Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Late last year, a San Francisco politician launched a statewide campaign to raise money for a California ballot that would penalize private enterprise for embracing automation in the workplace. Certainly, there will be taxes that relate to automation.”. More often than not, automation is much simpler and far less frightening.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat).

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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).

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Enterra Insights

MAY 19, 2021

For years supply chain consultants have urged companies to digitize their supply chains. As supply chains have lengthened and become more complex, digitization has been viewed as a way to reduce paperwork and increase visibility. Is this true for the supply chain industry?

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 6, 2017

As 2017 reaches its final weeks, we reflect back on this year's blunders in supply chain planning. Indeed, 2017 was plagued by problems within international supply chains, ranging from logistical to unethical. Here we’ll explore three of the biggest failures in supply chain planning.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

But what if I told you that establishing supply chain planning and procurement processes also helps your company's culture, would you believe me? This past March, Tim Carroll, Product Availability Team Captain at AutomationDirect, was presented the 2020 World-Class Culture Award at the Atlanta Supply Chain Awards (ASCA).

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain expert Mike Mortson ( @mmortson ) believes it’s still fair to ask, “What is the digital supply chain?”[2] ”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. ”[3].

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2022

At the time, Netscape’s Web browser was the technology to be excited about and the Yankees were playing Atlanta in the World Series. As a consequence, acceptance and use of cloud computing technologies has accelerated significantly — with eCommerce and working remotely as two cultural changes that have become much more commonplace.”[3].

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. Many of these advancements were expected to bring substantial investment into supply chains, and they did just that. How Machines “Talk” Expanded.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Earlier this year, we looked into some of the top trends pushing the TMS train forward, and safety and automation were clear frontrunners. As we begin the second quarter of 2017, let us take a moment to think about why TMS automation begets more efficiency. TMS Automation Takes the Guess Work out of Carrier Selection.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

For Bollore a deal would mean cutting ties with its biggest business while offering cash-rich CMA CGM a chance to bolster its bid to offer end-to-end transportation services and supply chain management. Walmart is using machines from packaging-technology company Packsize International Inc.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Shipt debuts Costco delivery in Tampa (Tampa Bay Business Journal). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

I’m running short on time, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon patented a highway network that controls self-driving cars and trucks (Recode). Paragon Software Systems Routing and Scheduling Software Now Available in Japanese.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. WiseTech Global buys Microlistics for $40m, its ninth acquisition in 2017 (Australian Financial Review).

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). JDA Unleashes New Levels of Supply Chain Visibility Across its Portfolio with TransVoyant. Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

They are demanding more supply chain transparency. What is supply chain transparency? Although transparency sounds like a straight-forward subject, Bateman and Bonanni note, “Less clear is how to define transparency in a supply chain context and the extent to which companies should pursue it.”

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 25, 2023

One of the most promising technologies to emerge over the last decade is digital twin technology. Digital twins technology is a core element of digital transformation.”[1] ”[1] Cybersecurity journalist Charlie Osborne agrees that digital twin technology has an important role to play in digital transformation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 22, 2017

Today I connected her to some technology providers to start a pilot. This morning I read a Wall Street Journal article on blockchain asking “Why Is Blockchain Not Hotter?” Blockchain is a piece of a larger technology platform. Through my work with the Network of Networks group, several things are becoming apparent.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart Will Punish Its Suppliers for Delivering Early (Bloomberg). Infor Expands ERP into the Extended Supply Chain. LLamasoft and LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions Announce Partnership. Infor Announces Coleman AI Platform.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

”[2] The Value of “Boring AI” Recent stories about generative AI — a technology that can produce art, literature, prose, and poetry — have once again raised the specter of artificial general intelligence (AGI) systems that could one day wipe out humanity. .” And leveraging boring AI is key to accomplishing this.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

With cloud, forward-looking partners are going far beyond merely implementing a vendor’s software. They’re helping their clients decide how to implement a range of technologies – like AI, IoT, and automation to advance and transform their businesses. As a result, channel companies will need to upskill their current employees.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Recent reports indicate Internet of Things (IoT) technology adoption is slowing down due to security concerns. Technological fads come and go, but the IoT idea is here to stay.”[3]. IoT Benefits for the Supply Chain. IoT technology embeds pallets, parts, packages, equipment, etc. ”[3]. Asset tracking.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2019

.”[1] He continues, “In a fast changing, unpredictable economy, companies face a growing number of potential disruptions to their best laid strategies, including technology advances, global competition, and turbulent markets. Cognitive technologies can help in each of those areas as well. Technology. ”[2].

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Amazon reported its Q2 2017 results yesterday. Moving on, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Freight-Booking Startup Convoy Raises $62 Million (WSJ – sub. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results. Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5 View Results.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 22, 2020

That’s why spending on supply chain advanced analytics is on the rise. Analysts from River Logic write, “The importance of supply chain analytics is demonstrated by predictions that the market will grow at a CAGR of 17.3% Cognitive technologies and predictive analytics. ”[2]. .”[2].

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain? . At a macro level, political and economic risk that affect supply and demand curves are viewed as Trade Balances between countries and GDP.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E2open and Steelwedge Join Forces to Deliver Collaborative Sales & Operations Planning Across Multi-Enterprise Business Networks. UPS Enhances Tracking Technology. Omnitracs, Peloton partner to offer truck platooning system (FleetOwner).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. AscendTMS Launches Commission System In Logistics TMS Software. Wolters Kluwer Transport Services is acquired by Castik Capital.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

With little time to spare this morning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Deal for Whole Foods Seen as Ideal for Urban Pickup and Delivery Hubs (WSJ – sub. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – May 2017. According to the Wall Street Journal : Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

” At the other end of the supply chain — the last mile — retailers should also be concerned about booking carriers to deliver all those goods once they have been purchased so they actually get under consumers’ trees in time for the holidays. .” ” Material Handling & Logistics, 13 October 2017. [5]

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 31, 2018

One business area undergoing constant change is the supply chain. Supply chain transformation is not a new phenomenon. As new technologies emerged throughout history, supply chains have transformed to take advantage of these technologies. Technology is driving supply chain transformation.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This growth, combined with the impact digital commerce has on consumer behavior, has what the Wall Street Journal called “an outsize impact” on the supply chain. Increased e-commerce volumes and omnichannel strategies are putting unprecedented demands on the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 23, 2018

Many analysts believe enough new technology has emerged to create that kind of industrial change. ”[1] He adds, “[The term] describes a seismic shift in infrastructure, operations and processes that is characterized by the arrival of cyber-physical systems and the layers of software-driven intelligent automation that they run on.”

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