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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. For the first time in more than 10 years, the Federal Reserve took the initiative to slightly increase interest rates, but the hopes for a robust start to 2016 were quickly dashed. The prices of fuel continued to drop, and growth in the logistics industry slowed to a painstaking crawl of less than So, let’s take a closer look at what findings were released within the 2016 State of Logistics (SOL) report and how they impact current and future

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Toyota and USPS See Opportunities for Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

It was back in January 2015, after reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about bitcoin, that my eyes were opened to the potential for blockchain technology to transform supply chain management. As I wrote at the time in Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System? : Imagine a bitcoin being a unit of inventory and a digital wallet (“bitcoin address”) being an inventory-keeping location, such as a store, distribution center, or truck trailer.

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Enterprise Software Suppliers Exhibit Mixed Results in Q1 2016

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group (www.arcweb.com) monitors and analyzes the enterprise software market on a quarterly basis. We track the revenues of fifteen prominent publicly traded enterprise software companies and translate financial results reported in foreign currencies to US dollars using an average exchange rate for the given reporting period. The suppliers’ reporting period for this analysis is the quarter ended March 2016, unless stated otherwise.

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PINC named as Food Logistics' Top Green Provider for 2016

PINC

Food Logistics' annual Top Green Providers list recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. The list offers logistics professionals a guide to the providers, manufacturers, and software and technology companies that have found new ways to promote sustainability throughout their operations and those of their customers.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Risk Management Requires Connectivity and Advanced Analytics

Enterra Insights

“Supply chains,” writes Abe Eshkenazi (@aeshkenazi), CEO of APICS, “are like the central nervous system in humans — they are … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management Requires Connectivity and Advanced Analytics appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Considerations with Brexit

Tompkins Blog

Among the issues surfacing related to the impacts of the British vote to exit the European Union are questions regarding changes in supply chains, particularly by those owned by U.S. companies. The post Supply Chain Considerations with Brexit appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Towards an effective S&OP with Stephen Covey

Supply Chain Movement

Since the publication of Stephan Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” in 1989, more than 15 million copies have passed the counter, making it one of the best selling management books ever. The seven habits that Covey describes are brilliant in their simplicity. No more than common sense, you could argue, but why the massive interest and appreciation?

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Bringing SCOR to Singapore

APICS

A daylong educational forum in Singapore in July will introduce the SCOR model to supply chain professionals representing some of the world’s largest and most recognized semiconductor and electronics companies.

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4 Ways to Give Business Leaders Visibility into the Supply Chain

RFgen

Leaders must have visibility into every link of the supply chain. All industries should recognize the growing importance of the supply chain. In a market where consumers buy products and services on numerous channels, the ability to sell and deliver goods through multiple unified strategies is paramount to remaining competitive. A Deloitte survey found 79 percent of companies with industry-leading delivery and procurement capabilities achieved significant revenue growth.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Does Drop Shipping Online Orders Deliver Value?

MIT Supply Chain

In response to the growth of their e-commerce businesses, many retailers are looking for ways to reduce the supply chain costs associated with internet orders. Some retailers are starting to look upstream in their supply chains, and are requesting that manufacturers fulfill orders via drop shipping. The change in delivery practices creates a number of […].

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4 Ways to Give Business Leaders Visibility into the Supply Chain

RFgen

Leaders must have visibility into every link of the supply chain. All industries should recognize the growing importance of the supply chain. In a market where consumers buy products and services on numerous channels, the ability to sell and deliver goods through multiple unified strategies is paramount to remaining competitive. A Deloitte survey found 79 percent of companies with industry-leading delivery and procurement capabilities achieved significant revenue growth.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of June 30, 2016

Supply Chain Digest

New Panama Canal Finally Opens. 3D Printing Losing Some Steam. Walmart Continues to Expand Its dot com Business, but is it Enoug.

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Freight Surge Expected for Q2 and July 4

DAT Solutions

Van freight was a little quiet last week, but a rebound should be underway now, to close the second quarter on a high note. Reefer freight volume should get a boost too, due to last-minute demand for fresh food, ahead of the July 4th weekend. Flatbed traffic has been subdued all year, especially compared to the fracking boom times. This week was no exception.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Logistics Cost Breakdown 2015

Supply Chain Digest

Transportation Represents About Two Thirds of More than 1.

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Tmall vs. Tmall Global: Which Platform Fits Your Company’s Needs?

