NFI
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Economic growth, paired with other factors like driver retention, continues to cause tight transportation capacity and impact supply chains across North America. Today’s strong economy, resulting in greater construction projects and consumer shopping, has led to an increase in freight volume and in turn, a shortage of drivers. 1 By the end of 2017, there were.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 16, 2018
An experienced gambler might hedge their bet on multiple outcomes, rather than just the most likely "single number forecast". At ToolsGroup we have been big advocates of probabilistic forecasting (sometimes also known as stochastic forecasting). Understanding and employing this relatively simple principle can take your forecasting and supply chain planning from ‘good to great’.
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GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2018
E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , e-commerce is on track to become the dominating force in all sales.
Logility
OCTOBER 16, 2018
I have an affinity to rock & roll music released from the late 70s through the early 90s. The groups on my most listened to playlists include Boston, REO, Rush, Kansas, Styx, Van Halen, Eagles, Foreigner and The Police, just to name a few. I find it interesting that even though many of these groups haven’t released an album in decades, there are stations dedicated to playing this music, television ads often feature their songs and many of this era’s songs have been re-recorded by current ban
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing & Business Development at Amber Road , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Do you believe we’re on the cusp of transformative change in the industry? What are blockchain’s applications in supply chain management and is it better than existing solutions? Why is there so much interest in AI and machine learning?
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In today’s marketplace, customers expect free shipping, so much so that nearly half of online shoppers claim they will typically back out of a purchase if it fails to qualify for free shipping (47%). In fact, most consumers even expect free delivery for orders under $50. And, while the average shopper is still content with … The post “Free” Shipping is the New Norm for e-Commerce, But at What Cost?
Supply Chain Network
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The supply chain industry is drastically changing. The rise of “digital supply chain” has created many opportunities and challenges for the industry. A whole host of new technologies have emerged and frankly it’s hard to keep up. To help you keep up with the latest market trends and still have time to do your day job, we have created a succinct three-part report outlining the latest developments in the industry.
E2open
OCTOBER 16, 2018
See the survey highlights to gain insight into the state of sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes and planned improvements from senior-level supply chain and operations executives across a variety of industries. View infographic > The post Trends in Sales & Operations Planning appeared first on E2open | Demand. Supply. Delivered.
Unleashed
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Multichannel retailing is a set of activities concerned with selling goods or services to consumers through more than one channel. A multichannel pricing strategy is where a business will offer their customers different prices depending on where they chose to shop. The common practice is to offer customers lower prices via an online channel. This strategy is particularly effective for clearing the warehouse of surplus inventory stock and with the real-time functionality of an online inventory ma
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RELEX Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2018
RELEX is looking for the best Retail and Supply Chain Master’s Thesis submitted in a European university during the year 2018. Are you a recently graduated supply chain specialist or finalizing your master’s thesis with a focus on retail planning? If yes, send your work to RELEX and take part in the annual competition to win the award for the best European master’s thesis in the field of retail and supply chain planning.
C3 Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Chances are you’ve caught wind of the many breaches in privacy and security lately.
Veridian Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Supply chain managers are responsible for creating the plans for a WMS upgrade and new WMS implementations. A new implementation refers to the implementation of a WMS for the first time within a company, whereas a WMS upgrade may involve the improvement of the WMS to handle new needs and capabilities. Although writing the business case for a WMS upgrade is similar to that of a new implementation , there are a few things supply chain managers need to consider making the business case the best it
Freight Plus
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Normal. 0. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. The trucking. capacity crisis and driver shortage. have many shippers rethinking which strategy they use to approach their inland cargo. Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
ChainPoint
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In every supply chain there are risks, either related to the supply chain itself or the product and ingredients that travel through the supply chain. Food safety, for example, is a concern not only in the food industry but also in industries such as animal feed. Contaminated feed entering the food supply chain caused the 1999 Dioxin crisis with huge impact on companies and empty shelves in supermarkets.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
OCTOBER 16, 2018
by F. Robert Jacobs, PhD. 10/16/2018. Given the estimates from the learning curve analysis of the production capability of Tesla, it is interesting to predict what the financial implications might be. The following table has the financial data reported by Tesla in quarterly reports since 2016-Q4. Quarterly Financial Data (all revenue and expenses in thousands. 2018-Q2. 2018-Q1. 2017-Q4. 2017-Q3. 2017-Q2. 2017-Q1. 2016-Q4.
Provenance
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Interested in how blockchain-powered transparency can help grow trust in your brand? We are creating an-depth guide: “Provenance on brand trust – how to drive customer loyalty through transparency” Sign up here to receive early access. TISC publishes a live transparency map showing modern slavery standards in UK local authorities. ( Source: TISC ).
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 16, 2018
How do you handle your partial shipments? Do you use common LTL carriers? Or rely on a consolidation program to get the job done? Organizing successful strategies for partial shipments has always required a special kind of expertise. Sometimes juggling all the pieces of partial shipments can feel like an infinite puzzle. One made more difficult by the growing popularity of ecommerce.
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
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome our very own Carrier Relations Manager, Amy Cook. Amy manages our carrier relations and special services departments. You’ll get to learn about Amy’s background and how she has had the pleasure of seeing Cerasis and the freight industry evolved over the last 2 decades, including how back in 1998 when Cerasis released the market’s first web-based Transportation Management System.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 16, 2018
MAPI Research Report Predicts Major Manufacturing Transformation, to the Benefit of the US and the Rust Belt
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Aside from a few historical plateaus and dips, the world has progressively become more automated and more technical. The current pace of change is making it hard for some workers to keep their feet and for some businesses to keep pace. One of the ground-shifting technologies receiving c-level attention is robotic process automation (RPA). There is a debate about whether RPA should fall under the artificial intelligence (AI) or automation rubric.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Lease Levels Once Again Far Exceed New Space Built
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.
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Auto Body Equipment (ABE), a New Zealand-based wholesale business, has a history stretching back more than 20 years. The team have worked hard to bring their traditional business model into the 21 st century with help from TradeGecko.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In a year where capacity has been historically tight, building out carrier networks has been particularly difficult for freight brokers. Making sure you have access to the capacity needed to serve your shipper customers also means your brokerage needs to be able to adapt to changing regulatory climates. At this year's DAT User Conference, Chris Burroughs – Senior Director of Government Affairs at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a trade association for freight brokers a
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Auto Body Equipment (ABE), a New Zealand-based wholesale business, has a history stretching back more than 20 years. The team have worked hard to bring their traditional business model into the 21 st century with help from TradeGecko.
Unleashed
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The Xero Roadshow is an annual event for Xero partners, connecting them with product experts and consultants. Accountants and bookkeepers can expect to learn about how they can become a Xero platform expert, get a glimpse into Xero’s strategy and future, and learn about advisory, connected apps, cloud integrators, and playbooks. Craig Hudson, Managing Director of Xero, says, “I’m challenging every accountant and bookkeeper to review how they operate and explore new ways to support their clients
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Rootstock
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In June 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling that could have a significant impact on businesses in every state. In South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. , the court ruled that states can require out-of-state sellers to collect and remit sales tax based on the establishment of an economic nexus instead of just a physical presence in the state.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In last week’s post, we offered up five questions your company could use as a litmus test for determining whether or not to invest and use more warehouse automation. This week, we’d like to offer you four more – and clue you in on where we at Amware stand on the "fully manual” to “fully automated” continuum….
Freight Plus
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Be sure to know these differences between truckload (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) before letting your product leave the warehouse
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