Freightos
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. And as freight innovators ourselves, we love seeing more innovation. So we’ve decided to share. Here’s our pick of last month’s news, especially where they plug into broader trends.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
I chose “Revisiting Supply Chain Planning” as the title for this blog post because I believe the phrase captures both the current focus of my research agenda (what I am doing) and the heightened priority SCP has taken on the agenda of many supply chain executives (what practitioners are doing). Earlier this week, I began updating ARC’s Global Supply Chain Planning (SCP) market study, last published in 2013.
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Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
When IBM’s Watson computer system won the television game show Jeopardy!, a new era of cognitive computing was born. ”Watson … Continued. The post Real-world Applications for Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
NFI Industries
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
California is no stranger to drought conditions. The lack of rainfall continues to affect the area and threaten the residents and businesses residing in the area. California residents have been asked to decrease their water consumption by 25% to even 50% in some cities 1. The risk of unavailable water raises concerns that trickle far past. READ MORE.
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
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Adeel Najmi, Chief Science Officer and Senior Fellow at JDA Software, posted a guest blog on the Supply Chain Insights blog. An excerpt from the full blog is shown below. It was a hot afternoon in Scottsdale on the day after Labor Day with temperatures over 100 o F when about a dozen of us assembled for a hike up on Camelback Mountain. The hike was intended to be a networking activity for attendees at this year’s Supply Chain Insights Summit.
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Tecsys
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Good relationships are good for business. Building a relationship with a vendor takes time. It’s not uncommon for a buyer to work with the same rep for many years. They become friends, share stories and have a routine. That’s all good, right? Turns out the answer may be “not so much”. The post Suppliers and Other Business Buddies appeared first on Tecsys.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
This is a summary post of the 9 pillars of technological advance report from Boston Consulting Group. You will also find a great infographic underneath that shows what manufacturing CEOs have on their mind this year when it comes to bringing all of these pillars together to use in manufacturing processes. 9 Progressive Information Technology Movements Moving Manufacturing into Industry 4.0.
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Dan Gilmore Back with the Highlights of CSCMP 2015 Day 2 from the Conference Floor in San Diego
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The AVE–SV comparison ( Fornell & Larcker, 1981 ) is certainly the most common technique for detecting discriminant validity violations on the construct level. An alternative technique, proposed by Henseler et al. (2015) , is the heterotrait–monotrait (HTMT) ratio of correlations (see the video below). Based on simulation data, these authors show for variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM), e.g.
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.
Infosys Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Tomorrow's enterprise would want to limit their efforts, energies and expertise to the areas of their core competency rather than dwelling on non-core areas. When we look at asset intensive organizations, most of these firms would want to stick to their area of expertise i.e. manufacturing/producing products of value. So, these organizations can spend their resources and energies in innovating and manufacturing products and leave the supporting areas to the experts in those areas like how IT imp
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
A Simple Way to Visualize Impact versus Effort and Cost
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The Pacific Northwest continues to offer high load-to-truck ratios for flatbeds, as shown in this Hot States Map for the week of September 20-26. The heaviest demand was concentrated in Western Oregon and Northern California. South Dakota has also been a hot state for flatbeds lately, with lots of loads originating in the Rapid City market. As a national average, flatbed load availability rose 1.3% last week, but the increased demand was offset by a 1.1% uptick in truck capacity.
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
by Matt Benson I don’t really see my iPhone as a mobile phone anymore – it’s so much more than that, and judging by the number of people as attached to their phone as I am to mine, I’m far from alone. Every day I use it for a multitude of different applications that assist my life. Things like tracking times and distance whilst exercising, checking travel status, messages, watching the Rugby World Cup and occasionally tweeting about life thoughts.
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Logistics Middle East
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Uber is present in 60 countries ? 330 cities in total ? and has established itself as one of the world?s best known mobile-based car hire companies, valued at $41bn.
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
For Shippers looking to increase Sales Volume, Speed and Accuracy are Critical Performance Factors
Logistics Middle East
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Carriers in the Middle East reported the most significant growth, followed by African and European airlines.
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Alcohol and tobacco manufacturers have to keep a close eye on their supply chains. Some consumers are not allowed to buy certain products due to legal restrictions. There are goods that can’t be sold in specific regions, to children, to ex-convicts or after governments pass relevant regulations. Items like firearms, tobacco and alcohol create unique supply chain obstacles.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Logistics Middle East
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Encounter with a venomous spider on board resulted in the passenger undergoing three operations and a skin graft.
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Alcohol and tobacco manufacturers have to keep a close eye on their supply chains. Some consumers are not allowed to buy certain products due to legal restrictions. There are goods that can’t be sold in specific regions, to children, to ex-convicts or after governments pass relevant regulations. Items like firearms, tobacco and alcohol create unique supply chain obstacles.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The sun is shining high in the sky and you are driving your Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDi with the top down on a six lane highway. There is a long drive ahead for you and your three friends but with this car on this road things should turn out fine. The only emissions you are bothered about are coming from the quadrophonic surround-sound speaker system.
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