Sat.Mar 07, 2015 - Fri.Mar 13, 2015

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State of Logistics Outsourcing: Plenty of Room for Growth as Shipper Dissatisfaction & Technology Expectations Increase

GlobalTranz

'The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. But the picture is not all that bad. The costs of logistics and inventory are decreasing, contract renewal rate for logistics outsourcing remains good, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, drone delivery and augmented reali

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Develop a Stocking Policy

Demand Solutions

One of your products had two “hits” in 2014. Should you continue stocking it in 2015? My gut feeling is “no.” But maybe you feel it’s worth keeping in your warehouse because it’s a $200,000 product with a high profit margin. And that leads me to the point of this article: your company needs a clearly defined stocking policy that guides decisions like these.

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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) – How to Stay the Course

Kinaxis

'by John Westerveld I came across this blog on sales and operations planning (S&OP) from the Institute of Business Forecasting and Planning (IBF) the other day. The article, S&OP and Culture Change: How to Stay the Course , written by Kathleen Winter, describes how corporate culture can derail an otherwise successful S&OP implementation.

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The Next Generation of Location Aware Supply Chain Applications

Logistics Viewpoints

'It has long been possible to build a geofence and detect when an inbound carrier was 20 miles out from a warehouse. But warehouse managers, and transportation planners are busy. What good would those notifications do? These managers and planners don’t have time to look at every carrier notification and examine whether that truck will […].

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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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Seek and you shall find: The story of a package

DELMIA Quintiq

'A long day at work is over. I reach home to find a familiar yellow note in my mailbox: My long-awaited package has arrived, and a neighbor has kindly kept it for me. I was relieved to get my package safely – many others have had pretty bad experiences! This package was placed under a bucket. Image credit: The Mumble Tumble / Tumblr. And this one was left in the bin.

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Nimble Storage Inc. – End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: Dream or Reality? SupplyChainBrain & Kinaxis Video Series

Kinaxis

'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of video interviews with customers , analysts, and Kinaxis executives. And, we’d like to share them! Sagar Nadgouda, service logistics manager with Nimble Storage Inc., offers his view on how far companies have come in crafting supply chains that are truly transparent and demand-driven.

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TMS: Rail vs. Truck Makes a Big Difference

Logistics Viewpoints

'While many in the public are familiar with the sight of big rigs crisscrossing the nation’s highways and pulling in to store parking lots to make deliveries, millions of dollars worth of goods are transported round the clock by rail as well. Rail may be less visible, but it’s critical to the supply chain for […].

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This Week in Logistics News (March 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

'Our snowman passed away on Wednesday from Warm Air Syndrome. We are sad, but we are also comforted by the news that our beloved Beach Sandman will be visiting us soon. . Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: January 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Truckload Freight and Rates Dip Seasonally in February: DAT Freight Index.

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Preparing Businesses for the Unknown

Enterra Insights

'One of Enterra Solutions’® Board members, Benn Konsynski (@Konsynski), the George S. Craft Distinguished University Professor of Information Systems and … Continued. The post Preparing Businesses for the Unknown appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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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Tools for Master Scheduling: Hug Your Master Scheduler Part Two

Kinaxis

'by John Westerveld In part one of this blog we determined that the Master Scheduler has a challenging job with Master Scheduling, but you may be thinking that ERP system you’ve spent millions on buying and implementing must make the Master Scheduler’s job so simple it’s as easy as pushing a button, right? Well… not so fast. Traditional ERP systems are notoriously difficult to customize.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

'The unemployment rate edged down slightly in February 2015, to 5.5%. While the unemployment rate for teenagers decreased 1.7% to 17.1%, the rate for adult men (5.2%) and women (4.9%) remained relatively unchanged. This is a good sign for the US economy, as jobs continue to grow. There is one area, in particular, that has […].

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Solving Problems or Making Opportunities? (Thoughts on the New UPS Ad Campaign)

Talking Logistics

'Almost five years ago, UPS introduced the general public to logistics when it launched its “ We [Heart] Logistics ” ad campaign, which helped raise public awareness about the logistics industry — and helped my family and friends better understand what I do for a living. This past Sunday, UPS launched a new ad campaign with the slogan “United Problem Solvers,” which according to the press release , “communicates the company’s unique capabilities to solve problems for all customers, r

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Africa: Emerging Markets’ Final Frontier

Enterra Insights

'In a review of a book entitled Emerging Africa: How the Global Economy’s Last Frontier Can Prosper and Matter, Katrina … Continued The post Africa: Emerging Markets’ Final Frontier appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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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FMCG: 7 Reasons to engage an Interim Supply Chain Manager

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

'The global recession rumbles on and on and on like Coronation Street – which will end first? Once again it is Greece holding out a cap for another IMF/EU bale out? Spain and others remain on the brink and France/Germany seem to be keeping their own Euro boats afloat by sinking Euro partners. Is that what baling out really means? Which leads me to write on why Interim Management is a particular opportunity at present ?

