ToolsGroup
JUNE 28, 2016
This week’s posting is actually a video rather than a written blog. The National Health Service (NHS), the world’s largest health care organization, has implemented a new supply chain planning system for managing the United Kingdom’s blood supply. Working with the Chartered Institute of Logistics Transport, we created a 4 minute video showing the UK blood supply chain and the new system, which I think you will find interesting.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2016
As a company grows and expands its geographic footprint by procuring and selling goods around the globe, its supply chain naturally becomes more complex. As a result, a savvy supply chain manager will often look to deploy a transportation management system [TMS] to plan and run the company’s transport operations. Unfortunately there are some lingering myths about implementing a TMS that have kept many businesses from transitioning away from outdated legacy systems.
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Enterra Insights
JUNE 28, 2016
“It’s been clear for a while,” writes Bill Bishop (@BrickMeetsClick), Chief Architect at Brick Meets Click, “that a wide range … Continued. The post Does Walmart’s Effort Secure the Future of Online Grocery Shopping? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Oracle SCM
JUNE 28, 2016
As an industry leader in cloud computing technology and supply chain solutions, it is no surprise that Oracle is leading the way in cloud-based SCM applications. The cover story in the summer edition of Supply Chain World Magazine features Oracle, its leadership in cloud technology, and what it means for supply chain organizations. Here is what Oracle is doing to bring the upper-hand to companies in supply chain: Greater Security : investing $500 million-$1 billion per year on security and infra
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
NFI Industries
JUNE 28, 2016
Guest Post: Shubh Mann, VP of Sales Food is shipped from all over the world. In 2015, North America exported a total of over $2 trillion dollars worth of products to other countries 1 , which consisted of mostly ingredients and food. Shipping food internationally can be challenging and it requires significant planning across all stakeholders. The. READ MORE.
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APICS
JUNE 28, 2016
In the previous blog we introduced DRP by reviewing the definition from the APICS Dictionary. It was stated that because of the differences in replenishment lead times, DRP was the best choice when the supply source is a company plant.
RFgen
JUNE 28, 2016
Voice recognition devices enable hands-free, eyes-free workflows. In the most basic definition, wearable technology refers to computing devices workers and managers can attach to their bodies. These mobile data collection devices may look like clothing accessories or may be embedded in traditional outfits. There is a wealth of options available to businesses, and decision-makers need to evaluate the benefits of potential assets.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 28, 2016
Drive Value and There will be No Shortage of People in the Organization Looking for Help, Brian Streu Says on SCTV Videocast
RFgen
JUNE 28, 2016
Voice recognition devices enable hands-free, eyes-free workflows. In the most basic definition, wearable technology refers to computing devices workers and managers can attach to their bodies. These mobile data collection devices may look like clothing accessories or may be embedded in traditional outfits. There is a wealth of options available to businesses, and decision-makers need to evaluate the benefits of potential assets.
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.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 28, 2016
Largest Companies More Likely to Automate, but Not by Much.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 28, 2016
The benefits of outsourcing logistics processes to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) are well documented. As the world’s economy has become increasingly complex, it has become impossible for a single entity to control all of the warehousing, transportation and administrative tasks that come with shipping and managing inventory. For this reason, more companies are turning to 3PLs to help with cost reductions and overall management of supply chain processes.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 28, 2016
Do We Call It Alvin Ball
Talking Logistics
JUNE 28, 2016
With Brexit and the U.S. presidential race dominating the headlines, you might have missed a recent archeological discovery made in Boston. Construction workers in the Seaport District found what experts believe is the world’s oldest supply chain analyst report. It is written in cuneiform on a clay tablet, which archaeologists estimate dates back to around 3200 BCE.
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CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 28, 2016
As the Market Turns: Preparing for the Next Upswing in Carrier Rates.Transportfolio. Rates represent a constant dilemma between shippers and carriers. Shippers face continual pressures to reduce costs, but truckload transportation providers expect to be paid fairly for their services as their costs, maintenance, and equipment quality continue to increase.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 28, 2016
RFID Chip, Reader and Software Provider Seeing Rapid Growth, has Huge Share in Several Markets
RELEX Solutions
JUNE 28, 2016
The importance of inventory management for efficient e-commerce and omni-channel business is a theme we’ve blogged about fairly regularly. If you haven’t read our posts ‘ Managing the Supply Chain in a 50:50 World ’ and ‘ Availability is key – An omni-channel story ’, they’re well worth checking out. Any online retail operation, whether it’s an omni-channel business or pure e-commerce, generates an astonishing wealth of data.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 28, 2016
Warehouse Rents Across the Globe. Walmart Having Success with Charging Vendors a Handling Fee.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 28, 2016
What are the Top Problems Retailers Seeking to Address with Compliance Programs
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