Unleashed

JUNE 30, 2019

In this digital age where technology and software solutions gather and track billions of pieces of information, data is king. Data provides detailed information on which business can base decisions and it enables them to provide their customers with personalised tailored experiences. However, as organisations increase investment in the technology for data collection and processing, there is no parity of time and resources those same businesses put towards data management and governance.

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Convey

JULY 2, 2019

eCommerce has grown rapidly over the last twenty years, changing how freight and parcel […]. The post When To Consider Zone Skipping As A Logistics Strategy appeared first on Convey.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Sustainability. The word with so much focus and buzz surrounding it, it has almost become difficult to speak or write about.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2019

Satellite imagery data represents another data set that may have the potential to improve company’s supply chains. There are potential uses surrounding procurement, sustainability, and strategic planning. The post Using Satellite Imagery as a Data Source to Improve Supply Chain Management appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2019

Today we come to the finale of our annual series during the first week of July, coinciding with Independence Day on July 4th to highlight the top supply chain, logistics, & freight podcasts as published by Cerasis in 2019 on “The Freight Project Podcast.” “The Freight Project Podcast” is a show that features freight podcasts.read More.

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SCM Research

JUNE 29, 2019

Claviate Analytics have recently published their newest InCites Journal Citation Reports. It is great to see that the 2018 impact factors of all but one journals related to supply chain management have increased, which highlights the rapidly growing relevance of our discipline again. Two journals have an impact factor larger than 7: Journal of Operations Managemen t (7.776; +2.9) and Journal of Supply Chain Management (7.125; +1.0).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 2, 2019

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Below is Rafael Granato’s take on transportation trends. Here are the pros and cons of investing in a fleet of vehicles and hiring operators to drive them, versus relying on third parties to manage your freight, logistics, and transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2019

Today we continue our annual series during the first week of July, coinciding with Independence Day on July 4th to highlight the top supply chain, logistics, & freight videos of 2019 so far as featured on the Cerasis YouTube Channel. The top supply chain, logistics, & freight videos of 2019 were measured by views of.read More. The post Top Supply Chain, Logistics, & Freight Videos of 2019 So Far appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2019

We say that quality is important in supply chain management, but do we focus on it with the same level of urgency, sophistication, and importance as other facets of SCM? Likewise, we stress the importance of obtaining end-to-end supply chain visibility, but what about end-to-end supply chain quality? What does that entail, and how do. The post Supply Chain Quality: Time for a New Perspective appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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River Logic

JULY 2, 2019

Similar to the phrase ‘a guy goes into a bar,’ the concept of delivering profit across the entire product portfolio can seem like a punchline when it comes to rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP). Isn’t rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP) about meeting demand at the lowest cost?

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Enterra Insights

JULY 4, 2019

Most countries around the world set aside a special day to celebrate their national identity. Such celebrations are aimed at bringing people together to recall history and celebrate shared values. In America, that day is the 4th of July. On this day each year, the United States commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document declaring the American colonies’ independence from Great Britain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2019

Today we kick off our annual series during the first week of July, coinciding with Independence Day on July 4th to highlight the most popular supply chain blog posts published on the Cerasis blog in 2019. The most popular supply chain blog posts are measured by page views and we will list them in the.read More. The post Top 10 Most Popular Supply Chain Blog Posts of the First Half of 2019 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 3, 2019

For all stakeholders in traditional supply-chain ecosystems, and specifically in life-science supply chains, enormous digitally enabled breakthrough opportunities lie ahead.

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Provenance

JULY 2, 2019

What does it mean for a coffee to be ‘exceptional’? Bridgehead Coffee , a group of coffee houses and roastery in Ontario, challenges that ‘exceptional’ means going beyond just taste; it must also demand better sourcing of the beans in the first place. . More and more people are waking up to the impact of their daily caffeine fix on the communities that produce it, so an ‘exceptional’ coffee needs to address the full impact on the people and places involved in each cup.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 1, 2019

We live in the digital age. The world is connected as never before. And data is being generated at an unprecedented rate. Many people, like entrepreneur Richard Branson ( @richardbranson ), see this as an age of opportunity. He has stated, “In this digital age, it doesn’t really matter if you are in Canary Wharf or the Caribbean; there are opportunities waiting to be grasped by entrepreneurs.”[1] Branson is celebrating the benefits of connectivity in the digital age.

