Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
By John Caltabiano, VP of Global Supply Chain, Jabil. Given a choice, would you launch your product late, or launch it over budget? Choosing to go to market late might present the greater risk to profitability, according to a report published by McKinsey & Company that claims, on average, going to market six months late but within budget can shave 33 percent off profits.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
E-commerce value will exceed $4 trillion by 2025, and demand for e-commerce requires seamless integration between traditional shipping practices and an e-commerce shipping plan. Unfortunately, e-commerce is incredibly complex. Its global nature makes conventional shipping strategies inefficient and utterly unworkable. Instead of trying to start from scratch, shippers need to know a few things about the challenges of integrating traditional with e-commerce shipping , why integration is key to suc
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Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
For too long, supply chain risk management has been mostly confined within supply chain circles. CEOs and government agencies were more than happy to let a few experts deal with supply chain challenges. Thanks to a rise in cyber attacks, supply chain risk management is receiving attention in all quarters. A survey of 1,300 senior IT decision-makers and security pros from the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Japan, and Singapore found two-thirds of them reported their organizations had
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .
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TradeGecko
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Sales and inventory demand forecasting are critical to the longevity of any business. Although there’s no crystal ball to predict future trends with 100% certainty, smart demand forecasting is the closest thing to it – and it’s how the most successful B2C and B2B businesses make data informed decisions about the future. Here, we look at how demand management and forecasting help overcome some of the most common supply chain management challenges.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TMC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
After making landfall last week, Hurricane Florence is crawling northeast along the U.S.'s east coast. Despite weakening from a Category 4 storm to a Category 1 , the storm is disrupting everyday life and wreaking havoc on infrastructure. Last week we published this breakdown of what to expect from Florence, as well as a list of best practices to help businesses defend their operations from the elements.
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
SupplyChainBrain’s Annual List of Leading Supply Chain Providers Includes UltraShipTMS Again. Fair Lawn, NJ – September 19, 2018 – UltraShipTMS continues to be recognized by major supply chain and logistics industry media for being an innovative leader in the development and delivery of leading transportation logistics technologies. Yet again, UltraShipTMS makes the SupplyChainBrain’s list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners in 2018 and will appear in the 2018 October issue of the well-known mag
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Rez-1, Inc. has announced a significant evolution in its vision to empower a real-time digital, collaborative, and growth-focused global supply chain ecosystem, with its expanded strategic focus, new name and new solution offerings.
TMC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers.
AFFLINK
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Holiday spending accounts for over $650 billion every year in the United States alone. Many businesses make the majority of their sales during the holiday season, which is a perfect time to get ahead of managing their supply chains. A sharp spike in any supply chain can lead to disruption, and if a business hasn't planned ahead, they could suffer a potential loss in sales, as the economy as a whole will be churning much faster.
TMC
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There are many reasons a company might be in the market for a transportation management system (TMS). Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers.
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Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
UPS Investing Big in Peak Season Capacity, Now Union Pacific to Try Precision Railroading, IKEA Going All Green on Local Deliveries, US Truckload Rates Still Heading Higher, Much Higher
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
If you’re anything like me, you have a long to-do list (or many to-do lists). Of course, I have all the things I need to get done at work and then there are the things I need to get done with the family, the house, and the pets. Just thinking about all the things on my lists can cause me stress. With so much to do, how can you avoid feeling stressed all the time?
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Tractor looks more like a European sports car
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Wouldn’t it be great if someone developed and shared a step by step model detailing how to build and improve route to market execution, sales execution and trade marketing strategic and operational plans? After 20 years in RtM and after working with Enchange and some of the biggest multinationals around the world, I have now developed just such a model.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Highway Exit to Exit Automation Tops the List, though Platooning has Few Barriers
Loginext
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Retail, as we grown to recognize it, might not exist in the near future. This isn’t another retail doom warning. On the contrary, it’s about how the retail and e-commerce space is fast evolving. These players must give convenience wrapped in a neat delivery experience.
Freight Plus
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Trucking capacity up, $260 billion in new tariffs, Ikea nearing zero emission deliveries, machines to take over half human tasks by 2025, Nestlé using satellites to fight deforestation, and so much more in this week's ATNYNTK
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
In 2017, the US distributed $2.3 trillion in exports. This made up part of the overall foreign trade amount of $5.2 trillion. Out of this $2.3 trillion in exports included $1.4 trillion in goods, and a number of other varying commodities. It’s also a contentious time for trade, as the US raises tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, and other countries have expressed intent to impose further tariffs on American products in response.
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Rootstock
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
For almost five years, Zenkraft and Rootstock have been working together to provide users with visibility into their inventory, order data, and shipments. With Dreamforce under a week away, we are excited to share that Rootstock and Zenkraft are extending their longstanding shipping relationship through deeper integration.
Insights Solutions Global
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
What factors contribute to a successful RFQ (request for quotation)? What should you do before you send out the RFQs, and what to do when you receive responses from suppliers? Read more and find out.
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
If you’re anything like me, you have a long to-do list (or many to-do lists). Of course, I have all the things I need to get done at work and then there are the things I need to get done with the family, the house, and the pets. Just thinking about all the things on my lists can cause me stress. With so much to do, how can you avoid feeling stressed all the time?
Insights Solutions Global
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
I visited and interviewed companies in major manufacturing sites such as Shenzhen, Dongguan, Suzhou, and learned that suppliers are actively studying and formulating strategies to eliminate dependencies to US.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Insights Solutions Global
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
What factors contribute to a successful RFQ (request for quotation)? What should you do before you send out the RFQs, and what to do when you receive responses from suppliers? Read more and find out. The post Successful RFQ (Request for Quotation) Process Broken Down in 4 Steps appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
Insights Solutions Global
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
I visited and interviewed companies in major manufacturing sites such as Shenzhen, Dongguan, Suzhou, and learned that suppliers are actively studying and formulating strategies to eliminate dependencies to US. The post US-China Trade: These Three Things Are Happening Now appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
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