Thu.Jul 28, 2016

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The Internet of Things and How It Could Affect the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

“Every industry is ripe for digital disruption and the supply chain industry is no exception,” writes Margaret O’Donnell, a Program … Continued. The post The Internet of Things and How It Could Affect the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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What is Traceability and What Does It Have to Do With Sustainability?

River Logic

This is the second post in a series on supply chain sustainability. In the first post, “ Why Is Supply Chain Sustainability Becoming a Crucial Part of Manufacturing? ” the general concepts that constitute supply chain sustainability were discussed. This blog post will discuss why traceability is crucial to maintaining or working toward a sustainable supply chain.

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In-Store Fulfillment is No Defense Against Amazon

MIT Supply Chain

Facing a growing threat from Amazon.com Inc. and its e-commerce imitators, many traditional retailers and supermarkets are trying to turn a weakness—their costly brick-and-mortar stores—into a competitive advantage. The so-called omni-channel solution envisions those outlets operating both as familiar sites for merchandise display and as fulfillment nodes for online sales.

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Out of sync: The US industrial recession and consumer spending

APICS

2015 saw the beginning of a decline in US industrial output. By February 2016, US industrial production had fallen five times over six months. Capacity utilization fell to 75.3%—4.7% below long-term historic averages.

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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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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of July 28, 2016

Supply Chain Digest

Amazon Sees Q2 Profits Soar, DHL Making Big Network Investments in the US, Chinese Factory Wages Way too High, US Intermodal Volumes Continue to Tank

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Supply Chain News on What Countries are Tops in Logistics

Supply Chain Digest

Biannual World Bank Logistics Performance Index Puts Germany On Top Again, as US Falls to 10th Place

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If Steve Jobs Owned a 3PL

The Logistics of Logistics

Everybody knows Steve Jobs, the iconic innovator, who transformed five different industries: computers, phones, music, digital publishing and movies (Pixar). He even left his mark in brick and mortar with the Apple Stores, which have been wildly successful. But what if Steve Jobs had unleased his crazed intensity and business mastery on the 3PL industry?

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Logistics Performance Rankings for 160 Countries Worldwide

Supply Chain Digest

From Number 1 Germany to Number 160 Syria, the Biannual World Bank Report Ranks them All

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Videos & Visions: Of Omni-Channel and Airports

Supply Chain Network

So… what does the future of retail look like and what might an airport have to do with this? Well first off, Omni-Channel’s a great buzzword, but how best to define the term and how can retailers (and even airport authorities) get from where they are today to the promised land? This week’s share ‘Videos and Visions: Of Omni-Channel and Airports’ seeks to shed more light on both the definition and growing manifestation of future state omni-channel retailing.

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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.

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Rates Drift Down for Vans and Reefers in Mid-July Slump

DAT Solutions

National average van rates are sliding, but they’re still a few cents above the June average, so the typical mid-July slump isn’t as bad for some truckers as it was in previous years. A downturn in July is a normal seasonal trend on the spot market, but it’s sometimes followed by a rebound in August and September. Reefers may get a pay raise then, too, when grocers stock up on fresh food for back-to-school season.

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Panama Canal Expansion

3PL Insights

The Panama Canal was originally constructed as a way to increase maritime trade in the Americas, and it is the largest American engineering feat undertaken in history. It was completed in 1914, after the United States spent close to $375,000,000 to finish it – which equates to over $8.5 billion today. The waterway stretches for 48 miles and connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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The Infrastructure Requirements to Use Natural Gas in Shipping

GTG Technology Group

As the carbon budget dwindles, the push toward natural gas rises. Truck drivers do not want to invest in natural gas-burning rigs unless they know there are fueling stations available. Manufacturers will not build fueling stations until there are enough trucks on the road to warrant them. Simultaneously, there is an ongoing debate about how best to transport newly mined natural gas.

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The Impact of Internet to Implement eLogistics

GlobalTranz

With the emergence of new digital technologies and real time information update and exchange through web-based devices, eLogistics have transformed the traditional methods of transportation and trade logistics with integrated applications and the use of software means to enhance the commercial trading process. Several technologies are being developed to conduct international transactions and keep track of their shipment, while negotiating with freight companies, retailers and suppliers, the foll

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Clarifying Provider Titles is More Than a Word Game

TMC

Over recent years, the supply chain profession has expanded to take in a wider range of disciplines—and functional titles. Nowhere is this trend more apparent than in the service provider space. In the industry’s alphabet soup of provider titles, it can be difficult to figure out the differences between acronyms such as 3PL and 4PL, or LLP and LSP. Maybe you’re wondering whether there’s such a thing as a 5PL.