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The Ongoing Impact of E-Commerce on the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

by Bill DuBois A recent post on Logistics Management cites some figures supporting the idea that e-commerce is a runaway train continuing to gather momentum. Based on data for the latest major shopping days, Cyber Monday has eclipsed Black Friday when it comes to sales numbers and what consumers did to meet their holiday shopping needs. This finding continues a clear statistical trend.

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It Isn’t That Simple: Managing the Complexities of Parcel Shipping

Talking Logistics

Live Episode: Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 12:00 ET. Parcel is becoming a more important transportation mode for manufacturers and retailers, due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and other factors, which is driving greater demand for parcel solutions and services. Incorporating parcel into your transportation operations, however, is not a trivial task, especially from a technology perspective.

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The Importance of Network Design to Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Company Supply Chains

The Network Effect

A customer shops the refrigerated section of a supermarket. Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. Designing an optimal supply chain network means the network must be able to meet the long‐term strategic objectives of the company.

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eDelivery Expo 2016

Supply Chain Movement

eDelivery Expo 2016. Date: 27-28 April 2016. Venue: NEC Birmingham, UK. Organiser: Clarion Events. URL: www.edeliveryexpo.com. eDelivery Expo (EDX) is Europe’s only retail logistics dedicated show, for retailers to discover the future of your multichannel operations. EDX explores the delivery side of the multichannel performance and is for directors and senior managers looking after logistics, operations and supply chain in multichannel and ecommerce.

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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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The Importance of Network Design to Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Company Supply Chains

The Network Effect

A customer shops the refrigerated section of a supermarket. Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. Designing an optimal supply chain network means the network must be able to meet the long‐term strategic objectives of the company.

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How Does the Chinese New Year Impact Rate Volatility?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

On January 1, the Trans-Pacific Eastbound (TPEB) market saw a general rate increase (GRI) take effect, following months of plunging rate levels. On January 4, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) posted figures that showed week over week increases of 98% on West Coast rates and 77% on East Coast rates. At the same time last year, the market experienced upward trends, and carrier rate levels into the West Coast were roughly 27% higher than current rates.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of Feb. 5, 2016

Supply Chain Digest

New Age Warehouse Robot Said to Turbocharge Productivity, Amazon Fulfillment Costs On Rise Again, Investment in Clean Energy Need to be Massive, Bloomberg Says, US Manufacturing Slumps Again

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The Financial Impact of Master Data Management

The Network Effect

Image Credit: Flickr user Discos Konfort. Today I wanted to summarize the various topics we’ve explored regarding the connection between master data management and your company’s financial health. Remember that your master data is a subset of all the data used across your applications. Focus on the master data which can be used to drive differentiated business outcomes and related business process improvements across your supply network.

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Supply Chain Predictions 2016 from the Analysts

Supply Chain Digest

2016 Supply Chain Predictions fro the Analysts at Gartner and IDC

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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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Innovation: Taking the Long View is a Key to Survival

Enterra Insights

Over the past couple of years there have been a number of reality television shows based on the art of … Continued. The post Innovation: Taking the Long View is a Key to Survival appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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ModusLink’s 4-Minute Click-to-Ship Named 2016 BIG Innovation Award Winner

ModusLink Corporation

Today we are thrilled to share the news that our 4-Minute Click-to-Ship capability has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group as a winner in the 2016 BIG Innovation Awards. This year’s competition was particularly stiff and we’re proud that ModusLink’s achievement stood out among the crowd. Unlike other award programs, the BIG Innovation Awards […].

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The Rise of the Digital Supply Chain Begets 5 Huge Benefits

GlobalTranz

What's the core difference between today's supply chain and the digital supply chain? Look down at your desk. What do you see? If you see paper, pen, and a computer, you see the typical, modern supply chain. If asked, could you provide the latest information on your current automation, key performance indicators , data, use of IT applications, and finance government?

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ARC European Industry Forum 2016

Supply Chain Movement

ARC European Industry Forum. Industry in transition: smart, secure, safe and sustainable Manufacturing. Date: March 2-3, 2016. Venue: MERCURE hotel Amsterdam City, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Organiser: ARC Advisory Group. URL: www.arcweb.com/events/arc-industry-forum-europe. On March 2-3, 2016, ARC Advisory Group will host its European Industry Forum (EIF) at the MERCURE Hotel Amsterdam City in the Netherlands.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (February 1-5, 2016)

Talking Logistics

The phone rang this morning at 6:00 am. School is closed today due to the snowstorm heading our way. So, the kids are still sleeping and I’m getting a head start on writing today’s post before I bundle up and venture outside to shovel later. Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s get started… Transplace Introduces Preferred Shipper Checklist.

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Industry 4.0 and the Transformation of the Supply Chain

Oracle SCM

The factory of the future will be unrecognizable from those of today; manufacturers must act now if they are to evolve in time. This year’s World Economic Forum at Davos was centred on the theme of ‘Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution’. Also known as the Industry 4.0, the term refers to the way a range of new technologies, including cloud computing, robotics, the Internet of Things, automation, mobility and many, many more are changing the way companies manufacture and distribute new prod