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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

In total, rollover rates in transshipment ports were up across every region except for South America, one of the smallest for global and regional transshipment activities. Transshipment rollovers in South America declined by 3% from 46% to 43% year-on-year.

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How manufacturers and distributors can mitigate disruption in the global supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example, one of the main problems with Asian-US trade is that all container ship deliveries are now routed to the West Coast, even though the bulk of America’s manufacturers are based on the East Coast. This is to avoid more costly routes such as the Panama Canal or taking the long haul around the tip of Africa or South America.

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Guest Commentary: Is Your TMS Pulling Its Weight?

Talking Logistics

With constantly changing markets and rates, procuring and maintaining the best possible rates can be a nightmare. Add analytics to the process and improve your efficiency and customer satisfaction. On, Analytics and Reporting ! How do you manage carrier invoices? Now, Rate ! Now, Tender ! Now, Audit and Settle ! On, Documents !

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

This merger will reportedly include lithium mines and deposits located in Australia Canada , and South America and result in the third largest global lithium producer. In this edition, we include six added news capsule events that has occurred across the supply chain technology spectrum: Livent Corp. to Combine with Allkem Ltd.

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Logistics Imperatives to Manage Uncertainty and Disruptions in 2022: Part 2

BlueYonder

This dramatically cuts down on the physical and analytical demands placed on supply chain professionals every day. . As transportation management solutions automate the processes of procuring carriers, planning truckloads and determining optimal routes, the result is a huge productivity boost.

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Three Logistics Imperatives for Managing Uncertainty in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

This dramatically cuts down on the physical and analytical demands placed on supply chain professionals every day. As transportation management solutions automate the processes of procuring carriers, planning truckloads and determining optimal routes, the result is a huge productivity boost.