GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. For any developing business, adopting the widely used and affordable technologies is more economical. Mobile phones can offer incredible services in any business from inventory tracking and shipments to the execution of procurement transactions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 151

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2017

Supply chain risk management is a complicated subject because the number of things potentially affecting operations is almost limitless. As … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management in the 21st Century appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 9, 2017

by Sean Crossey The global food supply chain brings us exotic fresh foods from around the world. But the challenges. The post The Five Ts of the Global Food Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

Food 144

Food Global Supply Chain Supply and Demand 144

Kinaxis

MARCH 6, 2017

by Melissa Clow Recently Matt Davis of Gartner (formerly SCM World) published Concurrency: Embracing the death of S&OP, SCOR and Other Supply Chain Paradigms as a result of three years of Future of Supply Chain research. In this new research paper, SCM World describes the death of S&OP as we know it. Proving to be both a disruption and a massive opportunity, digitisation, value chain collaboration and a greater need for real-time decision-making are coming together as a disruptive cataly

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

Launching your business in the freight broker and logistics fields can be an exciting journey. Yet there is so to learn about it - and learn it fast, so that you can be a competitive member of the transportation community. One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. These are places on social media and other websites where professionals share their know-how, experience and discuss topics of high interest to the logistics commun

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The Network Effect

MARCH 9, 2017

One innovative company is taking on the big four wireless carriers and other players in the consumer wireless market. Its. The post How a “Disruptor” is Using Supply Chain Innovation to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service appeared first on The Network Effect.

Customer Service 100

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 10, 2017

As businesses venture deeper into the Digital Age, they are finding new technologies can help them analyze the oceans of … Continued. The post Cognitive Computing is Raising the Bar in the Business World appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Supply Chain Software 100

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2017

Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history. Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software, and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. As a result, business leaders can reap a significant return on investment by thoroughly analyzing this data.

Big Data 122

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

Supply chain management software offers a lot of optimization opportunities, but most of those cost savings are realized through micro-optimization. What is the difference between micro-optimization and macro-optimization? What are the limitations or drawbacks to micro-optimization? Is macro-optimization the right approach in every case or does micro-optimization still have a role.

Optimization Software 101

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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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PINC

MARCH 9, 2017

As we gear up for ProMat , we were asking ouselves about what kind of logistics challenges MHI and the event organizers will face with ProMat 2017? It's not your regular trade show. It's massive. It's literally a small town that will emerge and leave Chicago during a week. Take a look at the numbers.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 9, 2017

“Without the foundation of Category Management,” declare analysts from the Category Management Association, “shopper marketing is ‘a tale full of … Continued. The post Category Management and Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Supply Chain 100

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NFI Industries

MARCH 7, 2017

Maintaining a fleet can be quite an expense for many shippers utilizing a private transportation model. From purchasing assets to regular maintenance and repairs, expenses to remain operating can quickly add up. It’s important for companies to be proactive with their maintenance to reduce risk, and downtime while improving safety. In some cases, shippers may.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2017

Brent Nagy, VP Enterprise Customer Strategy at C.H. Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What defines a healthy relationship between supply chain operations, IT, and the executive management team and how do you get there? What are the main barriers to building strong shipper-carrier/3PL relationships?

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PINC

MARCH 5, 2017

Accordign to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s website, fall injuries are one of the top 5 injuries in warehousing and manufacturing environments – Slippery or wet areas are common on the floors of many warehouses. There are often dissimilar flooring surfaces or uneven floors. The accumulation of debris, empty containers, pallets or even excess inventory can also create tripping hazards.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 8, 2017

“Economic growth has been slowing for the past 50 years,” asserts Olivier Scalabre, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting … Continued. The post Industry 4.0 Can Spark Growth but not without Skilled Workers appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Industrial 100

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BlueYonder

MARCH 10, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Amazon is taking over the retail industry, digital shopping habits are hurting brick-and-mortar stores, Walmart may have created the endless shopping aisle, virtual robots will be the next wave of technology to permeate the fashion and retail markets, and the relationship between shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) continues to improve.

