Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2016

These days, sourcing has become a common discipline in supply chain and transportation management. There is an organizational expectation that transportation modes will be sourced and cost will be taken out of the network with some regularity. However, meeting these expectations while maintaining service year-over-year has become more challenging. To get more out of the market, we need to change the approach, as it is no longer enough to simply conduct a “bid” for transportation […].

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 12, 2016

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on human beings. It recently gained heightened attention with the movie “Ex Machina,” where an AI creation outsmarts its maker, escapes the closed experimental environment, and enters the real world ( ex machina is Latin for “out of the machine”). The movie popularizes concerns expressed by technology pundits like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, and philosopher Nick Bostrom.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 13, 2016

by Joe Cannata By way of introduction, I am Joe Cannata, Kinaxis’ Certification Director. For the past several months, I have had the privilege to work with the broader Knowledge Services team and others across Kinaxis on designing a Certification Program which we are proud to begin rolling out today! This program is an important one because it marks a pivotal point in the company’s growth and maturity, and demonstrates the presence and authority of Kinaxis RapidResponse in the market as a leadi

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

We have discussed how manufacturers are changing the landscape through surprising, innovative trends. Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. For third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), logistics industry trends will dramatically affect how logistics providers of all sizes operate.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2016

Writing about trends is tough. Many trends are slow moving trains. Sometimes few people question that the trend is underway, they just want to know when it will impact them. The other thing about making predictions, is ideally a prediction should be specific enough and testable enough that after the fact someone can look back and see whether it was right or wrong.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

How Freight Disrupted Itself. In the last year, a new dynamic has begun to reshape the freight industry. Unlike some industries that are virtually attacked by external actors, like Uber disrupting the taxi industry, the catalysts of this transformation are coming from within. Coming from within the industry, Dr. Phil Blumenthal has a front-row seat to it’s evolution.

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SCM Research

JANUARY 9, 2016

Just like OM research, SCM research is dominated by three research methodologies: (1) analytical modelling research (optimization, computational, and simulation models etc.), (2) quantitative empirical research (surveys etc., and (3) case study research. There has been a recent trend towards multi-methodological research that combines different methodologies.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 11, 2016

Supply Chain Insights is now four years old. The company was created in February 2012. At our core we are actively trying to redefine the analyst model to be friendlier, more insightful, and complete for the supply chain leader. We endorse the concepts of open content, and share research as we build it through newsletters, a global community , our annual event and social media.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2016

The potential of the Internet of Things is fueling a lot of interest (and hype) all across media and industry,” … Continued. The post The Internet of Things is Maturing Rapidly appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

2016 is finally here, and there’s a good chance you’re working hard to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. Everyone wants to better themselves, right? Hopefully you’ve taken that same approach with your business. One area that always seems ripe for improvement is the supply chain, and one of the best ways to accomplish that is with a transportation management system (TMS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2016

Redesigning overall retail strategy through the eyes of the consumer with a seamless shopping experience at the core, necessitates an ‘outside-in’ supply chain perspective and often big adjustments to supply chain operations. Retailers are turning to supply chain modeling as a way to effectively design and test omni-channel fulfillment strategies prior to execution.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2016

As manufacturing executives continue to chart the future course of their companies, they often focus on reinventing the production line, improving the speed of innovation, evolving the skill sets of their labor force, achieving operational excellence, and so forth. But one critical area remains in need of significant attention … the need for better supplier collaboration AND internal teamwork.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 13, 2016

“Forecasting is an ‘inexact science’,” writes Keith Peterson (@KPeteHalo), President and CEO of Halo, “that relies on the data available … Continued. The post The Future of Supply Chain Demand Forecasting appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

I didn’t win the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot. And if you’re reading this, neither did you. So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market (USA Today). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. req’d).

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 11, 2016

Image by Flickr user Alang7. Note: This is the last in a series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices. In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , the all important ASN , and international shipping.

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Logistyx

JANUARY 12, 2016

When it is deployed well, RFID tracking can delivery tremendous labor savings as well as better inventory visibility that drive profitability. Read our blog to learn more.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 12, 2016

A couple of years ago, Jeff Dobbs, KPMG’s Global Sector Chair for Industrial Manufacturing, wrote, “The challenges of the past … Continued. The post Trends 2016: Manufacturing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

Live Episode: Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. Omni-channel is transforming supply chain and logistics processes for retailers and manufacturers. Simply put, traditional distribution networks and processes that were built around yesterday’s consumer — who shopped almost exclusively at stores and malls, and who didn’t mind waiting 3-5 days for delivery — are now giving way to new distribution networks and processes designed for a new generation of consumers, who will shop more online (e

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New Year is a time filled with reflection and resolutions and that reigns true in the supply chain industry. Businesses reflect on their previous year and look to continue to reset their operations and develop new growth strategies. An integral part of planning for the New Year is predicting what can be expected in.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 11, 2016

Every year or so, companies should ask this question of their supply chain: Is a checkup needed? While an annual “supply chain checkup” is a good idea, several circumstances can make doing one all the more important. The post Have You Had Your Annual Supply Chain Health Check? appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 15, 2016

What is the commonality between retailers and food shippers when it comes to surviving the rapid evolution of the business environment wrought by the widespread adoption of new and emerging sales and delivery strategies? Hint: just as technology is fueling the rapid pace of change, it is also the driving force behind the success of companies succeeding at remaining relevant amidst a sea change in how consumers interact with the businesses they frequent.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 13, 2016

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

European Supply Chain Directors Forum. Date: February 25, 26. Venue Corinthia Hotel, Prague. Organisation: Accucore Group. URL: www.manucore.com/forum/escdf/. European Supply Chain Directors Forum brings together 100 members from the manucoreCONNECT community for two active days of debate, interaction, networking and thought leadership. Our members will focus on the latest trends in Supply Chain and debate the most up to date innovations available to the industry.

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TMC

JANUARY 14, 2016

How often do you feel like you’re drowning in data? It’s a familiar feeling for many supply chain professionals in today’s data-rich working environment. Or maybe you are unaware that the volume of data you’re processing may be in excess of what you actually need. It’s a common pitfall at a time when the number of data sources and data points seem to be growing exponentially.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 14, 2016

In a fiercely competitive global market, demand fluctuations pose on-going supply chain risks and require companies to do more than just invest in better forecasting tools to avoid inventory understock, overstock, and supplier capacity risks. While there are numerous sophisticated tools and algorithms for demand forecasting, more companies are realizing the importance of a supply chain’s design in determining its agility and demand-responsiveness.

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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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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 11, 2016

This jam-packed two day Modern Supply Chain Experience. event will be held during February 2 - 3, 2016 in London at the Intercontinental London – The O2. In addition to general sessions, featured tracks will include: Innovate to Product Commercialization, Plan to Produce and Procurement, Logistics with Order to Cash. Click here for full conference and agenda details and click here for reasons to attend the conference.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 15, 2016

An article published in the Wall Street Journal identifies what I have been saying for years now… Supply chain talent is a hot commodity! Many of the skills that we’ve identified in prior posts on this site have discussed the key skills and knowledge that recruiters are looking for in supply chain students. And schools like NC State University are producing them, because we are listening to our partners.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 12, 2016

Is your Supply Chain Sick? If only your Supply Chain could talk… I recently shared some tips with you on a Supply Chain Health Check that would get you off to a great start for the Year. It was prompted by my own ‘Health Check’! That post is here. But it made me […].

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