Mon.Apr 27, 2015

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the High Tech Supply & Demand Summit

Kinaxis

by CJ Wehlage The first words foretold the upcoming days. When I checked into the hotel at the High Tech Supply & Demand Summit in San Francisco, the front desk person, as she was handing me the room card, pointed to the right, and said, “if you go for a walk, don’t go that way, that’s the Tenderloin district. It’s a very dangerous place.”. Those initial words rang true to what happened the next two days.

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Walmart Has One of The World’s Most Sustainable Supply Chains? Really?

Logistics Viewpoints

There are various lists that include the world’s most sustainable companies: Corporate Knights, the Climate Performance Leadership Index, and others. Walmart does not make those lists. None of them. Walmart is doing more in sustainability, particularly in the supply chain area, than they are given credit for. In contrast, there seems to be some sort […].

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Defining and Implementing an Effective Transportation Strategy

Talking Logistics

In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it. An important component of that foundation is defining and implementing an effective transportation strategy – a topic that I discussed with Eric Meister, LeanLogistics’ former COO, in a follow-up episode.

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Big Data and Technology Poised to Help Agriculture

Enterra Insights

Everyone is aware of how significant California’s drought has become. If you are thinking, “Thank God I don’t live in … Continued. The post Big Data and Technology Poised to Help Agriculture appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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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ChainLink Research: Making Allocations Smarter

Logility

Allocation processes and their supporting technology are getting a fresh look by retailers of late. So, why are Allocations so important? Spotting the big product trends is critical for the retailer’s brand. But just as important is ensuring merchandise gets to the right channels and store locations in the appropriate quantities to gain happy customers and higher revenues.

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Competing on Data

Tecsys

By now, most of you have probably heard of, or read, the book entitled Competing on Analytics by Thomas Davenport that demonstrates how some of the most successful organizations in the world have made analytics a core capability and integral to their strategic planning. MIT Sloan has been tracking this phenomenon since 2010 echoing Davenport's findings.

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FOCUS 2015 – Highlights From Day One

BlueYonder

FOCUS 2015, held in Orlando, FL this year, began with a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening in the Delivery Zone, which is proving to be the hub of activity and information. While networking with peers, meeting colleagues, and enjoying refreshments with new and old friends, attendees at the Delivery Zone reception attended brief but informative presentations on JDA solutions including Flowcasting , Agile Control Tower (part of Enterprise Supply Planning ), Retail.Me , and 3PL.

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A new award for Etihad Cargo

Logistics Middle East

Award follows ?Cargo Operator of the Year? at the ninth annual Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATAs) last week.

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Concealed Freight Damage: NMFTA Changes Reporting Window Effective April 18, 2015

GlobalTranz

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage. Since third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially those involved in order fulfillment and shipping processes, have a duty to ensure accuracy and delivery of me

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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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The End of The Made in China Era

Supply Chains Rock

Pepperdine University Online

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UAE named happiest country in the Gulf

Logistics Middle East

High living standards, life expectancy and lack of corruption were among the factors considered.

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Tristar takes award winning safety campaign to schools

Logistics Middle East

The initiative shares Tristar?s best practices on road safety with other organisations employing heavy duty commercial truck drivers.

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Oman, Iran establish direct shipping service from Sohar

Logistics Middle East

Iran's Khedri Jahan Darya Shipping AG to operate direct service between Sohar and Iran

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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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95 men a day fined for being in female Dubai Metro area

Logistics Middle East

Capacity in the female and children only compartments doubled recently to 140 standing spaces.

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Kuwait government freezes expat numbers

Logistics Middle East

Expats make up about two-thirds of the total population of about 3.3 million.

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DP World container volumes grow 4.4% despite mixed bag

Logistics Middle East

DP World handled 15-million-teu of cargo in the first three months of 2015

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PSA opens container terminal at Abdul Aziz in Damman

Logistics Middle East

PSA International opens new container terminal at King Abdul Aziz Port in Saudi Arabia

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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Dubai driver has licence suspended over two-wheel stunt

Logistics Middle East

The man?s antics were caught on video and posted on Dubai Police?s Instagram account.

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Ship tycoon Fredriksen losses $3bn so far this year

Logistics Middle East

The world's leading shipowner has been hit hard by the downturn in two key sectors

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Ship tycoon Fredriksen losses US $3bn so far this year

Logistics Middle East

The world's leading shipowner has been hit hard by the downturn in two key sectors

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Ship tycoon Fredriksen looses $3bn so far this year

Logistics Middle East

The world's leading shipowner has been hit hard by the downturn in two key sectors

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.