Sat.Feb 14, 2015 - Fri.Feb 20, 2015

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How can you prepare your supply chain for disruptions?

DELMIA Quintiq

'The butterfly effect. The “butterfly effect” was a term coined by mathematician, meteorologist and chaos theory expert Edward Lorenz around 1960. It refers to how one small incident can have a huge impact later on down the line. The recent West Coast ports cargo-handling disruption is an example of the butterfly effect. The labor dispute caused freight bottlenecks.

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Lora Cecere on Supply Chain Metrics that Matter

AIMMS

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Lora Cecere is the founder and CEO of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer.

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Kinks in Your Supply Ch?ain? Dealing with Port Congestions & Shutdowns

GlobalTranz

'Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been operating without a contract since the end of June, 2014.

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arviem's CEO Talks About Becoming the "Google of Trade"

Supply Chains Rock

'I first met Stefan Reidy, CEO and founder, of arviem several years ago when he was in NY City to speak with Forbes magazine for an article on his ideas for tracking freight containers using a variety of wireless technologies. During the interview Reidy was incredibly enthusiastic about what this could mean for the future of supply chains.

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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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Are Driverless Trucks the Solution to the Driver Shortage?

Logistics Viewpoints

'Things are certainly changing in the trucking industry. Even though demand is rising, the industry is facing a monumental challenge in its shortage of qualified and licensed drivers. The driver shortage has been at the forefront of trucking news for some time, and we have certainly covered it here at Logistics Viewpoints. With the ongoing […].

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What Freight Brokers Should Expect in 2015

GlobalTranz

'As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain.

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How to Manage Global Supply Chain Relationships the Right Way

Supply Chain Opz

'Collaborative mindset is the cornerstone of supply chain management. However, establishing and managing relationships on a global scale can be a challenging task. In this guest commentary, professor Ayman Omar who is a global supply chain expert from Kogod School of Business at American University will shed light on this issue. In a rapidly changing and expanding global landscape, companies are realizing they are only as good as the weakest link in their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Takeaways from Industry in Transition Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

'Logistics Viewpoints’ owner is ARC Advisory Group. ARC’s 19th Annual Industry Forum ended last Thursday February 12th. There were approximately 300 executives in attendance. Key themes were the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cybersecurity. These are interrelated themes because cybersecurity tops the list when it comes to challenges for IIoT.

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Supply Chain Redesign: A Conversation with Lennox International’s Keith Nash

Talking Logistics

'Last month on Talking Logistics , Adrian Gonzalez, Keith Nash (VP Supply Chain Logistics at Lennox International ) and I discussed “Lennox International’s Complete Supply Chain Redesign.” If you missed the live episode, you can watch it now on demand. Here are some of the questions that we discussed, along with a summary of Keith’s responses. What are some of the key supply chain trends and challenges you are facing today?

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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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FMCG SKU Complexity E-book: Free Download

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

'The English dictionary lists the definition of complexity as “the state or quality of being intricate or complicated: an issue of great complexity”. Wikipedia defines complexity in great detail and starts with “In general usage, complexity tends to be used to characterize something with many parts in intricate arrangement”. Sales & Marketing people routinely define SKU complexity as ‘ those items vitally important to the future of the company, the country, the global economy and possibly th

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Supply Chain 2015

SCM Research

'Last week, a well-made special report by Raconteur, titled Supply Chain 2015 (pdf), was distributed in The Times of London. I very much enjoyed reading it. The authors make clear that “contracting has to be far more agile than a traditional long-term sourcing process and relationship” and they discover that “many companies are unprepared for increased complexity” The report also discusses five megatrends, each having implications for supply chain management: (1) shift in

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This Week in Logistics News (February 14 – February 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

'The logistics news feeds were on fire this week (pun intended) with notice of supply chain disruptions. In particular, there were two large and destructive oil train derailments, one in West Virginia and another in Ontario, Canada. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported from the CSX derailment in West Virginia or the Canadian National accident […].

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Logistics and Supply Chain Technology, 2015-2020: Part III

Freightos

This post is part three in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020 series, with insights from Martijn Graat, the founder of LogisticsMatter. Putting the Smile back in Last Mile. Uber has been making waves in the logistics community for the role they may play in last-mile delivery. And the reason everyone cares is because last mile delivery is a big deal. 28% of a big deal, actually.

