Enterra Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Irony is defined as “a state of affairs that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects.” ” Some pundits find it ironic that even as companies are searching desperately for people to fill supply chain positions other pundits are predicting the demise of humans in the supply chain. Among those predicting technology will make humans redundant are supply chain and retail expert Allan Lyall and his Boston Consulting Group colleagues Pierre Mercier and Stefan Gstettner.

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NFI

JULY 17, 2018

Throughout the U.S., produce season is currently in full swing with a high demand for large volumes of fruits and vegetables. Now that temperatures are at their peak, the demand for produce shipments has increased among consumers, which generates the busiest months for shippers.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 17, 2018

There is an increased focus on being prepared for supply chain risks such as digital threats, product traceability issues, and now the potential impact of a trade war.

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Cerasis

JULY 17, 2018

The application of blockchain in the supply chain is among the greatest innovations to take root in the shipping industry. Application of blockchain holds promises to increase visibility, renew viability, reduce inconsistency, increase payment processing accuracy, and eliminate compliance problems. Even though the technology is still new, its potential cannot be ignored, and supply chain executives need to know why.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 17, 2018

There is an increased focus on being prepared for supply chain risks such as digital threats, product traceability issues, and now the potential impact of a trade war.

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Arkieva

JULY 17, 2018

What is Demand Forecasting? Demand Forecasting is the process in which the historical sales data is used to develop an estimate of expected forecast of customer demand. Everything You Need to Know About Demand Forecasting was first posted on July 17, 2018 at 8:16 am. ©2017 ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Logistics Trends and Insights

JULY 17, 2018

China’s Silk Road initiative, better known as One Belt One Road ( OBOR ), received a big boost as the US implemented additional tariffs on Chinese goods with threats of even more.

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AFFLINK

JULY 17, 2018

“Alexa, order fresh towels.” The next time you stay at a hotel, you may find yourself talking to a smart speaker instead of a live human when it comes to ordering in-room amenities. Amazon has recently revealed a new version of its voice-activated smart speaker, Alexa.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

For all the effort, ingenuity, and resources shippers put into cutting costs and streamlining operations, there are always savings opportunities hidden somewhere in the supply chain. The key (and the challenge) is knowing where to look. And where, exactly, is that?

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Many supply chain leaders realize the potential of analytics but need to see concrete examples. With our 30-year heritage in advanced analytics and our experience with Fortune 500 and mid-size companies, we have plenty of those to share. Sales and operations planning (S&OP) tools are increasingly being adopted by companies and while they enable data visualization and collaboration, they often miss the intelligence to recommend actions that improve your EBITDA. Find out how our self-configurable S&OP solution can help you take S&OP to the next level. This webinar covers: How to get more insights from your S&OP using analytics. How to get more "signals" to identify opportunities and risks which weren't traditionally visible. How to spend less time on data gathering, more time on reflection and discussion. How S&OP coupled with analytics will help you make better decisions than your competition.

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Veridian Solutions

JULY 17, 2018

Around the globe, Warehouse Managers are turning to innovative, cloud-based warehouse management systems (WMS) to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Unfortunately, the path to implementing a new WMS is not always clear, and manual processes can dramatically affect the total cost of ownership. To improve WMS implementation , Warehouse Managers need to understand the benefits of a modern technology, like ConfigBuilder, and its role in WMS implementation.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

This week’s blog post was written by Jack Ampuja , president of Supply Chain Optimizers – a specialized consultancy that helps companies control supply chain costs through packaging optimization. While dimensional weight pricing has been applied in domestic ground parcel since 2013, recently it has also migrated into the less than truckload sector; because dim weight pricing is based on shipment density, this makes efficient packaging more important than ever.

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SupplyOn

JULY 17, 2018

The second Siemens SupplyOn Suppliers’ Day was once again a living ecosystem: lively discussions on digitizing the supply chain Following last year’s successful premiere , Siemens once again invited its suppliers to exchange experiences with SupplyOn. And over 60 participants came to Freising on 26 June to advance the digitization of the supply chain.

