GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). However, the adoption rates remain perplexing. As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2017

Author’s son at finish of first varsity 2-mile race. “Remember, focus on pace, not place,” I call out to my son as he and the other runners step out on the track and to the starting line. My son is a freshman in high school, and although he has played baseball since he was 5 years old, his new passion is running, which was my sport in high school too.

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PINC

APRIL 19, 2017

PINC named TOP 100 Logistics IT provider for boosting supply chain performance and customer service while cutting overall logistics costs for customers. ALAMEDA, Calif. , April 19, 2017 -- PINC, the #1 provider of yard management systems (YMS), finished vehicle logistics solutions, and inventory robotics to the world's largest brands, has been selected 2017 TOP Logistics IT provider by Inbound Logistics magazine.

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Arkieva

APRIL 19, 2017

In this week’s What-if Wednesday post, Arkieva Supply Chain Optimization Consultant – Abhishek Shah – shares the results of a what-if demand forecast simulation using the Winters multiplicative beta parameter. What-if Wednesday: Forecast Parameter Simulation – Beta Multiplicative Method was first posted on April 19, 2017 at 8:00 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. An exciting new addition to FOCUS is the Innovation Hub at the center of the Delivery Zone, where attendees have the opportunity to experience industry use cases leveraging various new innovations.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. An exciting new addition to FOCUS is the Innovation Hub at the center of the Delivery Zone, where attendees have the opportunity to experience industry use cases leveraging various new innovations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 19, 2017

“Our view that imports will continue to be stable despite the uncertainties of the new administration’s trade policies remains unchanged,” said Ben Hackett, founder, Hackett Associates. read more.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 19, 2017

Amazon Looking for Scads of Urban Euro DCs, IMF Offers Bullish View of Global Economy, Prologis Breaks Ground on Multi Level Port DC, New CSX CEO Bent on Closing Hump Yards in Efficiency Move

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 19, 2017

With the economy in good shape, consumers are willing to spend over the next few months which is driving up imports. read more.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 19, 2017

Retail Giant to Reduce Prices on OnLine Orders Picked Up in Stores, While Japanese Delivery Firms Say Enough is Enough on Rates

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 19, 2017

There is, and likely will remain, confusion about terms used in the field of artificial intelligence — terms like artificial … Continued. The post Defining Terms in the World of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 19, 2017

US Will not be Losing Ground, but Will not be Seeing a Resurgence Either

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 19, 2017

I've been an owner-operator for six years, and I've learned a few tricks that help me to make more money and keep my truck moving. Here are four proven ways to find a great load: 1. Post your truck. Many loads never get posted, so the only way to get access to these loads is by receiving a call from a broker that has selected your company to work with.

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Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 19, 2017

Picture the 710 Freeway heading south, bumper-to-bumper semis hauling cargo to and from the bustling Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, now imagine those trucks are moving that cargo, quietly, quickly and without producing any emissions, Toyota is working to make this vision a reality.

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Tailwind

APRIL 19, 2017

Throughout your career you run into people who inspire you. They do things and or teach you things that help you create a better journey for yourself. I remember working for the Canadian division of a US-based private college business and encountering an amazing leader. His name was Peter. He was British. He once told me that he came from a family of Anglican ministers – a 500-year line!

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2017

Imagine driving down a dusty road for years. One without any towns, road signs, bill boards, or rest stops. Sounds boring right? I agree. This is the world of the supply chain leader driving process improvement. The road to supply chain excellence takes time and patience. There are no clear landmarks or directional signage. Today, in organizations, there is a large gap between technology and process effectiveness.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 19, 2017

Performance Appraisal? for Assets? Does it sound different? Yes, this is the closest analogy I could relate to Asset Performance Management (APM) / Asset Health monitoring, which is much talked about now a days. Employees are valuable assets of an organization. So are the production assets such as Equipment and Machinery which are also playing vital role in the well-being of an Industry.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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