Fri.Aug 11, 2017

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The Many Types of Inventory Management Technology

GlobalTranz

There are diverse types of inventory management technology and systems, designed to properly sort, control and act upon information with a company’s inventory. As explained by Kenneth Hamlett of the Houston Chronicle , the two dominant types of inventory management technologies include manual and automated systems. But, there are additional levels of inventory management in between.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

by Melissa Clow This guest post comes to us from Jim Fulcher , Blogger on the Supply Chain Expert Community. Last week, Toyota and Mazda signed an agreement to enter a business and capital alliance to further strength their partnership. The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations.

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Trade Promotion Vendors Kick It into High Gear

Supply Chain Insights

Digital transformation is evident in the vendor landscape for trade promotion management today. The evidence is in; and it appears that consumer products manufacturers now have a wide range of choices for both cloud and on-premise solutions to managing the second largest line item in the company P&L. After nearly two months of detailed briefings with the world’s top trade promotion management vendors, it is evident that the embrace of new technologies has already moved into advanced phases.

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Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Retailers today are in a poor position to compete against a vertically integrated and fully digitized online giants like Amazon. The post Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (August 7-11, 2017)

Talking Logistics

This is the 80th post I’ve written this year, along with the 30 guest commentaries I’ve reviewed and edited and the 32 video episodes I’ve moderated. It’s time for a vacation. This is the one time of the year where I truly and completely disconnect: no smartphone, no laptop, no television (except to watch all the movies I’ve missed this past year.).

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

Knowing the best way to route your shipment can save you headaches and money. The ocean freight industry uses many acronyms to describe a shipment’s routing. Some of the acronyms are easy to decipher, while others are sometimes used interchangeably or only have the slightest of differences. Understanding which is which can be beneficial, as we’ll explain later.

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Fixing the Retail Supply Chain

The Network Effect

It’s common knowledge that retail is under tremendous pressure from ecommerce and changing consumer buying habits. But how bad is. The post Fixing the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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CPG and Big Food needs to evolve and embrace supply chain, sustainability

EcoVadis

The CPG industry has had a difficult year, and the grocery market is no exception. Some of the most recognized and successful food brands are getting pressured at every turn, from health conscious and high-end consumers that are prioritizing healthy and fresh alternatives, to price-driven buyers flocking to cheaper store brands. Even grocers and retailers are starting to turn their backs on Big Food.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Which means that, as it does every year at this time, space is about to get very tight. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptors that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next.

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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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Language and Learning

Enterra Insights

For decades researchers have been telling us that language and learning are fellow travelers in the educational process. Rhodi Lee … Continued. The post Language and Learning appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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ELD Impact Could Be Greatest on 450- to 600-Mile Lanes

DAT Solutions

Assuming that the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate takes effect on December 18, which seems highly likely, all fleets will be forced to install an ELD on every truck by that date. Many industry experts predict that electronic logging devices (ELDs) will have a 3% to 5% impact on carrier productivity overall, but not all hauls and carriers will be affected equally.

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5 Logistical Challenges Limiting Subscription Box Companies (and How the Right Partner Can Help)

ModusLink Corporation

From cosmetics, clothes and snacks, to high-end golf supplies, dog treats and specialty socks, there seems to be a subscription box to meet nearly anyone’s – and presumably, everyone’s – preferences. In fact, by some industry estimates, more than 2,500 subscription box companies that have emerged in the last 3 years. This number is only […].

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Musk's Electric-Car Vision Doubted by Major Auto-Parts Suppliers

Material Handling & Logistics

“There’s a lot of buzz and a lot of talk about how the world’s going to change to electrified vehicles overnight, and I’m here to tell you it’s not going to happen overnight, and it’s not going to happen for decades,” said David Dauch, CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing. Some of the world’s top auto-parts suppliers aren’t buying all the enthusiasm about the electric vehicles hyped by Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk and larger carmakers trying to keep up.

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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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5 Logistical Challenges Limiting Subscription Box Companies (and How the Right Partner Can Help)

ModusLink Corporation

From cosmetics, clothes and snacks, to high-end golf supplies, dog treats and specialty socks, there seems to be a subscription box to meet nearly anyone’s – and presumably, everyone’s – preferences. In fact, by some industry estimates, more than 2,500 subscription box companies that have emerged in the last 3 years. This number is only […].

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Warby Parker vs Luxottica: Supply Chain Disintermediation in the Eyewear Industry

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Josef Bogosian, Diego Flores, Sonali Galhotra, Mark Lee, Alex Lieu, Felipe Caro. The King of Eyewear: Luxottica. Based in Italy, Luxottica has a monopoly-like position in the global eyewear industry. Luxottica target markets are in fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear, and with a market share of 58% [1], Luxottica has a stake in every part of the market.

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The Power of WSYWIG

Tailwind

I can still remember those Friday Nights years ago as a ten year old, watching Flip Wilson’s comedy show – some of the characters he created. Truly one of the great variety shows in the late 60s and early 70s. One character he created still makes me laugh out loud today. He created a character named Geraldine Jones – a young hot pistol who was very high on herself, and feisty, and able to deliver a punch line that could knock over a heavyweight champion.

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Warby Parker vs Luxottica: Supply Chain Disintermediation in the Eyewear Industry

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Josef Bogosian, Diego Flores, Sonali Galhotra, Mark Lee, Alex Lieu, Felipe Caro. The King of Eyewear: Luxottica. Based in Italy, Luxottica has a monopoly-like position in the global eyewear industry. Luxottica target markets are in fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear, and with a market share of 58% [1], Luxottica has a stake in every part of the market.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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Why Your Organization Needs Good WMS Project Management

Accelogix

Complex projects are a fact of life in today’s business enterprises. Many times those projects contain a large component of utilizing technology to address a significant business challenge or opportunity. Implementing or changing a large software platform like a Warehouse Management System (WMS) requires both planning and execution in line with complex parameters, and the role of a Project Manager is a key ingredient to attaining success in any complex project.