GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

With effective logistics planning and strategies, you can run a supply chain smoothly without too many concerns. However, disruptions can occur even with the best plans in place. If your company encounters a supply chain crisis, it is important not to panic. Panicking can lead to a number of hasty decisions which can make the situation worse. Assess the situation and develop an approach that minimizes losses and resolves the crisis as quickly as possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2018

Supply chain analysts are far more caustious concerning the maturity of blockchain for business applications that the broader tech community. Perhaps too cautious. One day after analysts appeared on a HighJump panel on this topic, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that claimed that 1.1 million items from Walmart are being tracked by blockchain, helping the massive retailer trace these products journey from supplier to store.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2018

There are so many trends impacting the trucking industry today — everything from regulations and technologies to fuel, labor, and economic conditions — that the industry is noticeably different than it was in the past. Is that creating a “new normal” in the trucking industry? What does that mean exactly, and more importantly, what steps or actions should shippers take to successfully navigate through this new normal?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2018

Supply chain professionals are like the military’s special forces. Each day they battle to beat competitors while simultaneously trying to win the hearts and minds of customers. According to Steve Geary, President of the Supply Chain Visions family of companies and Chief Operating Officer at ROSE Solutions, logistics is the key tool in the supply chain professional’s kit.

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Silvon Software

MARCH 26, 2018

It’s true that inventory management is a challenge for both manufacturers and distributors. Each supply management issue that can arise has repercussions. For example, excess inventory can cause a decrease in product turnover and a loss of profits, while stock-outs can cause backorders, unhappy customers and lost sales. Optimizing inventory can ensure that the right product is available in the right quantities, at the right time and the right locations, to meet supply and demand.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 26, 2018

Can blockchain improve your supply chain? Only if you can make practical use of it. Currently, blockchain is still new and shiny, and a bit mysterious. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been fuelling interest and examples are multiplying of blockchain being used for supply chain. Yet, as often as not, it’s the “wow” factor that is the focus, rather than the “how” factor.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 26, 2018

In the world of imports and exports there are only three certainties in Spring: death, taxes and contract season. Right about now shippers across the supply chain are scrambling to achieve the same common goals of uncovering cost savings, mitigating risk, and securing space within their carrier network.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 26, 2018

Use of OnDemand Air Bags to Cushion Dropped Parcels, and Drones that Interpret Human Hand Gestures

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EazyStock

MARCH 26, 2018

?. One of the most common questions we receive is “We already have an ERP inventory module. Why do we need EazyStock?” Who could answer better than one of our customers who uses EazyStock with Dynamics NAV? “Through better inventory management, we’ve been able to support our stock management and procurement processes much better, which has even resulted in higher profits!

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 26, 2018

Beginning of the End of Combustion Engines, UPS Says, Announcing Breakthrough in Charging Technology

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APICS

MARCH 26, 2018

The 2018 APICS Awards of Excellence deadline is fast-approaching, so I thought it would be useful to share some tips on what really makes an entry stand out. To do so, I first asked our judges what they’re looking for.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 26, 2018

Still not much Action in RFID and Supply Chain.

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Taulia

MARCH 26, 2018

Success Stories SAP SAP needed a new solution that enabled them to manage their group-wide liquidity. The post Bell Integration appeared first on Taulia.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Loginext

MARCH 26, 2018

Optimization is doing more with less while sustaining (or bettering) the efficiency of operations. With multiple orders and shipments constantly moving with an excess of customer requests and demand, fulfilling on-time deliveries consistently not only saves costs but also increases the overall brand value for the company.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 26, 2018

The post Workday Adapter User Authorization appeared first on Bristlecone.

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3GTMS

MARCH 26, 2018

Non-asset based transportation companies need more than just a technology to helps them connect Point A to Point B. In this article in Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ), 3Gtms CEO Mitch Weseley discusses advanced TMS capabilities that help organizations be creative and dynamic with their transportation planning. Our newest offering, Continuous Pool Optimization, is a key part […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2018

The act of divining the future is nothing more than a consideration of possible scenarios, and their impact on a business. For most of human history, the success of that exercise has rested on the appointed seer’s years of experience, coupled with some indefinable grasp of probability. In recent decades, machines have stepped up to aid humans in their efforts.

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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

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Freight Plus

MARCH 26, 2018

In the world of imports and exports there are only three certainties in Spring: death, taxes and contract season. Right about now shippers across the supply chain are scrambling to achieve the same common goals of uncovering cost savings, mitigating risk, and securing space within their carrier network. It won't be easy as 2018 has been off to a challenging start for freight.

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