GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog from out friends at C3 Solutions where they recap the top 4 must-read blogs in the technology and modern supply chain sector. 1 - Technology Reshaping the Modern Supply Chain - WHITE PAPER. It's no secret that tech innovations have become key to the evolution of business processes. Whether born of necessity, to fill a niche need, or developed as a blue-sky invention that business adopts, new technologies power much of the growth and development we see in supply chai

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 11, 2016

by Pradeep Chadha Last weekend, a senior member of my family asked me if I could come along to help him shop for a car at a local dealership. What I thought was going to be a non-exciting “dealing with a car salesman” kind of day turned out to be a thought-provoking automotive supply chain awareness trip. After going over the inventory in the dealership system, we zeroed in on a car and decided to take it out for a spin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2016

There are as many ways to approach corporate social responsibility as there are companies. But a key driver is almost always focusing on the issues that could be most injurious to that company’s brand equity. For large apparel and retail companies, the treatment of labor in sweat shops in third world countries presents a critical set of issues. This article discusses new crowd sourcing apps that could allow brand owners a tool to better protect their reputation.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 9, 2016

“There’s a pervasive paradox in academia”, as Nobel (2016) writes in her recent article ( Why Isn’t Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners? ): “Research conducted at business schools often offers no obvious value to people who work in the world of business.” It seems that “working on relevant problems has little impact on faculty members’ academic success” and the ability to engage with practitioners is not evaluated by academic appointment committees.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog by Our friend Mark Lerner with Bringg where he discusses Omnichannel and Supply Chain with Chuck Intrieri. There are very few people out there whose experience in a particular industry spans both sides of a shifted paradigm. It's people like this that can give us deep insights into how our industry has changed and where it might be going from here.

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Techgistics

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Source: Samsung. Samsung has issued a full recall of the Galaxy Note7, described by some as an iPhone killer. The reputation of the brand and financial losses will be significant. Kulbinder Garcha, an analyst at Credit Suisse, estimates Apple could capture at least half of the volume of Note 7 phones that Samsung was poised to sell. Samsung initially concluded that the issue was with the batteries from one of their suppliers and scrambled to send replacement phones with batteries from a differen

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 9, 2016

“There’s a pervasive paradox in academia”, as Nobel (2016) writes in her recent article ( Why Isn’t Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners? ): “Research conducted at business schools often offers no obvious value to people who work in the world of business.” It seems that “working on relevant problems has little impact on faculty members’ academic success” and the ability to engage with practitioners is not evaluated by academic appointment committees.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Cerasis put on a 75-minute webinar entitled, The "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" Webinar on October 5th, at 10:00 AM CST. We had a great turnout with over 170 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar. Below you can fill out the form which will grant you access to download the "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" presentation, to include a transcript and a live recording playbac

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2016

No shortage exists of pundits who insist corporate supply chains must transform over the coming decade. Although their transformation strategies … Continued. The post Supply Chain Transformation and Digitization, Part 1 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

OCTOBER 14, 2016

I am writing to you this morning from Death Valley, CA where my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates and I are getting ready for our 102.7 mile JDRF ride tomorrow. Aside from attending a few meetings, meeting other riders, and doing a short ride, today’s main goal is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate because it’s sunny and hot out here (90F) and you burn off a lot of water just standing around, never mind spending hours on a bicycle tomorrow.

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Logility

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today, Lean is a concept, a philosophy, a practice, and a set of tools all wrapped in one. For more than 50 years, organizations have invested time and money adopting the principles of Lean (while originated at Toyota Corporation for manufacturing operations, the principles of Lean have since spread to many types of businesses and functional areas).

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PINC

OCTOBER 12, 2016

First, we would like to thank Skyward for inviting us to participate in the 2016 MHI Annual Conference as a thought leader and partner. Jonathan Evans and X of Skyward will also be speaking during one of the most exciting keynotes of the conference - SCANNERS TAKING FLIGHT: WORLD OF WAREHOUSE SENSING IS CHANGING.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2016

“Blockchain technology stands poised to rewrite how business is conducted if its potential is achieved,” declares Thor Olavsrud (@ThorOlavsrud).[1] But … Continued. The post Blockchain Technology: Silver Bullet or Simply Buzz appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2016

It’s hard to believe that 2016 is three quarters over, with many companies (including ourselves) already deep in planning for 2017. If you are looking for insights and advice to help inform your strategic plans for next year, check out the top Talking Logistics posts and episodes from Q3 2016 (see HERE and HERE for the top posts and episodes from Q1 and Q2, respectively).

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CHAINalytics

OCTOBER 10, 2016

By Vikas Argod | Manager, Supply Chain Operations | and | Sivaram Murthy | Sr. Consultant, Integrated Demand & Supply Planning | Chainalytics “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” — also known as the “Clean India Mission” — is one of the major initiatives that Indian Prime Minister Modi announced in October 2014 on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Inventory management policies that fail to keep pace with shifting product demand can lock up valuable working capital, especially in volatile markets. By dynamically managing inventory without compromising service levels, companies can free up these unexploited reserves of working capital. A research project* at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, Zaragoza, Spain, has developed models for […].

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2016

A look at the key areas where each of the 10 most logistics-friendly countries and city-states excel against the rest of the world. read more.

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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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Tompkins Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are on average more than 1,200 warehouse fires each year, resulting in more than $155 million dollars in property damage. The post Fire Safety and Protection Measures to Consider in Warehousing appeared first on Tompkins International.

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NFI Industries

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The Hershey Company, a worldwide leader in the candy and sweets market, has grown from the simple chocolate bar producer to an international manufacturer with more than 80 brand products, distributing to 70 countries 1. As the company saw an increase in brands, Hershey developed a streamlined global supply chain system, utilizing technology and visibility, resulting.

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APICS

OCTOBER 13, 2016

This final blog on multi-echelon “push” and “pull” will summarize the uses and differences between the two techniques discussed throughout the series.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The Logistics Hall of Fame honors some of the most significant logistics achievements of the past 500 years. read more.

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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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Elementum

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The debacle over Samsung’s overheating flagship phone is far from over. More than a month after its initial recall of the Galaxy Note 7 due to reports of exploding batteries, Samsung announced that it is completely stopping production and sales of the smartphone. Users were also advised to switch off their devices and return them for a refund or exchange for another Samsung phone.

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E2open

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In Pursuit of Productivity. alyssa. Thursday 13 October 2016. John Lash, Vice President, Product Marketing, E2open. Does planner workload affect productivity? Can technology help companies achieve a step-change in productivity? The answer to both of these questions is yes and here are some data-driven facts to consider in your pursuit of productivity.

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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Transparency-One expands source to store supply chain transparency software with risk management solutions to help businesses manage social responsibility, product safety, and sustainability risks across multiple product categories.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2016

A head-to-head comparison between the two candidates for U.S. President and their positions on key industrial issues. read more.

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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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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In today's omni-channel world retailers are creating new, innovative and quick ways to get orders to their customers – and same day delivery has become another strategy that takes modern day logistics to a whole new level. How can retailers keep on top of the multiple channels that make up their logistics infrastructure in real time, confidently meet delivery promises and ensure these innovative services are delivering incremental value?

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E2open

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In Pursuit of Productivity. alyssa. Thursday 13 October 2016. John Lash, Vice President, Product Marketing, E2open. Does planner workload affect productivity? Can technology help companies achieve a step-change in productivity? The answer to both of these questions is yes and here are some data-driven facts to consider in your pursuit of productivity.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Let’s start with a quick premise review. The supply chain starts with the inception of the product and ends with the happy and loyal customer. Everything between these two ends belongs to the world of supply chain management.

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