Sat.Dec 24, 2016 - Fri.Dec 30, 2016

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

The streets below me today are icy and wet. It is a dark and dismal day. However, not for long. The gloomy streets will soon be alive with Mummers to ring in the New Year in Philadelphia. The Mummers Parade is a Philadelphia tradition. I love the string bands, and I will be standing at the corner of Broad and City Hall celebrating the New Year. New Year’s Eve is a time for parties.

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Personal Predictions for Supply Chain Management in 2017

SCM Research

What are the upcoming SCM trends? Firstly, in our recent research about “hot topics” in SCM , sustainability topped the list. Indeed, 2016 has, most probably, been Earth’s hottest year on record. Ask yourself: “What will be my contribution to revolutionize our business models and create truly sustainable supply chains ?” Secondly, 2017 could become the year for supply chain managers, as an increasing number of companies realize that SCM belongs in the C-suite – and

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What's the Hype Around Bimodal Supply Chains?

River Logic

In the rapidly innovating category of supply chain strategies, this year has seen the boom of yet another concept: the bimodal supply chain. The term was coined by Gartner and describes a method for supply chains to close the ever-growing gap between what the supply chain achieves and what the entire enterprise needs. The goal of a bimodal supply chain is to push companiesoutside of tried-and-tested supply concepts and begin to encompass agile solutions that make use of information derived throu

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New Year’s Resolution: Transform Your Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

We are approaching the time of year when people pause to reflect on the past and resolve to do better … Continued. The post New Year’s Resolution: Transform Your Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Making Your Supply Chain Resolutions

NFI Industries

As the New Year quickly approaches, are you prepared with your supply chain resolutions? The new year is a great time to evaluate business goals and determine the best course of action for the upcoming year. End-to-end supply chain solution providers can assist in keeping up with trends while managing changes and implementations of regulations. Read More.

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Supply Chain Status Check: Getting Ready For The New Year

ModusLink Corporation

2016 has most certainly been another banner year for us here at ModusLink. With a series of award wins for everything from our solution offerings to our sustainability initiatives, as well as the addition of new, groundbreaking customers like Tile and COBI, our entire team here at ModusLink did their part to truly move the […]. The post Supply Chain Status Check: Getting Ready For The New Year appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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Why Winning Companies will Transform into Digital Enterprises

Enterra Insights

There seems to be a growing consensus among business analysts that organizations organized around principles developed during the industrial age … Continued. The post Why Winning Companies will Transform into Digital Enterprises appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Pharmaceutical Distribution Shuffle

Tompkins Blog

As the number of mergers, acquisitions, division exchanges, and general realignment of pharmaceutical focus continues to evolve globally, who is managing the supply chain integration? The post Pharmaceutical Distribution Shuffle appeared first on Tompkins International.

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New French law to require for companies to report on GHG emissions in their supply chains

EcoVadis

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting is mandatory in France for publicly listed and non-listed companies with at least 500 employees and a minimum of 100 million Euros turnover. While this has not changed, the information to be declared by companies has now become more comprehensive: Since the new Decree of 19 th August 2016, important direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2 and 3) GHG emissions linked to the supply chain will have to be declared, covering both upstream and downstream

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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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Does Your Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy Hold Water?

MIT Supply Chain

Companies have come a long way in their ability to manage supply chain risk, but they urgently need to step-up their efforts in one key area: the threats posed by water scarcity. The Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) 2016 Annual Report of Corporate Water Disclosure, published in November 2016, provides a wake-up call. A total of […].

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Trends & Predictions 2017: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

“It has become apparent that in the decade since scholars such as Cranfield’s Martin Christopher first began talking about the … Continued. The post Trends & Predictions 2017: Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to Highest Level Since 2001

Material Handling & Logistics

Bloomberg. “The post-election surge in optimism for the economy, jobs and income prospects, as well as for stock prices which reached a 13-year high, was most pronounced among older consumers,” said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at the Conference Board. read more.

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2017 Trends & Transformations in the Pharma Supply Chain

Aera Technology

The pharmaceutical supply chain is one of the most complex supply chains in the world. That’s no surprise when you consider the global nature of the industry and the size and scope of the companies that dominate the space. But it is also notoriously unwieldy and has historically been resistant to transformation.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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The Future of Logistics—20 Trends to Follow in 2017

FLEXE

Supply chain is now a key competitive advantage for businesses.

