Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. Last-Mile Delivery. Media Type. Media Credit. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. transactionID.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Last month, I attended and spoke at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference , where I learned many things about the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry. Overall, the Leadership Roundtable was a highly productive and informative session. The elevation journey actually began the day before the conference officially started.

Material Savings 0

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Shipper expectations are rising.

Freight 210

Freight Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 210

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

And here’s a flowchart that provides an example: Source: Amazon patent filing. million) has been allocated under the draft fiscal 2017 budget for the scheme, which launches in April…Only [lockers] that accept deliveries from any logistics company will qualify for the subsidy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 78

KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 60

Arkieva

JANUARY 17, 2017

What supply chain technology trends are set to revolutionize your supply chain in 2017 and beyond? As 2017 comes into focus, several key technological initiatives are topping corporate agendas. Here are 7 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2017. Read Also: How to Perform a Supply Chain Management Assessment for 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 60

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In other transportation management news, MercuryGate announced the launch of MercuryMart, “a dynamic information exchange providing TMS users with access to a broad range of sources of available capacity.” And when it comes to last-mile and home delivery operations, mobile technology has become indispensable.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Analyzing the duration of individual processes and the interdependencies among them provides information about the impact of disruptions and potential options for avoiding those disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. billion e-commerce figure for 2021 is almost twice as large as its 2017 e-commerce sales estimate, representing a 17.7

Supply Chain Software 257

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Logility recently added onto the experience, allowing students to dive further, learning how to source vendors, issue purchase orders and even track work-in-process and inbound shipments. FIDM and Logility’s partnership began in 2017 and has since expanded to include more technology applications. About FIDM. and Bümo, Chriselle Lim.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The answers were revealed at the SummerCon 2017 conference a couple of weeks ago where LLamasoft introduced “Planning by Design” and SupplyChainPlanning.com, which the company describes as “building blocks to improve your current planning capabilities through design technology.”. Source: LLamasoft.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

2017 was the year that blockchain technology finally made world headlines, but it was mostly for the wrong reason. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Download white paper.

Supply Chain Design Software 411

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Shipper expectations are rising.

Freight 147

Freight Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 147

Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Analyzing the duration of individual processes and the interdependencies among them provides information about the impact of disruptions and potential options for avoiding those disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Analytics Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

DGrade’s Simply Bottles recycling initiative which has been running in the UAE since 2017. To encourage visitors to participate in recycling at the Formula 1, DGrade set-up two information stands. Visit www.dgrade.com/simplybottles for more information. The recycling initiative was implemented as part of.

Material Savings 246

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

According to OECD and National Health Expenditure data, US healthcare spending per person was approx $10,224 in 2017. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data. Quite often there can be a general lack of spend and vendor management and strategic sourcing activities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 219

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. Besides, these risks are much more serious (for example, there were about 134,000 reported cyber-attacks on businesses in 2017 , or almost 50 percent increase from 2016).

Supply Chain Risk Management 189

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 189

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

Natural gas is a suitable source of energy to fuel the need for heat and the power, making it an influential player on the market. Low carbon sources and natural gas meet 85% of the increase in global demand. Check out our website for more information. NATURAL GAS. FUEL FOR FUTURE. Gas consumption is increasing.

Trends 176

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Sharing information with suppliers. Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Sharing information with customers. Being able to trace contaminated food to its source can limit the amount of food needing to be recalled and it can help health and safety professionals focus where their attention is needed most.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 100

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in supplying a product or service to a consumer. The Three Main Supply Chain Functions.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2021

information and situations are shifting and the outcome depends on context). When there are diverse, changing data sources (e.g., When context-dependent information is desired, based on time, user, location, or point in task. 5] Because data comes from a variety of sources and in a multitude of formats, it needs to be digitized.

Analytics Software 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

It also includes information taken from HWI’s web site. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries. The sourcing centers shipped over 130,000,000 pounds of product last year.

Optimal Sourcing 157

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really delivering, although there is little doubt that they will, maybe in 2017, or maybe later.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. Here I show orbit chart comparisons at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns for the period of 2006-2017. The source of the data is public reporting of balance sheet information.

Sourcing Strategies 150

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Many supply chain, sourcing & procurement teams have been asked to row upstream without a paddle during this time of crisis. Many trusted sources accredit global GDP growth during the last 15–20 years, widely to the spread of globalization. This raises the question…. Is COVID19 the death of Global Supply Chains?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 121

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 22, 2017

Source: Andrew Downard, Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, May 2017. Specific information adds on suggestions and recommendations; such as from statistical forecasting. So they now offer a scale (a maturity curve) to measure the level of automation in your supply chain planning.

Gartner 185

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2018

Home Depot’s work in risk management served to increase profitability in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. Look no further than the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. Creating a centralized source of information necessary to mitigate losses. WRITE IT DOWN!

Resource Reduction 121

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Visibility Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 121

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? Ocean Alliance: The Ocean Alliance was formed in 2017 and consists of four major shipping companies: CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, and OOCL.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.

Rail Software 106

Rail Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 106

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2021

At the same time, the global availability of information & data has grown at 4x the speed of global trade ( hbr.org 2019 ). When looking at risk management, category management, and information sharing, that number is as high as 70% ( Bain & Company 2018 ). Source: PwC 2019. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2018.

Optimal Sourcing 85

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Data Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Finished products have high ratios (average 50%) of sourced or procured product content. Companies that embark on a digital transformation use a Digital Supply Network to automate business processes and connect a constant flow of information between suppliers, buyers, shippers, and logistics service providers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 164

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 164

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In the information age, it’s difficult to hide things you would prefer to remain undiscovered. Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. sources of raw materials. Only Innovators are ready to share information about raw materials suppliers.”

Supply Chain Design Software 174

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 174

Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2022

The staff at DevOps Online observes, “Over the past 15 years, we have seen an unprecedented accelerating build-up of massive volumes of data from every imaginable source of data collection or creation, in the most diverse format. The Intelligent Cloud. ”[8]. The Intelligent Edge. ” Rise of the Metaverse.

Modeling Software 130

Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. In February 2017, Koch Equity Development LLC invested $2.68 COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. billion in Infor.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 224