Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
by Alexa Cheater Mesmerizing. Motivating. Magical. That’s how best to describe the experience of hearing famed Canadian astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station (ISS) Chris Hadfield address the crowd at Kinexions, our annual user and training conference. Hadfield’s inspiring presentation focused on preparedness, failure and what it takes to blast into the future.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Editor's note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no blog post next week. The problem with strategic network design is when it accounts for service time but not service level. That is, it accounts for the time it takes to serve customers, but not the probability that a certain percentage of the orders will be delivered within that time. It optimizes the network, but it doesn’t optimize inventory across the network – a shortcut that can lead to a different network once the inventory i
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
The days of managing inventory in warehouses with pen and paper have disappeared. In their place, warehouse management systems have risen to make managing inventory easier, and these systems provide tremendous benefits, explains Rick Register of Inbound Logistics. Let’s take a look at the top five benefits of a warehouse management system. A Warehouse Management System Saves Space.
Material Handling & Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
While companies try to remove 3% to 4% in supply chain cost reductions each year they see minimal or no impact to the bottom line. Companies across industries are stuck in a supply chain cost-reduction death spiral, according to Accenture. A new Accenture Strategy report , released Nov 14, found that while companies try to eke out 3% to 4% in supply chain cost reductions each year, more often, they see minimal or no impact to the bottom line.
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
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
by Dr. Madhav Durbha These days, not a single supply chain conference I attend goes by without someone mentioning Blockchain. Given the growing chatter, I wanted to share my views on the topic. In fact, my interest in Blockchain further increased as I started dabbling in Bitcoin, an application of the Blockchain technology. As per Wikipedia, a Blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks , which are linked and secured using cryptography.
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. An active hurricane season, the forthcoming implementation deadline for electronic logging devices (ELD) and record-shattering projections for the upcoming holiday shipping season reflect some of the top factors affecting the current state shipping capacity crunch.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Karen Sage, Chief Marketing Officer at MercuryGate, addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is converting data into actionable intelligence so important today? What are the main challenges shippers and logistics service providers face in this area? How have BI/analytics capabilities in TMS evolved over the years?
River Logic
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
DALLAS, November 14th, 2017 — River Logic today announced its new partnership with Opportune LLP , a global energy advisory firm. Opportune adds value to their clients by utilizing their deep energy industry supply chain expertise to improve financial and operational results.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
“What’s driving the focus on last-mile delivery?” asks Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics).[1] He points out, “Over the past couple of years, … Continued. The post Getting Creative in Last Mile Logistics appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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.
Elementum
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
As climate change risks grow — rising sea levels, change in precipitation patterns, extreme droughts and heat waves, and intensification of hurricane events — global supply chains are vulnerable to major disruptions. In consideration of this new reality, there are some mitigative measures companies can take to make disasters less costly. The year 2017 has been catastrophic in terms of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes; in August, Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of coastal Texas and pr
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Our industry has gone through some significant changes in the last 10 years and we’re likely to go through even more thanks to factors like omni-channel, autonomous trucks and increasingly complex routing. The good news is that a transportation management system (TMS) can give you one of the strongest return on investments (ROIs) of any supply chain management software – if you can find the right one for your organization.
Oracle SCM
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Stephen McCartney, ASR - Supply Chain Management. I recently attended a roundtable event in London hosted by one of our partners, KPIT. The topic was on trade compliance and it brought together transport organizations, retailers, consultants, manufacturers and technology providers. The aim was to stimulate a debate and discuss the business challenges and opportunities that are affecting trade compliance globally, including the impact of Brexit.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Like wildflowers in spring, blockchain technology has burst forth as a topic in supply chain circles. Just three years ago … Continued. The post Will Blockchain Revolutionize the Supply Chain? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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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.