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Targeted Marketing and Personalization

Enterra Insights

Marketers want customers to feel special. They want customers to feel they have a personal connection with advertised products. In … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing and Personalization appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Online Holiday Shopping Drives Record Returns

Material Handling & Logistics

The National Retail Federation said that merchandise returns cost U.S. retailers more than $260 billion in lost sales. read more.

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PMP Test Prep: Rita PMP, Crowe PMP or Head First PMP?

Supply Chain Opz

Are you a new project manager looking for best PMP test prep? Today we will show you the best PMP test prep that helps you ace the PMP examination quickly. Why is PMP Certificate Important? Project management is one of the most important business management practice today. It is used widely by any types of business and function. From retailing to coal mining and from construction management to new product introduction and development.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Amazon Patent Reveals Flying Warehouses that Send Delivery Drones to You

Techgistics

Amazon has recently made waves in the industry with a series of moves that illustrate that it is serious about getting into the logistics business. Amazon leased 20 cargo planes to deliver goods to and from fulfillment centers, registered as an ocean freight forwarder in China , and built an ‘ Uber for Trucking ’ app to match truck drivers with shippers.

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Artificial Intelligence Today

Enterra Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) garners more than its fair share of headlines because people are fascinated with its possibilities. A steady … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence Today appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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What's the Top Issue Facing the Trucking Industry in 2017?

DAT Solutions

When we recapped our most-read blog posts of 2016 , the American Transportation Research Institute’s study of the top issues facing the trucking industry came in at the number 10 spot. At the time, ATRI was looking for participants in that survey, and now the results are in. The ELD mandate was the number-one issue on everybody’s mind in 2016 – not surprising, as we’re now only one year away from enforcement of mandatory electronic logging devices in every truck built sin

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Recognizing Tax Differences When Going Global

ModusLink Corporation

One of the top items on any successful company’s wish list heading into 2017 is to grow and expand their business. For many companies, this means expanding sales into other geographies. While the benefits of opening your company up to sell in other parts of the world have been discussed time and time again – […]. The post Recognizing Tax Differences When Going Global appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Recruiting the Best and Brightest @ Pratt & Whitney

Supply Chain 24/7

As it ramps up production of a new jet engine, Pratt & Whitney needs to do more than shore up its supply base, it is changing its recruiting tactics, according to its senior director of supply management.

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Cybersecurity and the Trucking Industry

GTG Technology Group

Cybersecurity – just like regulatory compliance or human resources – is a fundamental part of business practices today. Check out those changes on GTG Technology Groups latest White Paper: Cybersecurity and the Trucking Industry, Click here. The post Cybersecurity and the Trucking Industry appeared first on GTG Technology Group.

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Christmas is Over. Why Are There So Many Loads?

DAT Solutions

Lots of people like to take vacation during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Business is usually pretty quiet, so those vacationers aren't missing much. This week has been anything but quiet for trucking, however. The spot market is overwhelmed with loads, and rates are higher than they've been all year. What the heck?! Van Demand Turns the Map Red.

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Global Shipping Trends: What to expect in 2017

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Global Shipping Trends: What to expect in 2017. Transportfolio by C.H. Robinson. The global transportation industry was dealt a year full of surprises in 2016, and with that came challenges. For most ocean carriers, the first three quarters were extremely challenging financially. While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent.

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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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Amazon Ships More Than One Billion Items Globally

Supply Chain 24/7

Amazon says they had the best holiday season ever - shipping more than one billion items around the world, Forbes reports Amazon sold enough Alexa devices and 4K TVs to reach the peak of Mount Everest more than nine times.

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236 Green Lights…. and Happy New Year from Tailwind!

Tailwind

There is a video out in the web-o-shpere of an Uber driver driving along and hitting 236 consecutive green lights! Wow! If I did the same video I am sure that I would hit 236 red lights straight. Today I have to think about what momentous thing I need to say so that our company, our customers, and the industry are inspired in the new year. It’s the Day before New Years’ Eve – and I have to come up with it now because I am not at work tomorrow – but we always have a Support person availabl

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to look back at the most notable events that EcoVadis had the privilege of taking part in this year throughout the US, and summarize key topics, standout speakers, and other notes of interest from the year. From California to Connecticut, and Novi to New Orleans, EcoVadis was on the ground contributing to the advancement of sustainable procurement and CSR/sustainability practices in global supply chains during our most active year on record in the US.