Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments.

Supply Chain Software 120

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.). Cardwell, 2014).

Waste Reduction 78

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? In August 2015, two explosions occurred at a dangerous goods warehouse containing over 3,000 tons of highly hazardous chemicals.

Pharmaceutical 94

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 30, 2015

.   Currently, Amazon’s outbound supply chain is comprised of fulfillment centers, sortation centers, and warehouses that specifically serve Prime Now customers.   In recent years, Amazon has been spreading its warehouse facilities more evenly across high density regions of the US.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Exoskeletons Help Take a Load Off for Warehouse Workers.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Founded in 2014, this Boston based robotics technology firm leverages capabilities that are described as mimicking human hand-eye coordination, leveraging machine-learning to a vision system on a gripper and allowing mechanical fingers to bend and twist around objects to perform piece-picking tasks. Global Health Exchange Acquires Syft.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Most of this spend is targeted at the redefinition of warehouse management to make eCommerce a reality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? In August 2015, two explosions occurred at a dangerous goods warehouse containing over 3,000 tons of highly hazardous chemicals.

Pharmaceutical 60

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Already, oil prices have reached their highest levels since 2014 and are expected to continue to rise. Revisit your sourcing arrangements with suppliers, especially with a view to geographic location. Russia is the world’s third-largest oil producer and the second-largest foreign oil supplier to the US.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory. Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times. So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management?

Inventory Management Software 224

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The UAW has fallen short in two prior votes to organize the Chattanooga facility — in 2014 and 2019, both times by narrow margins. Additionally reported was at the end of 2023, upwards of 10,000 BYD cars were parked in warehouses across Europe and the certificates that authorized sale within the EU are set to expire in a short time.

Supply Chain Strategy 52

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the supply side, in 2014, I remember that DHL was talking about resilience where everyone was wondering what that really meant and how to set up the risk management globally. I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized.

Predictive Analytics Software 295

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions. in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019. IoT Evolution. Inside and Out. Driving Revenue. A Perfect Fit for Fashion.

Internet of things 78

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RFgen

JULY 24, 2019

Here’s how companies cope and what inventory management can do to keep milk and cheese available for consumers: The Search for Sustainable Cows. In 2014, U.S. Businesses must avoid overlooking different types of merchandise in warehouse management routines. Too Much Cheese. Recently, foreign demand has decreased.

Supply Chain Design Software 54

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Supply and Demand 54

RFgen

JULY 24, 2019

Here’s how companies cope and what inventory management can do to keep milk and cheese available for consumers: The Search for Sustainable Cows. In 2014, U.S. Businesses must avoid overlooking different types of merchandise in warehouse management routines. Too Much Cheese. Recently, foreign demand has decreased.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 6, 2016

A report created by the Material Handling Industry trade group concluded supply chains will need to hire 270,000 employees per year between 2014 and 2018, according to Fortune. Warehouse and shipping operations can benefit by enforcing the skills they want from future employees in lesson plans. Innovative Recruiting.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 6, 2016

A report created by the Material Handling Industry trade group concluded supply chains will need to hire 270,000 employees per year between 2014 and 2018, according to Fortune. Warehouse and shipping operations can benefit by enforcing the skills they want from future employees in lesson plans. Innovative Recruiting.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Design 52

Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

We’re quickly approaching the midpoint of the year, which means it’s time to start planning for 2014 — at least that’s what I heard at my sister’s surprise birthday party last weekend, where some of her co-workers in finance were talking about getting started with 2014 budgets. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 140

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FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

an online retailer focused on fast fashion for millennials, has gone from generating $85 million in revenue in 2014 to bankrupt in 2016… What happened? With gumption, she did what any entrepreneurial, then-22-year-old would do: turn to social media to promote her inventory and fledgling business. Nasty Gal Inc.,

Price Reduction 31

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Source: Smartening up with Artificial Intelligence (AI) – What’s in it for Germany and its Industrial Sector? (52 Asset Management, Supply Chain Management, and Inventory Management are the hottest areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT adoption in manufacturing today. PDF, no opt-in) McKinsey & Company.

Manufacturing Procurement 42

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

We founded Enspire Commerce to address gaps in the marketplace for price-competitive solutions that solve the complexities of omni-channel inventory visibility, order routing and fulfillment execution between retailers and their stores, logistics partners and vendors. More consumers are open to alternate delivery options.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels?

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Instead of setting up brick-and-mortar stores, or keeping inventory on hand, you can start offering this new product on your new store. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. Between 2010 and 2014, the number rose to about 171,000 units.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

From the person who sources the original wood from a tree to the company that delivers the finished desk to the store: they all need to effectively fit under the supply chain management umbrella. On December 16, 2014, the President signed the Revitalize American Manufacturing Act, into law. We have included the infographic below.

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20Cube Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Also, India’s ranking has reached the 44 th position in 2018 as compared to 54 th ranking in 2014. Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2018 ). With respect to electronic invoicing, tracking, inventory management, and supply chain visibility, technology is playing an important role by simplifying the processes.

Supply Chain Software 40

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Rather, it may be housed in disparate sources, data marts and warehouses, trapped in systems, and in various formats with limited context. ” Transactional data : “Post-business-process information such as purchasing inventory records or sales volumes by region.” Register by clicking on this link. Footnotes. [1]

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NC State SCRC

JULY 29, 2017

Working capital is generally in the form of inventory, which is an asset that doesn’t produce any revenue or cash. A metaphor is that of reducing friction, which increases flow, where friction includes all of the typical delays and problems that slow material flows and increase inventory. Much of the data is “integrated” (e.g.,

Real-time Visibility 40

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Business information organization Bureau Van Dijk said the number of companies worrying about international political stability increased 20 percent between 2013 and 2014 in a Supply Chain Management World report. Supply Chain Risk Insights said companies want to find a good local source for information.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Business information organization Bureau Van Dijk said the number of companies worrying about international political stability increased 20 percent between 2013 and 2014 in a Supply Chain Management World report. Supply Chain Risk Insights said companies want to find a good local source for information.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. OReilly Auto Parts drives inventory management to stay in the fast lane. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. ERP Systems.

Optimal Sourcing 32

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

MAY 14, 2014

Industry News – May 7, 2014. Sodhi wrote for the magazine’s Spring 2014 issue. Addressing the risk of a fire in a supply plant may require a company to hold additional inventory, which it can’t do “without a substantial loss in cost efficiency,” the article says. “By How should each type of risk be dealt with?

Sourcing Strategies 40

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

In 2014, Massachusetts resident Pierre Picone pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit integrated circuits (IC) to the U.S. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China. Navy over the course of 5 years.

Aerospace 52

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