GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment. In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. The New Distribution System. Technologies such as RFID tags are already being rolled out and used wherever their application can save money. Other new technologies such as delivery drones have been tested and will be deployed within the next few years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

But before AI does take over the world, can supply chain practitioners use AI and cognitive computing technologies to improve supply chain operations? Don’t hold your breath.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Supply chain risk management is a full-time job. Logically that means chief executive officers (CEOs) must delegate that responsibility to … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management Involves More than Hoping Your Luck Holds Out appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Okay, I know what you must be thinking “Another blog post trying to convince me to move to the cloud (yawn).”. Before you click away, however, I urge you to stick around because today my goal is to present you with information on cloud and on-premise supply chain solution options, while avoiding any tongue-twisting marketing jargon (and I love marketing).

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Advertiser: GEP

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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TMC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

How often do you feel like you’re drowning in data? It’s a familiar feeling for many supply chain professionals in today’s data-rich working environment. Or maybe you are unaware that the volume of data you’re processing may be in excess of what you actually need. It’s a common pitfall at a time when the number of data sources and data points seem to be growing exponentially.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

As CPG suppliers follow their large retailer customers into the uncharted territory of e-tailing and increasingly lean supply chains, compliance with retailers’ transportation routing guides is a make-or-break element in the ongoing relationship. According to a study by a research team at Auburn University, sponsored by Kane Is Able, transportation is the linchpin to CPG-retailer supply chain success, and poor compliance with retailers’ transportation needs will cause fulfillment problems and je

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

US Labor Movement Continues to Struggle in Private Sector, but Many Government Moves are in Favor of Labor

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The Wall Street Journal reports on the prospect of autonomous ships in the near future. There are significant hurdles to. The post The Future of Transportation: Autonomous Ships on the Horizon appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Minimizing miles driven and empty miles, while meeting delivery commitments, has always been the primary objective for fleet operators. Achieving this objective requires taking a holistic perspective of fleet management, one that takes into consideration three critical elements: drivers, equipment, and operations. That was the focus of my conversation with Todd Bucher, Vice President of Fleet Management at MercuryGate , on a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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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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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I took our daughter to the farmer’s market at our town square. The square is a great place for a family outing, and on this particular Saturday, there were a number of families playing Pokémon Go. I even saw one kid playing while wearing a Team USA t-shirt. How on trend was this guy? It got me thinking about Olympic gear – both official and unofficial.

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