Warehousing solutions for handling sudden high demand in eCommerce
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2020
If you’re going to have a problem in your eCommerce business, a sudden spike in demand is about the best one to have.
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How A High-Tech Manufacturer Navigated The Pandemic
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 10, 2020
A Hi-Tech Company’s Control Tower Helped It Better Manage Air Cargo During the Worst Days of the Pandemic In 2014, one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturers started thinking about a digital transformation that would help them better serve their customers while also generating operational efficiencies. From a supply chain perspective, a robust supply chain digital transformation would involve end-to-end visibility of inventory in motion and inventory at rest in near real-time.
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When to Outsource Reverse Logistics
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 10, 2020
Reverse logistics are a major hurdle to efficiency and profitability in modern supply chains. However, they are not something an organization can simply avoid. Failure to offer a fair, free returns process will cost customers. Period. As a result, supply chain executives need to find a way to handle the reverse logistics problem. And making.read More.
Falling Into Supply Chain Management
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2020
Many current supply chain professionals say that they “fell into” the field — that is, they started their careers elsewhere but ultimately ended up in a supply chain role. For example, I have a degree in Material Science Engineering and I started my career in semiconductor manufacturing and new product development. Did you “fall into” Read more Falling Into Supply Chain Management.
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
Ingredients of Supply Chain Digitalization
Adexa
AUGUST 10, 2020
Now a days almost every company is thinking of supply chain digitalization. Most feel that they need to get a system and maybe some AI/ML capability and they are on their way! It takes a lot more! Digitalization requires a digital twin of your supply chain, i.e. a digital representation of the physical world. Our terminology is a “ Digital Mirror ” to focus on every little aspect of your environment.
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Shocks to Supply Chains Can Erase a Year’s Profit, McKinsey Says
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
Companies risk losing more than 40% of annual profit once a decade in a world threatened by trade wars, cyberattacks, pandemics and climate change, according to McKinsey & Co.
What B2B companies are seeking from their e-commerce solution
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2020
By Michiel Schipperus (pictured). CEO at Sana Commerce. The post What B2B companies are seeking from their e-commerce solution appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Combatting the Complexity of E-Commerce Fulfillment
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
Supply chains are transforming into “supply networks,” and omnichannel fulfillment is increasing the complexity.
Five key drivers for agile fulfilment
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 10, 2020
By Frazer Watson (pictured). Head of Sales for Hikrobot at Invar Systems. The post Five key drivers for agile fulfilment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Fujifilm selects Kinaxis RapidResponse for agility in its medical system supply chain
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 10, 2020
Kinaxis Inc., the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, has announced that the medical systems division of FujifilmCorporation has selected Kinaxis RapidResponse to gain supply chain visibility across its global supply chain. Fujifilm has leveraged its advanced imaging and information technology to become a global presence for innovation in other industries including healthcare.
Watch: Surviving the Pandemic With AI
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
Rob Valdez, director of cybersecurity and automation services with CPA and advisory firm Kaufman Rossin, describes how artificial intelligence can help companies weather the current coronavirus pandemic, as well as other major supply-chain disruptions.
Top 38 Resources For Warehousing, Distribution and Supply Chain Professionals
Lucas
AUGUST 10, 2020
Warehouse and distribution center operations and technology are changing rapidly, as companies adapt their supply chains to ecommerce and a range of other business, economic and social trends. With so much change, it’s a battle. Keep Reading. The post Top 38 Resources For Warehousing, Distribution and Supply Chain Professionals appeared first on Work Execution Software Solutions.
Special Report: Supply Chain Trends in Retail and Consumer Goods
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
As the world moves toward near-sourcing, instantaneous commerce and automated logistics, these are the steps companies are taking to build efficient supply chains.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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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.
Supply Chain News on Will Malls See Partial Salvation as Amazon Fulfillment Centers
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 10, 2020
Amazon in Discussions with Largest Mall Owner on Moving Fulfillment Centers into Empty Department Stores
The Customer is the Hero with Tom Augenthaler
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2020
The Customer is the Hero with Tom Augenthaler. Joe Lynch and Tom Augenthaler discuss why the customer is the hero. As the founder of an influencer marketing company, Tom helps companies tell stories that make the customer the hero. Having customers and influencers talk positively about your company is one of the best ways to attract and win new business.
How to Choose Eco-Conscious Suppliers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
Many companies today are guilty of “greenwashing” or “green sheen” — marketing themselves as green while merely going through the motions.
