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5 Ways a TMS Can Help You “Go Green”

Talking Logistics

Last Saturday, we celebrated Earth Day, making this an excellent time for each of us to examine our own commitment to the environment. In recent years, businesses and consumers across the country have demonstrated that sustainability matters – both in terms of what they buy and how vendors are selected. In fact, 22% of U.S. based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one.

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Mobile Collaboration - Supply Chain Planning at Your Fingertips

Logility

I “enjoyed” a rather turbulent ride on a recent flight into Denver International Airport the other day. From my days as a flight test engineer, I know that modern jets have a forward-looking weather radar to help minimize the type of exciting rides I experienced that afternoon. However, it isn’t always possible to avoid all those pockets of turbulence; which is why it is always a good idea to head the flight attendant’s warning to always have your seatbelt fastened.

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2017 Trading Partner Alliance (FMI/GMA) Supply Chain Conference

PINC

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Next Generation Supply Chain Visibility & The Role Collaborative Partnerships Play

BlueYonder

In part 1 of this blog series, you learned about the role collaborative partnerships play in supply chain planning and execution with real-time visibility and predictive analytics. Part 2 of this series will go into more detail around the benefits of the solutions offered through the JDA and TransVoyant partnership. The Dynamic Supply Chain. JDA and TransVoyant’s collaborative partnership creates a dynamic supply chain, enabling organizations to make more active, dynamic decisions that reduce ne

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Open Sourcemap at 6 Months: 1,980 Transparent Supply Chains, 1,881 New Users, 47 GROUNDBREAKING Brands

Sourcemap

In just six months since we launched our newest transparency platform, almost 1,900 users have registered - including brands such as Hershey's, Vivienne Westwood, Fairphone, Thread, and dozens more. Here are some of your favorites: Source NY: the New York State Craft Beverage Community Your beer may be locally brewed, but are the hops and barley? Find out with Source NY - the first supply chain community for craft beverage producers.

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Green Supply Chain News on US Natural Gas Trucks Sales Continue to be Low, but Many Say the Future is Still Bright

Supply Chain Digest

Variety of Factors Keeping Sales Slow in Freight Sector, but Price Stability, GHG Emissions Rules May Push Carriers to More Nat Gas Soon

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Transportation Marketing: Up Your Game with Meaningful Content

GlobalTranz

Transportation marketing can seem to be a challenge – transportation itself doesn’t get a lot of people excited. While promoting designer handbags or luxury holidays can grab attention without even trying, it takes a little effort and creativity to instill the same kind of emotions about transportation. However, with a little help from the tips and tricks below, your marketing can get people really excited by the transportation industry, and your business can enjoy booming success as a result.

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Supply Chain News on Still High Flying Times in US Distribution Center Space Market

Supply Chain Digest

Vacancies Down to 17 Year Low, JLL Report Finds, Even as New Construction Continues at Rapid Pace

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Ignoring Digital Enterprise Transformation Could Prove Fatal

Enterra Insights

No business executive likes to consider the possible demise of their business let alone the potential collapse of their entire … Continued. The post Ignoring Digital Enterprise Transformation Could Prove Fatal appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Supply Chain News on Walmart to Pressure Suppliers to Reduce CO2 Emissions by a Gigaton by 2030

Supply Chain Digest

Latest Move in Effort that Started with Sustainability Index for Suppliers in 2009

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How Natural Gas and Plastics Impact the Truckload Spot Market

DAT Solutions

New investments in natural gas and petrochemical production over the past six years have had a noticeable impact on the trucking spot market. Those effects have been more dramatic since August 2016, with the new construction adding to the stronger-than-usual start to the year for flatbed freight. The impact on the Gulf Coast especially stands out when checking rates and demand in DAT RateView.

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Supply Chain News on Retail Landscape Transforming before Our Eyes, as Store Closing Continue at Breakneck Pace

Supply Chain Digest

eCommerce is Key Factor, of Course, but Not the Only One

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TIA Updates Two Key Guides for Freight Brokers

DAT Solutions

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) this month updated two of its key publications for freight brokers. The updates reflect FMCSA regulatory changes and the new food safety rules that began earlier this month. The guides include: 1. Carrier Selection Framework - TIA calls this publication "the definitive doctrine on carrier selection.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Boston Retail Partners 2016 Merchandise Planning Survey

Supply Chain 24/7

Download Boston Retail Partners 2016 Merchandise Planning Survey to learn how an integrated retail planning platform can transform your omni-channel strategy.

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Managing Perennials

Tailwind

“Erick? Erick?” “Yes, Mr. Pratt.”. “Can you come with me to my office?”. “Um, okay – did I do something wrong?”. “Not at all Erick – you have been doing very solid work with us for the past year. Here, sit down. Make yourself comfortable. Would you like a glass of water?”. “I’m okay. Just got back from my workout at Steve Nash – drank a couple of cups of water.

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