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My Take: E2open Buys Terra Technology

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. It is a story of supply chain innovation. History of Terra Technology.

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The Competitive Advantage with David Bell and Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

where he served as CEO until 2011 when Cargo was bought by Smith Transportation Services, Inc. Peter Rentschler is the CEO of Metafora , an industry-leading management consulting and software development firm. LSG’s broad offering ranges from staffing to technology, marketing, sales, and BPO services. About Peter Rentschler.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 27-31, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… JDA Software Unveils New Brand Identity, Logo, and “Plan to Deliver” Tagline. CIMC and Globe Tracker Collaborate to Accelerate Global Adoption of Supply Chain Tracking, Monitoring and Asset Management Services and Equipment. Con-way Inc.

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Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2014

Talking Logistics

Lots of interesting conversations, insights, and networking opportunities, which is exactly what took place earlier this month at the MercuryGate User Conference 2014 (MercuryGate is a Talking Logistics sponsor). But what happens when a load remains uncovered after cascading down the routing guide?

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E2open Acquires Steelwedge. Impact on Market?

Supply Chain Shaman

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. Is Steelwedge a Tragic Hero of Supply Chain Cloud Technology? In 2011 I had a similar talk with the founder and asked the same questions. My answer?

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This Week in Logistics News (July 14-18, 2014)

Talking Logistics

In this week’s news… HighJump Software Acquires Atlas Products International, Expands Global Trading Partner Network in Europe. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. SAP Launches 2.0

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Extreme weather is risky business for supply chains

Resilinc

Climate change and the extreme weather events it causes are becoming larger concerns for supply chain managers, their C-suite bosses, corporate boards, and major investors. And for OEMs in virtually every manufacturing industry, supply chains are where much of their climate change risk lies.