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synchrono

MARCH 6, 2017

Measure efficiency and productivity against your REAL goal. I keep seeing the word efficiency in the manufacturing media. For s omeone who is a Constraints Management person, this is the equivalent of saying “Ni” to the Knights Who Say Ni (Monty Python reference, okay?) or like scratching your fingernails across a blackboard. It is one of those words that I think we should remove from the English language.

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Arkieva

MARCH 10, 2017

Integrating finance and operations: how can operations and finance better collaborate to achieve the common goal of profitability? In this week’s Supply Chain Talk, Arkieva CEO Harpal Singh discusses ways that manufacturers can reduce the disconnect between operations and finance. To achieve an optimized integrated planning process, finance and operations need to collaborative effectively.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 10, 2017

Fast shipping and speedy delivery have become consumer expectations for shopping online; faster shipping is no longer considered a benefit or a perk. E-commerce consumers expect their purchases to be shipped immediately after purchase and delivered not long afterwards. In addition, if a consumer’s experience is unpleasant, or if what was purchased doesn’t arrive as […].

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Material Handling & Logistics

MARCH 8, 2017

"Disruptive technologies such as additive manufacturing and robotic process automation will continue to transform the manufacturing world by reshaping the production cycle in the longer term,” according to new report by Cushman & Wakefield. read more.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Quality Management in Supply Chains: Performance and Conformance. By Guillaume Roels. With the increase in outsourcing practice since the 1990s, supply chains have become very complex, involving many intermediaries. This figure, produced by Sourcemap.com , illustrates the complexity of today’s laptop supply chains: Clearly, with so many layers, it is difficult for companies to have full visibility on their operations.

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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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Arkieva

MARCH 7, 2017

From discussions on enabling advanced business processes and improving supply chain visibility, to supply chain technology trends, the SAPInsider SCM 2017 in Orlando Florida, is set to be a fun learning and networking experience for supply chain professionals using SAP systems. To make the most out the SAPInsider SCM 2017 event, it’s imperative that event attendees plan to attend both product driven and strategy sessions that come with practical applications on how to improve current supply chai

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2017

Enterprise mobility is increasing, but companies still face hurdles transitioning over to new, mobile platforms. Most businesses aren’t going mobile – they’re already mobile. A 2016 Strategy Analytics report found that the global mobile workforce is likely to increase from 1.45 billion in 2016 to 1.87 billion in 2022. Andrew Brown, Executive Director of Enterprise Research at Strategy Analytics, said that when it comes to mobile technology North America and Western Europe are l

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

MARCH 8, 2017

Women truckers have a lower accident ratio, longer tenure and drive more miles than their male counterparts. read more.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 7, 2017

By Tompkins International Staff Join us at the 2017 Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum (SCLF) being held in Durham, NC, May 8th through May 10th. We have a great line up of speakers in addition to our three keynote speakers, Jim Tompkins, Tim Lowe, and Ernie Keith. Learn from all of our speakers about the. The post Who is Speaking at the 2017 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum?

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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.

Manufacturing

BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2017

The supply chain control tower is a concept that borrows heavily from air traffic control towers. As you know, airport control towers have visibility into all airborne traffic, and help prioritize aircraft for landing or take-off. This concept has been used to underscore the point that a similar type of control tower is needed to manage your supply chain as well.

Optimization Software 53

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2017

Enterprise mobility is increasing, but companies still face hurdles transitioning over to new, mobile platforms. Most businesses aren’t going mobile – they’re already mobile. A 2016 Strategy Analytics report found that the global mobile workforce is likely to increase from 1.45 billion in 2016 to 1.87 billion in 2022. Andrew Brown, Executive Director of Enterprise Research at Strategy Analytics, said that when it comes to mobile technology North America and Western Europe are l

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that there’s a gap of more than $2 trillion between projected current funding and the $4.59 trillion it would take to improve U.S. infrastructure to a “B” grade by 2025. read more.

Global 52

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