Techgistics

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Source: Samsung. Samsung has issued a full recall of the Galaxy Note7, described by some as an iPhone killer. The reputation of the brand and financial losses will be significant. Kulbinder Garcha, an analyst at Credit Suisse, estimates Apple could capture at least half of the volume of Note 7 phones that Samsung was poised to sell. Samsung initially concluded that the issue was with the batteries from one of their suppliers and scrambled to send replacement phones with batteries from a differen

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Inventory management policies that fail to keep pace with shifting product demand can lock up valuable working capital, especially in volatile markets. By dynamically managing inventory without compromising service levels, companies can free up these unexploited reserves of working capital. A research project* at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, Zaragoza, Spain, has developed models for […].

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APICS

OCTOBER 13, 2016

This final blog on multi-echelon “push” and “pull” will summarize the uses and differences between the two techniques discussed throughout the series.

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E2open

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In Pursuit of Productivity. alyssa. Thursday 13 October 2016. John Lash, Vice President, Product Marketing, E2open. Does planner workload affect productivity? Can technology help companies achieve a step-change in productivity? The answer to both of these questions is yes and here are some data-driven facts to consider in your pursuit of productivity.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In today's omni-channel world retailers are creating new, innovative and quick ways to get orders to their customers – and same day delivery has become another strategy that takes modern day logistics to a whole new level. How can retailers keep on top of the multiple channels that make up their logistics infrastructure in real time, confidently meet delivery promises and ensure these innovative services are delivering incremental value?

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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Sustainability is driving innovation: from Silicon Valley companies to Washington, D.C., procurement agencies to suppliers in Shenzhen, and it has become a business necessity because it saves money, smooths operations, diminishes risk in supply chains and opens new business opportunities.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2016

More eCommerce Moves by Amazon, Walmart, Foxconn Embraces Robots Big Time in China, US CO2 Emissions Headed for 24 Year Low, Demand for US Warehouse Space Continues to be Hot

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In manufacturing and logistics, the driver shortage has been one of the most intriguing and evolving topics to follow. However, manufacturing faces another shortage, the shortage on the plant floor. According to Polytron , the manufacturing skills gap is estimated to grow to 3.5 million unfilled manufacturing jobs in the next 10 years, up from previous estimates of 2 million vacancies.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Highlights from Key Educational Sessions, Including Intel, an AWESOME Panel on Innovation, the Uberization of Freight, and Advice for Forecasting Slow Movers

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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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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In his book, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, the late Carl Sagan wrote, “There are … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence is what will Make Smart Cities Smart appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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3GTMS

OCTOBER 13, 2016

I’ve been in the TMS industry for more than 30 years and wrote the first TMS as a developer back in the ‘80s. Since I’ve been around longer than most people and understand the industry better than most people, Steve Banker of ARC Advisory Group once called me “the father of the TMS industry.” I figured I’d put that moniker to good use in this series, and offer some advice on navigating the TMS marketplace.

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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Earlier this week, UPS announced it has expanded its UPS Worldwide Express Plus earliest morning package service to an additional 28 countries, as well as intending to add 200 new hybrid electric delivery trucks to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 13, 2016

by Melissa Clow How do you start a supply chain revolution in Nashville? With some toe-tapping music from the Late Late Supply Chain Show band and rockin’ guitar playing from Kinaxis Director of Marketing Content, Bill DuBois, of course! After an electric and entertaining opener, it was time to get down to business. From opening remarks from John Sicard, president and CEO of Kinaxis, to presentations from SCM World, Ford, and Keysight Technologies, the core theme was this revolutionizing of the

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Integrated Applications has acquired the exclusive UK intellectual property (IP) rights to Variatec's VariAdd Project solution for project and service driven companies using SAP Business One.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 13, 2016

by Tom Gregorchik I was recently asked a simple question during an interview: “Where do you see supply chain in 2030?”. I started thinking about this question when it dawned on me… where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I graduated from Penn State armed with a degree in Industrial Engineering and started a consulting job implementing demand planning and supply planning modules for a large CPG company.

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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 13, 2016

A new report by CDP highlights the value of strategically hardwiring sustainability into supply and demand to future-proof businesses.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Ewan Friend, Managing Director of EDI company, Data Interchange, explores the contribution that EDI plays in supplier relationship management.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In an earlier blog on the truck driver shortage , we talked about how the challenge would be greatly alleviated if there were more women truck drivers. Despite women making up 51 percent of the population, their numbers currently stand at an estimate 5-6 percent of the truck-driving workforce. Why?

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Tailwind

OCTOBER 13, 2016

I really haven’t got anything to say in this blog. I mean its tough coming up with topics all the time. It’s not like you can just make things up… it’s not like you are riding to work in the morning, weaving through traffic, and suddenly you see a sign or something and then you get an initial seedling of an idea for a full blog. It’s not like you can listen to some song on the radio, or some topic on the radio talk show, and figure out… ’hey, that might be a good idea for a blog’.

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It’s a no brainer to examine costs associated with the goods and materials in your direct supply chain to discover ways to reduce overhead. A more frequently overlooked area, however, is the indirect supply chain — those expenses associated with the ancillary commodities and consumables you have to have to do business. For example, if you own a construction company, the materials you buy to build projects, large and small, are part of the direct supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? Transportfolio. With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Whether you’re in the airlines industry, managing field crews in an industry like utilities or construction, or coordinating deliveries for a third-party logistics provider, planning and scheduling your resources optimally is critical to keeping your operations moving and your customers satisfied. This process, while already complex when planning only a single resource, such as workers, vehicles, or orders, becomes infinitely more complex as the number of variables increases.

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TMC

OCTOBER 13, 2016

7 Ways to Create a Successful Onsite Resource Relationship.Transportfolio. So you’ve made the decision to engage with a global logistics management provider. Now what? You probably realize it’s critically important to keep everything flowing smoothly—especially during the transition and implementation. But figuring out how to do that may elude you. The answer may be to have someone from your new provider actually work in your building.

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