ToolsGroup

MAY 10, 2017

Gartner Research just released its new Magic Quadrant for Sales & Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation (S&OP SOD). They say that compared to just two years ago “there have been significant shifts in the relative positions of several vendors.”. Gartner says that the moves have been driven mainly by a significant uptick in overall S&OP maturity of the users it surveyed, which required S&OP solutions to keep pace with increased user demands.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2017

The new year is more than a quarter behind us and it continues to speed along. There’s never a dull moment in this industry — always something new on the horizon, whether it’s new technologies, regulations, competitors, risks, or opportunities. What will tomorrow bring? Why is it important? How should you respond? Those are some of the questions we explore in our blog posts and video episodes, and as you can see from the lists below, we’ve tackled a lot of interesting and important topics

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Supply Chain Insights

MAY 10, 2017

I have never been a survey taker. Not really. But I do like to see what other people say about things, so naturally, I am a fan of intelligence and knowledge. The problem is that the information we seek must originate somewhere; and that is generally going to come from someone asking questions and other people answering them. Right? For longer than I care to state, I have been involved in trade promotion management and execution (what I am calling “TPx,” because it involves far more these days

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 10, 2017

I know you are busy. Not enough hours in the day. Deadlines rapidly approaching. Your children call you Uncle Dad or Auntie Mum. Before the stress takes its inevitable toll think about relieving the pressure without adding to head count.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Kinaxis

MAY 10, 2017

by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series. Check out the video below as well as links to other supply chain practitioner and Kinaxis executive interviews. There’s no doubt that the digital supply chain is of great benefit to a company, but we need to look at the world of social media to learn how to maximize use of digitalization, says Trevor Miles, vice president of thought leadership at Kinaxis.

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Elementum

MAY 10, 2017

Risk management is important in a company. A company cannot possibly define its goals for the future without first analyzing and identifying possible risks, challenges, or disasters it may encounter. By executing a risk management plan, a company can assess potential critical risk that needs to be prioritized before they could cause adverse impacts on their interests.

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Arkieva

MAY 10, 2017

Statistical forecasts are often used as the baseline forecast for demand planning. Due to this reason, statistical forecast accuracy is critical to improving the entire demand planning process. Use this easy step by step statistical forecast technique guide to help you get started with improving your forecasts. A 5-Step Guide to Improving Your Statistical Forecast Technique was first posted on May 10, 2017 at 8:07 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is fo

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ModusLink Corporation

MAY 10, 2017

Business moves fast. Very fast. Supply chains need to move even faster. But a siloed supply chain will slow down your company, frustrate your customers, and ultimately waste resources and lose business. How do you know if you’re stuck in a siloed system? Here are a few warning signs to look out for: You’re operating […]. The post 3 Warning Signs of a Siloed Supply Chain – and How to Fix Them appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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Oracle SCM

MAY 10, 2017

Knoll, a leading manufacturer of high-end office and home furniture and long time Oracle Transportation Management customer, recently transitioned from an on-premise implementation to the Oracle Transportation Management Cloud solution (OTM Cloud). Watch the video and learn how Knoll is benefitting from this transition to the cloud and realizing immediate savings in time and cost as well as improving order deliveries to customers.

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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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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MAY 10, 2017

Whether the shocks come from natural or political earthquakes, companies need to act quickly to protect from tremors being felt across their supply chain. This Access Group whitepaper looks at how organisations can manage and mitigate the impact of global disruptions.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2017

If your company has implemented an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, chances are you’ve been (or will soon be) asking yourself if you should expand your ERP capability to include supply chain execution capabilities, or focus on growing with a best-of-breed (BoB) provider of Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution systems (SCM/SCE).

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 10, 2017

FedEx recently released the Deliver It Forward 2017 Global Citizenship Report, showcasing how the company connects people, businesses and communities in ways that advance social and economic progress and environmental sustainability.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2017

If your company has implemented an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, chances are you’ve been (or will soon be) asking yourself if you should expand your ERP capability to include supply chain execution capabilities, or focus on growing with a best-of-breed (BoB) provider of Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution systems (SCM/SCE).

