GlobalTranz
JANUARY 3, 2019
Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog. This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
Logility
JANUARY 3, 2019
It is that time of year once again when many of us pontificate on what 2019 and beyond will bring. Personally I hope for World peace, the end to hunger, a cleaner/greener Earth, and lower taxes. Well, maybe someday, but I doubt many would buy into those as predictions for 2019. The field of supply chain planning is changing quickly with the need to reduce costs to meet corporate objections, increase speed to meet customer expectations, plan for changing regulations and trade tariffs, while strug
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Kuebix
JANUARY 3, 2019
In December, we polled industry professionals about what they foresaw would be the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019. Over 550+ people voted and one trend received over 44% of the votes! The driver shortage/capacity crunch will be the biggest challenge for supply chains in the new year. The driver shortage and capacity crunch […]. The post Driver Shortage/Capacity Crunch Voted Biggest Challenge for Supply Chains in 2019 appeared first on Kuebix.
Repl Group
JANUARY 3, 2019
Black Friday: the day of dramatic demand. black Friday and cyber Monday. Beyond the big day to Cyber Monday and onwards to Christmas, shop floors and warehouses need to be suitably stocked to meet and exceed expectations. More people in store, demanding deals, discounts and instant stock availability. The high street competition all doing their utmost to capture footfall and secure sales.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 3, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Supply Chain Predictions! Article and infographic, and permission to publish here provided by, Josh Wardini. If you could sum up the Bitcoin and Blockchain concepts in a few words, how would you go about it? It’s not that easy, is it? These are both pretty complex concepts so it’s hard to sum them up very quickly. Which is tough for the beginner who just wants a basic idea of what’s going on.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MIT Supply Chain
JANUARY 3, 2019
As the number of natural hazards has increased over the last 10 years, supply chain resilience has attracted more attention with respect to mitigating the effects of these hazards. Although every company wants to be resilient, there is no clear path to allocating the resources required to become a more resilient organization. There are techniques […].
Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 3, 2019
The Rise of OnDemand Warehousing, US Manufacturing Growth Slowing, Amazon to Expand Whole Foods Network, Robotic Picking Company Raises Big Bucks
AB&R
JANUARY 3, 2019
Background and Challenge. A leading health services company responsible for providing Class I and II medical devices needed assistance from AB&R® to help with their Unique Device Identification (UDI) labeling requirements. The company supplies linens and reusable medical equipment such as gowns and drapes to hospitals across the country. Since their inventory is classified as medical devices, the UDI requires the company to provide a unique product label in a barcode format on every device.
Gravity Supply Chain
JANUARY 3, 2019
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2019, we decided to ask members of the team at Gravity Supply Chain Solutions what their predictions were for the retail supply chain this year. ‘Hot off the press’ are three of our top predictions! The post Three Top Predictions For The Retail Supply Chain In 2019 appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
The Supply Chainer Report
JANUARY 3, 2019
Following China Chang’e-4 mission landing on the far side of the Moon , let’s talk about the role of Forecast in business and more specifically in the Supply Chain. Everyone needs a Forecast. Because living in a hyperconnected world means infinite access to data. In the blink of an eye, trillions of algorithms are translating information into statistics and estimating outcomes.
Rootstock
JANUARY 3, 2019
A discussion of modern manufacturing trends, the limits of legacy ERP systems, and what to look at when you consider cloud-based ERP.
Tailwind
JANUARY 3, 2019
As I watched Charles Dickens’ enduring classic A Christmas Carol yet again over the holidays, the plot of the movie got me thinking about Tailwind and the work we’ve done. So here is a look to the past, an outline of Christmas Present, and a view to the future and what 2019 holds. Tailwind Past. In 2014, we made an honest assessment of our situation and looked at how the world of software was changing – the impact that web-based technologies were having across the industry – and re
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
Brian Reed, VP Business Development at GEODIS , discusses the digitization of freight in this timely and informative episode. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Digitization of Freight appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Brian Reed, VP Business Development at GEODIS, discusses the digitization of freight in this timely and informative episode.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 3, 2019
Food preferences, like fashion, change with each new generation. Understanding how tastes are changing is important for people in the food industry, the hospitality sector, agricultural, and the consumer packaged goods sector. Because so many sectors are interested in how food preferences are changing, predictions about those preferences abound. George Bernard Shaw once stated, “There is no sincerer love than the love of good food.” It remains to be seen how many of the following the
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 3, 2019
What stories got the most attention in 2018? ELDs and driver detention got the most attention from readers, followed by business tips for owner-operators, and info on the big trends in truckload freight, capacity, and rates. In case you missed them, below are the 10 most-read stories from the past year. Stay in the know — sign up for one of our newsletters.
