Thu.Sep 11, 2014

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What is Hadoop and Why Should a Supply Chain Professional Care?

Logistics Viewpoints

'Hadoop – the word – is everywhere, it’s ubiquitous. But, knowing how to spell it, and knowing what it means for your company, are two very different things. So, should supply chain professionals be concerned about Hadoop? Yes, because although at the moment, Hadoop is probably being used most widely for marketing applications, the marketing […].

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Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts

The Network Effect

'I’ve been reading a lot of articles lately that toss around Alibaba IPO numbers. There are so many variables and this is really a big deal. (I have never tried to sell $20+ billion of stock—but it can’t be easy.) Given the many variables, I’d like to present the ranges I believe are reasonable for the Alibaba IPO, as well as the emotions and significance of these numbers (which is maybe even more important than the numbers).

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Creating Customer-Centric Planning and Fulfillment: A Discussion with Joe Skorupa

BlueYonder

'According to Joe Skorupa, editor of RIS News and a long-time retail industry expert, for retailers to differentiate themselves within today’s highly competitive marketplace, they must adopt a responsive, customer-centric model for planning and fulfillment. Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Skorupa as part of our Expert Insights series to get his insights on this topic.

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Accept or Reject Truck Loads?

MIT Supply Chain

'Optimizing private fleet load selections. In the freight transportation industry economies of scale can be achieved by aggregating similar loads in geographic areas that are in close proximity to each other. However, since companies don’t know future demand, it can be difficult to gauge whether or not loads should be accepted, particularly where unfamiliar geographies are involved.

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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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Qatar calls for Iran-Qatar shipping lines

Logistics Middle East

'Official said Doha-Shahid Rajaei shipping lines would help businesses.

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