GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

— In this weeks news… HighJump Releases New Retail Management Software Capabilities for Home Goods Retailers. HighJump Software announced enhancements to its Retail Inventory and Point of Sale Management software, RETAIL vantage. Boeing, United Technologies stock up titanium parts from Russia ( Reuters ).

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 13, 2014

Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2014. Last updated on February 25th, 2014. Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit. RLCON 2014. Retail & CPG Supply Chain. Multimodal 2014. 2014 Global Sustainability Standards Conference.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials? A retailer places a make-to-order PO with an overseas factory. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

Now it’s 2014. Here are some excerpts: “As the retail market shifts to a direct-to-consumer model, more and more companies are leveraging UPS solutions,” said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (January 27-31, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

At the center of Atlas’ product line is Atlas Exchange, a secure document exchange providing a “connect-once, access-all” network, securely linking retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and logistics service providers. 36 healthcare-capable FSL sites will provide medical device manufacturers access to over 80 percent of U.S.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. You can't talk retail without mentioning the 800-pound gorilla, so here's where Amazon rears its head once more as a retail disruptor. 15 Min Read.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. In the last decade, ecommerce was a permissible and desirable channel only for retailers. At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. They were afraid of retail retaliation.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 15, 2019

Companies in the retail sector are looking to automation, artificial intelligence, and other technological advancements to augment various sectors of their business. Technology is assisting retailers with creating a complete picture of their business operations, from the back-office, to the production center, to the sales floor.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 28, 2014

JDA FOCUS 2014 kicked off today in earnest from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with JDA CEO Hamish Brewer’s General Session Keynote highlighting the day’s activities. Make sure you drop by Supply Chain Nation tomorrow for another daily recap of JDA FOCUS 2014! This is one Grand Party attendees will not want to miss.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

Consumers expect to be connected to retailers. Retailers expect to be connected to manufacturers. Manufacturers expect to be connected to suppliers. Manufacturing and transportation and logistics companies have been pioneers of today’s IoRT revolution, leading the way to connect and automate industry operations.”

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. We will continue to see cost pressure at all levels in the supply chain: at the retail level, on manufacturing, distribution and warehouses, transportation, and raw material supply.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2014

What would the retail—manufacturing world look like if there was wide-spread adoption of this technology? I often ask manufacturers and retailers what percent of their day is driven by exceptions caused by external factors outside of their company.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. I also forecast dismal retail performance for the holidays. The question is, “Why?” The solution was too black box.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Lean can deliver on this promise because they are the pioneers in helping U.S.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

The transportation industry can expect to see these new issues emerge throughout 2014: Shift from diesel to natural gas. The post New Report Unveils Top 5 Transportation Issues Expected in 2014 appeared first on Tompkins International. Tightening capacity. Trucking industry consolidation. Final mile innovation. Same-day delivery.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management.

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Tompkins Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Industrial Distribution recently published an article about distributors remaining optimistic this year (read it here: Distributors Remain Optimistic About 2014 After Sluggish Quarter ). While it’s great that industrial distributors are optimistic about 2014, there are some nagging concerns about their financial success for the long-term.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. The Amazon Impact is having an impact on Wal-Mart and retail in general. Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. I expect a somber mood at the National Retail show. As a result, both retail and consumer products processes are being redefined.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. CNN shared the conclusions of a 2014 U.S. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy report, which discovered 96% of online pharmaceutical retailers did not meet the standards established by the NABP. The Threat of Fake Drugs.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. CNN shared the conclusions of a 2014 U.S. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy report, which discovered 96% of online pharmaceutical retailers did not meet the standards established by the NABP. The Threat of Fake Drugs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

” E2E also means being able to see things when they are not in transit, such as raw materials upstream, inventory in a warehouse or yard, products in retail outlets, or shipments stuck in customs. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain.

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Tompkins Blog

JUNE 19, 2014

June 19, 2014 — Supply chain leaders will convene in the country music capital of the world this August for the 10 th annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. The post Nashville to Host 2014 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum appeared first on Tompkins International. RALEIGH, NC, and NASHVILLE, TN. Twitter: @jimtompkins.

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RELEX Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

RELEX Solutions’ annual Retail and Supply Chain Award is given to the best European master’s thesis in the field of retail and supply chain planning. The award has been handed out since 2014 and is given to the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 30, 2019

Adorno brings more than 15 years of experience in consumer-focused businesses, internet retailing, automotive manufacturing, telecommunications and finance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Lean can deliver on this promise because they are the pioneers in helping U.S.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Despite expectations of an increase in sales, Canada retail sales fell by 0.1% Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations. Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations. OTTAWA—Canadian retail sales fell unexpectedly in June due to weaker sales at food, beverage, and general merchandise stores. Supply Chain News.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc.,

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QAD

MAY 2, 2019

QAD hosted Explore in New Orleans in 2014, five years ago. We therefore wanted to transform our ERP and supply chain solutions to help manufacturers deal with a rapidly changing industry and take advantage of emerging technologies. Change In technologies, in manufacturing and related industries (e.g.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

While omnichannel retailing is in the spotlight these days, lurking in the shadows is another big challenge and opportunity many retailers (and manufacturers looking to sell direct to consumers) have been struggling with for years: cross-border e-commerce. Wong Yong Jie (@yjwong) February 16, 2014. trillion by 2015).

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

retail sales numbers beat expectations; Andrew Ng announces his next AI project; Target acquires Shipt to boost same-day delivery capabilities; changing shopping habits are impacting holiday hiring practices; and Pepsi announces the biggest public pre-order of Tesla’s electric semi-trucks to date. Retail Sales Jump More Than Forecast.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

retail sales numbers beat expectations; Andrew Ng announces his next AI project; Target acquires Shipt to boost same-day delivery capabilities; changing shopping habits are impacting holiday hiring practices; and Pepsi announces the biggest public pre-order of Tesla’s electric semi-trucks to date. Retail Sales Jump More Than Forecast.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2014

On April 24 2014 the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is testing a distribution network for the “last mile” delivery of purchased goods to customers. Amazon has arrangements with several manufacturers that actually fulfill orders directly from their own warehouses to consumers’ homes. Here are two “out there” possibilities.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. It is this ability to present the entire freight transport and logistics supply chain under one roof that makes Multimodal the go-to event for shippers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers – all seeking ways to run a slicker supply chain. Manufacturers. Wholesalers.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Over the last several months, Walmart— the world's largest retailer— has slowly been increasing the share of products it imports through Mexico, a move that many other retailers have been reluctant to make for decades. Before the mega-retailer started shipping goods through Lazaro Cardenas, the KCS had fallen on hard times.

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