Tue.Mar 12, 2019

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The Benefit Flow of Using a Transportation Management System [TMS] *Infographic*

Kuebix

Transportation management systems (TMS) are becoming more and more common throughout the supply chain. TMSs used to be reserved only for the largest shippers and cost exorbitant amounts of money, making them inaccessible for shippers with smaller freight spends. With the dawn of Software as a Service (SaaS) technology and cloud-based systems, any size company that […].

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Visibility: If Only I Could See

Supply Chain Shaman

My phone rang. Consultants, technologists and ex-analysts called to challenge my position in my last post focused on control towers. I love this type of debate. As I discussed my views of “visibility” and “control” with my many callers, I discovered that I was not clear in my post. <Sigh. This is not my favorite topic, but there is confusion in the market.

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Could Supply Chain Management Have Saved the Fyre Festival?

CHAINalytics

The post Could Supply Chain Management Have Saved the Fyre Festival? appeared first on Chainalytics.

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AI and humans: Planning supply chains together

Kinaxis

by Teresa Chiykowski Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just reserved for sci-fi movies anymore – supercomputers going rogue on humans and launching them into deep outer space. AI is creeping into our everyday lives – at work, home and play. Enterprises who are able to harness AI’s full potential will likely thrive into the future while those that don’t will be left behind.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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The $4,000 Transportation Question

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is part of a new series we’re launching called “Practitioner Perspectives” — commentaries written by supply chain and logistics practitioners from manufacturing and retail companies who want to share their insights and advice on industry trends and topics. If you’re a supply chain and logistics practitioner interested in contributing a blog post, please contact us for details.

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Is Amazon In-Sourcing or Creating a New Service? You Already Know

GlobalTranz

Amazon didn’t get to where it is today (hit a market cap of $1 trillion in Sept. 2018) by resting on its laurels. At the time I wrote this, Amazon’s market cap is $777.8 billion. We can all rest assured that Amazon is looking to get back up to $1 trillion and stay there. Amazon.read More. The post Is Amazon In-Sourcing or Creating a New Service? You Already Know appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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How We Can Help You Reduce Costs and Improve Service

Logistics Bureau

I’m going to give you “3 Starter Tips” to help you better understand how to reduce your distribution costs and improve your freight service. Watch the full video to find out! Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307. P.S. Please feel free to leave a comment and tell us what other information or tips you would like to hear.

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[PODCAST] E-Commerce for LTL: Why Freight Shippers are Mastering E-Commerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Listen to “E-Commerce and LTL_Why Freight Shippers are Mastering E-Commerce Logistics” on Spreaker. E-Commerce for LTL Resources How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics Download White Paper Learn More About Cerasis E-Commerce for LTL Solutions Learn More Get a Demo of Cerasis E-Commerce for LTL Solutions Get Demo The Benefits & How to.read More.

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When Worker Voice is Only a Whisper

SupplyShift

To engage with the most vulnerable in your supply chain, start by evolving your company’s culture. There are a number of organizations doing great work to uncover slavery and engage workers within their supply chain. As an industry we have become quite adept at knowing the signs of slavery and setting targets to improve practices within the supply chain.

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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What is Supply Chain Mapping?

HICX Solutions

Organisations need greater visibility over their supply chains than ever before, in order to find areas for improvement and greater efficiency, reduce the chances of disruption and stay competitive. As international trade becomes increasingly efficient and companies continue to expand their networks, the need to establish and maintain a detailed understanding of your supply chain becomes more significant.

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When Worker Voice is Only a Whisper

SupplyShift

To engage with the most vulnerable in your supply chain, start by evolving your company’s culture. There are a number of organizations doing great work to uncover slavery and engage workers within their supply chain. As an industry we have become quite adept at knowing the signs of slavery and setting targets to improve practices within the supply chain.

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Tive CEO Krenar Komoni Recognized as 2019 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Tive

Tive is thrilled to announce that CEO and Founder Krenar Komoni has been recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as one of 2019's Pros to Know. The Pros to Know Awards recognize executives in the supply chain industry that are leading initiatives to prepare for the significant challenges that face the modern supply chain.

