GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2020

A supply chain can make or break your business. In eCommerce, for example, slow delivery of products is one of the most important growth barriers that often lead to being outcompeted. In fact, it’s also in the top five reasons why people choose to abandon a product in the shopping cart in an online store.read More. The post 5 Things You Should Consider before Writing a Supply Chain Policy appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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DynaSys

JULY 7, 2020

Disruption is not new. We are in the middle of huge disruption, but disruptions of a smaller scale are happening more and more frequently. So they are not going away any time soon. Many manufacturers and retailers have experienced the stress, service problems, and financial costs of business disruptions. Resilience Planning is an essential tool for managing the impacts of disruption.

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Vinculum

JULY 7, 2020

It has been more than a quarter now since Covid-19 came into our lives. From living without going outdoors to practicing social distancing to wearing a mask to washing/cleaning hands frequently, we live in fear of Covid-19 every day. Not only has it impacted our lives, Coronavirus Pandemic has forced businesses across the world to suspend operations.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Will businesses go backwards due to necessity and survival or will they step up and push forward to go further and faster to achieve the right balance? Many of us are in a post-covid state of mind, I most certainly am. But will you and your organisations come out of this stronger, weaker or just different? Of course, the crisis is still very much real, affecting many people and businesses with long-lasting effects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This week’s blog comes from Oracle, and examines how the global supply chain responds to turmoil. Disruptions can come in many sizes. From those smaller, everyday disruptions of machines going down, unexpected orders, suppliers missing, or shorting shipments – issues businesses deal with every day, every week, every month. […].

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

The steady, daily drumbeat of negative news in March and April was hard to ignore. From rising unemployment rates to businesses large and small struggling to stay afloat and entire industries in virtual standstill due to social distancing measures and shutdown restrictions, most reported news was pretty bleak. As more states look to revitalize their economies, some much needed signs of encouragement have taken root.

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RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Overview. Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Spreadsheets are a manual process with negative downstream effects on budget, quality control and more. Today’s challenges require modernizing manual inventory tracking with digital automation like mobile barcoding technology. Too many companies rely on inefficient, inaccurate manual processes like recording inventory movements in spreadsheets.

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Pivot88

JULY 7, 2020

Today, managers are facing an exceptional business situation. COVID-19 is a slow-moving phenomenon that has affected every aspect of business, and there is no manual to manage it. It tests the management skills of leaders in every country, and in every industry. But even though travel restrictions, social distancing measures and remote working are causing many challenges, it also offers leaders an opportunity to transform their organization through progressive leadership strategies.

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RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Overview. Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Spreadsheets are a manual process with negative downstream effects on budget, quality control and more. Today’s challenges require modernizing manual inventory tracking with digital automation like mobile barcoding technology. Too many companies rely on inefficient, inaccurate manual processes like recording inventory movements in spreadsheets.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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EazyStock

JULY 7, 2020

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on global marketplaces, with customer demand and inventory supply more erratic and complex than ever before. The effects of COVID-19 have put supply chain management (SCM) teams well and truly in the spotlight since they play a crucial role in ensuring business continuity for many organizations across the US. Many businesses are turning to technology to support their operations and embracing digitalization to help overcome COVID-19 challenges.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 7, 2020

What Is eSourcing in Supply Chain Management? If you work in procurement or the purchasing department, you’re already aware of how it works. However, it’s the rest of the organization that might not fully understand the process. When you think about the supply chain, you’re thinking about the entire process from start to finish when it comes to creating a good, while procurement is only one small part of the supply chain—essentially working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to procure and

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MercuryGate

JULY 7, 2020

The customer experience in the supply chain is a high priority for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) of all sizes. According to Material Handling & Logistics, “more than 83% confirm customer experience is a company-wide goal, with nearly 56% reporting customer experience measurement is key to operational decisions. In addition, 67% say gaining greater […].

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 7, 2020

David and Edith Simchi Levi Say Process Similar to Bank Testing is Needed, Maybe by US Government for Essential Sectors such as Pharma

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 7, 2020

The true economic impact of COVID-19 and global shutdowns are still not known. As businesses continue to open around the world, we are forced to think about operations, logistics, and safety differently. Because all industries are being affected in some way or another, companies of all types and sizes must adjust and adapt their business strategies—for many this can feel overwhelming and costly.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2020

Supply-chain chaos breeds opportunity, says one shipping executive. Here are the pandemic trends she's seeing now — and what she expects to come.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 7, 2020

Record Low Warehouse Vacancy Levels likely to Stay, Report Says, as eCommerce Fuels Demand

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Enterra Insights

JULY 7, 2020

Futurists come up with all sorts of visions they believe will emerge in the years ahead. Many of these visions involve smart systems or machines that put information at our beck and call. The term “beck and call” comes from the 19th century when servants were commonplace. When someone was “in service,” they were expected to come running whenever they were beckoned or called.

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Advertiser: GEP

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 7, 2020

Mention the term “West Coast fulfillment” and the name Los Angeles won’t be far behind – and understandably so. Now the country’s second-largest city, it features an outstanding combination of eCommerce advantages, not to mention some close-to-perfect weather.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2020

The global pandemic has exposed the utter dependence of the U.S. and the world on China for critical equipment and raw materials.

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Freight Center

JULY 7, 2020

If there’s one area where things can go awry quickly for shippers, it’s billing adjustments. The time and effort that goes into developing a shipping strategy, planning a budget and managing it, can all be in vain when additional costs in the form of a billing adjustment keeps occurring at the completion of your shipments. Before we get into the details of how to avoid billing adjustments, let’s discuss how they happen, who issues them and why.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2020

Carrier delays — and the excuses that follow — are becoming less and less acceptable.

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This report explores the transformative impact of automation, the evolving role of human workers on-site, and the critical imperative of achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in the digital age.

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Bristlecone

JULY 7, 2020

Procurement data analytics is the process of collecting, analyzing, cleaning, modeling and transforming spend data to achieve overall efficiencies that drive timely and informed decision-making and enable improvements in savings, supplier management and operational processes. This white paper looks at the power of procurement data analytics in business practices – and how companies in the automotive industry can leverage analytics to transform how procurement operates.

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Axway

JULY 7, 2020

With over 20 years of technology consulting experience, vCloud Tech provides solid, robust solutions for the next-Gen software-defined computing, storage, and networks. vCloud Tech partnered with Axway to strengthen its fundamental competencies to deliver Axway solutions to its customers.

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Valogix

JULY 7, 2020

Complexity around the world due to social, medical and confrontational disruption seems to be the new norm. Serious viral infections have been on the rise for many years and will be with us forever. Now, is the time to advance the state of your inventory planning by incorporating solutions based on scientific inventory optimization algorithms.

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o9 Solutions

JULY 7, 2020

This article has also been published on Business Wire. Today we announce the promotion of Anand Govind to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Anand was previously EVP of Finance. He brings to o9, significant financial and technology industry experience including an extensive background in corporate finance, strategy, M&A, and a deep knowledge of the technology and software industry spanning over two decades.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 7, 2020

Shippers can expect tighter than typical capacity and possible delays next week, as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual Inspection Blitz from July 12-16. The safety event was initially scheduled for late May, but the COVID-19 outbreak forced its postponement. These twice-yearly inspection blitzes typically occur in late spring and late summer.

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Logility

JULY 7, 2020

The phrase digital transformation is all around us. Many companies have embarked on a digital transformation journey. However, it is critical to realize that access to data does not equate to insight or value. Humans have a limited ability to first understand what data is important and second to conduct the analyses necessary to make the right decisions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series.

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