Fri.Oct 21, 2016

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The Changing Role of IT in End-to-End Supply Chain Management

Kinaxis

by Alexa Cheater Business processes are shifting. Technology is evolving. The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding. Is your global end-to-end supply chain management (SCM) strategy set to keep up? Industry 4.0 is here, and it’s bringing with it a whole new world, one that’s likely going to involve substantial change to your IT infrastructure. By 2020, Cisco predicts there will be 50 billion IoT connected devices.

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LTL Rates, Capacity, and Fuel: The General Outlook for 2017

GlobalTranz

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 17-21, 2016)

Talking Logistics

How was the JDRF Death Valley Ride ? Brutal, exhilarating, and inspiring! Imagine hell during a heat wave, then add 35-50 mph crosswinds — those were the conditions we faced during the first 40 miles. Because of the winds, which slowed everybody down considerably, and cut-off times to reach certain points on the course, I was one of only 40 riders (out of 300) who was able to reach Jubilee Pass and complete the 102 miles.

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Procurement Analytics Conferences Feature Emerging of Cognitive Procurement Technologies

NC State SCRC

I had the opportunity to attend a number of exciting events on procurement analytics in the last month. First, I attended a CAPS Research event in RTP on Procurement Analytics, held right down the road at IBM headquarters. Next, I attended a second CAPS Research Roundtable held in Tempe, AZ. Finally, I attended an event held by IBM, called Empower2016 , in Orlando, which featured a number of speakers and analysts discussing the emerging technologies being developed around Watson Cognitive Ana

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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 Graphic of the Week on 2017 to be Tough Year for Materials Handling Sales, and the Economy

Supply Chain Digest

Highly Respected Economist Sees US Falling into Mild Recession 1H 2017, Material Handling Orders to Drop 13.

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Infor Draws Full Buyout Interest from Investors

Supply Chain 24/7

Enterprise-software company said to have EV above $10 billion, Morgan Stanley, BofA said to be preparing financing packages for full buyout.

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BlackBerry Expanding in Indonesia

APICS

BlackBerry might not be making smartphones anymore, but the company has a new business model and is attempting to capitalize on the global market. According to The Wall Street Journal, BlackBerry is licensing its software and outsourcing its production in its largest market, Indonesia, which boasts a population of 250 million people.

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Do Startup Valuations Matter As Much As Most Angels Think?

Marianne Hudson

The main consideration for angels is to de-risk the investment and create tighter alignment between the investor and entrepreneur. For example, oftentimes the higher funding and valuation an entrepreneur asks for is needed to achieve monumental milestones with many potential pitfalls that could derail progress along the way. A lower risk, more aligned approach is for angels to fund smaller milestones that are focused on solving a specific problem, generally at a lower valuation.

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Trip Report on MHI 2016 Conference. Time to Cross the Chasm

Supply Chain Digest

MHI has Big Ambitions for this Event, but May Need to Accelerate the Pace of Its Own Change for this Increasingly Important Conference

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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 does e-commerce affect warehousing?

3PL Insights

In an economy where consumer shopping habits are shifting more towards e-commerce, the state of warehousing is changing. Distribution companies have to adapt to the trends, and it is having an interesting effect on several components of the industry. How is the warehouse industry changing to accommodate e-commerce? 1. Geographical changes. Interestingly, the surge in online shopping has affected what makes an area a prime location for logistical hubs, especially across the East Coast.