Profile in Leadership: Jeff Bezos Testifies Before Congress
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 10, 2020
For Amazon, Leadership and Customer Focus Equal Success. Earlier this month, Congress held hearings during which the CEOs of four big technology companies — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Google — testified. Congress is concerned these companies are becoming monopolies. The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal (WSFJ) notes, “Everyone seems to hate America’s giant tech companies these days — except the hundreds of millions of people who use their products.
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.
A Transport Tech Company Brings Manufacturing Back to the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and rising overseas production costs, many American companies are thinking about returning at least some manufacturing to the United States. But XStream Trucking Inc. has wasted no time in doing just that.
Advantages Of Material Requirements Planning Software
IQMS
AUGUST 10, 2020
Bottom Line: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software helps to keep manufacturing operations in balance by managing all inventory requirements and resources necessary to meet production demand while maintaining lean inventory levels. Getting orders shipped on time at the highest quality levels possible is the goal of all manufacturers because everyone wants to keep the customers they have and gain more business from them today.
How much does it cost to open a Shopify store?
TradeGecko
AUGUST 10, 2020
Shopify is a fast growing eCommerce platform, offering businesses the opportunity to set up an eCommerce store at affordable rates -- much lower than other eCommerce platforms. If you’re looking to start building your very first business, Shopify is an easy solution.
Sustainable Material Series: Environmentally-Friendly Plastics
Dragon Innovation
AUGUST 10, 2020
In this multipart blog series, Dragon Innovation material expert, Nicolas Avril , will explore the pros and cons of selecting different materials when manufacturing a connected product in high volumes. This blog examines the use of environmentally friendly polymers.
Monetizing Analytics Features
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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.
o9 Solutions and operaize Partner to bring innovation in Manufacturing Scheduling and Sequencing
o9 Solutions
AUGUST 10, 2020
This article has also been published on Business Wire The partnership combines o9’s Industry-leading Integrated Business Planning platform with operaize proprietary scheduling and sequencing solvers. KOELN, Germany and Dallas, US — o9 Solutions, the premier AI-powered Integrated Planning and Operations Platform provider; and operaize GmbH, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in solving complex Manufacturing Scheduling and Sequencing challenges in various industries,
18 Companies that made more than $250,000 Profit per Employee
Operations and Supply Chain Management
AUGUST 10, 2020
These 18 big companies made more than $250,000 in profit per employee last year. One U.S. financial giant earned nearly $2 million for every worker. BY. BRIAN O’KEEFE. AND NICOLAS RAPP. August 10, 2020 4:30 AM EDT. Saudi Aramco’s Tanajib oil complex on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The company is the profit leader in the Global 500 with $88 billion and has 79,000 employeesCOURTESY OF SAUDI ARAMCO.
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Axway
AUGUST 10, 2020
E-invoicing is becoming a mandate throughout Europe for all companies doing business with the public sector. The requirement is that companies need to be able to generate and send electronic invoices.
International eCommerce – All you should know about
Vinculum
AUGUST 10, 2020
International eCommerce is selling your products or services online through eCommerce websites across borders to other foreign countries. E-commerce’s share of total retail sales is expected to rise over 15% in 2022 from 8.9% in 2017, totaling nearly 892 billion (apx) US dollars. With the rise in digital and internet penetration worldwide, the number of online shoppers is expected to continue growing over the coming years, proving that eCommerce is an increasingly profitable option for businesse
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.
Xerox Adaptive CMYK+ Kit for Xerox Versant expands colour palette to more than a million
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 10, 2020
Xerox has announced the Xerox Adaptive CMYK+ Kit for Xerox Versant, claimed to be the print market’s first adaptive technology kit that adds seven specialty colours to an existing production press, enabling instant digital print enhancements.
e-Invoicing: 4 Key Benefits U.S. Companies Are Missing Out On
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2020
Discover all the benefits to modernizing your outdated invoicing procedures. Although the United States is one of the most competitive markets in the world, U.S. companies are trailing behind other countries in the implementation of a software that streamlines the AP/AR process and makes exchanging invoices more efficient and cost effective. In a time when it is important to reduce unnecessary expenditures and become a leaner, more efficient organization, automating the invoicing process is a si
New Tactics Are Tested to Trim Inventory Glut – The Wall Street Journal.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
AUGUST 10, 2020
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. New Tactics Are Tested to Trim Inventory Glut. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.
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