Thu.Oct 22, 2020

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Kickstart Your Machine Learning Investment with These 3 Initiatives

Logility

Among other aspects of a modern-day business, forecasting has become more complex, with many firms striving to incorporate product, pricing, discounts, channel, and other available data to improve accuracy. This increase in forecasting demand complexity and the associated massive increase in data volume requires a machine learning (ML) forecasting solution.

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5 Tips to Increase Shareholder Support for Automation in Logistics

GlobalTranz

E-commerce logistics continues to push the limits of today’s supply chains. The automated supply chain makes many promises and affords a way to enable automated exception management. Unfortunately, companies remain trailing behind. And according to McKinsey & Company, “for all the excitement, most logistics companies have not yet taken the plunge.

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Why Procure-to-Pay Software is Critical Today

ivalua

This month Gartner published its eagerly awaited Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Suites , ranking the top 14 vendors based on ability to execute and completeness of vision. This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices. Hence, I thought it valuable to review why the Procure-to-Pay Process flow is so important today and, most importantly, how to realize the potential value of a successful d

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Even Firms With 'High' Supply-Chain Maturity Felt Unprepared for Virus

Supply Chain Brain

Most companies have been in two distinct strategy modes, according to a recent survey.

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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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The Rise of MaaS and Other Automaker Business Models

QAD

The entire automotive industry is under a siege of shakeups, and one of the biggest game-changers could be the switch to the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) business model. . Traditionally, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have focused their fleet operations on private ownership or leasing. Now, the automotive industry is moving from a strict product-based business and moving into the service industry as automakers merge the growing capabilities of autonomous vehicles (AV) with changing cons

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Why healthcare institutions are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals

IT Supply Chain

By Bill Conner (pictured). CEO & President of SonicWall & UK Government advisor. The post Why healthcare institutions are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: Supply-Chain Risk Management in the New (Ab)normal

Supply Chain Brain

Yossi Sheffi, Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems & Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, discusses his new book, The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19.

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How to Keep Warehouse Workers Safe in a Pandemic

AFFLINK

No matter what happens, cargo needs to keep on moving. Because warehouse workers and other supply chain employees are essential, they need to be given the best quality protection. Masks, gloves, and temperature checks are all part of a good program, but they can be augmented with smart policies that make workers even safer. What PPE Do Warehouse Workers Need?

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Webinar: Supply Chain Mapping Insights

Resilinc

Despite numerous supply-chain upheavals inflicted by disasters in the last decade — including the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Thailand floods, and Hurricanes Maria and Harvey — most companies still found themselves unprepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, following the outbreak in China, 70% of organizations were still in data collection and assessment mode, manually trying to identify which of their suppliers had a site in the specific locked-dow

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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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Hosted Managed Services Benefits to Manufacturers

IQMS

Bottom Line: Manufacturers are opting to deploy their ERP systems over Hosted Managed Services to slash high licensing and I.T. costs while saving I.T. staffs’ valuable time for projects that more closely support revenue and customer growth. The Covid-19 pandemic digitally transformed manufacturing faster than the most persuasive, profitable business case ever could.

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16 Outstanding Tools That Make Writing Easier in 2020

IT Supply Chain

By Amanda Dudley (pictured). Top Level Editor at EssayUSA. The post 16 Outstanding Tools That Make Writing Easier in 2020 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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JAGGAER Webinar with Accenture Strategy and Attijariwafa Bank Case Study: Accelerating Trust in Banking – Internal, Suppliers and Customers

Jaggaer

Coming on top of a very difficult and complex existing situation, Covid-19 has put additional pressure on profitability and capital requirements in the banking sector in the European Union and Africa, with drops in revenue in the order of 35-45% and the lowest return on equity since the aftermath of the great crash of 2008. Banks were already having to deal with a whole raft of major challenges including a shift in customer expectations towards “everything digital”, a technological revolution, d

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Bringing Order to Chaos Through Integrated Parcel Shipping Solutions

MercuryGate

Parcel shipping efficiency remains troublesome for many supply chain leaders. As e-commerce swells, parcel demand […]. The post Bringing Order to Chaos Through Integrated Parcel Shipping Solutions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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5 Peak Season Shipping Survival Tips: The Holiday Package Capacity Crunch Comes Early

Intelligent Audit

Throughout 2020, disruption took center-stage, leaving companies and shippers scrambling to find resources and strategies that will enable the survival of the coming peak season shipping capacity crunch. While big data analytics have taken the spotlight in recent years, their value will grow beyond expectations as companies look to navigate peak season surcharges’ complexity.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Oct. 22, 2020