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MAY 10, 2017

Whether the shocks come from natural or political earthquakes, companies need to act quickly to protect from tremors being felt across their supply chain. This Access Group whitepaper looks at how organisations can manage and mitigate the impact of global disruptions.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 10, 2017

SCDigest Tracks Down Missing Information from Published Article to Complete Excellent Matrix of Tag Types and Properties

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2017

Cerasis Inc., announces that their “Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management” Webinar is now open for registrations by shippers of all sizes. Cerasis will present educational material covering all things freight claims on June 6 th , 2017 at 10 AM CST. Register for this webinar by visiting this link here: [link]. The Latin phrase "Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est” may be the most quoted maxim of our information age—Knowledge is Power.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2017

Auxiliary power units (APUs) are one of the best tools that you can supply your truck drivers with to combat wasting fuel. The APU makes it possible to power a truck’s heating, air conditioning and other comfort systems without the need to keep the engine idling during rest stops. They help drivers avoid wasting fuel, but they present a different problem because of their weight.

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 10, 2017

Van rates subtracted two cents from the national average on Tuesday, dropping it from $1.71 to $1.69/mile. That's the usual pattern, although last week rates gained on Tuesday (more on that later). The van national average rate typically declines on Tuesdays, because a higher percentage of trucks are returning from trips that started on Sunday or Monday.

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GTG Technology Group

MAY 10, 2017

How Startups Are Rethinking Trucking and Distribution. The trucking industry may be facing a revolution much like the one Uber imposed on taxicabs – a change of astronomical proportions. Startups are popping up around the country with intentions similar to those Uber had when it was just a fledgling, but with the trucking industry in their crosshairs.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 10, 2017

Early May brought higher spot market rates for each trailer type. For vans and reefers , the national averages were the highest they've been since January at $1.70/mile and $1.97/mile respectively. For flatbed , the national average was the highest it's been in nearly two years at $2.09/mile. Load-to-truck ratios are highest for vans in the darker red areas on the Hot States Map above.

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Deliv

MAY 10, 2017

Deliv Fresh services leading e-commerce and traditional grocers in $675 billion market. As the demand for grocery e-commerce accelerates, Deliv, a leading same-day delivery company, today announced the launch of Deliv Fresh. Deliv Fresh provides same-day services to numerous grocers, meal services, and other perishable e-commerce leaders across the country.

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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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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 10, 2017

Every day, in countless ways, FedEx empowers team members, customers, change-makers and community advocates to take action; from job opportunities to safer, more sustainable communities, these everyday heroes deliver it forward.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MAY 10, 2017

Realise efficiency gains. Protect your workforce. Reduce operating costs. Organisations today are under ever-increasing pressure to perform faster and smarter, keep up with the pace of technology, ensure compliance with government regulations, and protect the safety of their workers.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 10, 2017

This video refers to a project implemented by Galleria RTS which was acquired by RELEX Solutions in June 2016. Morrisons is the fourth largest supermarket chain in the UK. Watch the video to learn how Morrison’s Galleria partnership helps support the end to end category management process from insights to execution. Related videos. Europris: “Best Enterprise Solution” at Reta Europe Awards East of England Co-op: Increasing availability and sales with localized planograms Lifewa

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Freightera

MAY 10, 2017

Carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, sciatica… Been there too? Ouch! The truth is that we humans aren’t exactly designed for office work, and pain is how our bodies remind us of that. Well, but what if you have to “sit for living” several hours each day? You probably know to stand up and move regularly, but have you thought of the ergonomics of your seating, that you may be regularly damaging yourself just by sitting improperly?

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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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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 10, 2017

Stevie Awards for “Best User Interface” and “Best Online Newsletter” add to the list of Stevies Earned by UltraShipTMS over the last five years. May 11, 2017 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the “Best User Interface” category in The 15th Annual American Business Awards today. The burgeoning provider of logistics IT solutions also earned a Bronze Stevie Award in the category of “Best Online Newsletter” for its Supply Chain Col

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