Wed.Aug 03, 2016

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IoT in Supply Chain: Start With Defining Your Problem

Talking Logistics

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), the hardest thing for many companies is knowing where and how to begin, especially with so much buzz and hype swirling around in the market. What should the first step be? “As with any project, start with defining your problem,” advised Kristi Montgomery, VP of Kenco Innovation Labs, in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Predictive Analytics: Businesses’ Crystal Ball

Enterra Insights

“What if you could predict what products or services your customers wanted before they did,” asks Dr. James Canton (@futureguru), … Continued. The post Predictive Analytics: Businesses’ Crystal Ball appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Global Supply Chain Management: Is Your Supply Chain Susceptible to The Butterfly Effect?

Arkieva

Manufacturers, with interdependent global supply chains, are faced with the challenge of employing effective global risk management strategies that encompass a full view of both external and internal risk factors. Is your supply chain susceptible to the butterfly effect? Seemingly small (and unconnected) events can have large consequences. Scientists describe this as the butterfly effect.

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Tips for Managing Supplier Relationships

RFgen

Discover how utilizing effective data collection solutions can make supplier relationships more successful. Successful relationships are key to effective supply chain management. All the cogs and wheels must work together to create one well-oiled machine. Perhaps most vital is the connection with suppliers. Higher integration of this facet of the supply chain can lead to better outcomes, including customer satisfaction, cost reduction and overall efficiency.

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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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The Artificial/Human Intelligence Balance

GTG Technology Group

New technologies push the boundaries of speed, efficiency, and connectivity. The move to the cloud and the rise of edge computing has led to an emphasis on computer learning. By moving processing further from a centralized system, companies must rely on nodes to correctly judge and manage information, which has renewed interest in artificial intelligence (AI).

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Green Supply Chain News on California Releases Plans to Dramatically Reduce CO2 Emissions from Freight Movement. Will Ideas Go National

Supply Chain Digest

Governor Jerry Brown Betting Freight can Go Green and be More Competitive

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[E-Book] Best Practices to Manage Large Parcel Freight Spends

GlobalTranz

Are you a large shipper of small package or most often called, parcel freight? When high-volume parcel shippers gain a better understanding of the best practices of managing a large parcel shipment number and spend volume as well as better understand the accounting side of parcel through consolidated invoices, the use of outsourced partners, technology, and proficient auditing shippers create the unprecedented ability to take control of their parcel expenses, leading to cost reductions directly

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Beyond the Basics: Exploring the Value Levers of Freight Audit

Talking Logistics

Live Episode: Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement. The first step is understanding the value levers of freight audit and how to leverage them effectively to realize those benefits.

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Android OS at a Warehouse Near You?

Logistics Viewpoints

Mobile computing and RF guns have been an essential tool in real-time warehouses for years. They’re certainly nothing new. However, ARC’s research into the WMS market shows that mobile apps are receiving substantial R&D dollars from a number of WMS vendors. There is widespread development of new mobile warehousing applications designed for Android operating systems for use on cost-effective, consumer-like hardware.

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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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Implementing a TMS: Why Communication is a Key Success Factor

TMC

Implementing a TMS: Why Communication is a Key Success Factor. Having invested in a transportation management system (TMS) , you’re looking forward to its implementation. But the term “implementation” doesn’t really capture the full implications of this next step. Implementing a TMS means much more than installing and plugging in a system—the experience is transformative and requires some serious change management resources.

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Integrated Planning: Is It Rubbish? Be Careful What You Ask For….

Supply Chain Shaman

On Sunday, I spent the day at the Barnes Foundation with an old friend Karen. I love art museums, and connections with old friends are great for the soul. The Barnes Foundation is an incredible exposition of some of my favorite artists–Matisse, Modigliani, and Picasso. It was a good day. As Karen and I set out on foot, my legs, tired from ballet classes, and my body weary from a tough week on the road struggled.

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Vice President’s week

Tailwind

“Mr. Pratt?”. “Oh, Hi Erick. Thanks for coming to see me. Sit down and take a seat”. “I am kind of nervous…um…what did you want to see me about?”. “Erick, how long have you been a Junior Developer with us?”. “Ah… well… it’s like about 9 months now. Part time for 6, and into my 3 rd month of full time”. “Well Erick. I think you will really like the news that I am going to share with you this morning.