Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. When looking at how omnichannel retail increases sales, consider the fact that 54% of consumers say they are likely to look at a product online and then purchase it in-store. Buy online and return in-store (BORIS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. Furniture makers are seeing increasing backlogs.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

CNC machines use computerized controls and machine tools to cut layers of material to make custom parts. Machine parts manufacturing companies must rely on their supply chains to obtain and transport raw materials. Companies are beginning to notice the dramatic effects of CNC machines on their production workflow. Lower costs.

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the release of QAD Adaptive ERP 2023, the latest version of QAD’s next-generation ERP solution that includes the QAD Enterprise Platform. Furthermore, we are proud to reveal updates to our QAD Adaptive Applications solution portfolio.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read on to hear Craig’s expert insights on the current landscape and what companies can do to accelerate supply chain resilience in the midst of increased supply chain disruptions. Tell us a bit about your background in Life Sciences.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. Amazon Japan challenged by glitches in delivery services (Nikkei Asian Review). AscendTMS Launches Commission System In Logistics TMS Software.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2022, the US CHIPS and Science Act boosted domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductor chips which led to fewer purchases of semiconductors from China. In 2010, China restricted exports of rare earth elements to Japan following a territorial dispute, sending prices soaring and Japan scrambling to find alternative sources.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. Robinson acquires Milgram & Company. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Körber acquires HighJump.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

The provider has placed a special effort in its business strategy to not compete with its merchants but rather seeks to be a ” one-stop ” platform technology provider for businesses including availability of customer buying intelligence tools that can identify what customers tend to buy and when.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The company’s integration partners include Element Logic , one of Europe ’s intralogistics companies; and Okamura , a Japan based provider of high-quality products and services for offices, education, commercial facilities and distribution centers. JAGGAER Finalizes Added Strategic Partnership.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 Co-founded in 2017 by CEO Kevin Frechette, COO Tarek Alaruri, and CTO Victor Kushch, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and has offices in New York and Poland. Fastest-growing private companies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles. On 10 November 2021 at COP26, 19 countries – including Australia, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA) – joined the first framework to establish zero emission maritime routes.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

That’s why a recent study found that 81% of supply chain executives say their company has placed additional focus on sustainability in the past three years. As online shopping increased due to COVID-19, 45% of shoppers began focusing on sustainability when making purchasing decisions, and that is likely to continue and expand.

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Unleashed

JUNE 3, 2020

Each report on the issue from the country’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) offers few signs of hope — to the point that no individual solution seems sufficient to tackle such an overwhelming problem. Software is a good alternative that’s more cost-effective and agile. Make smarter investments in your labour force.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Chain Store Age ).

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2021

It was tree huggers against companies. ”[2] Consumers, tired of greenwashing, have played a major role in changing the corporate mindset — and today’s youngest generations are applying pressure to have companies do even better when it comes to their sustainability efforts. ” But: decarbonizing supply chains is hard.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2014

They collaborated with two service providers, Sourcemap and AIR Worldwide, to develop an interactive mapping tool that evaluates operational risk, and flags the relative importance of key suppliers and manufacturers to the integrity of a supply chain. A broader view. Mapping the risks.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

While the rest of the world adopts cloud technologies to help them break down silos and integrate communication, companies continue to use disparate applications and tools for managing orders, evaluating inventory, and shipping goods. In fact, Brazil, Spain, and Japan saw the largest increases in online sales during the COVID pandemic.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The company issued this statement at the time: “We explicitly prohibit child labour in our operations and have been working relentlessly to take a stand against this.” The legislation is not restricted to German companies alone — foreign-based companies with registered German branches must also comply.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

This approach to supply chain management is a child of Lean Thinking – a business methodology that originated in Japan in the late 1980s. Product companies implement lean logistics to eliminate downtime in the supply chain and give customers better value. Negotiate better terms with your shipping company.

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Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

Although maybe we should have been better prepared, after-all this is not the first major supply chain disruption faced by most companies. A major fire in China has a different impact than a major earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a volcanic eruption in northern Europe or a category 5 hurricane in the southern United States.

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Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

Supply chain agility is gained through capabilities that enable rapid identification of changes, fast decision making, and optimal responses that maximizes company benefits. Cognitive systems excel at locating knowledge, developing an optimal solution, eliminating bias, compressing process times, and dealing with repetitive decisions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.” 9] Derek Holthaus, director of innovation and solutions, FlavorSum LLC, agrees. 8] Clarisa Diaz, “ What happened on the potato supply chain that caused a fry shortage in Japan and a ban on Canadian spuds ,” Quartz, 13 January 2022. [9]

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Their early 2018 competition assessment noted that “companies that provide fulfillment and logistics services for themselves” are competition. Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

It concluded, “Food retailers who want to reach today’s growing minority populations should make sure their supplier sources include companies that are at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by minorities, women, veteran/service disabled veterans, and/or LGBT individuals.”[3]. first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. For example in Japan foodstuffs and by-products containing animal-origin protein undergo rigorous treatment to kill the pathogens that cause disease. What is food waste management?

Waste Reduction 98

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. Further, AI mapping tools cannot do part-site mapping.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Blockchain and crypto have long been seen as tools for the future regarding payment structures in specific industries (especially those with international reach). Leaders must further consider how they can mould these tools into their business practices and supply chains today. Why is cryptocurrency better than fiat currencies?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. The focus of existing technology companies is deeply rooted in traditional sales activities. Companies are sales-driven. (As Existing Supply Chain Networks.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 13, 2020

Numerous reports confirm the coronavirus pandemic has motivated business leaders to consider new ways to leverage technology and automation to lessen their company’s exposure to human-related crises. ”[1]. Industry 4.0 And Industry 4.0 Digital Supply Chain.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. Flexible networks help companies adjust quickly in times of stress. Get to know your potential suppliers.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.” Skidmore notes that “Japan and China have made excellent progress in creating a circular copper supply chain.”. Read our recent Special Report: Copper Supplies.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand (WSJ – sub. Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Dockworkers Walk Out of Labor Talks (WSJ – sub.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the cold hard truth of the disadvantages didn’t convince some readers that now is the time to migrate to a new platform, maybe those “glass half full” readers will be motivated by imagining the art of the possible and the power, flexibility, transparency, and resiliency a cloud-native solution delivers. Cost Savings.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

China, Japan, and South Korea are among the top consumers , driven by their increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other high-tech applications. This deposit could become one of the world’s largest, with far-reaching implications for the global shift to sustainable energy solutions and electric vehicles.

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