Fri.Oct 20, 2017

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Last Mile eCommerce: Why eCommerce Logistics Now Requires Expertise in Last Mile & White Glove Logistics Services

GlobalTranz

While automation is poised to revolutionize eCommerce Logistics and last mile delivery, last mile eCommerce will benefit from increased use of white glove logistics services. As explained by Andrea Obston of Parcel Industry , last mile delivery must be free, fast and all-inclusive. Although free and fast are standard parts of last mile delivery in eCommerce, the last word, all-inclusive, poses a new challenge for shippers.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 16-20, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My trip to Chile this week in numbers: 34: the number of hours to travel there and back. 36: the number of hours I spent on the ground in Chile. 4: the total number of hours I spoke (in Spanish!) during my three presentations. 240+: the number of attendees at the Seminarium conference. 2: the number of chocolate ice cream cones I ate while in Chile.

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Supply Chain Optimization in Supply Planning: How to Develop a New Way of Thinking

Arkieva

Naturally, supply chain optimization in supply planning can feel counterintuitive. Here’s why you should combat that feeling to create the best plan possible. Supply Chain Optimization in Supply Planning: How to Develop a New Way of Thinking was first posted on October 20, 2017 at 7:45 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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How SpaceX Could Transform the Parcel Service Industry

BlueYonder

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: how the SpaceX plan for the Big Falcon Rocket could transform the parcel service industry; Amazon’s deals with big apartment landlords; how millennials could be the answer to the looming supply chain talent gap; the rise in U.S. manufacturing output; and how Click & Collect boosts retail sales.

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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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From How We Love to How We Innovate

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

“ENTJ?”; I was in my 20s when I did my first Myers Briggs personality test working in Corporate America. It was quite revealing to understand that […]. The post From How We Love to How We Innovate appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management | Transportfolio. As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? An unclear plan may let you down. Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to develop a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store.

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Q&A with Mike Barker, Newly Hired VP Customer & Partner Success

River Logic

Briefly discuss your professional history (or email it to me separately) and touch on 2-3 things that drive you professionally. “I’m a doer and a creator — I like to take a diamond in the rough and turn it into something real. There’s [an] opportunity to help the company become more mature, a lot of opportunity in general. [I love the] challenge of building up an organization and to problem solve (Engineer by qualifications).

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Flip-flopping Makes Bad Politics but Good Quantum Computing

Enterra Insights

Politicians are often excoriated for changing (or flip-flopping) their stances on various political topics. Changes in position often leads to … Continued. The post Flip-flopping Makes Bad Politics but Good Quantum Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Continuous delivery drives continued supply chain innovation

Kinaxis

by Alexa Cheater. When was the last time you made changes to your supply chain? I’m not referring to order changes, SKU changes or capacity changes, but rather, the processes and functionality that drive your day-to-day decision making. If it’s been too long to remember, you’re likely lagging behind when it comes to supply chain innovation. That isn’t good news when it comes to keeping up with the competition.

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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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Applying Lessons from APICS 2017

APICS

“Don’t seek perfection. Seek balance. Seek consistence. Seek justice. Seek passion. Seek a cause for humanity, and your life shall have meaning.” These are the words of Derreck Kayongo, global humanitarian and a general session speaker at APICS 2017.

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