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Dil?at Uyguroglu:“Supply chain plays a huge role in sustainability agenda”

Supply Chain Movement

'Unilever’s corporate vision – “to double the size of the business, whilst reducing our environmental footprint and increasing our positive social impact” – is top of mind, bordering on evangelical, for the company’s supply chain in Turkey. Sustainability has been on the company’s agenda for nearly two decades and its Sustainable Living Plan strongly drives business today.

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Universal Supply Chain Misconceptions or “Global Sourcing Lies”

ivalua

In a recent Sourcing Journal Online article, Sourcing is Hard , Mike Todaro, managing director of the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network, quotes Barbara Zeins, an industry expert that published a short list of “9 Big FAT Garment Lies,” which we might as well call “Global Sourcing Lies,” more generally. Her list of supply chain lies, which are re-quoted here, is nearly universal to all industries.

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Big Data Analytics and the Connected Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

'“Our world continues to change at an increasing rate,” writes Ron Guido (@safeathome12), President of LifeCare Services, LLC. The biggest … Continued The post Big Data Analytics and the Connected Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Q: Food vs Fuel? A: Wrong question…We need more efficient markets!

Supply Chain View from the Field

'I have been working with Jay Golden at Duke University on the biobased forecasting project for the USDA, seeking to understand the current scope of the biobased product market ( focused on non-fuel, non-food products). I had the opportunity to speak today with an educated economist who works for the US Soybean Board. He has been working in the industry for over 25 years, and we had an opportunity to share thoughts on the “food vs. fuel” debate.

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Supply chain disruption reported as the fastest rising threat

Supply Chain Movement

'Cyber-attack is the top threat perceived by businesses, according to the fourth annual Horizon Scan report published today by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), in association with BSI. Supply chain disruption is reported as the fastest rising threat, up 11 places since last year. The annual BCI Horizon Scan assessed the business preparedness of 760 organizations worldwide and shows that three quarters (82%) of Business Continuity Managers fear the possibility of a cyber-attack, with 81%

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Who is the weakest link in the supply chain?

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

'Christopher S. Tang. When something bad happens at a factory in a developing country such as Bangladesh or China, the whole world wants to identify and punish the real culprit.   However, as one digs deeper into the factory in question, the real culprit is less defined.  For example, it was not a simple task to identify the person who was responsible for the collapse of the factory building in Rana Plaza (Bangladesh).  Was it the factory owner?

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Will Reverse Factoring Cause the Next Financial Bubble?

MIT Supply Chain

'Companies in Europe that are still struggling with the high cost of short-term capital and limited access to bank credit are turning to an unlikely financial ally: their customers. A financial arrangement called reverse factoring (RF) uses the favorable credit rating of large, solid buyers to secure relatively cheap capital for cash-starved suppliers.

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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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Demand and Fulfillment Blocking & Tackling: Part 3 – Keep it Simple

BlueYonder

'When it comes to designing a retail supply chain, it seems there are countless complexities. Does this mean that we also need to design complex solutions and processes to achieve the goals of product availability and reduced logistics costs? You might think that the design of the supply chain should match the diverse, volatile and unpredictable environment.

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New supply chain refreshment program at Arizona State University

Supply Chain Movement

'Companies are always interested in keeping costs down, minimizing risk and streamlining efficiency. That’s why supply chain management is such a popular field, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating a 26-percent increase in logistics jobs by 2020. So, what do you do if you work in supply chains, but get transferred to another function or simply need a refresher on what’s new?

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The Parable of Walmart, Target Stores and Vertical Farming

Supply Chain Collaborator

'We’ve all heard that it takes a long time to turn a battleship. However, some of the largest most complex supply chains – like those at Walmart, Target Stores, Hasbro Toys and others – are seemingly able to pivot on a dime in response to external pressures on supply lines. Case in point, the Wall Street Journal reports that these three giants (among others) have reshaped their logistics plans to avoid US West Coast-bound ocean routes (and the subsequent OTR and rail routes) due to recent labo

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The Future of SCM: Managing Closed-Loop Supply Cycles

SCM Research

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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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3PLs Can Help Mid-Size CPG Companies Win

3PL Insights

'3PLs Can Help Mid-Size CPG Companies Win There is an ongoing battle today that customers of mid-size Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies can not see. On one side are the actual customers who demand... The post 3PLs Can Help Mid-Size CPG Companies Win appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of March 12, 2015

Supply Chain Digest

'Value of Cargo Thefts Soar in 2014, Ashley Furniture Keeps Making it in the USA, Companies Likely to Continue to Shift Container Traffic Away from West Coast Ports, US Productivity Growth is Low'

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