Supply Chain Digest

Upcoming Holiday Parcel Crunch, RFID Tag Cost Breakthrough, US Manufacuring Recovery Stalls, Maersk Line Causing Competitive Concerns for Freight Forwarders

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Retail 2020 – A Year of High Season

Logistics Viewpoints

One thing is certain – there is no normal in 2020. What we have experienced so far this year is either a blip that we will look back at and wonder on, or our lives have fundamentally shifted, and 2020 is really just Year One. Either way, what we understand about this year is that Covid-19 has upended everything about the status quo. The pandemic has exposed all of our weaknesses and all of the […].

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Recognise How the Characteristics of FMCG Wholesalers Differ from Distributors – Part 2

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

This post is Part 2 of a series of posts discussing indirect distribution management , and specifically the characteristics and the key differences between FMCG Distributors and Wholesalers. You can read Part 1 which includes the Characteristics of Distributors here.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Localized capacity constraints create spot market ripple effects

DAT Solutions

Constraints on trucks and drivers continue to keep spot market truckload rates high, even as demand cools from where we were a few weeks ago.

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How Wearables Are Transforming Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Early forms of wearable devices have been popular in warehouses and distribution centers for a number of years. But the technology is growing rapidly in sophistication and application.

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How MOM and ERP can Help to Manage Manufacturing in the 21st Century

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturing is changing Manufacturers are under continuous pressure to produce high-quality products, cost-effectively, and in the time that customers demand. The degree to which a manufacturer satisfies customer expectations determines their success in the local and even global market. In order to maintain and grow the business, manufacturing decision-makers should consider an information management system […].

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7 types of manufacturing wastes and how to reduce them

Unleashed

Manufacturing waste is something business owners often overlook, yet left unchecked, it can cost a business a significant amount of money. From transportation waste, inventory waste, defective products and more, waste can accrue in a range of areas across the company. This article explores the different types of manufacturing waste, and how to reduce them.

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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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BR Williams Named 2020 “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation”

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

OXFORD, Ala.— BR Williams, one of America’s top providers of trucking, warehousing and logistics services , announced today that it has been named a 2020 “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” by Redefining the Road , the official magazine of Women in Trucking (WIT). The honor recognizes the firm’s corporate culture, which fosters gender diversity as well as its competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours and work requirements, professional development opportunities, and

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Lean on 3PL Cross Dock Freight Solutions During Peak Season

Kanban Logistics

Peak shipping season is now upon us and, as a shipper, your goods need to flow quickly to your retail partners. As we all know, however, “quickly” isn’t always possible in 2020. Truck capacity is tight due to COVID-19 and other factors, making it an especially challenging year to meet your retailer requirements. Fortunately, third-party logistics (3PL) companies that offer cross dock freight solutions can help you keep your product moving throughout peak season and beyond.

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What to look for in an eCommerce Warehouse Management System

SCJunction

While warehouses date back to second century BC Rome (to store grain, olive oil, wine, food, clothing, and marble), the concept of an eCommerce warehouse is a newer one. Ecommerce is a highly competitive space, and online businesses rely on efficient warehousing to support future growth.

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When Things Go Wrong at the Port, Is Your System Resilient?

3rdwave

What can the shipper/BCO do to reduce the impact of port congestion? For most companies, the best they can do is appeal to their customs broker and drayage operators to do more.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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How Important are National Fulfillment Services?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

While nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, Amazon is pushing for the business equivalent with two-day, one-day and – in some zip codes – same-day delivery. If the majority of your customers expect you to match that standard, you need national fulfillment services. It’s common sense: the closer your warehouse is to your customers, the faster you can get product into their hands.

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Ship Overweight Containers to Reduce Import Costs

West Coast and California Logistics

When importing containers from Asia and other overseas markets, many companies limit their container weights to meet U.S. road weight limits. This is often a mistake as shipping overweight containers can offer you very significant ocean cost savings. In this article, we will examine the benefits of overweight container shipping – and how a 3PL located near your chosen port can help you realize them.

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Selecting a Fulfillment Provider: Primer for the Mid-Sized Company

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

You’re an Etailer or direct sales company. Demand for your product is increasing and you’re fulfilling more and more orders every month. You may have even begun describing your business as “mid-sized” instead of small. You are basking in this positive momentum but, if your business continues to grow, you’re going to need help, and soon.

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