BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

The event featured engaging speakers from Daimler Truck, Ford, Subaru Canada, Mercedes-Benz USA, Panasonic Automotive, and flexis. This annual gathering serves as a platform for sharing ideas on supply chain innovations and attracts repeat attendees from the automotive industry community.

Automotive 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. Never before have we launched so many innovations for all parts of the value chain.”. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”.

Supply Chain Software 270

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

Engineering & Manufacturing (E&M) companies are advancing their business models to focus more on providing services and capability to their customers, a practice known as “servitization.” Service type activities already make up from one-third to more than one-half of manufacturing employment in some industries. Description.

Manufacturing 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. In addition to making a significant amount of audio and visual supplies, CaliBaja is also a major manufacturer of medical equipment—a status that has kept them as active as ever during the pandemic. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Resource Reduction 92

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination. This cost-effective, strategic process involves the use of a variety of transportation modes, technologies and intermediaries.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

People are waking up to the fact that the condition of the supply chains affects everything and everybody in modern society: from small businesses and households to conglomerates, from transportation to healthcare. We’re starting to think of manufacturing in terms of designing a product that can be repurposed at the end of its life.

North America 35

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. 9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 202

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well. Many related announced investments point to what shaping-up as concerted strategy for both domestic market and nearshored supply network investments geared to support the region’s EV vehicle market and manufacturing needs for the coming decade.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Four basic logistics services can be outsourced: transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and information technology (IT) support. Many factors must be considered before choosing an outsourcing provider; this article focuses on transportation and warehousing activities commonly outsourced by manufacturers.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. Canada takes U.S. Remember that patent Amazon filed back in November 2013 that envisioned sending 3D manufacturing instructions to a truck equipped with a 3D printer that could manufacture an ordered product while enroute to the customer?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2022

The beer industry saw the explosion of the craft brewer and the loosening of regulations in countries like Canada and others that made it easier for people in other regions, provinces and states of many countries to have the ability to purchase beer they were never able to buy. In fact, the flavor additions happened across all markets.

Industrial 94

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

Omnitracs’ Roadnet® Transportation Suite 3.7.4 While omnichannel retailing is in the spotlight these days, lurking in the shadows is another big challenge and opportunity many retailers (and manufacturers looking to sell direct to consumers) have been struggling with for years: cross-border e-commerce.” percent from 2015 to $82.4

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2017

And while JDA’s Transportation Management Solutions have world-class algorithms that optimize trailer loads, execution of those plans during the physical loading process can be quite challenging. The project was derived from a real-life loading problem that a leading tire manufacturer was facing. About JDA Labs.

Canada 47

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

We have discussed how manufacturers are changing the landscape through surprising, innovative trends. Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. Nearshoring also allows manufacturers and logistics provider is to save money.

Trends 120

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2017

And while JDA’s Transportation Management Solutions have world-class algorithms that optimize trailer loads, execution of those plans during the physical loading process can be quite challenging. The project was derived from a real-life loading problem that a leading tire manufacturer was facing. About JDA Labs.

Canada 40

Canada France Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 40

PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Additionally, supply chain and transportation executives will have access to enterprise analytics and performance reports across their distribution yards through the PINC application. “We Lazer Spot is the only national provider of these services for more than 100 blue chip manufacturers and retailers at 400+ locations across the U.S.

North America 49

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Check out some of the country’s top freight shipping conferences and events for the rest of 2015: Can innovative technology, new business models and eCommerce re-boot the business of logistics? FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17.

Freight 120

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Distribution management includes forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and delivery within the larger universe of logistics and supply chain management. The ideal situation for any retailer or manufacturer is to have just enough inventory on hand to sell or to keep production lines running smoothly. What is Distribution Management?

Inventory Reduction 89

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2015

We have written several posts on this technology and how it will change manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation. Powered by the Internet of Things & Digital Manufacturing. However, that isn’t to say that IoT innovation isn’t happening elsewhere. INFOGRAPHIC] Industry 4.0:

Internet of things 120

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. 3D Printing : Almost 20% of manufacturers are already using 3D printing in their business to some extent. SC Digest , @scdigest ].

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

“We live and work in every neighbourhood in Canada,” said Tom Schmitt, President and CEO of Purolator. “So We are also proud of our collaborative relationship with Echo Global Logistics and remain committed to finding environmentally sustainable solutions to get shipments across Canada and around the world.”. About Purolator Inc.

Third Party Logistics 101

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Oilfield services market, in general, covers manufacturers, repairers, and maintenance companies specializing in oil extraction and transportation. A general description of these oil and gas service companies could be that they manufacture, repair, and maintain equipment that is used in oil extraction and transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Designing systems and innovations that solve problems of today’s shippers. Pros: Fast-paced atmosphere. Many are SaaS companies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions. According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation , women in Canada hold only 25% of Vice-President positions across all industries, and a paltry 10% of CEO positions.

Gartner 54

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. This will make the supplier sluggish to respond to changes and slow moving on innovation. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

Waste Reduction 274

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster. Then came COVID-19.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 15, 2015

Many organizations with established SCM operations have been working with third-party logistics firms for decades, largely eliminating the use of in-house transportation fleets. A similar trend emerged in the electronics manufacturing sector. Today, starting up a high-tech manufacturing operation is economically unviable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

manufactured goods over the next decade. But Walmart is not alone in its move towards “reshoring” jobs, moving factories back stateside after a decade-long exodus to cheaper manufacturing facilities in places like Southeast Asia. Manufacturing technology is improving in the U.S., Making Waves. may be beneficial.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 26, 2015

A new global Manufacturing structure with new operating models has been created. You lead and manage customer service, forecasting, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, and other functions as required. In this position, you report directly to the Global Senior Vice President Manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 24, 2017

CPG companies are considered among the leaders in supply chain trends in manufacturing. Looking to these companies can be very instructive for understanding the future directions of supply chain management for manufacturers. This means finding 3PL partners that can innovate in sustainability and service quality as well.

3PL 105

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Freightera

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. Clean50 is one of the most important awards for corporate contribution to environmental sustainability in Canada. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. Their son has been completely healthy.

Sustainability 20

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 4, 2014

Millions of pallets are built and used in the supply chains of Canada every year and so any innovation around these pallets can have a significantly positive and far reaching impact on overall logistics and supply chain performance. The preferred method to manufacture FRP is compression molding.

Canada 106

Canada Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 106

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This procurement training course is taught by Corey Weekes who is based in Toronto, Canada and is a co-founder and Managing Partner at the EIGHTY-FOUR GROUP Supply Chain Consulting company as well as a Senior Warehousing and Transportation Director at one of Canada’s leading and most globally recognized luxury apparel brands.

Purchasing Training 78

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Freightera

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Freightera, the innovative online freight marketplace for Canadian and US business shippers, placed No. 80 in Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2020 by The Globe and Mail. “Freightera is honored to join the ranks of Canada’s top growth companies, placing alongside firms like Shopify (No. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept.

Modeling Software 49

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QAD

JUNE 4, 2019

In Part II, we will touch on the ways in which automotive players are addressing these changes through collaboration and the innovations that can stem from it. Lyft has partnered with Ford and GM on an open platform, where car manufacturers can plug their self-driving vehicles into its rideshare network. Lyft Partnerships. Lyft, Inc.,

Detroit 105

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Deloitte just recognized Freightera among the fastest-growing and most innovative technology companies in Canada. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Freightera, the innovative online freight marketplace, just won the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award. VANCOUVER, B.C., Freightera revenue grew 678% from 2016 to 2019.

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