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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. This graph shows how quickly the surge begin and rise in 2017. Consumers have power.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. These will only contain posts written in 2017. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Real-World Examples Maersk (2017): A ransomware attack crippled IT systems across its global logistics network. What a Real Continuity Plan Includes Strong business continuity planning goes well beyond a binder on a shelf. It should be woven into how the supply chain is run.

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

To gain competitive economies of scale and drive the segmented response, the back office operations–procurement, manufacturing and transportation–are automated and effective. This is the goal of the Network of Networks initiative which we are deeply vested in testing during 2017. Reflections. In 2016 I wrote 35 blog posts.

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Takeaways from Manhattan Associates’ Momentum 2017 Conference

Talking Logistics

Addressing this problem is at the heart of Manhattan Associates’ Active Solutions, which the company introduced a couple of weeks ago at its Momentum 2017 conference. As the press release explains: Today’s commercial enterprises are facing unprecedented market pressures. Empty miles reduced by 8 percent. Total miles down 7.7

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The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Key Takeaways: The Secret Sauce.

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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. Brad Wheeler and Joe Lynch discuss the freight-tech dilemma. About Brad Wheeler.