ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). This will aim at reducing environmental impact from the acquisition of raw materials to the final use and disposal of the product (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016).

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods by giving customers more visibility and greater confidence to accurately predict delivery times. ” Providing solutions in the context of this reality is critical, and together Spire and Gravity Supply Chain Solutions are working to restore the global supply chain.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech. Amazon as a carrier. Source).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States. Bills of lading for U.S.-Mexico It’s recommended to submit the invoice in Spanish.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 20 – 2016 Q1. Publishing date: 26 February 2016. 10 | SCM Consulting Map Europe 2016. A Boston Scientific medical device is used somewhere in the world every two seconds, but the company is much more than a medical device manufacturer. Manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 22, 2020

A new movement is taking place, driven by new innovators and new, disruptive technologies such as robotics and additive layer manufacturing (ALM). It enables them to produce prototypes of products quicker and print spare parts when needed, rather than having to purchase and store them in advance. million in funding.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What is B2B eCommerce? A B2B eCommerce platform is software that facilitates transactions between businesses. Businesses can order stock online, and software is used to automate shipping, tracking and auditing of goods & services.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 22, 2016

AmazonSupply.com, reports Insite Software , is one of your biggest threats to maintaining a role in the distribution network. However, do not be discouraged when some clients or customers decide to abandon ship in favor of Amazon. Overseas Manufacturing Is Not the Solution to E-Commerce Distribution Problems.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Although third wave supply chain-software could cover all these elements, Niels believes that human centricity is critical so that decision augmentation should be the more desirable form for business planning.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Technology in logistics grew beyond imagination in 2016, and you need to understand how and why. Meanwhile, the cost of TMSaaS could be cheaper than purchasing a TMS , so more companies are looking at short-term versus long-term returns. But, the Kiva patent meant that the same designs and software was no longer accessible.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 6, 2020

The introduction of e-commerce inevitably meant consumers would use the digital path to purchase more regularly. In fact, every year the percentage of purchases made online increases. Manufacturers aren’t blind to this trend and some of them have developed direct-to-consumer (DTC/D2C) strategies. ”[1] They are: 1.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Most consumers would be appalled if they knew their purchasing habits supported forced labor practices — but they probably do. MSIs are not effective tools for holding corporations accountable for abuses, protecting rights holders against human rights violations, or providing survivors and victims with access to remedy. Footnotes. [1]

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Just in case you missed some of our supply chain strategy posts , we’ve compiled a list of our popular supply chain posts from 2016 below (ranked based on shares and views). Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. For example, the software had: All the right forecast methods.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. They can then order items ranging from frozen treats and household essentials to last-minute meal solutions and even fragile items like eggs.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2017

billion packages during the 2016 holiday season. To provide the extra manpower needed for increased operations, 738,800 new employees were hired by retail and shipping companies. Communication with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics, etc. The United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx combined delivered a total of 1.8

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Can you remember your first online purchase? Today, for many of us, shopping online happens more frequently than in-store purchases. Census Bureau, of the nearly $5 trillion spent in retail in 2016, eCommerce sales only accounted for 8.1% In 2016, the top three eCommerce retailers were Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Apple.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Consequently, more data equates to more analysis and insight, which can then be used to create and implement new solutions to existing problems and issues in visibility and capability, explains McKinsey and Company. What About Supply Chain Entities That Have Time-Sensitive Products? What About the Driver Shortage and Transportation Rate Hike?

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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. It is estimated that e-waste will be the fastest growing waste type, reaching 48.2

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

It’s never been easier to customize the shopping experience — from product personalization to a myriad of purchasing and delivery options — to meet your specific needs. For instance, Walgreens is now offering a ship-to-store service, and even search engine giant Google has entered the home delivery space. And they are not alone.

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TMC

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The 2016 holiday shopping season is expected to deliver increased sales volumes—and new challenges for retailers as they continue to develop omnichannel supply chain models in response to changing consumer buying patterns. Essential tool. TMS solutions helps shippers meet demands like these in four important ways. to reach $655.8

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

billion packages in the last months of 2016. To provide the extra manpower needed for increased operations, 738,800 new employees were hired by retail and shipping companies. Communication with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics, etc. The United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx combined delivered a total of 1.8

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Suppliers play a critical role in every facet of the supply chain but especially manufacturing. For manufacturers to comply with regulations, they must be able to trace each item to its origin. There are many different types of solutions for this approach. Defining Supply Chain Mapping. A recent news report from U.S.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Suppliers play a critical role in every facet of the supply chain but especially manufacturing. For manufacturers to comply with regulations, they must be able to trace each item to its origin. There are many different types of solutions for this approach. Defining Supply Chain Mapping. A recent news report from U.S.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

It also shed light on the key role that transportation management system (TMS) solutions play in helping retailers respond and adapt to the emerging industry landscape. Finally, I will often purchase the product online, but choose to pick it up in store. TMS solutions helps shippers meet these demands in four important ways.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

One such manufacturer is Dunkirk’s Coca-Cola European Partners bottling plant. The plant’s green past has set a precedent for the future, particularly in light of the Euro 2016 – the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) championship. A Past of Innovation. The Power of Data Collection.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

One such manufacturer is Dunkirk’s Coca-Cola European Partners bottling plant. The plant’s green past has set a precedent for the future, particularly in light of the Euro 2016 – the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) championship. A Past of Innovation. The Power of Data Collection.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2017

” Each functional area of the supply chain (purchasing, planning, distribution, manufacturing, customer service, etc.) In another example, minimizing distribution expense by going with the low cost shipping option, may extend shipment times and negatively impact customer service levels. One Size Does Not Fit All.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The study found that by this year (2016), 89% of companies expected to be competing primarily on the basis of customer experience. . Expedite deliveries, but not returns (because it is cheaper to ship slowly and customers are not looking for expedited return shipping). Procurement costs. Inventory and storage costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. Unloading containers from a ship takes two-to-three days.

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Cognira

MAY 19, 2021

Vendors/manufacturers accessed customer/sales data by purchasing it from a consolidator like IRI and Neilsen. Manufacturers sent coupons directly to consumers by mail or by using a stand-alone in-store system like Catalina. Add in couponing and automated re-ordering and they have every tool they need.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Meanwhile, salespeople for suppliers were trying to work around procurement. Tom Linton was Chief Supply Chain Officer of Flex, and arranged for me to visit to their operations centre around 2016.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Recent research published by SCM World on behalf of JDA Software Group, Inc. ( According to the SCM World Future of Supply Chain survey 2016, a majority of supply chain executives identified the following primary digital technologies as disruptive and important: big data analytics (81 percent). digital supply chain (66 percent).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process.

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