NFI Industries
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
As in many areas of logistics, visibility during the ocean shipping process continues to be a challenge for both shippers and carriers alike. Shippers are constantly seeking new ways to gain more visibility into their supply chain to ensure on-time deliveries and meet cost guidelines. Meanwhile, ocean carriers are trying to engineer the best routes.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
In case you’re wondering, I did get selected as a juror this week. I’m now 4 for 4 — four times called for jury duty, 4 times selected. The trial (a driving under the influence case) only lasted a day and we found the defendant guilty. When the jury duty letter arrives in the mail, many people have the same reaction I have: Ugh. But every time I serve, I’m reminded again that along with voting, serving as a juror is a great honor, responsibility, and experience.
ModusLink Corporation
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
We all like new gadgets. Whether it’s the latest phone or the fanciest car or the smartest smartwatch, we love having the newest and flashiest device on the market. And this isn’t limited to our personal devices – companies also love being on the cutting edge, implementing the newest and smartest technologies their industry has […]. The post Don’t let your Physical Supply Chain get Left in the Dust appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The world gets more complex every day. New knowledge is being generated; politics are creating new concerns; weather patterns are … Continued. The post Technology is Driving Transformation to the Digital Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Arkieva
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
As supply chain professionals and SCM technology enthusiasts, our conversations and discussions are often forward-looking. Sometimes, it’s essential to focus on the here and now, before looking ahead. In this post, we’ll cover some of the basics of what supply chain management entails, and why it’s a critical component in fueling supply chain innovations.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Author’s note: I have jury duty today. The last time I reported for jury duty, seven years ago this month, I got selected as a juror for a murder trial and spent almost three weeks in court. Those were also the first three weeks of me going off on my own and starting my own company. I think I earned less than $100 for my time served — not a great way to start off financially, but serving as a juror was a worthwhile experience nonetheless.
Supply Chain Network
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Global trade continues to accelerate both in volumes and complexity. If you don’t agree, just take a look at Alibaba and their most recent Singles Day where products were purchased from 192 countries! To get a feel for this growth, the number of tons shipped by ocean containers has multiplied many times over, in fact almost 17 times from 102 million tons in 1980, to 1,720 Million tons in 2016!
Supply Chain Collaborator
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
“Spot Market Freight Indices Continue Surge to Three-Year Highs”. “Truckload Carriers Pitch Rate Hikes Driven by ELDs, Driver Pay, Hot Market”. “The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018.
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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.
Arkieva
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
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TradeGecko
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
There are over 400 different couriers around the world; however, chances are you only know a handful of them. While major companies such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL are reputable express couriers, they may not always be the best fit for your business.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Atlanta, GA (November 15, 2017)–Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, today announced a new transportation service offering, Chainalytics’ Ocean Buying Group, to expand its comprehensive supply chain competency for clients and partners. “Our new service offering is designed to help organizations achieve best-in-class rates for ocean container transport regardless … The post Chainalytics Expands Service into Ocean Transportation M
Material Handling & Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Imports take a breather as retail shelves are fully stocked for peak season. After months of record-setting volume as retailers stocked up for a busy holiday season, imports at the nation’s major container ports will be essentially flat this month compared with the same time last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and consulting firm Hackett Associates.
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 & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
The latest Robert Walters UK Jobs Index has revealed that procurement and supply chain vacancies have risen across the UK, with the number of jobs available in the third quarter of 2017 up 7% compared to the same time last year.
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
On Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 6:00 PM, JDA Labs and Google are hosting a meet-up at the JDA Labs office in Montreal. The meet-up will focus on data streaming and machine learning with the Google Cloud Platform. Machine Learning through Google Cloud Platform’s Dataflow. Maxime Legault-Venne from JDA Labs will speak about solving machine learning delays.
3PL Insights
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
A stable supply chain should help manage risk and enhance productivity by protecting your brand reputation and increasing revenue. Employ these 5 tips to ensure supply chain stability: 1. Monitor sources. Ensure that your suppliers are stable and able to provide for your needs by understanding all tiers of the supply chain and the nature and importance of each tier.
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