ToolsGroup
MAY 30, 2018
The growing momentum around systems-based thinking in supply chain planning has given rise to a new concept called the “digital twin”. There has been a lot of discussion around this topic lately and I wanted to offer a few insights, including around the importance of the data model in high-quality decision making using digital twins. You can think of a digital twin as the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario planner.
Talking Logistics
MAY 30, 2018
Every Friday on Talking Logistics, I share a list of supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention that week, along with some brief commentary and analysis. For what it’s worth, here’s my take on some of the news that made the headlines last week. Amazon Feeling the Headache of E-Commerce Returns. As I wrote this past January, e-commerce returns are a major headache for retailers (holiday e-commerce returns were expected to reach $32 billion this past year).
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BlueYonder
MAY 30, 2018
JoAnn Martin was a JDA customer for 17 years before she joined the company as vice president of Industry Strategy for Retail. Her experiences at L Brands, DSW and Luxottica, leading planning, allocation and analytical teams – and implementing a broad set of JDA solutions – has given her a unique approach to her job and an intimate understanding of the challenges and opportunities retailers face today.
Freight Plus
MAY 30, 2018
In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren't enough truck drivers in the United States of America. A growing economy propelled by online sales, low unemployment, and a booming stock market is intersecting with a shrinking truck driver pool.
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
BlueYonder
MAY 30, 2018
JoAnn Martin was a JDA customer for 17 years before she joined the company as vice president of Industry Strategy for Retail. Her experiences at L Brands, DSW and Luxottica, leading planning, allocation and analytical teams – and implementing a broad set of JDA solutions – has given her a unique approach to her job and an intimate understanding of the challenges and opportunities retailers face today.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 30, 2018
Brian Devine of ProLogistix Shares DC Worker Survey Data at Recent WERC Conference
GlobalTranz
MAY 30, 2018
Cerasis Inc., held a live webinar entitled “5 Parcel Shipping Trends to Optimize Shipping & Reduce Costs” on May 23rd, 2018. Those who were not able to attend can now download a live replay of this highly educational webinar on a very important subject. This webinar is perfect for shippers of all sizes to get educational material covering all things parcel, AKA small package, shipping.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 30, 2018
China Plans Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods with Political Impact In Mind
DAT Solutions
MAY 30, 2018
Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. I love trucking, but let's be honest: I am in this business to make money.
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.
River Logic
MAY 30, 2018
One of the riskiest and most difficult decisions in business is whether or not to build a new plant and, if so, what configuration that plant should take. Bad decisions prior to construction can haunt you and your stakeholders for decades. What if space for work-in-process inventory is too small? What if your equipment selection is not properly balanced?
DAT Solutions
MAY 30, 2018
Many truckers adjusted their schedules ahead of Memorial Day to avoid running out of hours and getting stuck away from home on the long weekend. As a result, there were fewer trucks available last week, and the tighter truck load capacity pushed rates higher across much of the country. The big uptick in prices on the top 100 van lanes could signal a big increase in the national average van rate going into June.
CHAINalytics
MAY 30, 2018
Chainalytics Packaging Engineers Partner with a Leading Home Goods Provider to Establish New Handling and Shipping Protocols When it comes to an organization’s packaging strategy, methods stretch beyond determining what material selection and applied designs will best protect the product. Also involved is creating standard procedures as to the manner in which items should be … The post Raising the Bar on Handling Standards Help Retailer Increase Profits appeared first on Chainalytics.
DAT Solutions
MAY 30, 2018
DAT Pricing Analyst Mark Montague appeared on Land Line Now to discuss the latest spot market trends. He explained the market conditions that led to higher rates before Memorial Day, and what we might expect heading into June. type="audio/mpeg"> Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio. See the current market rates for every lane you search in DAT load boards.
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TradeGecko
MAY 30, 2018
One of the quickest and most effective ways to grow your retail business is to adopt a business-to-business (B2B) selling model. Selling to other businesses typically means selling in larger quantities and repeatedly to the same customers—and that translates to higher revenues and greater predictability.
DAT Solutions
MAY 30, 2018
Demand for flatbed transportation has been off the charts for much of 2018. For a seven-week stretch in April and May, the national load-to-truck ratio was above 100 loads per truck. Flatbed ratios are often inflated because loads get reposted and truckers in that segment are the least likely to post their trucks, but those ratios were still unprecedented.
Enterra Insights
MAY 30, 2018
Logistics have always been data driven. Historically, logistics data can be found on cuneiform tablets, pieces of parchment, and paper. In the Digital Age, paper trails need to give way to cyber records. Most supply chain professionals understand this, which is why the interest in blockchain technology is growing. Blockchain will certainly help logistics operations in a number of ways; but, digital data already available can also help.
Insights Solutions Global
MAY 30, 2018
Even though project delays seem unlikely to stop, it's not that hard to spot it and it's never too late for you to do something to mitigate the risks.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Freight Plus
MAY 30, 2018
In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren’t enough truck drivers in the United States of America.
Insights Solutions Global
MAY 30, 2018
Even though project delays seem unlikely to stop, it's not that hard to spot it and it's never too late for you to do something to mitigate the risks. The post 5 Signs Your Project Will Be Delayed appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
Exapro Hub
MAY 30, 2018
We’re happy to present the second batch of main packaging industry events. To learn about the top events for packaging industry in April, please click here. A pilot batch of paper cups from recycled paper. Lenzing Papier has announced the acquisition of Smart Planet Technologies’ ReCUP. Experimental production of cups with the use of second-hand coffee paper cups was started.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 30, 2018
Uncovering Built in System Capacity
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 30, 2018
Called a crypto anchor verifier, the technology, which is part artificial-intelligence software, part insanely sophisticated, internally developed lens, can see the cells of animals and distinguish between them. Powered by a lens capable of rendering objects as small as a single micron, the verifier is also designed to search out — and understand — the difference between a fake drug and the real deal, a cheap bottle of wine and an expensive one, and imperfections in diamonds that are undetectabl
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