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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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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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Key Automotive Attractions and Pit Stops at Explore 2019

QAD

Industry-wide change is forcing manufacturers to enhance their capabilities, and speed is vital for reducing the uncertainties around responding to change. The theme for this year’s Explore customer conference is “The Speed of Business,” which is to be held May 6-9 in New Orleans. We have a lot in store for you and your colleagues, so please consider this roadmap of key attractions and pit stops for this year’s automotive sessions at QAD Explore 2019.

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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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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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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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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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3 Strategies for a Smoother Ocean Shipping Season

American Global Logistics

Efforts by ocean carriers to prop up rates by reducing sailings last year came at the exact wrong time for importers, coinciding with President Trump’s announcement of additional tariffs on Chinese imports. As shippers raced to beat the effects to their bottom lines, imports hit a record 21.6 million TEUs in 2018 – and spot […]. The post 3 Strategies for a Smoother Ocean Shipping Season appeared first on AGL.

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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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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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[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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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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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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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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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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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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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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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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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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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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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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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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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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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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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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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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