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CHAINalytics

JULY 2, 2019

Every July 4th since 1970, competitive athletes, avid runners, casual joggers, and enthusiastic walkers alike gather in Atlanta, GA for the annual running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. This time honored tradition began with just a 110 like-minded people and has now grown to 60,000 participants, making it the world’s largest 10K race. So … The post The 50th Annual Peachtree Road Race: A Lesson in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2019

Each step of the supply chain offers time-proven tactics to promote sustainability.

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Supply Chain 24/7

JULY 1, 2019

If you are raising a glass, especially one filled with wine or beer, on this July 4, 2019, America's Independence celebrations, you have a rather complex and sophisticated supply chain to thank for delivering your refreshment or brew!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! Article and infographic, and permission to publish here, provided by David Smith at cleaningservicesgroup.co.uk. Maintaining a high standard of warehouse cleanliness is about more than just creating a more pleasant and attractive workplace.

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SCJunction

JULY 2, 2019

Supply Chain Junction is a proud Geo-Partner of Manhattan Associates, a firm that enables us to deliver the top-ranked WMS solution according to Gartner to businesses both in the Middle East and South Africa.

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Veridian Solutions

JULY 1, 2019

Automation is coming of age in the supply chain. Where supply chain leaders once viewed automation capabilities as science fiction fantasy, automation’s real-world applications are becoming evident. As explained by David Welch of Supply Chain 24/7, part of the reason for interest in automation in the supply chain derives from the continuous threats of Amazon and e-commerce and retail giants like Walmart and Target.

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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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Clear Spider

JULY 4, 2019

Packaging is not just in a box or carton anymore. Rather it is a coordinated system of preparing goods for safe, cost-effective, and efficient movement throughout your whole supply chain. It is in the middle of a design transformation. It is important to any business, either B2B or B2C, and many will agree that it plays a crucial role. The packaging industry […].

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2019

While the human touch will continue to impact retail at large, human touch alone can’t strengthen store success. With the emergence of AI and MI, grocers benefit from the significant impact of these technologies. Grocers are able to deliver when managing fresh assortments and associate productivity alike. JDA’s GVP Solutions Strategy, Fab Brasca, further explains this in the video below.

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RFgen

JULY 1, 2019

In its summer report, peer-to-peer software review site G2 Crowd officially recognized RFgen Software for its outstanding inventory control and barcode solutions. G2 Crowd relies on users to review and validate the performance of software solutions in various categories. RFgen is a “High Performer” in Inventory Management. According to G2 Crowd’s Grid ® Report for Inventory Control | Summer 2019, RFgen ranked as a High Performer with one of the highest satisfaction rates for the category of inv

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Supply Chain 24/7

JULY 1, 2019

Despite being around for decades, technology has proliferated track and trace solutions in recent years, but how can you leverage your visibility to inform your logistics strategy, reduce costs and increase optimization?

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 2, 2019

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with leading industry spokespeople from the analyst and vendor community about how modern Demand Forecasting & Planning/Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) solutions and other planning-related technology can help to facilitate better supply chain, manufacturing and distribution practice.

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Prophetic Technology

JULY 2, 2019

Blockchain is a distributed-ledger application which provides an alternative to trust model because a public Blockchain eliminates the requirements for central authorities in mediating transactions , forcing leaders to redesign their mindset of value exchange in a decentralised-trust global world.

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RFgen

JULY 1, 2019

In its summer report, peer-to-peer software review site G2 Crowd officially recognized RFgen Software for its outstanding inventory control and barcode solutions. G2 Crowd relies on users to review and validate the performance of software solutions in various categories. RFgen is a “High Performer” in Inventory Management. According to G2 Crowd’s Grid ® Report for Inventory Control | Summer 2019, RFgen ranked as a High Performer with one of the highest satisfaction rates for the category of inv

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