts to drive awareness.

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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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FedEx pledges $1m in aid for migrant crisis

Logistics Middle East

Regional president of FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa says humanitarian relief is in FedEx's DNA.

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Like a Bridge Toll Over Troubled Water

Tailwind

Like a Bridge Toll Over Troubled Water “When you are weary Gearing Down When cars are in your way Parked like at a great big mall Parked off to the side Oh, when the road gets rough And exits just can’t be found Like a Bridge Toll Over Troubled Water You may just decide --to shut it down” Simon and Garfunkel wrote and recorded one of the greatest songs of the modern music era – one about the pain incurred in one’s day- to-day life and the power of friendship, and it

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Seatrade offshore event sparks major spending

Logistics Middle East

Contracts and plans worth up to US $40m announced at Seatrade Offshore Marine & Workboats Middle East conference and exhibition at ADNEC.

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Bahrain taxi drivers threaten strike over Uber

Logistics Middle East

A group of taxi drivers from the Public Transport Drivers Society (PTDS) have voiced their opposition to the service.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Jafza wins coveted fDi 'free zone of year' award

Logistics Middle East

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has been recognized by UK based fDi magazine as Free Zone of the Year under five categories.

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Siemens wins new service contract at Dubai Int'l

Logistics Middle East

Siemens is providing operation and maintenance (O&M) services for baggage and material handling systems.

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