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Selecting new software for supply chain network design doesn’t have to be a hassle

AIMMS

When it comes to network design, you can’t just set it and forget it anymore. Today’s successful supply chain networks are adaptable. They react swiftly to changing business conditions and customer needs. They scale quickly when there’s opportunity for growth. But network design as a discipline is complex and most organizations struggle to answer network design questions or test hypotheses in weeks.

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5 Reasons You Need Modern Inventory Solutions for Optimum Inventory Control

Unleashed

Innovative technologies have made their mark on every aspect of manufacturing , retail and eCommerce business, from product design through to after sale service. When deciding where to prioritise budget spend for greatest return on investment, companies have difficult decisions to make and while inventory control continues to be fundamentally impacted by innovation, it is often overlooked when the time comes to allocate funds.

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National Retail Federation on the Current State of Ecommerce Supply Chains

Supply Chain 24/7

Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain and Customs Policy for the National Retail Federation shares his insights and observations on how ecommerce is changing the way we approach logistics and distribution.

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2019-2020 Will Bring Fresh Challenges and Opportunities to the Energy, Oil & Gas Industry

Maine Pointe

Change is coming for the Oil & Gas industry bringing with it a new set of challenges and opportunities. In the face of these changes,Tony Planos, VP Oil & Gas and Barry Dull, Market Specialist, pose a critical question to executives across the North American industry.

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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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Full-Scale Supply Chain Solution for Large Canadian Retailer

Supply Chain 24/7

One of Canada’s largest retailers partnered with LEGACY Supply Chain Services to develop a full-scale, custom supply chain solution – supporting the client’s growth and enabling rapid expansion into new retail markets.

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Explore the IoT ecosystem

AB&R

Explore the IoT ecosystem. Have you wondered how the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a role in your organization? Read more to see a day in the life of the IoT ecosystem. 1. Parts are received to assemble products, and upon receiving, directly entered into the system using readers, scanners, and RFID. 2. After the information is collected, you can directly access the information from your tablet. 3.

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How Logistics, Manufacturing, and Production Operations are solving the same Supply Chain problems

ThroughPut

ThroughPut spent most of Q4 working with production, logistics, and manufacturing operations. Everything from distribution centers to food processing plants. Through our data analysis engagements, we have found patterns across all real-time operations. There seems to be a recurring theme to improve output. This blog post serves to share some of the biggest pain points in operations to date, and how customers look towards ThroughPut to re-evaluate, and in some cases, redo their continuous improv

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Future Proofing the End-To-End Supply Chain: The Evolving Importance of Smart Operations

Maine Pointe

Alfred Baumbusch, EVP Operations at Maine Pointe, explains why he believes smart operations and Industry 4.0 are the keys to turning your supply chain into a competitive weapon. He answers the six questions every forward-looking executive and supply chain leader should be asking.

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Predictions from Supply Chain Gurus for 2019, Full Text Version Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

Complete Predictions from Michael Watson and Rich Sherman, with Part 3 Next Week

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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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What Shippers Can Learn From the NEMF Bankruptcy

GlobalTranz

New England Motor Freight (NEMF), the 19th-largest LTL carrier in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy on February 11. The filing opens Pandora’s Box to LTL carriers. NEMF cited the “severe driver shortage,” as a primary driving force in the filing, but according to William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor at the Journal of Commerce, real reasons.read More. The post What Shippers Can Learn From the NEMF Bankruptcy appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Presidents’ Day 2019

Enterra Insights

Presidents’ Day is provides retailers with another holiday sales opportunity with campaigns often exploiting pictures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The actual name of the federal holiday is Washington’s Birthday. The editors at The Old Farmers’ Almanac explain, “Contrary to popular belief, the observed federal holiday is actually called ‘Washington’s Birthday.’ Neither Congress nor the President has ever stipulated that the name of the holiday obse

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Spot van rates poised for a rebound

DAT Solutions

We're still deep in the slow season, but spot market trends are actually running about a month ahead of schedule. There's been seasonal weakness, but we're already seeing volumes firming up, which is something we don't usually expect until mid-March. In other words, rates are gearing up for a rebound. While DAT predicted in early December that the spot market in Q1 would be weaker than in previous winters, trends are already stabilizing and poised to exceed expectations in the second quarter.

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Customer Experience and HIP. Serving the heart of Digital Business.

Axway

Just this past week, I heard an outside industry expert say, related to his interaction with clients, “Wherever and whenever you hear the word digital transformation jump into it with A HIP strategy… Inevitably they end up coming to the …

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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.

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Spot van rates poised for a rebound

DAT Solutions

We're still deep in the slow season, but spot market trends are actually running about a month ahead of schedule. There's been seasonal weakness, but we're already seeing volumes firming up, which is something we don't usually expect until mid-March.

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Adopting a Transportation Post-Bid Strategy: What do you when the bid event is over?

CHAINalytics

The post Adopting a Transportation Post-Bid Strategy: What do you when the bid event is over? appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Spot van rates poised for a rebound

DAT Solutions

We're still deep in the slow season, but spot market trends are actually running about a month ahead of schedule. There's been seasonal weakness, but we're already seeing volumes firming up, which is something we don't usually expect until mid-March. In other words, rates are gearing up for a rebound. While DAT predicted in early December that the spot market in Q1 would be weaker than in previous winters, trends are already stabilizing and poised to exceed expectations in the second quarter.

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How a Site for Luxury Goods Steers Profits to a Good Cause

Supply Chain Brain

The profit margin for luxury goods is usually far higher than that for lower-priced items. So why not give back some of that money to a good cause – specifically, the education of young girls?

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Evaluating Procurement Tools – Are Demos a Waste of Time?

EC Sourcing Group

Should you invest time in a demo if you are considering a new procurement tool or platform? Before I provide my opinion, I will provide some practical context. Purchasing needs can vary dramatically among business units Spend categories are rarely uniform in importance for departments like IT, MRO, HR, Manufacturing etc. Other factors that senior executives have shared with me that impede collaboration Include: Autonomous operating practices may be the best business practice for some units Cohes

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Closing on Mortgage Industry Digitization Hinges on the Back-Office

TrackVia

Today, consumer’s expectations for seamless digital experiences are set by companies like Amazon, Zillow, and Paypal. In order for retail banks to survive, they too must meet consumer’s demand by providing exceptional digital experiences. Of course, this is easier said than done. The mortgage industry faces unique challenges on the journey to digitization.

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The Benefits of Implementing an EDI Solution

TPSynergy

What is EDI? Electronic Data Integration, or EDI, is a system by which data, such as purchase orders or invoices, are able to be processed and responded to by various electronic systems, rather than by manual processing by humans. Some EDI messages include EDI 850 – New Purchase Orders, and EDI 727 – Supplier Routing Request. The Benefits of implementing EDI.

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Steps to Avoid 3 Common Trucker Injuries

GTG Technology Group

3 Trucker Injuries and Simple Remedies. Truck drivers have a physically taxing job that requires them to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time, drive to different places, and sometimes help with loading and unloading equipment. These tasks can create a physical strain on a trucker and lead to the development of specific injuries. These are some of the injuries that truck drivers commonly develop, as well as the remedies for each of them.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Exposing the Myth of Blockchain: Why the Hype Is Holding You Back

Supply Chain Brain

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Three Fundamental Challenges Manufacturers Must Focus On in 2019

Rootstock

Discover how the right ERP system can help you overcome specific operational challenges.

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Global Logistics News on The Action is Hot and Heavy in 3PL Arena

Supply Chain Digest

CEVA Logistics and Panalpina have Suitors, while XPO Logistics Changes Strategy after Earnings Drop

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