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7 Reasons to Consider Cloud-Based WMS

GlobalTranz

The decision to invest in a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) is often the result of sub-par systems in operation within the exclusive supply chain. Many legacy systems have been in service for up to 20 years or more, reports Roberto Michel of Modern Materials Handling, and supply chains can no longer function on these legacy systems. This is especially true in the age of e-commerce, so supply chain executives should consider these top seven reasons to implement a cloud-based WMS.

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Lighthouse Factories Are Shining Examples for Supply Chains Everywhere

APICS

Last year, the World Economic Forum vetted 1,000 manufacturers, eventually selecting the “lighthouses.” These advanced factories weather the storm with quick-thinking teams, the fastest shop-floor innovation and effective maximization of fourth-industrial-revolution technologies.

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Optimizing Your Supply Chain Operations: Bird Box Edition

CHAINalytics

At Chainalytics, we enjoy a good post-apocalyptic yarn as much as the next person — but being the experienced supply chain subject matter experts that we are, we couldn’t help but view the film in a different light than the average viewer. As compelling as the film is, we simply can’t help but ask ourselves: … The post Optimizing Your Supply Chain Operations: Bird Box Edition appeared first on Chainalytics.

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2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US

EazyStock

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Wondering where to find the leading events in your local area? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. These events will inspire you with valuable ideas and will introduce you to interesting business networks.

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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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The Science of Drafting: From Racing to Truck Platooning

DELMIA Quintiq

Drafting is an important technique used in motor vehicle racing as well as cycling. Truck platooning works on the same principle, with two or more trucks traveling in a tight convoy to reduce aerodynamic drag and save fuel. It’s like extreme tailgating — reflexes to acceleration, sudden braking, lane changing and other movements by the lead truck at the head of the platoon are quickly emulated by the other trucks following behind.

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[Video] The Role of Technology in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Talking Logistics

Sonny Catlett, Sr. Vice President of Operations at HNRY Logistics , discusses the role of technology in a logistics partner’s strategy and value proposition. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Role of Technology in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Sonny Catlett, Sr.

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How does the government shutdown affect trucking?

DAT Solutions

The government shutdown started December 22, and it's already the longest in U.S. history. More than 800,000 Federal employees are affected, and 420,000 of them continue to work without pay. Some government services are suspended, and others are just slower than usual. Maybe a lot slower. Does the shutdown affect over-the-road freight transportation?

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Three things to ensure HIP success

Axway

Hybrid Integration Platforms (HIP) are taking the world by storm! With so many in place these days, what are the three necessary elements it takes to ensure HIP success? HIP success.

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Spreadsheets for Inventory: What Are You Actually Getting?

Unleashed

For a small business, using a spreadsheet is a simple, cost-effective solution to managing your inventory, right? Well, maybe, but maybe not. In the early days of a small business, a spreadsheet is an easy way to reduce upfront costs and still manage your inventory. Perhaps your company only has a few suppliers or products to manage. Maybe you don’t have the capital to invest in inventory software in the early days.

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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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What is Integrated Business Planning and Why it’s Important in 2019

River Logic

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Brexit: Will the United Kingdom be Able to Feed Itself?

Supply Chain 24/7

For the UK, currently facing the very real prospect of a hard or no deal Brexit, complications in trading with the EU and other countries, coupled with vastly increased customs processing times, could lead to significant food and medicine shortages.

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Tame Out-of-Control Production Activities with the Kechie Production Module

My Office Apps

Tame Out-of-Control Production Activities with the Kechie Production Module. Manufacturing finished goods from raw materials can be a challenging process. The key to running your business more efficiently is to limit errors while saving time and money. It is very important to have the right software to help automate this process for you. The Kechie Production Module is the perfect software solution for even the most complex of production environments.

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Five Signs You Don’t Have a Strong Spend Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses looking to succeed in this volatile economic climate must take steps to ensure they keep their heads above water.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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The Brains Behind The Bots [podcast]

Freight Plus

One of the greatest issues warehouse robots face when it comes to parcel picking is their ability to handle and differentiate SKUs. This week, Herbert ten Have joins us on the show to talk about Fizyr's deep learning and vision guided robotics which are rising to the occasion to meet that challenge. Visit our guest's site. HERE. For conference details visit.

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How the Postal Union Could Upend E-Commerce in 2019

Supply Chain Brain

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The Brains Behind The Bots [podcast]

Freight Plus

One of the greatest issues warehouse robots face when it comes to parcel picking is their ability to handle and differentiate SKUs. This week, Herbert ten Have joins us on the show to talk about Fizyr's deep learning and vision guided robotics which are rising to the occasion to meet that challenge.

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Trends 2019: Digital Marketing

Enterra Insights

The Digital Age is disrupting almost every industry and marketing is no exception. Joel Syder, a marketing analyst at Academic Brits, notes, “Any successful brand needs a good digital marketing strategy. However, to succeed, you need to be on top of trends that can widen your reach and impress consumers.”[1] Those trends run the gamut from technologies to regulations.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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This Week in Logistics News (January 14-18, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Will blockchain have the same fate as RFID in supply chain management? Meaning, will its hype far exceed what it will ever accomplish in the industry? My friend Matthew Harding from Chainalytics raised that question on LinkedIn this morning by posting the following chart from Google Trends (which I modified to include “RFID” and “artificial intelligence” for comparison): No doubt, as I wrote last March in Blockchain Will Solve, Save, Cure Everything , blockchain has been severely over-hyped, wit