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Supply Chain Graphic of Week on the Rapid Rise of Delivered Meals

Supply Chain Digest

Delivery Costs can Wipe Out Profits, but Restaurants have to Chance eCommerce Growth

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Tapping Into Private Fleet Backhaul Capacity

Talking Logistics

In today’s challenging transportation environment, the more avenues shippers have to find and secure capacity, the better. While there is currently considerable investment and effort to add capacity to the market, there’s also a lot of wasted capacity such as empty private fleet backhauls. How can shippers tap into this source more efficiently? What are the main challenges and how do you overcome them?

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A Better Way to Sell Logistics Services with Matt Collins

The Logistics of Logistics

download the audio file. [00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:31] Introduce yourself and your company. • General Manager of SunAnt Interactive out of Milwaukee, WI. • MBA from the Thunderbird American School of International Management. • After that, he started a business with his brother dealing with lead capture solutions and CRM. • That start-up failed and he went on to work with various agencies. • In 2009, Matt started SunAnt Interactive with a few of his friends. [04:15] What made you guys

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What does one percent inventory accuracy mean to your operation?

PINC

As you may know, our CEO, Matt Yearling, contributes regularly to logisticsviewpoints.com with guest articles. Logisticsviewpoints.com mission is to provide logistics professionals with clear and concise analyses of logistics trends, technologies, and services.

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Bridging the gap between old and new infrastructure via technology

Axway

Why be stuck in the past with old, outdated software? To bridge the gap between the old and the new, you must invest in IT modernization for the future. IT modernization for the future.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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The Evolution of the Demand Planner Role

DynaSys

The role of the demand planner has evolved during the past years, and so are the tools available to support their ability to forecast future sales and customer demand for products in an ever changing world. The ability to plan and respond to change is more critical today than ever before as technology has changed the way customers buy, the speed at which products are developed and delivered, and the way we communicate and collaborate with our colleagues, customers and suppliers around the world.

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Bottlenecks and Poor Inventory Control Are Stunting Your Growth

Unleashed

Warehouse management is a challenging task that requires experienced staff and the right tools for them to do their jobs effectively. To control productivity and accuracy, managers need to be abreast of every detail around how the warehouse operates because one inefficient process may cause a bottleneck that can slow everything else down. Some bottlenecks are temporary disruptions caused by such things as machinery breakdowns, absent staff or an unexpected material shortage that can often be fla

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Using UN Principles Helps Companies Hit Sustainability Goals

Material Handling & Logistics

One company, the Carlsberg Group, attributed its strong 2018 results in part to sustainability efforts.

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UK Parliament Rejects Theresa May’s Revised Brexit Deal

Supply Chain 24/7

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected once again by Parliament, throwing the country deeper into a political crisis and raising the prospect that the divorce will be delayed or even reversed.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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How Will China’s Tax Cut Affect The Manufacturing Industry

Insights Solutions Global

According to latest tax reduction policy, each small and micro enterprise can save up to millions of taxes and use it to improve product quality and upgrade the industry technology, thus making themselves more dynamic.

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3D Printing Cost Estimation – Did You Think of Everything?

Dragon Innovation

This is a guest post by. Castor. Castor provides cost estimation for its customers, by analyzing which parts are 3D printable.

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How Will China’s Tax Cut Affect The Manufacturing Industry

Insights Solutions Global

According to latest tax reduction policy, each small and micro enterprise can save up to millions of taxes and use it to improve product quality and upgrade the industry technology, thus making themselves more dynamic. The post How Will China’s Tax Cut Affect The Manufacturing Industry appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

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The Battle Over Build Versus Buy is Over

TrackVia

For more than 20 years, I’ve marketed all kinds of B2B software solutions — content delivery network software, storage area network software, identity security software, and scheduling software — hosted on premises and in the Cloud. Customers, without fail, always faced the decision of buying this software or building it themselves. There was a time when companies built all their own software.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Integrate Product Packaging into Distribution Center Operations

Consumer Goods Logistics

Specific consumer products look exactly the same when they roll off the manufacturing line. To satisfy retailer requirements, however, these identical products are wrapped, sealed, tied and packed in dozens, even hundreds, of different ways for presentation on the retail shelf. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies often outsource product packaging to outside contract packagers, adding a costly and time-consuming step between manufacturing and the distribution center.

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Global Logistics News on West Coast Dock Workers Push Back Hard on Plans for Automation

Supply Chain Digest

Previously Approved APM Plan now May be Scapped by Harbor Commission

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Tony Giovaniello, President of Shasta EDC

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2018 All Star Leaders! Tony Giovaniello, President Shasta EDC. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series.