Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

What do you get when you mix two of the hottest IT trends together, namely social collaboration and wearable devices? From the press release: By providing wearable access to Infor Ming.le, users may now directly interact, accept requests and provide approvals, to drive enterprise business processes without the use of a computer or tablet.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012). ” I wonder if Mr.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. In Home Depot’s case, as discussed in more detail in the WSJ article, the company is working to enable both same-day shipping and same-day delivery. And who are among the biggest beneficiaries of this trend? XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. Freight Shipments Fell 0.7%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. To all who knew and loved him, may his memory be a blessing.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

A survey of readers following our last issue indicated that articles focused on customer case studies and business strategies were of greatest interest. The award-winning magazine offers strategies and perspectives on current business trends through multiple articles by JDA thought leaders.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

May Van, Reefer Freight up 19% on Spot Market: DAT Freight Index. Of course, Amazon has been using robots for years in its distribution centers, since its acquisition of Kiva Systems in 2012. Tradeshift’s $75 Million Series D Round Attracts New and Existing Investors to Accelerate Company’s Global Expansion and Platform Development.

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Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 14, 2012

Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Large companies may have numerous “kinks in the chain”, but small and medium-sized businesses should be wary as well. Contributed article by Kaity Nakagoshi, Bisk Education, University of San Francisco. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

Although it may sound simple, enabling a consumer in one country to buy from an online retailer in another country is incredibly complex. Last May, for example, Pitney Bowes acquired Borderfree for $381 million. FedEx is not alone in pursuing opportunities in cross-border e-commerce.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

I’ve also written and spoken about the convergence of technologies in the fleet management space, namely the coming together of routing and scheduling, telematics, mobile, and business intelligence and analytics (see Fleet Management Technology Trends ). When Amazon acquired Kiva in March 2012, the big question was, Why?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Collaborative Platform for Enterprise of Future | Main | Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry » Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support. Very good article Pushkar. December 2012.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 21, 2013

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. This radical innovation in business is brought about by globalization and may be profoundly displacing many of the well-accepted models that businesses used to follow. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! December 2012.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

Trend Metrics Collected per Product: Confirmed Product Quality Complaint Rate by Product. Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Self-assessment processes including risk assessments, trending and audits. Some of the dimensions are mutually reinforcing, whereas others are not—improvement in one may be at the expense of others.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

One thing I can say is there seems to be a lot of angst, confusion, and misinformation out there, so I thought it might be helpful to share some of the best practice options, opinions and trends that seem to be emerging. Next day seems to be becoming the new standard service with same day or ASAP / immediate delivery the premium service.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. This commentary is an interim follow-up to this authors previous Infosys Limited guest commentary: Headline for the 2012 Holiday Buying Season- Overcoming the Challenges of Fulfillment Complexity. The article reports mixed benefits.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

‘ to see the opportunity you may be missing! One thing I can say is there seems to be a lot of angst, confusion, and misinformation out there, so I thought it might be helpful to share some of the best practice options, opinions and trends that seem to be emerging. Look North to Canada! Ship From Distibution Centre.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. This is good article and emphasizes on greener commerce. If you havent left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! December 2012.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. It may or may not deliver slightly higher rates.” Comment on this article.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. That made me getting into discussing with product managers of couple of Asset Management software providers, about the market trends, technical feasibility, clients preferences etc. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Regards, Nachiket.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Recently Praveen forwarded us an article on usage of Maximo for tracking Animals as Assets ( [link] ) - a totally new dimension of Maximo isnt? Posted by Guest Blogger on July 3, 2012 1:21 PM | Permalink. |. News & Events. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. As retailers approach both the back-to-school and holiday buying peak periods in the latter half of 2012, information technology, timely decision-support and responsive organization across the cross-channel shopping experience will differentiate the winners.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Some of these errors can be generic and can occur in any APO solution whereas some may be specific to the implementation of APO solution for a customer. Hence it may impact the overall quantum of work as perceived by the client. Recent Posts.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. In case, you missed last years happenings, you can refer to: Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 0. Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 1. Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 2. Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 3 (Last Day). December 2012.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 18, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. If a particular product location is not setup in APO SNP, then the corresponding forecast will not get loaded from DP to SNP and hence a portion of the total forecast for that product may get lost thus resulting in in-sufficient planning. August 2012.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. On the downside, it may be inefficient method as picker has to travel entire warehouse to pick the order. 1 - Refer - Aberdeen Group Research article - Completing the Journey to Voice and the Paperless Warehouse, July 2012. October 2012.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this article. Posted by: Mukesh | February 2, 2012 6:31 AM. There is an article in [link] which has certain facts about how Cash on Delivery is eating up the margins. It is an insightful article.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. We are familiar with the concept of buying online books, electronic goods, gift articles, apparels. It may soon follow with a suite of e-retailer venturing into selling grocery online. Posted by: Arindam Burman | May 3, 2012 2:11 PM.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Posted by Gopi Krishnan on May 25, 2012 9:28 AM | Permalink. Really nice article Gopi. Posted by: Sanjay Bansal | May 28, 2012 10:54 PM. Other possible acquisitions may include Endeca and Bravosolutions. August 2012.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. on February 14, 2012 1:36 PM | Permalink. Nice article Ramesh. Posted by: Priyesh Tungare | March 5, 2012 2:08 PM. Posted by: Priyesh Tungare | March 5, 2012 2:08 PM. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! August 2012.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Hi Pankaj, I found the article to be crisp & informative, expecially for non Supply Chain background person. May be at the point of collection or on the website itself. Thanks for the nice article, can you help me with the following questions?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. An article published in USA Today on Friday (paid subscription or metered view required) observes that retailers and shoppers are both experimenting this holiday season to figure out the most effective and useful ways to shop. December 2012.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Every actual and potential customer order may have a different margin associated with it. Thus, you may have to forgo current order so that inventory is available to satisfy another customer order with a higher margin. |. News & Events. |.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

After several recent investigations revealed the extent of counterfeit infiltration in the defense supply chain, Congress took action, modifying the rules for contractors concerning the detection and avoidance of counterfeit parts as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA).

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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2022

Since this group of young people — those born between 1995 and 2012 — are young and very aware of the world around them, it wouldn’t surprise me if they renamed themselves in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The marketing world loves to target consumers by age — grouping them into so-called “generations.”

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Now it seems the trend may be reversing once more, as a definite movement—sometimes referred to as Vertical Integration 2.0 Other issues appearing to influence the new VI trend include: Global expansion goals. In 2012, Delta Airlines took ownership of an oil refinery that makes jet fuel.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

For example, they must be willing to accept the fact some products they desire may only be available for lease rather than purchase. This can be seen in the increase of shared cars, machinery, and even articles of daily use.’ ” The Green Supply Chain , 31 July 2012. Footnotes. [1] 4] Smart Cities World , op.

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