Mon.Apr 22, 2019

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Fulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: How to Know Which Is Right for You

Veridian Solutions

The world of supply chain processes is evolving. The days of handling all needs in a warehouse are both inefficient and fail to meet customers’ basic expectation for omnichannel service. Supply chain leaders faced with the prospect of evaluating the use of a fulfillment center vs. warehouse need to understand the challenges in making a strict decision, their differences, and how to choose the right fulfillment facility for your organization’s needs.

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Disruption in the Freight Brokerage Industry: How to Secure Your Brokerage’s Future

Parade

Freight brokerages and logistics companies with capital are aggressively purchasing other companies with technology assets— this behavior has been accelerating, with a different acquisition or merger taking place every two weeks. For example, earlier this year, Redwood Logistics bought Strive Logistics, and combined, they now have over $1 Billion in freight under management.

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Cyber security: Is your company at risk?

Americold

Cyber attacks have become an ever-increasing threat as today’s security landscape has changed due to digitization and inter connectivity. The increasing adoption of cloud computing and cloud storage services has instigated a massive transfer of data to this environment. Third party logistics (3PLs) services are no different – we’re all cloud users with the Internet of Things (IoT).

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5 Use Cases of Blockchain for Inbound Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

Blockchain technology represents one of the most significant advantages that supply chain leaders can utilize to improve logistics and reduce freight spend. As an immutable ledger, blockchain technology, while promising for outbound freight management, has unique implications for inbound logistics management. Shippers need to understand the use of blockchain for inbound logistics management, including where.read More.

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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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Walmart again Raises Chargeback Stakes

Enterra Insights

Walmart recently made headlines when it toughened delivery demands for its suppliers. Reporting on this development, Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) and Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) write, “Looking to cut inventory while meeting e-commerce demands, the retailer wants more of the goods it orders delivered on time and in full. … Walmart also is changing how it penalizes suppliers when they make partial deliveries, an effort to make sure products are on shelves when needed, a parti

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6 Ways to “Go Green” With Supply Chain Technology

Kuebix

Sustainability initiatives and efforts to “go green” are trending through every industry and many are focusing on the supply chain. There are innumerable reasons why companies are prioritizing sustainability. These reasons range from everything from worries about climate change, the need to save money and streamline operations, to increasingly eco-friendly customer bases and the need to […].

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Why The Time Is Now for Sustainable Procurement

Jaggaer

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams and other organizational stakeholders have realized that corporate responsibility doesn’t just build a better world, but also drives financial value.

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Wearables in the Workplace: A Boon for Safety, or Intrusion on Privacy?

Supply Chain Brain

It’s been a rocky start for high-tech wearable devices for the consumer. But the supply chain offers a more fertile ground for growth.

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Building Your Own Supply Chain Network Design Team Isn’t as Simple as it Sounds

CHAINalytics

These days, most companies recognize the strategic value that supply chain network design projects can deliver, but when and how to initiate these large-scale projects are often open questions. To have the greatest impact on your supply chain network, the answer is to do them continuously. Unfortunately, however, most companies still rely on one of … The post Building Your Own Supply Chain Network Design Team Isn’t as Simple as it Sounds appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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Quick Ship Standards: Best Practices to Get Where You Want to Go

Veridian Solutions

Quick ship standards refer to the processes and technologies in use that optimize order fulfillment and exceed customer expectations for fast delivery. In other words, such measures give companies the ability to compete with Amazon, Target, and Walmart. To achieve faster order fulfillment and expedite delivery, shippers need to know challenges, the benefits, and a few best practices to avoid unnecessary expenses. .

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Brexit: Tiers of Uncertainty

Resilinc

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Smart Software CEO to Present at Epicor Insights 2019

The Smart Software

Greg Hartunian, President at Smart Software will present a keynote on Inventory Managementat at Epicor's annual customer conference in Mandalay Bay Resort In Las Vegas April 15-18. Smart Software will also be on hand to profile the solution in booth # 2. The post Smart Software CEO to Present at Epicor Insights 2019 appeared first on Smart Software.

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$87.8B in Supply Chain Investments Captures VC Attention

American Global Logistics

Sourcing Journal—One sector that venture capitalists believe is ripe for change and disruption is supply chain logistics, where much of the trucking and freight sectors still relies on offline legacy processes such as manual booking and paper records. According to a study co-sponsored by the American Global Logistics (AGL) and Logistics Trends & Insights on […].

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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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A Guide to Electronic Kanban (E-Kanban)

TPSynergy

Problems With Traditional Inventory System (MRP). In a traditional inventory system, materials are restocked when inventory runs low. While this may work in an optimal situation, any minor errors can lead to massive delays and bottlenecks down the line. In addition, heavy reliance is placed on manual checking and reordering of inventory levels, which means that by switching to an electronic system, valuable employee time could be saved.

