TR Cutler, Inc. Market Research (TMR) just released the results of a survey conducted in the first two weeks of February, 2017. The respondents were all discrete manufacturers and all held VP or C-level titles. The universe of completed surveys totaled 401 and inquired about the highest priorities for manufacturers today. (The sample size ensures statistical significance to a probability of +/- 3%). MORE
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Perhaps you’ve seen the recent mobile service ads, where the pitchman talks about a 1 percent difference in reliability. He and other characters in the commercial mock the importance of spending more for only a 1 percent difference in service. Perhaps I’m just tired of seeing this guy; he’s gone from pitching the “Can you hear me now?” provider to this new gig.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Kraft-Heinz’ recent failed attempt to purchase Unilever for $143 billion dollars is unlikely to be the last news of mergers … Continued. The post Cognitive Computing in the CPG Sector = Efficiency and Innovation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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synchrono
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
TR Cutler, Inc. Market Research (TMR) just released the results of a survey conducted in the first two weeks of February, 2017. The respondents were all discrete manufacturers and all held VP or C-level titles. The universe of completed surveys totaled 401 and inquired about the highest priorities for manufacturers today. (The sample size ensures statistical significance to a probability of +/- 3%).
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
In a guest commentary we published back in July 2013 titled “ Dedicated Fleet and Common Carrier Network: A Match Made in Heaven? ,” Scott Nemeth writes: Say you’ve always used a for-hire common carrier to deliver goods and materials. Or, maybe you prefer to use your own private fleet. Or you only use a dedicated fleet from a trusted partner. In today’s complex and volatile business environment, that strategy may no longer work.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
RFgen
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year.,Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year. Supply chain managers constantly face problems that can hinder their ability to quickly and efficiently ship products. These issues can have cascading, damaging effects on their entire supply chain and supply chain management strategy.
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RFgen
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year.,Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year. Supply chain managers constantly face problems that can hinder their ability to quickly and efficiently ship products. These issues can have cascading, damaging effects on their entire supply chain and supply chain management strategy.
FLEXE
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Seasonal inventory peaks. Expanding to new markets. Product launches. Sometimes you need more warehouse space. But that doesn’t mean you should have to source space and invest in long-term leases. That would be expensive, tie up valuable capital, and leave you with more space than you need. Instead, with on-demand warehousing from FLEXE, you gain a network of vetted professional warehouse providers nationwide that have room for your inventory.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
More than 4300 Suppliers to Large Companies Complete Survey, with About OneThird Saying they Reduce CO2 Emissions in 2016
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Diesel rail is twice that of steamships, and the impact from trucks, while a fraction of air, is three times rail.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
300,000 More Warehouse Jobs Since 2007, but Wages have Been Slow to Rise Until Recently
Marianne Hudson
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Entire dev. teams, w/ significant experience (2-3 yrs+) working together, are leaving giant tech companies to found startups. These teams are typically funded quickly and their rounds are oversubscribed. How do angels access these companies and make a quick, reasoned decision on the opportunity?
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Show us your Supply Chain Wit
Freightera
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Project 1 – Heavy Equipment Hauling. Customer : Large US chemical and refinery services company. Industry : Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas. Goal : Freightera was tasked to move 8 heavy, oversize refinery units from Houston, Texas to Toledo, Ohio, USA (over 1250 miles) and 10 flat-bed loads. Back in August 2016, a client had to move 8 refinery pieces of 14 ft x 16 ft x 45 ft long and each weighted an excess of 50,000 pounds, some were almost 100,000 pounds loaded on a truck.
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Quantified Freight
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
All the best. -QF. The post QF: Monday Info-graphic appeared first on Quantified Freight.
EcoVadis
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
We took some time to reflect back on 2016. It was a great year for EcoVadis – we have expanded further across the globe, reinforced our internal structure and raised our first external funding. Here are some highlights and achievement in the infographic below – click on the image to view in full. .
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