GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Meanwhile, this large volume of expenses is directly related to 80 percent or a company’s working capital via inventory and accounts payable.
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The Internet of Things (IoT) is having a profound impact across the supply chain. In this article, Geoff Annesley looks. The post How the Internet of Things (IoT) Can Optimize Fleet Management appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
In order to maintain efficiency and reduce complexity, companies must adjust to the frequent changes occurring in the business and logistics world. However, adjusting to change requires the partnership of allies, primarily shippers and logistics service providers with broad networks across the world. When these connections are made, companies can replace static, outdated business models with flexible networks.
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
In the first article in this series, The Dead End of “Supply Chain” Thinking, we looked at the problem of. The post The Network Solution to Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.
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
Supply Chain 24/7
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The bill of materials for an iPhone 7 equipped with 32 gigabytes of NAND flash memory carries $219.80 in bill of materials costs, according to a preliminary estimate from IHS Markit.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ModusLink Corporation
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
While it is sometimes considered an afterthought – especially within the supply chain – sustainability can play a major role in the criteria that helps a manufacturer determine what solution providers to work with. As customers continue to request information from suppliers, partners and vendors about their environmental, social and compliance-related capabilities, there is no […].
APICS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Digital supply chains may become known as the great levelers. In this era, small businesses that lack the capital of their larger competitors can use information and digital supply chains to make up the difference. For example, online property rental marketplace Airbnb does not own any hotels, yet it is responsible for millions of overnight stays. The Uber online transportation network does not own any taxis, but the company has delivered many millions of trips.
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Last week, I began this train of thought with “ The Winding Road toward the ‘Autonomous’ Supply Chain (Part 1)” Now, as this weekend approaches, I conclude my piece, but I hope to spur your ideas. Detect, Diagnose, Decide with Speed, Precision & Advanced Analytics. Detection of incidental challenges (e.g. a shipment that is about to arrive late, a production shortfall, etc.) in your value network can be significantly automated to take place in almost real-time.
TMC
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Low Tech Can Still Deliver High Returns. Immersed in our ever-expanding online worlds, it’s easy to overlook the importance of low-tech solutions. Email, instant messaging, and online forums are highly effective communications channels—but so are white boards when used efficiently. For example, at TMC, white boards are at the center of our daily discussions that help to drive customers’ key performance indicator (KPI) programs and provide status updates on active projects in the pipeline.
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.
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. Of course, many of your hires may come to you with a ready-made supply chain education, but perhaps not all of them and besides, there is so much that can only be learned and made sense of outside the confines of academia.
EcoVadis
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Contract law can contribute to the enforcement of voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments throughout the supply chain, but CSR clauses should first and foremost stay a proportionate tool to engage suppliers on CSR issues. CSR is generally understood as “going beyond” the legal obligations imposed on companies , but that does not mean that legal tools cannot be used to push CSR forward, and this is especially true when it comes to driving CSR performance in the supply chain.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The 40% Hanjin Rate Spike Won’t Last. Trans-Pacific shipping rates peaked one week into Hanjin bankruptcy, hitting a 56% spike. Prices have since stabilized yet remain high, about 40% higher than before Hanjing filed for bankruptcy. But ocean liners aren’t rejoicing yet, as they know that these price hikes will likely be short-lived. Despite this brief respite, the shipping industry knows still has rough waters ahead, with the potential for shipping rates to fall below pre-bankruptcy rate
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, created to improve safety within the transportation industry, is currently the hot topic on everyone’s mind. ELDs synchronize with a vehicle’s engine to automatically record driving time for easier, more accurate hours of service (HOS) logging, which translates to greater safety on the road.
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Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
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Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
According to research conducted by Vanson Bourne for SoftServe, “62% of medium to large organizations expect to implement machine learning … Continued. The post Machine Learning: A Company’s Most Tireless Employee appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
There are more than 3.5 million truck drivers in the USA, according to the American Trucking Association. Each driver has unique needs and routes, but they all have a common goal of getting goods from one location to the next. With each new route comes a new challenge that can make driving more difficult, more boring, harder on the truck, consume more fuel, etc.
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
by Trevor Miles Global supply chains are getting bigger and more complex. As a result, companies are facing added pressure to respond effectively to fluctuating demands and unexpected change. Add in more frequent supply disruptions, managing product life cycles, and increased regulatory controls, and it’s no wonder it’s getting more difficult to protect the bottom line.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain 24/7
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Amazon takes on autos, Europe lacks innovation, textbook prices soar, and Walmart's cost-cutting equals crime.
Consumer Goods Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
There may be debate over the scale of the problem, but there’s no question the U.S. is currently suffering a severe truck driver shortage. Let’s take a look at the problem, how it came to be, what it means for carriers and, most importantly, what shippers can do to ensure well-priced freight capacity in this changing market.
Marianne Hudson
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Angels are in a unique position to help startups succeed in ways that many other investors can’t. Clearly, there is a strong correlation between angels returns and the time angels spend after the check.
RELEX Solutions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Coop Denmark extends its use of Galleria solutions to tailor its product offering in line with customer demand by localizing assortment and space. Coop Denmark A/S, the largest grocery chain retailer in Denmark, has expanded its portfolio of Galleria retail and category optimization software in order to achieve greater competitive differentiation and put its customers at the centre of store-specific assortment, merchandising and space optimization decision-making.
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MIT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
In October 2015, MIT launched the MITx MicroMasters credential, which enables online learners to take a semester’s worth of master’s-level courses on the edX platform, then complete a master’s degree in a single full semester on campus. The first MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management (SCM) has seen incredible success. Over 127,000 students have enrolled in […].
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