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How to Protect Your Freight From Cargo Thieves

GTG Technology Group

5 Tips for Protecting Your Freight Against Cargo Thieves. Protecting freight is one of the responsibilities you have to your clients. Failure to exercise reasonable care in preventing accidents or incidents could result in you having to pay for the damages. In 2018, motor carriers reported almost 600 incidents of cargo theft nationwide. The average value of stolen goods per incident was $142,342.

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What a Multichannel Strategy Means for your Supply Chain

Unleashed

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6 ways to boost your sales with a pre-order strategy

TradeGecko

If you’re launching a new product, a pre-order strategy is a highly beneficial component to incorporate into your plan. Pre-orders can help you generate buzz and build momentum before your launch, gage the market demand for your product and, most importantly, lock down early sales to fund production or future marketing campaigns. Take, for example, Sony’s pre-order strategy for the Playstation 4: with an innovative product, a strategically timed release date just ahead of Christmas, and a powerf

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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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Easter week begins strong, then demand tapers off

DAT Solutions

Last week started with solid demand, but activity tapered off as Good Friday and the Easter weekend approached. Load-to-truck ratios peaked on Tuesday for all three trailer types, but they dropped sharply by Friday. Van and reefer rates are now lower than their March average, while flatbed rates have held steady. DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 256 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights int

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6 ways to boost your sales with a pre-order strategy

TradeGecko

If you’re launching a new product, a pre-order strategy is a highly beneficial component to incorporate into your plan. Pre-orders can help you generate buzz and build momentum before your launch, gage the market demand for your product and, most importantly, lock down early sales to fund production or future marketing campaigns. Take, for example, Sony’s pre-order strategy for the Playstation 4: with an innovative product, a strategically timed release date just ahead of Christmas, and a powerf

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Reefers wanted today in Georgia, as Vidalia onions roll out

DAT Solutions

If you have a reefer trailer, you can be sure to find a load in Southeastern Georgia this week. The load-to-truck ratio jumped from 7 to 18 loads per truck for reefers in the Savannah, Georgia market today — specifically in the farm country that's about 90 miles west of Savannah. That's because today, April 22, is the start of Vidalia onion season.

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What Axway AMPLIFY Means for You

Axway

Digital transformation is exploding the enterprise, causing a sprawling and integration “spaghetti” effect. What does this really entail?

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Small Business Owners: Are You Paying for the Right Shipping Service?

Freight Center

Did you know that freight shipping costs more for residential service than for commercial service? The difference between the two isn’t as clear as you may think. Let’s take a look at the differences, starting with some basic processes in the shipping world. Most freight shipping isn’t done by one truck. In fact, almost all freight shipping is done LTL (Less than TruckLoad) , which is used when a shipment is smaller and just a part of the truck is used.

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Mobile Apps Are King! Are You Utilizing Them?

TrackVia

As announced in our Winter 2019 Product Launch , TrackVia has made significant improvements to our iOS mobile app. Why the strong investment in mobile? Worldwide smartphone web traffic surpassed desktop web traffic back in 2015. Today, smartphones and tablets account for nearly 60% of all web traffic and 14 million jobs rely directly on these mobile devices according to the GSMA The Mobile Economy 2019 report.

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Small Business Owners: Are You Paying for the Right Shipping Service?

Freight Center

Did you know that freight shipping costs more for residential service than for commercial service? The difference between the two isn’t as clear as you may think. Let’s take a look at the differences, starting with some basic processes in the shipping world. Most freight shipping isn’t done by one truck. In fact, almost all freight shipping is done LTL (Less than TruckLoad) , which is used when a shipment is smaller and just a part of the truck is used.

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IMO Rules on Sulfur Emissions Likely to Spur Further Mergers in Ocean Container Sector, but Probably not Enough to Change Overall Market Dynamics

Supply Chain Digest

Drewry Says Additional Financial Pressures Drive more Combinations, but Likely Ones would Still Leave Balance on Power In Favor Shippers

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Small Business Owners: Are You Paying for the Right Shipping Service?

Freight Center

Did you know that freight shipping costs more for residential service than for commercial service? The difference between the two isn’t as clear as you may think. Let’s take a look at the differences, starting with some basic processes in the shipping world. Most freight shipping isn’t done by one truck. In fact, almost all freight shipping is done LTL (Less than TruckLoad) , which is used when a shipment is smaller and just a part of the truck is used.

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100 Clean50 Sustainability Leaders Address Fellow Canadians in Open Letter in The Globe and Mail on Earth Day

Freightera

This EarthDay, 100 Clean50 Award Winners and Sustainability Leaders from Canada, including Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt, called on fellow Canadians in business, government and every walk of life to take significant steps towards fighting climate change and building a low carbon future at home. The open letter was published as a whole page in The Globe and Mail, asking our fellow Canadians to embrace a low carbon economy and to demand that any politician we vote for, at any level of government, h