Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What is supply chain innovation? In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2017

These podcasts bring the latest news and thought leadership in the supply chain and logistics industries right to your earbuds. If you’re looking to increase your podcast listening , here are five that highlight topics of interest to supply chain and logistics professionals. 5 supply chain and logistics podcasts.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. Oracle Brings Extreme Supply Chain Performance to Customers with New In-Memory Application. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1%

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). Jane Sandifeer , VP Business Solutions at Advanced Shipping Technologies. Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. 3Gtms and Tompkins International Partner to Provide Transportation Management Systems Solutions to Strengthen Supply Chain Management. New Distribution Strategy For Market Leading Kewill Clippership® Parcel Shipping Software. It seems like 5.9

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

SPS Commerce and Accellos Unveil Breakthrough Supply Chain Solution for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Kewill and CarrierWeb Penetrate China Transportation Market with Mobility and Data Management Solutions. Penetrating the China market has been a long journey for software vendors, with varying degrees of success.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

Heavy research and development investments are being made in supply chain solutions. These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. Most of the large suppliers of supply chain applications have moved their solutions to the Cloud.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace. Trucks Transported 60.6% NAFTA Trade in April 2013. Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2013

At the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2013 conference last month, the answer was a great conversation about transportation trends, challenges, and opportunities. Arne Gonzales , Director, Supply Chain at C&S Wholesale Grocer. Brett Suma , Vice President of Operations at Knight Transportation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. 110 supply chain leaders attended. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. A big bang technology focus has not worked.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2013

It’s is one of the best conferences in the supply chain and logistics industry to learn and network. Below are the sessions that I am participating in focused on social networking, transportation management systems, and “mega” supply chain trends. A Pulse on Social Networking for Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Unisun Software. Years from now, when we look back at 2013, we might say this was the year where logistics truly became a strategic weapon for companies.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

HighJump Software Announces New Partnership With NetSuite. UPS App For iPad Advances Suite Of Customer Technology Offerings. This week, both Descartes and HighJump Software announced agreements with NetSuite. In other news… Descartes Signs SuiteCloud Developer Network Agreement With NetSuite.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. percent growth in revenue in the past three years, catapulting the 5-year-old software company to the No.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. 2022 Supply Chain Predictions ; Chris Cunnane, Steve Banker, and Clint Reiser.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Reports 2013 Third-Quarter Results. Menlo Continues its Support of Degree Course in Supply Chain Management. Menlo Continues its Support of Degree Course in Supply Chain Management. Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 In other news this week… Con-way Inc. million, down 11.0

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

Now, this week’s news… LLamasoft Announces New Reference Rate Tariff Powered by SMC³ for Use in Strategic Supply Chain Design. CargoSphere Tackles Carrier Contract Complexity and Wins with SUDS Technology. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Acquires RT&T Truckload Brokerage Division. in May from April.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The continuous development of technology means that the supply chain is constantly evolving as companies attempt to make their processes better. Vero Solutions has analyzed Gartner’s annual list of the best supply chains over the last decade to find out which companies and industries are leading the way.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2013

Con-way Truckload Doubles Down on Safety, Invests in Advanced In-Cab Technologies to Complement Driver Best Practices. Which will have a greater negative impact on transportation operations in the months ahead: the new Hours of Service rules or CSA? Paragon’s Territory Optimizer Improves Strategic Planning for Zoned Deliveries.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

3D printer and supplies at #Staples. Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. And I’m guessing it won’t be long before many of us will head out to Staples, not to buy ink, but to buy 3D printing supplies. Kewill Reinvents Supply Chain Execution Market with Introduction of Multi-modal Transportation Platform.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Automating transactions that were done manually provides a significant savings on each transaction. For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 Myth: EDI Integration and Technology is on the Decline. and a remittance is $12.96.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

I have worked for Gartner Group, AMR Research, Altimeter Group and now my own company, Supply Chain Insights. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years. This month, I am proud that the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Blockchain offers an opportunity for shippers to redefine standard procedures, leverage new technologies, including cloud-based platforms, and enhance cybersecurity. In general, today’s supply chain executives and managers continue using outdated, manual data entry processes, which will increase risk. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

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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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Over the last two decades the company successfully leveraged global scale to define supply chain leadership. With 12,000 supply chain employees operating in 80 countries with 2400 storage facilities, supply chain excellence and innovation are the foundation of corporate performance. BASF creates chemistry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2012

< For supply chain leaders, let me requalify the recommendation, it is a great read.> > I am often asked for a list of good books on supply chain, and I don’t have many on my list. ” We are both, in our own way, attempting to herd geese in the software industry. The book is a good read. <

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

This happens not because retailers are lacking the technology to implement a multi-channel retail vision. In most cases, they are trying to tweak parts of their existing supply chains to somehow fit the new all-channel reality. customer-facing technologies first, back-end processes second) is a recipe for failure.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with ProcessPro. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Robinson Reports Fourth Quarter Results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 22, 2013

The legacy solutions from ten years ago are more expensive and both the traditional software licence model and the consulting model are incented to sell the MOST EXPENSIVE, not the BEST, systems. IT spending is tight, market growth is slowing, and most technology vendors are deploying very sales-driven, opportunistic strategies.

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