Mon.Dec 15, 2014

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The Supply Chain “Change” Dilemma!

Kinaxis

'by Prasad Satyavolu Trevor Miles and I have been having a healthy discussion on the Internet of Things and how these technology changes are shaping the way we work. Part 1: SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change. Part 2: Will the Internet of Things (IoT) Help Eliminate Information Latency and Deficiency in Supply Planning? Part 3: SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change.

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In-store Shopping Apps and the New Grocery Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

'Over a decade ago, trade journals were talking about smart grocery carts. These grocery carts would have a computer attached to it that could assist consumers in shopping by providing coupons, the location of an item the shopper wants to buy, and even an accelerated check out process if the shopper scanned the items into […].

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2015 Predictions: Transportation and Logistics

Enterra Insights

'The world is on the move. Gone are the days when a majority of humankind could walk to their jobs … Continued The post 2015 Predictions: Transportation and Logistics appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Canadian Ports: A Fast Lane for Asia-U.S. Imports?

Talking Logistics

'While the delays at the U.S. West Coast ports continue , causing importers like Lululemon Athletica to delay store shipments by up to 10 days, other shippers are heading to Canada’s West Coast ports, such as Prince Rupert where cargo traffic headed for the U.S. has increased 11 percent so far this year. As highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article last week: Congestion, labor tensions and tax concerns at U.S. ports have also spurred some shippers to look north. .

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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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The 7 Principles of Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain 24/7

'“The Seven Principles of Supply Chain Management” provides a clear and compelling case for excellence in supply chain management. The insights provided here remain remarkably fresh even ten years after its original published date.

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Five Qatari SMEs added to Pearl GTL supply chain

Logistics Middle East

'Qatar Shell and Qatar Development Bank welcome companies.

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Annual Kantar Retail Ranking of the Top Retail Supply Chains for 2014

Supply Chain Digest

'Walmart Dominates Once Again, with Giant Lead over Number 2 Kroger'

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5 Fundamental Practices to Make The Implementation of Warehouse Technology Pay off Big Time

GlobalTranz

'Warehouse operations and their efficiency are a key to any company that deals with freight, shipping and inventories. When efficiency lags behind however, orders are lost and things get out of control. This chaotic environment (usually due to those companies who are still using manual process in the warehouse) will directly affect the profits and reputation to customers of your company.

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Green Supply Chain News on UN Climate Summit in Peru Generates Another Promise to Promise Agreement, as Money to Developing Countries Remains Key Issue

Supply Chain Digest

'It All Comes Down to Paris Meeting in 2015'

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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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Selecting the “Right” Carrier/Partner to Handle Your Shipments

Tompkins Blog

'In today’s very competitive transportation environment, the decision to select the right carrier/partner to handle your company’s shipments should be much more than a financial decision. Yet, in many companies the “assumed” bottom line is usually the decision maker. The post Selecting the “Right” Carrier/Partner to Handle Your Shipments appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Supply Chain News on Doing Lean Versus Becoming Lean

Supply Chain Digest

'Just Doing Lean will leave you Frustrated and Lacking Sustainable Change'

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Selecting the “Right” Carrier/Partner to Handle Your Shipments

Tompkins Blog

'In today’s very competitive transportation environment, the decision to select the right carrier/partner to handle your company’s shipments should be much more than a financial decision. Yet, in many companies the “assumed” bottom line is usually the decision maker. The post Selecting the “Right” Carrier/Partner to Handle Your Shipments appeared first on Tompkins International.

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What Do Recent HOS Changes Mean for 2015?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'You probably heard about the most recent talks about the importance of a spending bill passing in Congress to avoid a government shutdown. You may have missed the rather surprising changes to the hours of service (HOS) regulations that were also on the docket. What’s changed? The Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations bill, to be signed by President Obama this week, suspends certain HOS rules that went into effect on July 1, 2013.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Dubai logistics group expands into East Africa

Logistics Middle East

'Indi Maritime & Logistics has opened a head office in Djibouti.

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Chinese COSCO eyes Aden Port

Logistics Middle East

'Chinese delegation visited to conculde transit agreement.

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More accolades for DP World

Logistics Middle East

'Named best company for investor relations in Mid-East.

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UASC makes Swiss move

Logistics Middle East

'The move represents a key step in the company?s ambitious strategy.

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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.