E2open
JANUARY 3, 2019
LONDON, UK – Hilton Waldorf Hotel – JANUARY 31, 2019. SCL Hub Conference is a one-day event that brings together leading buyers from the UK and the EU. Join E2open and your peers to engage in thoughtful discussions and peer-to-peer learning. You can find us on the exhibition floor as well as on stage. E2open is a Silver Plus sponsor. Register Here >>.
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 3, 2019
Flatbed carriers didn't hear a lot of good news in the second half of 2018. After the spikes we saw early in the year, prices started a slow and steady decline that lasted for months. That changed in December, as prices reversed course at a time when business is usually slow for flatbed carriers. And the price increase took hold even as lower diesel prices chip away at fuel surcharges.
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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.
Unleashed
JANUARY 3, 2019
Inventory management is a key factor in the success of every business: from ordering inventory to counting stock accurately , understanding your business’ inventory is essential. In this article, we look at one way you can do this, namely, the weighted average cost method. This method is commonly adopted by manufacturers and other companies which stock large quantities of product at any given time.
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 3, 2019
For the first time since 2012, the national average van rate was lower in December than it was in November. While this past December might have been slower than expected, 2018 ended much the same way it started: Not enough trucks to keep up with demand. Less freight moved last week, as businesses shut down for Christmas. But for the loads that did need to move, freight brokers and shippers had a hard time finding trucks, as evidenced by the soaring load-to-truck ratios across the country.
Insights Solutions Global
JANUARY 3, 2019
The solar panel is green energy that is widely used around the world. To get to know the manufacturing process for the solar panel will help you better decide what's the right choice for your product.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 3, 2019
In business, you often find yourself pulled in different directions by conflicting demands. Maybe you’re trying to make your messaging more personal while simultaneously reducing print and fulfillment costs. Or you’ve increased print quantities to reduce per-piece prices, but end up with excess materials sitting unused in a warehouse.
This report explores the transformative impact of automation, the evolving role of human workers on-site, and the critical imperative of achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in the digital age.
Insights Solutions Global
JANUARY 3, 2019
We summarize some tips of camera module and introduce the manufacturing process. Don't hesitate to click in if you're in search of the related information.
Supply Chain 24/7
JANUARY 3, 2019
In a letter to shareholders on Wednesday, Tim Cook pointed to slowing growth in China, the world's second-biggest economy, as the key factor in lowering its quarterly sales forecast, it was the first time Apple has issued a warning on revenue ahead of quarterly results since the iPhone was launched in 2007.
EMERGE App
JANUARY 3, 2019
Introduction. So you’ve had your fill of turkey leftovers for the past week, and you’ve rung in the New Year in style. Now you’ve got the post-holiday blues for a couple of reasons. Firstly, all the indulgence has thrown your regular diet out of whack. Secondly, you’re still nursing a giant hangover. Thirdly, you have excess stock sitting in your warehouse that isn’t sold.
Insights Solutions Global
JANUARY 3, 2019
We summarize some tips of camera module and introduce the manufacturing process. Don't hesitate to click in if you're in search of the related information. The post Camera Module: Tips to Choose & Manufacturing Processes appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
American Global Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
The Loadstar —Thanks to the antics of the US president, also jokingly known as the best trade minister Canada ever had, Flying Fresh Air Freight’s Brendan Harnett has found planning for 2019 somewhat challenging. The chairman and CEO of Canada’s largest perishables forwarder can look back on a strong 2018 when, faced with significant increases in […].
Insights Solutions Global
JANUARY 3, 2019
The solar panel is green energy that is widely used around the world. To get to know the manufacturing process for the solar panel will help you better decide what's the right choice for your product. The post Solar Panel Manufacturing Process: How Is Solar Panel Made? appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
Pivot88
JANUARY 3, 2019
Are you raring to start 2019? We love the holidays but it’s great to be back in the office and starting a new chapter too. And if you love a new start, you’re in luck because no sooner than January 1st has faded, you’ve got the start of the Lunar New Year and the year of the wild pig to look forward to as well. For those of you that follow, that means fortune and prosperity!
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