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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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Food Security: A Growing Global Concern

Enterra Insights

'Those of us residing in the United States consider ourselves blessed to be living in a land of plenty — … Continued The post Food Security: A Growing Global Concern appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Mindmap for Real-Time Shipment Control

Supply Chain Movement

'Managing shipments real-time with the aid of visibility is an important weapon to accurately deliver to demanding customers worldwide. At the same time, companies can get more grip on their pursuit of durability and efficient use of mostly outsourced transport. This leads to optimization of used transporters with a clear performance measurement. Supply Chain Movement and ShipitSmarter, supplier of platforms to manage transport and accompanying costs, have made a mindmap, with a practical route

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The Role of Supply Management at Hilton Worldwide

Supply Chain View from the Field

'I was able to listen to Christopher Nassetta, the CEO of HIlton Worldwide, speak to his team of global supply managers in MacLean Virginia this morning. Chris spoke about a number of important themes at HIlton, which related directly to the role of supply management in running a major hotel chain. He emphasized that “The reason we are where we are today is because that as an organization, we have been focused and aligned.

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The Supply Chain Attraction to the Lehigh Valley Grows

NFI Industries

Distributors, manufacturers, and 3pls have been migrating to the Lehigh Valley over the past decade to take advantage of logistics benefits and opportunities. In fact, it. Read more. 02/17/2015. Distribution. Intermodal. Real Estate. Supply Chain. Transportation. 3pl, Built to Suit, Campus Warehousing, Dedicated Fleets, Distribution, Intermodal, Optimization, Rail, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation, Transportation Management, Truck Drivers, Warehousing, Urban Hubs.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Innovation and the Digital Enterprise

Enterra Insights

'Recently, I served as a panelist on a webinar sponsored by Supply Chain Insights. The topic of focus for the … Continued The post Innovation and the Digital Enterprise appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Advising on advice

Supply Chain Movement

'Even though we’re living in the internet era, it can still be very challenging to search for – and find – suitable service providers to handle outsourced supply chain activities or to provide support in the form of advice or automation. Last month, while on our stand at a supply chain event in Paris, I got talking to a supply chain manager from a wholesaler in the automotive industry.

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A Digital Dispatcher for Trucks

MIT Supply Chain

'Technology that is helping underwater vehicles to navigate the ocean floor is being used in the development of an in-cab information system for trucks. There many sources of uncertainty in truck transportation such as inclement weather, traffic congestion, and loading dock delays. Researchers at MIT are developing an automated travel advisor that could ultimately function as a sort of robot dispatcher that helps truck drivers avoid disruptions and choose the optimum routes to their destinations

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UPS Invests $300M in “Orion” Optimizer – SaaS Tools Far Less Costly

Supply Chain Collaborator

'The Wall Street Journal reported recently on UPS’s project Orion, a ten year, $300 million technology build intended to optimize delivery routes for the tens of thousands of trucks the parcel giant has on roads across the globe daily. According to WSJ, each UPS driver makes an average of 120 stops per day representing a staggering 6.70 190 possible alternate routes.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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The Importance of Investing in People: How a Dynamic Workplace Culture Drives Success

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'The Importance of Investing in People: How a Dynamic Workplace Culture Drives Successy. It’s no secret that finding and retaining top talent in any industry is a challenge. This is especially true in the ever-changing world of supply chain management and logistics, but there is great growth opportunity. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment in this field is expected to grow rapidly, as companies all over the world need skilled logistics experts to move their products eff

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First Sale Rule for Reducing Custom Duties: Where Angels Fear to Tread

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

'Kin-Keung Lai, City University of Hong Kong, and Christopher Tang, UCLA Anderson School. October 2014. Every year, U.S. companies import more than one trillion dollars’ worth of products ranging from raw materials (e.g., seeds) to finished goods (e.g., knitted apparel).  However, in many instances, these products went through a series of sales along the supply chain.   For example, it is common for a U.S. company (e.g., Target) sources its denim jeans through a middleman (e.g.

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Seven Supply Chain Resolutions for 2015

Supply Chain Digest

'SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore with some ideas for sharpening up your supply chain in 2015'

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UltraShipTMS Becomes PeopleNet Certified Integration Partner

Supply Chain Collaborator

'Leading TMS-Based Fleet Management Solution Integrates with Fleet Telematics Provider. Thursday, February 19, 2015 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS is proud to announce it now provides connectivity between its award-winning TMS platform and PeopleNet, a leading provider of fleet mobility technology. UltraShipTMS is one of the few providers of transportation management system (TMS) software platforms to offer a robust array of fleet management features allowing shippers to manage common carrier a

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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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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Why Lean Fails in Manufacturing, Distribution or Service Industries

The Lean Supply Chain

'I interviewed Chuck Intrieri who discussed Why Lean Fails in Manufacturing, Distribution or Service Industries. Lean is not a project. Lean is not a set of tools. Lean is a philosophy. It is a new way of doing business. Lean is the elimination of all waste and bringing value to the customer. Lean is a paradigm shift. It takes a lot of education and training for everyone, including top management.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of Feb. 20, 2015

Supply Chain Digest

'The Need for Two Speed Supply Chains, Should Deflation be a Worry, Toll of West Coast Port Turmoil Coninues to Grow, US Manufacturing Trending in Right Direction'