EMERGE App

MAY 28, 2019

As every wholesaler, distributor and trader can tell you, holding a physical stock is a major bugbear of their business model. Unlike Software as a Service providers such as EMERGE App, traditional businesses need to purchase and store stock before they can sell them, hopefully, for a profit. But sometimes it doesn’t always work out this way. It is this time between purchasing stock and re-selling them that is critical for these businesses.

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

MAY 28, 2019

Tariffs, Brexit, and the issue of uncertainty are rampant in the news and have become hot topics for management and round table conferences. It’s increasingly clear that ‘easy fixes’ like stockpiling merchandise before a hike deadline or seeking exclusion options are impractical. They’re also not viable, long-term solutions for businesses that want to do more than just survive each disruption.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

MAY 30, 2019

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

May was a conference month. Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. The news from these events? Sadly, the news is no new news. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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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

MAY 31, 2019

The writing is on the wall for traditional, manual-based processes in supply chain management, says Cade Metz of The New York Times. While Amazon leads the way, other companies, including carriers such as FedEx and DHL, are testing and developing robotic-based systems to speed operations. Unfortunately, limitations of robotics continue to exist, and adaptation is.read More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57] Tell us a little bit about what you’re up to. I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. These will make brokers more efficient and help them focus more on customer service, specialization, etc.

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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

What is Supply Chain? Supply chain is essentially the entire behind-the-scenes network that links a product from its point of origination to its final destination. Think from manufacturing to consumer, and every single step in between. Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2019

It’s clear — and has been for a while — that big data and advanced analytics technologies are transforming a lot of day-to-day operations. In entertainment, it can suggest new movies and content. In health care, it’s helping professionals discover new treatments or care solutions, and in manufacturing, it’s improving outdated practices. It’s not a.read More.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2019

Where’s my truck? Where’s my shipment? Those are two questions heard daily in every industry. But it’s especially true in the construction materials industry where time is indeed money. Historically, answering those questions has been a challenge, particularly for companies that use third-party haulers. What are those challenges? How is technology helping to provide enhanced.

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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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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

We’re all familiar with the adage “knowledge is power.” The quote finds its origins in Sir Francis Bacon’s book Meditationes Sacrae , which was published in 1597. Written in Latin, the actual quote was, “ipsa scientia potestas est,” which means “knowledge itself is power.” Today, consumers are empowered with more knowledge about the products they buy than at any time in history.

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C3 Solutions

MAY 30, 2019

High-quality dock scheduling is crucial to grocery supply chains. The right dock schedule will speed up replenishment and avoid delays in unloading. Unfortunately, the rising complexity and variety of suppliers as well as changing trucking regulations lead to problems with maintaining a quality dock schedule. Supply chain executives and professionals in the food industry need to understand the challenges of dock scheduling in grocery supply chains and here are a few tips to overcome some of thes

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CHAINalytics

MAY 29, 2019

If your company manufactures seasonal items, then you know that these products often add complexity to distribution network planning. The answer for many companies is to use multi-period network design models to understand their seasonal storage requirements. In theory, by representing the time-phased imbalance between supply and demand, a network design model will calculate the … The post The Problem with Multi-Period Network Design for Seasonal Products—and How to Fix It appeared first o

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Pivot88

MAY 29, 2019

Compli… What now? Wikipedia describes Compliance as “Conforming to a rule, such as a specification, policy, standard or law. Regulatory compliance describes the goal that organizations aspire to achieve in their efforts to ensure that they are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. Due to the increasing number of regulations and need for operational transparency, organizations are increasingly adopting the use of consolidated and harmonized sets of compl

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Enterra Insights

MAY 29, 2019

Technology is constantly changing and efforts to keep up with those changes can be both head-spinning and costly. Nevertheless, there are some technologies that must be adopted in today’s business environment. One of the most important areas for technology investment is the supply chain. A couple of years ago, McKinsey & Company analysts noted, “The digitization of supply chains will have the biggest impact on [a company’s] revenue, yet 49% of companies are investing in dig

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 28, 2019

According to a report by Avison Young, last-mile and ecommerce logistics are fuelling demand for build-to-suit distribution centers that are fully automated and reliant on technology to create supply-chain efficiencies.

