Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 26, 2015
Volatility. Demand redefined. Economic markets plummeting… D aily we see the financial charts roll across the news. “It’s partly about growth, partly about trade, and partly about psychology.” CNN Money Watch, August 12, 2015. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Chinese restated and devalued of the Yuan. The new valuation and the impact on markets is swinging the global stock market.
Freightos
AUGUST 26, 2015
The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. Intro Email Newsletters News Sites Social Media Influencers Blogs Unexpected Places. If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. But for every online “aha” I wade through dozens of yawns. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were.
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Kinaxis
AUGUST 26, 2015
by Bob Ferrari The following guest blog commentary is contributed by Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters blog and Managing Director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group LLC. In March of 2011, I had the opportunity to join fellow supply chain management bloggers Trevor Miles and Lora Cecere in a Kinaxis sponsored thought-leadership webcast focusing on the potential of the social supply chain.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2015
Last year at this time, in an article I wrote for CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly , I stated that if I had to describe the state of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry in one word, it would be convergence — as in the convergence of fragmented logistics services into integrated logistics solutions , as well as the convergence of business models, specifically the business models of service providers, technology companies, and consulting firms.
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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?
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 26, 2015
“There is pressure in the enterprise software space,” writes Jorge Garcia (@jgptec), “to incorporate new technologies, both in hardware and … Continued. The post Mainstreaming Machine Learning, Part 1 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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RFgen
AUGUST 26, 2015
Global supply chains are embracing mobile software solutions. The use of mobile devices in the global supply chain is growing in popularity every day. MarketWatch recently published the results of a Research and Markets survey finding the global mobile supply chain solutions market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 13.4% between 2014 and 2020.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 26, 2015
Congestion Back to PreRecession Levels, and Hours Spent in Traffic Expected to Rise 20 Percent in 2020 versus 2014 Conditions
RFgen
AUGUST 26, 2015
Global supply chains are embracing mobile software solutions. The use of mobile devices in the global supply chain is growing in popularity every day. MarketWatch recently published the results of a Research and Markets survey finding the global mobile supply chain solutions market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 13.4% between 2014 and 2020.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 26, 2015
Editor's Note : In this guest blog post from Adams Nager, of ITIF (Information Technology & Innovation Foundation) , he stresses the importance of fostering innovation and spurring competitiveness of American Manufacturing by focusing on more R&D from both the public and private sectors. This guest blog is appropriate to address once again so that we in the manufacturing community and service providers, like Cerasis who makes manufacturers efficient in transportation management, remember
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 Digest
AUGUST 26, 2015
Impact of Tianjin Explosions is Big, Walmart Keeping More Inventories in DCs, China Growth Rate Slowing Dramatically, Commodity Prices Continue to Head South, and that is Both Good and Bad
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2015
As a concerned parent, I certainly pay more attention to product recalls now than, say, six years ago. But it also seems like product recalls are making the headlines a lot more often these days. This is due in large part to contamination outbreaks in the food and beverage industry. These recalls are often voluntary, […].
ivalua
AUGUST 26, 2015
In my last blog post , I talked about how the need for better supplier information was a dominant theme across the automotive industry, as well as for many other discrete manufacturers. The impact suppliers have on the products you make and sell, good and bad, is just too significant to be ignored. That post also detailed the fact that there are many potholes along the road to better supplier information.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 26, 2015
“What’s your experience in aviation?”. That’s the #1 question I get asked when talking to people in all departments of airlines, airports, and industry regulators. While I love talking about the implementations across the globe where I’ve been involved, I’ve been able to provide more value by answering a different question: “What have you seen in other industries that we’re not doing yet?”.
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.
ivalua
AUGUST 26, 2015
In my last blog post , I talked about how the need for better supplier information was a dominant theme across the automotive industry, as well as for many other discrete manufacturers. The impact suppliers have on the products you make and sell, good and bad, is just too significant to be ignored. That post also detailed the fact that there are many potholes along the road to better supplier information.
RFgen
AUGUST 26, 2015
Contaminated dog food products have to be recalled. Product recalls are an unfortunate part of food manufacturing. Government agencies and consumers make health a high priority. The moment a product is suspected of containing harmful ingredients or outside contamination, the manufacturer is responsible for removing it from the market. These strict procedures are not just upheld for goods consumed by people, but for animal food as well.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the RTA, announced that the project is set for opening in December.
RFgen
AUGUST 26, 2015
Contaminated dog food products have to be recalled. Product recalls are an unfortunate part of food manufacturing. Government agencies and consumers make health a high priority. The moment a product is suspected of containing harmful ingredients or outside contamination, the manufacturer is responsible for removing it from the market. These strict procedures are not just upheld for goods consumed by people, but for animal food as well.
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Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Positive outlook on horizon for GCC construction markets and The Big 5 2015 aims to support industry growth and innovation.
The Lean Supply Chain
AUGUST 26, 2015
Key Performance Indicators: When discussing statistics for a warehouse many key performance indicators are mentioned. Stock movement, order duration times, utilization of equipment and personnel, error rates and many more. So what are the most important figures needed to run a warehouse? Depending on the warehouse design and complexity there are at least a hand full of statistics that any manager needs.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Several firefighting vehicles were sent to control the blaze, which is thought to have taken about four hours to extinguish.
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 26, 2015
Flatbed freight availability dropped 13% on the spot market last week, after a one-week gain. Truck capacity increased, too, so the national average load-to-truck ratio declined from 12.8 to 10.4 loads per truck on DAT Load Boards. There were quite a few bright spots on the map, however, representing good opportunities for flatbed carriers. The entire Pacific Northwest turned dark green in this Hot States Map from August 16-22, meaning that those states had high load-to-truck ratios.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container storage and transshipment terminal welcomes its first commercial freight train.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
MSC Zoe, one of the largest container ships in the world, plays Star Wars theme tune from her foghorns as she pulls into port.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
The Iranian Navy has prevented another pirate attack in international waters, this time saving an oil tanker.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Dr Matar Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Chairman of the Fuel Price Committee, has tweeted about fuel prices.
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Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Dubai maritime security company Neptune has sponsored Jacob Bliksted, who is kite surfing a minimum of 1,000km between Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
Gulftainer has appointed DP World?s Flemming Dalgaard, as CEO of GT International, a division of the Gulftainer Group.
Logistics Middle East
AUGUST 26, 2015
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