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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Time for a New RFP.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

Data-Driven Decision Making : Using analytics to continuously refine operations. Leverage Data Analytics for Demand Forecasting Advanced analytics tools can predict customer demand and help you optimize inventory. Data-driven forecasting improves purchasing and cuts storage expenses.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

That’s why retailers place so much focus on buying well. For example, buying in large quantities from suppliers, to get a lower unit cost. Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics It’s important that you get transparency through supply chain visibility and analytics to manage the supply chain better.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. MSCN solutions provide supply chain visibility, network-based applications, and network analytics. Goods flow to consolidation centers where their 3PL partners scan the parts into a container. This manufacturer has 188 production locations across the world.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

(For example, Ariba does not interoperate with Elemica, GT Nexus does not interoperate with Nulogy, and E2open does not interoperate with 3PL networks. Manufacturers build “control towers” but there is no network dial tone between parties to enable prescriptive analytics and alerts.). The reason?

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The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017

Talking Logistics

Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. getting buy-in from drivers and other stakeholders) and implementing appropriate metrics to measure and drive performance.). Business Intelligence, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence: We’re in the middle of an evolution here. Will this include drone deliveries?

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The 101 Guide to the Best Ecommerce Marketplaces for Selling Online 

ShipBob

It ranks as the fifth most popular retail marketplace for cross-border purchases, making it an excellent marketplace to support global expansion. eBay is popularly used for cross-border purchases, making it an excellent marketplace for international selling.