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SupplyPike

MAY 30, 2019

When you hear “technology hub”, Arkansas may not be your first thought. Our mission is to help change that. As a supply chain technology startup, there are a lot of regions we could consider conducting business in as we grow our offerings. There are the typical contenders like California, New York, and Seattle. But we chose Fayetteville, Arkansas. Why Arkansas?

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Arkieva

MAY 28, 2019

Arkieva Customer, Linde PLC, is a leading supplier of industrial gases in the world. Linde has transformed its network optimization processes by creating a digital twin of its integrated supply chain with Arkieva. I sat down with Richard Wallington, Global Head of Bulk Supply Chain at Linde to find out more. Q&A: How is Linde Optimizing Operations with a Supply Chain Digital Twin?

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RFgen

MAY 30, 2019

Introducing mobility into your supply chain processes can deliver considerable benefits with a short ROI. When it comes to introducing enterprise mobility into your supply chain operation, there are five crucial questions to consider. Having firm answers to each of these questions will help ensure your new supply chain mobility solution will not only solve present-day problems but continue to provide future benefits and optimizations as well.

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Veridian Solutions

MAY 28, 2019

Using technology in the warehouse is one of the most effective ways to improve inventory management and reduce returns. Since returns represent a significant cost to companies, it is imperative for retailers to take steps to improve inventory management and manage returns. Gaining control over returns is easier when systems are in place to automate the returns management process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 29, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. From Click to Ship in 4 Minutes! … Principles for World Class E-Commerce Fulfillment! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. A lot more goes into successful order fulfillment than shelves of neatly stacked products.

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BlueYonder

MAY 29, 2019

Today’s Wednesdays for Women is another in our occasional series titled “Lessons from Leaders” featuring learnings of interest to anyone seeking insights and experiences to grow their leadership skills. Change is a consistent reality in today’s volatile and disruptive business landscape and nowhere else is this more apparent than in JDA today.

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Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

MAY 28, 2019

The world’s #2 selling vodka brand leaves nothing to chance when it comes to quality and sustainability. Here’s how they teamed up with ToolsGroup partner Optilon for a seamless supply chain planning process.

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Veridian Solutions

MAY 28, 2019

Inventory management mistakes constitute a significant cost contributor in today’s supply chains. According to Rod Daugherty of Manufacturing.net , the costliest problem is due in large part to poor inventory visibility and planning. More than 60 percent of wholesalers routinely keep more than one month of inventory on-hand, and since 77 percent of businesses lose sales due to poor inventory management, such as not locating inventory close enough to consumers, the effects can be astounding

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 28, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Seasoned Leadership In Action™ – Our 2018 All-Star Leaders! Many of you have been a participant in innumerable interviews, whether you are the interviewer or the interviewee. Interviews can be highly time consuming for both parties so it’s imperative that this time is valuable for everyone.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 28, 2019

Barring Chinese companies from selling to buying from US companies could hurt US as the companies are so inextricably involved in the global technology supply chain

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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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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 31, 2019

President Trump’s threat to impose across-the-board tariffs on Mexico is stirring widespread opposition and concern among U.S. business groups who say they could have major negative impacts on supply chains and trade activity.

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ChainPoint

MAY 27, 2019

Responsibly sourcing your textile raw materials can be quite a challenge. You need to be sure your raw materials are sustainable and that working conditions are fair and safe. You need to be absolutely sure you’re sourcing from the right places. At ChainPoint, we often hear a number of questions from the textiles and apparel sector….

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 30, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! (Infographic). Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. It’s certainly been an interesting past few months in the container shipping industry; from the upcoming IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel requirements, Brexit (Yikes!

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