Kinaxis

AUGUST 15, 2016

by Kevin McGowan Update on the Vinyl Record Supply Chain. In my first post on this subject , I discussed how the resurgence in vinyl record production has been a struggle. There are a limited number of producers all working 24-7, and it’s difficult to keep up with demand. The renewed interest in purchasing music in this physical medium has meant a massive increase in sales, year over year, but it has also meant slowed production, and availability delays.

Supply Chain Planning Software 107

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Logility

AUGUST 15, 2016

Hundreds of companies struggling to improve their supply chain performance have adopted an effective business decision-making process to balance and align demand and supply. According to Aberdeen Group, this process can result in a 14% increase in operating margin, a 4% increase in gross margin dollars, a 55% reduction in inventory write-offs, a 17% increase in new product revenues, and a 35% reduction in lost sales.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Techgistics

AUGUST 15, 2016

Walmart acquired jet.com , an aggressive eCommerce player founded in 2014 to take on Amazon, for $3.3 bn. Walmart is a distant second to Amazon in online sales in the US - $14 billion compared to $63 billion for Amazon. More troubling, however, has been Walmart's declining year over year eCommerce sales growth. With eCommerce, Walmart has adapted an Omni-channel fulfillment strategy which makes sense on paper - 90% of Americans live within 15 miles of a Walmart store so the stores can serve as e

Price Reduction 100

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2016

“Shopping is going digital,” assert analysts from UPS, “and digital is moving to smartphones.”[1] For years, the digital path to … Continued. The post The Digital Path to Purchase is Becoming the Smartphone Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Procurement Solutions 100

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Technology Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 100

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

RFgen

AUGUST 15, 2016

Walmart is implementing drone use in their distribution centers. Walmart’s busy distribution centers may start buzzing more than usual soon, thanks to the drones sent in to help with supply chain logistics management. At their annual shareholders meeting the big box giant pushed technological advancement as a way to keep ahead in the industry, something the company has always been known for.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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RFgen

AUGUST 15, 2016

Walmart is implementing drone use in their distribution centers. Walmart’s busy distribution centers may start buzzing more than usual soon, thanks to the drones sent in to help with supply chain logistics management. At their annual shareholders meeting the big box giant pushed technological advancement as a way to keep ahead in the industry, something the company has always been known for.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Loop Supply Systems

AUGUST 15, 2016

What is loopTrack? What is loopTrack? A few weeks ago I wrote about loopTrack, Loop Supply Systems RFID Container Tracking Solution. RFID technology is not a new technology and the idea that it can add value to an organization has been talked about for years. So why now? While the technology has been around for many years, there has been great advances in RFID hardware technology and the applications that utilize the RFID data.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 15, 2016

Fallbeispiel Expert. Voller Verlass auf RELEX automatisierte Disposition. Einführung. Expert ASA Oy , finnischer Händler für Haushalts- und Unterhaltungselektronik, nutzt seit 2011 RELEX‘ Supply-Chain-Planungssoftware. Deren automatisierte Disposition wurde auf Expert zugeschnitten und hat bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse geliefert. Expert in Kürze. Teil des weltweit größten Beschaffungsnetzwerks für Haushalts- und Unterhaltungselektronik, Expert International. 35 Expert ASA Oy Filialen und 15 Franchis

Trends 28

Trends System Supply Chain Supply and Demand 28

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Augie Grasis, CEO of FrieghtGator.com In today's blog, Augie discusses why Carriers should partner with a 3PL or LTL Freight Exchange to stay ahead of the game and not be left behind. Why Carriers Should Partner with a 3PL or LTL Freight Exchange. “What’s in it for me?” asked the sales rep from a large regional carrier responding to my offer to be included in the www.freightorgator.com LTL freight exchange.

3PL 125

3PL Freight Price Reduction Optimization Software 125

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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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 15, 2016

Read PDF. Picadeli , which has over 1,500 salad bars in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, has chosen RELEX’s supply chain management system to handle its inventory management and replenishment. RELEX will support Picadeli’s rapid growth and the company’s vision to ensure customers always enjoy excellent availability, giving them the best choice of the freshest ingredients from a varied range.

Inventory Management Software 28

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2016

In my conversations with industry pros, there was a disagreement about whether there was much of any growth in the use of parcel software in most industries. But there was no disagreement that ecommerce and omni-channel initiatives were leading to a double digit growth in sales of multicarrier software to retailers. Ecommerce was also leading to increased usage of parcel software by consumer goods companies who were engaged in drop shipping their products directly to a […].

Consumer Goods 104

Consumer Goods Software Retail Shipping 104

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 15, 2016

Attend the DAT User Conference October 17 to 19 in Portland, Oregon and here's a sample of efficiency tips you'll go home with: How to use market data with your own pricing policy to quote winning rates to shippers and carriers whether it's on a Top 100 lane or Hole-in-the-Wall, Wyoming. How to develop pricing policies based on market conditions on every lane you need to cover.

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Tailwind

AUGUST 15, 2016

“Hey B-e-e-e-e-auty… good to see you again… how are you doing, beauty?”. I would be walking through the big basement call center – some 150 seats – at a resort company that I worked at some years ago. I would hear this line delivered in a thick middle-east accent by one of our more ‘senior’ sales reps over in the corner. Some background.

Just-in-Time 32

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 15, 2016

With the introduction of countless online shipping websites and ‘Uber-style’ apps, shopping for freight rates is easier than ever for companies of all sizes. These new technologies clearly provide some benefits. With a fast online search anyone can find both capacity and low rates to get loads covered. But, there are downsides to the convenience. Like anything else, you get what you pay for when buying transportation services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 15, 2016

With the introduction of countless online shipping websites and ‘Uber-style’ apps, shopping for freight rates is easier than ever for companies of all sizes. These new technologies clearly provide some benefits. With a fast online search anyone can find both capacity and low rates to get loads covered. But, there are downsides to the convenience. Like anything else, you get what you pay for when buying transportation services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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