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Murano Corporation

JULY 17, 2018

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence (AI) uses automation for problem solving, continuous learning, and pattern matching. The key innovation in Supply Chain AI is predictive intelligence which is invaluable in using data to foresee disruptions, forecast demand, inventory planning, and utilize resources more efficiently. Reduce Inventory Costs Supply Chain AI can more accurately predict raw material outages helping buyers and planners reduce excess inventory and potential shortages.

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Schooled by Science

JULY 17, 2018

Read Time: 3 minutes Both internal and external risks threaten the supply chain daily. However, supply chain risk comes in different forms. Don’t assume… The post Understanding Different Types of Supply Chain Risk appeared first on Schooled By Science. Manufacturing & Engineering

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2018

Surprisingly Few Tariffs on Imports of Consumer Goods from China

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EFT

JULY 17, 2018

Southwest Airlines Co. Cargo is expanding internationally in its shipping operations, with Mexico City the first port of call and further routes planned shortly. Southwest is going to focus on building up international shipping capabilities and experience in the Mexican market first.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. What Has Changed? Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista.

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If you aren't running a well-oiled Sales & Operations Planning process with the added benefit of sophisticated supply chain analytics & optimization - you are probably leaving major revenue and margin opportunities on the table. S&OP has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. Ready to take things to the next level? This Guide offers insights into where commonly used technologies fall short, and what you should look for to get more value from S&OP using analytics. Download the buyer’s guide for S&OP.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 17, 2018

The ecommerce market in Thailand has never been healthier and all the signs indicate huge potential for growth in the next few years. With the Thai government’s Thailand 4.0 initiative set to encourage commercial investment and an upgrade to the transport infrastructure imminent, there may be no time like the present for enterprises in the ASEAN region to expand ecommerce operations into this fast-developing nation.

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PLS Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

Palletizing might seem like a simple task of stacking boxes in the right order, however, doing this without the proper skills and knowledge may cause freight damage. Improper palletizing can lead to 50 percent of boxes’ compression strength loss! To help ensure that you don't have to deal with the nightmare of freight damage, we will cover 10 essential tips for palletizing your boxes.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 17, 2018

Shippers are asking, “How much longer will this challenging freight environment last?” ” The standard answer sounds like something out of Winnie-the-Pooh, as Eeyore says: “Days, weeks, months, years. Who knows?”

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Bristlecone

JULY 17, 2018

The post Corporate Video 2018 appeared first on Bristlecone. Videos

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How do you move from “what happened” to “what would happen if”? Most supply chains struggle with the first, and the latter is wishful thinking. What stage are you in? Find out where your supply chain is on the maturity curve.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 17, 2018

It’s typical for freight markets to slump in mid-July, and last week’s national metrics fell in line with that seasonal trend.

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AIT SureShip

JULY 17, 2018

As we tour various plants throughout North America, we discover that unless executives are continually running to the shop-floor – they have difficulty keeping the current pulse of the shop-floor. Customers are demanding real-time updates while vendors continue to update order and shipment status’.

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APICS

JULY 17, 2018

In “Apollo 13,” NASA ground engineers create a replica of a system of parts currently in outer space to save the astronauts from carbon dioxide poisoning. Though there was nothing particularly digital about this endeavor, it was a clear precursor to current digital twin technology

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Aborn and Co.

JULY 17, 2018

Little Rock, AK number one on DAT’s top-10 markets for flatbed loads. The first half of 2018 has been a red-hot market for freight across all inland modes, with Little Rock at the top of the mercury. Little Rock, AR, already has more load posts in 6 months than it did in all of 2017

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If you aren't running a well-oiled Sales & Operations Planning process with the added benefit of sophisticated supply chain analytics & optimization - you are probably leaving major revenue and margin opportunities on the table. S&OP has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. Ready to take things to the next level? This Guide offers insights into where commonly used technologies fall short, and what you should look for to get more value from S&OP using analytics.

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