ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Abraham Maslow created his magnum opus “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” by studying the best performing humans and their needs. While reading more about his theory, I realized that best performing supply chain systems also possess certain hierarchical needs. Similarly to a human being’s need of self-actualization, supply chain systems are designed to achieve high service levels while being cognizant of competing pressures such as demand volatility, competition, etc.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Supply chain innovation and change are the driving forces behind today's modern supply chain, and, according to Nye Longman of Supply Chain Management , the rate of change isn't going too slow. However, new trends in technology, process automation, and better customer-relationship management tools are essential in responding to innovation and change.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The start of a new year means budget planning is likely back on your agenda. You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. Let’s look at six key topics to watch in the coming year that could impact your budget planning now. Consolidations. Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

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Panama Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Price Reduction 100

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

In his famous book On War, military strategist Carl von Clausewitz wrote, “War is the realm of uncertainty; three quarters … Continued. The post Supply Chain Visibility: Lifting the Fog of Business appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Designing a warehouse is an intricate process. Industrial engineers plan out the entire design from the amount of labor each distribution center will need to the type of equipment that will be used. The entire process of who will bring the products in, where each SKU of products will go, the racking system that will. READ MORE.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expands in 2016, allowing for more and larger (post-Panamax) ships to make the passage from East Asia to the United States. In 2015, the Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Robinson evaluated how shippers, carriers, and infrastructure operators will need to respond to the changing logistics environment. The study concluded that while the West Coast will always be the fastest option for this trade, the East Coast will become a competitive option for many shippers within the battlegr

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

A Detailed Look at Truckload Segment Results and Trends in Q4 and All of 2015

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Live Episode: Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? How have transportation management systems (TMS) evolved to meet the needs of global shippers?

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

California needs rain and the El Niño storm season promises to bring plenty, along with flooding and landslides. Recent satellite imagery recalls events from 1997-'98, when the last major El Niño hit the southern U.S. For crops, the weather front is a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides needed moisture, but it also complicates planting and harvest efforts.

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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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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

By Olga Rissin | Product Manager, FMIC Europe & Russia Regardless of operational size or geographic scope, most shippers around the world are grappling with how to ensure they’re procuring the best freight rates, in all given markets, while maintaining current levels of service, from a network of core hauliers, efficiently. Naturally, transportation procurement teams choose to answer this complex logistics question […].

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Oracle SCM

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

When you hear the word “innovation” it is likely that what first comes to mind is a new ground breaking technology. The reality is that there are many types of innovation and the inspiration for those innovations can come from many sources. Incremental innovation, most common, improves a current offering; process innovation improves how you produce or deliver a product; service & business model innovation improves customer interaction & experience; frugal innovation delivers more with le

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

A suicide bomber who blew a hole in the fuselage of a Daallo Airlines plane was meant to be on a Turkish Airlines flight.

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Tailwind

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Great One A good number of years ago, I had to fly back from Toronto to Vancouver with a stop-over in Winnipeg for an hour. It was 5 hours in the air and another 3 on the ground – 8 hours in total. I woke up sicker than a dog earlier that day, bad case of flu. I can’t quite remember why, but I had to get back to Vancouver and couldn’t delay at my brother’s house in Hamilton.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

DP World has confirmed the appointment of chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as permanent chief executive with immediate effect.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Improvements to Private Fleet Management Module Boosts Ultra’s Advantage over Competing TMS Solutions’ Recent Forays into Functionality for Shippers Using Common Carriers and Private Fleets. February 10, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS announces the release of a significant upgrade to the truck driver payroll portion of its renowned transportation management system platform.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Dubai port operator DP World recorded 2.4% growth in annual gross container volumes for 2015 cross its global portfolio.

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