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5 Reasons Why The Use of the IIoT by Manufacturers Is Unavoidable

GlobalTranz

The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. However, the IIoT is beginning to encroach on all aspect of manufacturing and supply chain management for its wide-ranging deployment and application to improving processes. In the U.S.,

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Keys to a Successful Dropship Implementation

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: For additional insights and advice on this topic, watch the recent Talking Logistics episode featuring Chad Andrews discussing this topic with Adrian Gonzalez. This process can be a win-win for both retailers and manufacturers/distributors alike. Now, how does a retailer or manufacturer/distributor get started?

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Our Walk In The Fog

Supply Chain Shaman

New forms of data abound–weather data, consumer insights, rating/review information, sentiment analysis—but they are not used. New forms of Internet-of-Thing (IOT) data enables information at the speed of business, but companies struggle to build streaming data architectures. Connecting Planning Information to the Back Office.

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Is Sustainability Really a Problem with Matt McLelland

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Matt McLelland.

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Demand Driven: Can We Sidestep Religious Arguments?

Supply Chain Shaman

Their definition is “Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning is a formal multi-echelon planning and execution method to protect and promote the flow of relevant information through the establishment and management of strategically placed decoupling point stock buffers.” 2) Demand-Driven Manufacturing.

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Why Truck Drivers are a Vital Part of the Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Freight markets analyst Chad Prevost explains that this nascent technology will more likely make truck drivers’ lives easier and safer instead of replacing them altogether. Verizon Connect details that this kind of information can help drivers and management identify and improve on driving habits in order to work smarter, not harder.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. In order to be included on the 3PL Subway Map Europe, logistics service providers with offices in several European countries have to provide information about revenue share and number of customers per service line. Brunei Darussalam.

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