GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Our previous discussion on augmented reality revealed a new trend in supply chain management , the use of computer-simulated imagery to enhance production and efficiency. However, the supply chain tends to forget how augmented reality will naturally transform the entire supply chain, and supply chain artificial intelligence is one of the key driving forces behind supply chain augmented reality.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The Regulation’s Impact on Ocean Shipping and Data Management. The revised Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) container weight verification requirement is a significant change in the ocean cargo supply chain. Also known as the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirement, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation is scheduled to go to effect on July 1, 2016, leaving the industry with little time to adapt. .

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The global food industry is caught in a dilemma that many supply chain practitioners can relate to: how to improve the transparency of their supply chains at a time when risk mitigation resources are often inadequate. MIT CTL’s Crossroads 2016 conference, which will take place on March 23rd, 2016, at the MIT campus, Cambridge, MA, […].

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

And it would not hurt the current planners either. I got the idea for this blog post after reading Shaun Snapp’s LinkedIn post on the topic of big data. In the post he correctly argues that the case for big data is sometimes exaggerated. Then in the comments section, he went on to explain how the lack of understanding of a particular problem can create the need for grand theories to solve the problem.

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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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C3 Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

As we mentioned in our recent Whitepaper: Understanding Chain of Responsibility in the Supply Chain , all supply chain partners bear responsibilty for transportation safety. The potential legislation of Chain of Responsibility (COR) related laws risk to have a profound effect on all areas of the supply chain.Taking the time to consider what your business needs to make it the most responsible business partner it can be can pay dividends in efficiency and safety for all.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The 2015 peak holiday season highlighted changes that are transforming the retail industry. It also shed light on the key role that transportation management system (TMS) solutions play in helping retailers respond and adapt to the emerging industry landscape. Online volumes surged during the holiday period while store traffic declined. Total eCommerce sales in November and December 2015 are expected to be around $69 billion, a 13% increase on the previous year, reports the Wall Street Journal [

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Tompkins Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In 2015 I predicted that the Healthcare industry was finally sharpening its focus on profitability and efficiency. The post Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Supply Chains How to Maximize a Shrinking Margin in 2016 appeared first on Tompkins International.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

CEOs and their executive suites are continually focused on two critical areas of the business—growth and risk. Growth and profitability are functions of the right side of the brain which deals with creativity and innovation. Risk avoidance is a function of the left side of the brain which deals with organization and control. The latest research by SCM World on behalf of JDA Software found that integrated business planning (IBP) unites and supports both of these strategic objectives through more

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

I spent some time working with IBM this past month on a slide share that covers 6 key questions on the minds of many of the Chief Procurement Officers I’ve spoken to in the last year. Many of these questions relate to comments that you’ve read before (if you keep up with this blog), but they are all focused here in a concise way. Most of the questions have a common thread: the importance of data an analytics as a key component of the operating environment we find ourselves in.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Global Trade Volumes Continue to Slow, for Now, While New SCDigest Study Benchmarks Global Sourcing and Trade Management Practices

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

<p>In this weeks episode of Logistics 2.0, we are introducing a new segment called "Tech Spotlight" The Tech Spotlight will be focused on innovative companies & products in the logistics, warehousing & supply chain management industries. This weeks spotlight is on <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cargomatic</a> </p> <p&

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Amazon Continues Amazing Rollout of Distribution Space, Surge in Robot Orders in 2015, but Most in Automotive Sector, Rate Environment Pumels Botton Line at Maersk, 2015 a Good Year for Truckload Carriers

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

According to a report by the World Economic Forum, emerging technologies (e.g., robotics and artificial intelligence) will result in a … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Revolution 4.0 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Global Trade Volumes Continue to Slow, for Now, While New SCDigest Study Benchmarks Global Sourcing and Trade Management Practices

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Oracle SCM

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

One of the highlights of MSCE 2016 for our Oracle eAM customers and for many others who attended was the site tour that was hosted by Stanford University. Nearly 50 customers and partners were able to visit Stanford's Energy Systems Innovation (SESI), which represents a transformation of university energy supply from a 100% fossil-based combined heat and power plant to grid-sourced electricity and a more efficient electric heat recovery system.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Alan Fedders and Khadem Alam of DHL Supply Chain Take Home the Prize

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

6th Annual Life Science Cold Chain & Product Handling: Temperature Controlled Logistics. Date: 17-19 May, 2016. Venue: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Organisation: Fleming. URL: fleming.events/en/events/pharma/cold-chain-temperature-logistics-forum. In a time of change, it is vital to stay on top with the newest technology, thorough compliance, the most efficient packaging and the best risk management.

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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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Consumer Goods Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

LTL clearly plays a critical role for consumer goods manufacturers in getting products to market. But it costs significantly more than truckload shipments and it’s less reliable. By using a 3PL to consolidate loads with other shippers, small and mid-sized CPG firms can actually shift a large portion of LTL freight to full truckload in order to lower costs, improve on-time delivery performance and reduce product damage.

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

When investigating or preparing to launch an initiative in your company to monitor supplier Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices, risks and performance, a couple key questions you face include: “How much will it cost?” and “What can I do internally, and what should I outsource?” Here are some guidelines and tools we’ve developed over the past eight years working with over 120 procurement teams from global multi-nationals, to help you gain some insight on these questions.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

An Emirates airliner flying from Dubai to Newcastle in the UK was forced to land in Turkey after passengers reported a burning smell coming from one of the lavatories.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has launched a new app providing real-time plant performance data and analytics direct to managers' smartphones.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

BDP International, a leading privately held global logistics and transportation services company, is opening an office in Cairo, Egypt this month.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi could be done in futuristic tunnels known as a 'hyperloop', an Elon Musk-backed project.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Frost & Sullivan have awarded Almajdouie Logistics as the ?2016 Logistics Service Provider of the Year, KSA?

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