Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Updates included in this edition include: Coupa Software Entering Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Machine learning is providing the needed algorithms, applications, and frameworks to bring greater predictive accuracy and value to enterprises’ data sets and contributing to diverse strategies succeeding.”[1] Machine learning can prove useful all along the supply chain from procurement to production to marketing to after sales support.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. The Internet of Things.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Now let’s move on to December of 1983, when a small company owned by Exxon Enterprises, named Verbex, interviewed me for a Systems Analyst position. They were one of the early pioneers of voice recognition technology, and produced a device about the size of a small paperback book, that had an active vocabulary from 300 to 10,000 words.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What is B2B eCommerce? The Covid 19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards online B2B transactions What is a B2B eCommerce platform? A B2B eCommerce platform is software that facilitates transactions between businesses.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Announces Cloud-Based Marketplace Services and Platform Innovations. One Network Delivers Real Time Value Network 17.0:

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Enspire Commerce Launches Next Generation Point of Sale (POS) Software. One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016 was that drones would have a breakout year — not in delivering packages to consumers, but in yard and warehouse management. UltraShipTMS Integrates MacroPoint for Superior Shipment Visibility.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2019

There’s been increased use of mobile phones and smartphones, interfaces for websites and mobile apps have improved, and there’s been a notable expansion of crowd-sourced business models to shopping and delivery.”[1] ”[1] He draws those conclusions from a Packaged Facts research report published last year.

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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. As this new global economic system grew, a corresponding supply chain—complex, powerful, virtually unquestioned—became its structural support system.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range. Historical Data on TMS Adoption May Be Lower Than Reported.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2018

“More than a quarter of all revenue for sellers on Amazon globally was from cross-border transactions in 2017, up more than 50 percent from the year prior, Amazon Vice President Eric Broussard said in an interview,” as reported by Jeffrey Dastin in a recent article in Reuters. Cross-Border E-Commerce is Anything But Simple.

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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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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The exceptions were goods purchased from mail-order catalogs. Kraus, Chairman and CEO of EXPAK Logistics, explains, “One of the businesses that technology has been slowly pushing itself into is the last mile delivery business. The last mile of most traditional logistics’ journeys ended at a retail store. ”[2]. .”[3]

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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. While the holidays in the US officially begin on November 1, 25% of Americans report that they start shopping before November. should be ironed out.

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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. officially begin on November 1, 25 percent of Americans report that they start shopping even earlier than that. USPS, UPS, and FedEx hired 180,000 people.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2017

Don’t let IoT hype distract you from what the technology can already do for your business. The problem with any predictions is that it is nearly impossible to assess the timeline associated with IoT deployment. The Domino’s pizza delivery robot is using military-grade robotics technology after all. No problem.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2017

Don’t let IoT hype distract you from what the technology can already do for your business. The problem with any predictions is that it is nearly impossible to assess the timeline associated with IoT deployment. The Domino’s pizza delivery robot is using military-grade robotics technology after all. No problem.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

On this episode of Supply Chain Next, Rob speaks with host Richard Donaldson about technology, data, supplier relationships, what’s changing as a result of COVID-19, and up-and-coming supply chain talent. In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Analytics is key.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

On the other hand, customers are always aware of the status of their purchase and have the ability to interact with their driver directly if need be. Customers are increasingly demanding and worried about the supply chain behind their purchases. If retailers don’t offer two-day or overnight shipping, shoppers will likely go elsewhere.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2016

trillion, reports James Keller of Internet Retailer , and 2016 is shaping up to surpass last year’s records. Take a look at some of the trends in efulfillment and how they will shape 2016. Here's the Top 11 Trends in eFulfillment Technology. Replacement of Old eCommerce Platforms.

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. Annual workforce turnover.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The pace of digital innovation is increasing rapidly, and it’s estimated that the new digital technologies and capabilities being developed will have as great or even greater impact on society than the Internet. Recent research published by SCM World on behalf of JDA Software Group, Inc. ( digital supply chain (66 percent).

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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.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Patents range from the mundane like optimization of packaging sizes and allocating regional inventory to reduce out-of-stock costs to the more technologically advanced like autonomous vehicles, mobile ground-based fulfillment centers, and drones. So, why does Amazon want to do this?

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. Managing cloud-based e-commerce platforms and global shipping logistics is a vital part of the process of overcoming cross-border challenges for online retailers.

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GTG Technology Group

JANUARY 25, 2017

How Big Data Could Reshape Commercial Shipping. Commercial shipping and trucking are no exceptions. Digitizing the commercial shipping industry can automate key processes, leading to an enormous potential payoff. Big Data in Today’s Shipping Economy. Fuel purchases and amounts. Routing information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

This week, Panera Bread announced that it would pilot Miso Robotics’ new automated coffee brewing system. Since its founding in 2016, Miso has crowdfunded more than $50 million, according to the company. Miso’s latest launch is the CookRight Coffee system, which uses artificial intelligence to monitor coffee volume and temperature.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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6 River Systems

JULY 2, 2019

Many warehouses are seeking ways to leverage automation for better efficiency, but building an efficient automated warehouse system requires careful selection of the right technologies. Achieving efficiency requires choosing technologies that integrate well and work seamlessly together to fully optimize your processes.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 15, 2016

</p> <p>Before the holiday season began, a number of research firms predicted that holiday eCommerce would increase by about 14% over last year to exceed $70B in holiday sales. In their annual pre-season holiday report, comScore estimated that Amazon would rake in about 20% of the online holiday revenue.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Technology is quickly transforming the world around us, impacting everything from the way we communicate to how we operate our businesses. For the sixth year in a row, free and fast shipping continues to be the #1 incentive for consumers to shop online. Why is technology important for warehouses? trillion in lost revenue.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

New technology has made today’s world a much more connected place. Externally, few companies can trace their products more than one or two levels forward or backward in their supply chains, and thus have only limited visibility to supply chain risks or the ability to find potential cost savings. 2016 Connectivity Predictions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

Manufacturing and shipping process have historically focused on producing a product, sending it to the store, and having a consumer purchase the product. Essentially, consumers want to be able to reach customer service as needed, but consumers want to see and experience a platform that does not really need any customer service.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Who could have predicted that a team that had lost 101 games just four years ago would turn it around so quickly and win it all this year? Probably the same guy who predicted it 23 years ago, Michael Lee, who wrote in his 1993 high school yearbook , “Chicago Cubs 2016 World Champions. The Curse of the Billy Goat has been lifted!

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2020

Melanie Tymm, Head of Pre-Sales at Maginus Software Solutions, writes, “It used to be a lot simpler. ”[3] Cognitive technologies are playing an important role in this revolution. When most people think about the retail sector, they think about front-end selling. ”[4]. Placing warehouses closer to large populations.

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