Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2015

I was at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference earlier this week. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: JDA Software Announces Game-Changing Strategic Cloud Collaboration with Google. Delivers Tools for Improved Driver Productivity and Enhanced Route Visibility.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manufacturing productivity calls for efficient staffing levels, operational production equipment and proper supply inventory management. Calculating the cost of raw materials needed for manufacturing becomes more difficult as supply prices change due to a variety of outside factors.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manufacturing productivity calls for efficient staffing levels, operational production equipment and proper supply inventory management. Calculating the cost of raw materials needed for manufacturing becomes more difficult as supply prices change due to a variety of outside factors.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions. Trucking companies expanded into providing wholesome solutions for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and shipping intermediaries were trying to make shippers collaborate to move existing shipments towards capacity per haul.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. He reflected on his emotions when his CEO threw down a Harvard Business Review article on Big Data and customer-centric sentiment/social information and asked Anthony how he was going to do it. I feel strongly that it needs to happen.

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Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

While demand seems to be on an uptick for manufacturers especially in the consumer goods industry, an increase in online shopping could also lead to a scarcity in the availability of distribution centers in the near future. in 2015, of which 50% to 75% comprised warehouses. Source: Multichannel Merchant. Read Full Article.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

The manufacturing company of the future will not only have to compete on its ability to deliver a top-shelf solution, but it will have to get the product to the end user quickly as well. According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

The manufacturing company of the future will not only have to compete on its ability to deliver a top-shelf solution, but it will have to get the product to the end user quickly as well. According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

Look at the process enabling tools. Survey after survey points to spreadsheets as one of the primary tools used along with ERP systems and homegrown solutions. In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

Like other economic sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufacturing sector has had to reevaluate past business strategies to ensure they remain on track to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic environment. “Talk of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing,” he writes, “has been around for years.

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ivalua

APRIL 26, 2019

And the challenges of today won’t be solved by yesterdays solutions – we have to be inventive, find new ways, be creative”. That offering has built in best practices but is also a solution that “grows with you”. Industry-focused solutions are coming soon too – manufacturing in May, financial services and healthcare Q3.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers. Source: Amazon.com. billion between 2015 and 2017. These positions are focused on operational roles for rapid manufacturing, inventive packaging, and fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. Focus on Labor Costs.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. … With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions. Pros: Fast-paced atmosphere.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2016

Airbag problems affect numerous auto manufacturers. Manufacturers working with suppliers have to carefully monitor purchases to ensure the final product meets the necessary quality and safety standards consumers demand. In 2015, the recall encompassed 26 million cars manufactured by more than a dozen different companies.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2016

Airbag problems affect numerous auto manufacturers. Manufacturers working with suppliers have to carefully monitor purchases to ensure the final product meets the necessary quality and safety standards consumers demand. In 2015, the recall encompassed 26 million cars manufactured by more than a dozen different companies.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A significant amount of waste – including flame retardants and gas pollutants – is generated during the manufacturing process of electronic components, which is hazardous to both plant workers and the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. The challenges are only growing. Even as the new U.S.

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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. trillion by 2015). Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge).

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization? Lack of automation.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization? Lack of automation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

In the decades that have followed, the emphasis on adopting eco-friendly practices, implementing sustainability measures, and protecting the environment has continued to grow, gaining traction across diverse industries , sectors, and settings — including the manufacturing world. Sustainable manufacturing can also be very cost-effective.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

who specializes in innovative metrology & styling solutions. In this blog, Andy discusses the health of the manufacturing industry, manufacturing technology orders, and setting benchmarks for company performance. The State of the Health of The US Manufacturing Sector & Manufacturing Technology Orders.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

I sure called this one right…Globalization linked with increasing labor costs in countries such as China, as well as fuel costs and regulatory shifts, are driving a dramatic impact on where companies source, where they produce, and the complexity of processes required to sell to the customer. The solution? More of the same.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Simple activities and information became instantly available, which eventually led to the creation of the IoT. Most manufacturing processes heavily rely on the use of machinery. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. IoT and Machine Functionality. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. In 2015, CUB revived the “heard earned thirst” campaign, replicating the original narration with the help of technology. This initiative invited any brewer to use the open-source beer recipe, artwork and name to sell beer.

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

For decades, chains like Starbucks and McDonald’s grew their revenue with a “ standardization ethic ”—a promise to consumers that any item they purchase will be exactly identical whether they’re buying it in Brooklyn or Bali. It’s also a tool for deflecting competition — or at least, making piggy-backing harder for competitors.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. Decades in the Making.

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Kinaxis

MAY 20, 2016

Likewise, I’m not sure that it’s fair to say that outsourcing to low-cost countries was a fad now that there’s a case for moving manufacturing again ( U.S. Manufacturing No More Expensive Than Outsourcing To China By 2015: Study ).

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. Gracie Myers, a researcher with Research Optimus, writes, “Predictive analytics is being applied toward all facets of business operations and processes to help anticipate events, avoid risks, and create solutions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Here are the three questions that I would like people to ask: Table 1: Comparison of Results for Best of Breed Solution Providers to ERP Expansionists in Supply Chain Planning. The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. This new solution was favored by the Information Technology (IT) organization.

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

For decades, chains like Starbucks and McDonald’s grew their revenue with a “ standardization ethic ”—a promise to consumers that any item they purchase will be exactly identical whether they’re buying it in Brooklyn or Bali. It’s also a tool for deflecting competition — or at least, making piggy-backing harder for competitors.

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