Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

I generally do not like the shopping experience. I prefer to develop a list of carefully researched products so I can get into and out of a store as fast as possible. However, on a recent trip to a mega grocery store I started meandering up and down aisles looking at the variety of both national and store brand products available for purchase. Although I am fully aware of the product proliferation trend driven by customer segmentation, it is still eye watering to see that a store would carry 13

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Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization 200

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Gartner says we are entering what they call the ‘Experience Economy”, where personalization, speed, agility and the ability to predict consumer trends before they happen will separate the winners from losers ( Aspire, Challenge and Transform in a Disruptive World , 27 September 2017). Gartner cites the customer experience example of guaranteeing that a customer's equipment never shuts down.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Supply Chain Software 180

SCM Research

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Trust plays an important role in supplier–buyer relationships. One way to approach this important concept is game theory. If you have ever wondered how game theory could be taught in a supply chain management course, I can recommend Nick Case’s The Evolution of Trust – an interactive guide to the game theory of why and how we trust each other.

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Course Supply Chain Supply and Demand 110

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Many companies profess customer-centricity, few achieve it, yet with by tuning the supply chain it is within reach It has. The post Why the Key to Customer Loyalty May Be Lurking in Your Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

Supply Chain 101

Supply Chain Supply and Demand Company Food 101

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

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The Big Data Era has changed how organizations conduct planning. Although companies have always attempted to forecast what the future … Continued. The post Outside-In Demand-driven Supply Chain Planning appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Scenario Planning Forecasting 100

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Over the past few weeks, freight rates have surged to multi-year highs and capacity was diverted, causing truck shortages in some key markets. Consider these recent milestones, compiled from DAT RateView : Vans - During the first week in October the national average van rate rate hit $2.09 per mile on the spot market. The van rate hasn't been that high since late 2014.

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Freight Supply and Demand Capacity Manufacturing 70

NFI Industries

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The yard is an integral area where transportation and distribution components meet. With numerous parties and tasks to coordinate, it’s critical that the transition at this stage is seamless. Having the right resources and partners can help companies become more efficient, operationally and financially. With many moving pieces involved, yard management can greatly impact how.

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Distribution Resources Meeting Transportation 66

Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The third party logistics (3PL) model, while critical to smaller, low-volume shippers, has never been the best option for organizations shipping moderate-to-high volumes of freight. Purveyors of logistics IT solutions have been warning of the shortcomings of 3PL tech for years. Only recently has there been unbiased, independent research to substantiate these claims.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A significant amount of waste – including flame retardants and gas pollutants – is generated during the manufacturing process of electronic components, which is hazardous to both plant workers and the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. As technology seeps into every aspect of our lives, electronic waste (e-waste) is a key challenge for the electronics sector.

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Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 53

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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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2017

On October 6-8, Evans employees attended the Girl Scouts trade show, G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)—an event only held once every 3 years, and devised to empower girls to step forward, learn how to be courageous, and shape one’s own future by learning how to transform the world. The event included educational events, motivational speakers, interactive, informational (and many STEM-focused) booths, and lots of entertainment, friendship-making, and inspirational experiences.

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Supply Chain Design Software Education Packaging Supply Chain Design 49

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Preparing for ELDs: Changes Shippers Can Make Today | Transportfolio. The holidays aren’t the only thing looming on the horizon. For many in our industry, electronic logging devices (ELDs) are a hot topic because there is not consensus on the magnitude of impact implementation will have on capacity. It’s important to remember that the hours of service (HOS) each driver has in a day or week is not changing.

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Price Reduction Iowa Freight Electronics 38

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2017

White glove services are the crème de la crème of last mile logistics, and white glove services & last mile logistics work together more than most other parts of your transportation network. Both services seek to meet the increasing demands of a growing customer base, especially customers of e-commerce platforms, as explained by Deborah Lockridge of Truckinginfo.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 151

Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Solar Panel Makers also Likely to Get Tariffs on Imports, as Protectionism Might get Real

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TradeGecko

OCTOBER 17, 2017

TradeGecko has produced a series of inventory management videos, brought to you by our very own Geckos, to delve into the basics of inventory management. To learn all about Economic Order Quanitity (EOQ) and find out more about which metrics to track when it comes to inventory management, keep watching.

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Inventory Management Metrics Video Inventory 75

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The 2017 DAT User Conference is almost here. If you haven't registered yet, don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your DAT products. The conference is October 23-25 in Portland, Oregon. Guests arrive on Monday and sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday. Here's what's in store: Keynote Sessions. ELD Mandate's Effect on the Industry.

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C3 Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Marc Tomkinson is currently VP Product Developement at C3 Solutions. Over the past 15 years, he has been working on numerous yard management and dock scheduling projects in many different industries throughout the world. In this article, Marc shares some of the challenges that operators face in the area of Dock Appointment Scheduling.

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System Industrial Industry Software 60

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Van spot market rates moderated last week, especially on the backhaul lanes where rates spiked two weeks ago. The looser truckload capacity led to lower national averages for van and reefer rates, interrupting what had been seven straight weeks of increases. But capacity is only "loose" when compared to recent weeks. As you can see in the Hot States Map below, trucks are still in high demand across many parts of 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 Network

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Onsite and Online Events will Benefit ‘The Tina Fund’ and ‘Northwest Hope and Healing’ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month. AUBURN, Wash., October 16, 2017 – Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation (RHCC), a leading materials handling equipment supplier in Northern California and the Northwest, will be holding its fourth annual “Pink Pallet Jack Project” online auction in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month from October 17 to 27 on eBay.

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bed & breakfasts combine the best aspects of hotels and restaurants: the comfortable cozy rooms and the tasty meals. But unfortunately, when it comes to cleanliness, this combination also means that B&Bs can host all sorts of dirty germs. In our latest infographic we’re shedding light on 9 creepy crawly bed and breakfast statistics: Having problems viewing the infographic?

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Supply and Demand 48

Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 17, 2017

IBM has introduced the first fully integrated, enterprise-ready IBM blockchain platform to accelerate food safety adoption and provide new academic and developer initiatives to advance blockchain skills.

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Food 44

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2017

"Through the next six to 12 months you’re going to see some rebalancing of expectations between supply bullishness to more structural demand worries,” an analyst said. Iron ore may get a reprieve for the remainder of this year before tougher times return in 2018, according to Schroders Plc, which says the raw material may sink back below $50 a metric ton as the effect of credit-led stimulus in China wears off and demand concerns resurface in the top user.

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3GTMS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

If you’re an LSP, every one of your customers wants the best pricing. But the complexity between pricing and customer needs can hinder ways to confidently deliver the best rates. Beyond simply billing at the order level, consolidated shipment level or load level, your customers may vary by the method or mode at which they’re […]. The post Video: Creating Value through Flexible Pricing Programs appeared first on 3GTMS.

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Deliv

OCTOBER 17, 2017

We’re excited to announce that Deliv will power grocery delivery for Giant Eagle. The grocer will be expanding their Curbside Express click-and-collect service in Central Ohio to offer home delivery with Deliv’s same day delivery service. Giant Eagle launched home delivery in Pittsburgh earlier this year and has offered Curbside Express in several markets since 2012.

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