Kinaxis

JULY 13, 2018

“Thick data” vs big data, the power of the supply chain profession, and cybersecurity. I just returned from a very inspiring 2018 SCM World Leaders Forum in London. While I attend several supply chain conferences in any given year, SCM World is a favorite of mine for a couple of reasons. Scale vs depth.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. In addition, some may feel that growing into a seamless omnichannel sales strategy is impossible without supply chain technology hiccups, but that is not true.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Naturally, to take advantage of this opportunity, you will need a well-functioning supply chain, which you happen to have. Do you think that your supply chain management is good enough for this market? Without a doubt, managing supply chain is nothing but easy. But there are some risks. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

This unprecedented change, and the challenges and opportunities it creates for CPG companies and suppliers, was a hot topic of conversation at the Nulogy xChange 2018 conference a few weeks ago where I delivered a keynote presentation and moderated a panel discussion with industry executives (more on that later). . Source: Nulogy.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. Get better shipping rates. Access the newest shipping technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. But to make their strongest case, SCRM advocates need to focus on one key metric: return on investment.

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Even with 5.2 GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” Is delivering an enhanced “Customer Experience” becoming a defined and measured objective within supply chain organizations?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Others say February… Where they all agree is that the labor union discord was the icing on the top of a broken link in the supply chain. As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. In addition, severe cyberattacks – like the highly publicized Colonial pipeline attack – have brought supply chain cybersecurity into the limelight.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

General warehouse industry statistics Warehousing costs & revenue statistics Warehouse efficiency statistics Labor statistics in the warehousing industry Automation adoption in the warehousing industry Warehouse performance metrics Warehouse automation stats: General warehouse industry statistics 1. feet in 2018, an increase from 31.1

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. Without baseline metrics on what you want to improve on and why, how can you be confident your strategy is working? 20 September 2018 ID: G00373110.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2020

he CPG brands that emerged unscathed from COVID-induced commerce changes, 2018 conditions, and recent natural disasters can all cite commonalities that have enabled supply chain success—control and visibility. . But what do supply chain control and visibility look like?? . Performing a network analysis .

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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. UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. FedEx forecasts higher profit for FY 2018 (Reuters).

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical engineering, with 31,936 degrees, computer science with 19,082 degrees, and electrical engineering with 13,767, 2 And in 2020, 199,790 degrees in engineering were awarded in the U.S. Breaking it down In the U.S. 3 What’s the allure?

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2018

Today, the go-to metric for that question is typically Standard & Poor’s 500, the Nikkei, or the Dow Jones Industrial Average (a shockingly poor indicator , if you look closer). Nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and make decisions accordingly. The driver?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Supply chain management is hot. Investment is flowing into supply chain companies. In 2021, more than $25 billion was invested in supply chain companies in just the first three quarters of the year. Mr. Welty understands both private equity and supply chain management. Fail Until You Win.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supply Chain professionals however are uniquely positioned to make dramatic impacts on the environment. In Supply Chain we are involved in the entire breadth of activities in most any company. The Supply Chain Environmental Model. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Redesigned, retail supply chains, enabled with analytics and augmented reality, are not only meeting, but raising consumer expectations.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

And if a business is paying too much in shipping costs, it can majorly reduce profit margins. But what if there was a way to improve last-mile delivery earlier on in the ecommerce supply chain ? As the first stage in the supply chain, first-mile delivery has a major impact on a business’s retail fulfillment process. .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 Robinson and TMC earned second place in CSCMP’s Supply Chain Innovation Award.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business Returns needn’t harm your business – instead, you can benefit from reverse logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. Have set ship dates and less variance in transportation.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Experts believe the 2019 peak shopping season will fall short of 2018. However, changing customer behaviors, including the increased demand for more e-commerce deliveries thanks to Amazon’s rollout of free, next-day shipping for Amazon Prime members, could push the industry further than the last year.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. What is Scheduled Transportation and how can it benefit a company’s supply chain?”

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub. And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The 2018 holiday shopping season has evolved beyond the traditional shopping days. However, in 2018, the days of sales had evolved even further, becoming a week-long event that started the day before Thanksgiving and continued through Green Monday. How Poor WMS Efficiency Affects Holiday Supply Chain Capacity.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The 2018 holiday shopping season has evolved beyond the traditional shopping days. However, in 2018, the days of sales had evolved even further, becoming a week-long event that started the day before Thanksgiving and continued through Green Monday. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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Locus

APRIL 18, 2023

Delivery Orchestration: ShipFlex is a third-party shipping solution from Locus that helps businesses choose optimal carriers based on speed, cost, and carrier availability. Based in Indonesia and founded in 2018, some of its offerings include live tracking, route optimization, and task management.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. Those working with the retailer must have a handle on their supply chain function to meet the company’s standards. Help create set ship dates and less variance in transportation.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Veridian can help you realize your supply chain success.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As the industry moves toward peak season, notes Supply Chain Dive , supply chain leaders will face new challenges due to growth. While this season will set new records, growth rates are not expected to be larger than they were in 2018. What WMS Failures Lead to Delays in Delivery?

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