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Conquering the Explosion of Supply Chain Planning Data

Logility

This article will discuss the opportunity generated from the explosion of supply chain planning data and the necessity for digital supply chain transformation. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data. Today, supply chains are complex and anything but linear with significantly more data streams to consider.

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West Coast Heats Up for Van Freight

DAT Solutions

So far, the national averages for spot market rates in October are the highest they've been since the Snowpocalypse of 2014. Back then, it was a series of winter storms that disrupted supply chains and pushed load-to-truck ratios unusually high for several months. Buffalo to Columbus climbed 28¢ to $2.57.

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2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over

DAT Solutions

Last week, the national load-to-truck ratio for vans was the highest it's been since March 2014. That was back when demand for trucks skyrocketed because extreme winter weather caused massive disruption to supply chains. Beef and other meats shipping out of Dallas pushed rates up 20¢ on the lane to Columbus.

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5 Reasons Why The Use of the IIoT by Manufacturers Is Unavoidable

GlobalTranz

However, the IIoT is beginning to encroach on all aspect of manufacturing and supply chain management for its wide-ranging deployment and application to improving processes. The following graphic details how this investment has increased since 2014. The IIoT by Manufacturers Is Extremely Valuable. In the U.S., The Big Picture.

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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. In 2014, the Postal Service worked with about 4,000 highway contractors. Speaking in Columbus, Ind., Now that’s around 1,700. Economy at 20-25%.

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Retail Industry Leaders Discuss the Value of Assortment Planning – Part II

BlueYonder

During a Super-Session at JDA’s FOCUS 2014 in Las Vegas, five leading retail executives discussed how assortment planning is critical to addressing the challenges posed by today’s empowered consumers. Jon Beck, CEO, Columbus Consulting. Michael McAbee, strategy officer and VP of merchandise planning, Hibbett Sports.

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Retail Industry Leaders Discuss the Value of Assortment Planning – Part I

BlueYonder

During a Super-Session at JDA’s FOCUS 2014 in Las Vegas, five leading retail executives discussed how assortment planning is critical to addressing the challenges posed by today’s empowered consumers. Jon Beck, CEO, Columbus Consulting. Michael McAbee, strategy officer and VP of merchandise planning, Hibbett Sports.