ModusLink Corporation

In previous blogs we wrote about the many opportunities in the Chinese market; these opportunities, however, also go hand in hand with at least as many challenges. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at the differences between Tmall (domestic) and Tmall Global and help you determine which is right for your company. There are […]. The post Tmall vs.

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When & How To Find a Good Fulfillment Company

Supply Chain 24/7

If your business focuses on producing goods, then you understand that getting them (and the tools needed to provide your services) to the right place at the right time is essential for keeping your customers happy.and if you can keep costs down – well, that’s even better.

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Tmall vs. Tmall Global: Which Platform Fits Your Company’s Needs?

ModusLink Corporation

In previous blogs we wrote about the many opportunities in the Chinese market; these opportunities, however, also go hand in hand with at least as many challenges. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at the differences between Tmall (domestic) and Tmall Global and help you determine which is right for your company. There are […]. The post Tmall vs.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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When & How To Find a Good Fulfillment Company

Supply Chain 24/7

If your business focuses on producing goods, then you understand that getting them (and the tools needed to provide your services) to the right place at the right time is essential for keeping your customers happy.and if you can keep costs down – well, that’s even better.

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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) CPO on “How is CSR impacting Procurement objectives?” In The Pharma Business Video Interview

EcoVadis

Jean-Yves Rotte?-Geoffroy (CPO GlaxoSmithKline) Interview @ EcoVadis SustaIn Conference, April 2016 in Paris from EcoVadis on Vimeo. This interview captures the thoughts of Jean-Yves Rotte?-Geoffroy (CPO GlaxoSmithKline) just after he took part in a panel discussion at our Sustain 2016 event on “ How is Corporate Social Responsibility impacting Procurement objectives?

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Product Measurements Matter - DIM Weights, Trade Compliance and SOLAS Requirements

3rdwave

Weights and measures really do matter. Yet it is quite amazing how many organizations don't see the need to maintain weights and measures as part of their master data.

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3PL Advantages: Is Bigger Really Better?

Consumer Goods Logistics

For shippers researching 3PL advantages and wondering how to get the most value from a 3PL relationship, one issue that comes up is the size of the provider. Do companies want the size and scale of a larger 3PL or the agility and focus of a small to mid-sized provider?

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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The Importance of Containers to Next-Gen Cloud Applications

GTG Technology Group

The advent of container technology is further pushing the boundaries of the cloud-based philosophy. Download GTG Technology Groups latest White Paper: The Importance of Containers to Next-Gen Cloud Applications Here. The post The Importance of Containers to Next-Gen Cloud Applications appeared first on GTG Technology Group.

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Entres Amis, Between Friends

Tailwind

In 1976 the Canadian government commissioned a book of photography as a gift to the United States in commemoration of its Bi-Centennial celebration. It was a collection of stunning photographs all taken within one mile or the Canada/US border – many of them right at the border itself. Back in April, I attended the TruckWorld show in Toronto, Ontario and stayed at my brother’s house in Hamilton.

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The Importance of Containers to Next-Gen Cloud Applications

GTG Technology Group

The advent of container technology is further pushing the boundaries of the cloud-based philosophy. Cloud-based Transportation Management Software (TMS) has quickly become an indispensable part of the transportation industry. Download GTG Technology Groups latest White Paper: The Importance of Containers to Next-Gen Cloud Applications Here. The post The Importance of Containers to Next-Gen Cloud Applications appeared first on GTG Technology Group.

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An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters

TMC

An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters.Connect. Editor’s note: This post originally ran in February. Since the Panama Canal opened this past Sunday, we wanted to share it with you again. In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Reduce speed – limited visibility!

Kinaxis

by John Westerveld. Here in Canada, major highways are getting new electronic signs that provide warnings to motorists about upcoming road hazards. One foggy morning, I drove by a sign that declared “REDUCE SPEED – LIMITED VISIBILITY”. Sure enough, the fog was so thick in some places that I needed to drive much slower – I couldn’t see anything beyond my own hood.

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Six Logistics “Facts” That Are Wrong

Freightos

Six Freight “Facts” That Are Wrong. Sometimes what is taken as a fact doesn’t hold up to closer scrutiny. And the freight industry is no exception. This post looks at six freight “facts”, and what makes them more fiction than fact. 1. Logistics growth is all about the M&As. 2015 was a record year for 3PL M&As, driven by the need to optimise assets, increase scale, and increase reach.