River Logic

MAY 11, 2016

As manufacturing companies become increasingly complex and begin leveraging more data, the role of advanced analytics in business planning processes is slowly becoming a necessity. Gartner's 2016 CEO Survey shows that 54% of CEOs claimed that their top strategic priority for the year was business growth. To address this need, bigger responsibilities are being placed on the Chief Supply Chain Officer — she will take on the dual roles of operational caretaker and growth partner in a time when the

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 11, 2016

There I said it… ‘Logistics is the new black.’ Over the last several years the word ‘logistics’ has subtly worked its’ way further and further into the common lexicon thanks to the massive marketing campaigns of certain courier, rail and forwarding companies. And of course, as a logistics professional all of my career, nothing makes me happier than the wider world learning about and gaining a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the complex art and s

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ModusLink Corporation

MAY 11, 2016

This year will be the first time I attend Internet of Things World on behalf of ModusLink, an opportunity only made sweeter by the fact that I have been asked to present on new IoT technologies and solutions for the supply chain industry, as well as participate in a panel discussion on maximizing the potential […]. The post Exploring IoT in the Supply Chain at IoT World appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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C3 Solutions

MAY 11, 2016

Is your company shopping for a new information system? Once you’ve identified the features you need, you’ll also have to figure out whether to select a licensed, on-premise solution or go with the cloud and subscribe to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

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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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TMC

MAY 11, 2016

Empowering Future Leaders: A Recap of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2016.Connect. “Papi, just so I understand, you do the math to make sure trucks get to their destination?” It can be difficult for a child to understand the role logistics plays in everyday life. In fact, understanding the role of a supply chain professional can be difficult even for some adults.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Vic Lance. Vic is the founder and president of Lance Surety Bond Associates. In this post, Vic discusses the roundtable that the FMCSA plans on having later this month to discuss the BMC-85 trust fund and what it means to freight brokers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is organizing a Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Roundtable on May 20 to discuss BMC-85 trust funds, used by freight brokers and forwarders.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 11, 2016

Amazon Q1 Logistics Costs Remain Very High, Costs of Ocean Containers hve Plummeted On Demand, Steel, Continued Legal Assualt of Drayage Driver Classification,Delta First to RFID Tag Luggage

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2016

JDA Software Group, Inc. held its annual user conference in Nashville last week. The event was a big one, with well over 2,000 attendees, over 50 sponsors, 100 customer presentations, roundtables, and discussions, and a concert at the Grand Ole Opry featuring Darius Rucker. The customer case studies spanned multiple industries, solutions, and geographies, and could interest executives from nearly every type of business imaginable.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 11, 2016

From Convenience Logistics to Tube Logistics, It isTime to Update our Supply Chain Vocabularies

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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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Enterra Insights

MAY 11, 2016

“Robotic process automation mimics human actions associated with a variety of business processes,” write Peter Lowes and Subodh Chitre, from … Continued. The post Cognitive Computing and Business Process Automation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 11, 2016

If you are looking to move van or reefer loads out of the Southeast this week, you may have to pay more than you expected for those trucks. In some cases, you'll pay a lot more. Rates rose sharply last week for box-like trailers, with and without refrigeration. Compared to the average rates for April, dry van prices rose by 7¢ per mile to a national average of $1.57, and reefer rates jumped 11¢ to $1.90.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 11, 2016

The annual freight rate contract negotiation process is underway, and it is imperative that shippers fully evaluate their carrier options, utilizing knowledge of historical changes and past performance in their trade lanes.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 11, 2016

WHAT'S IN THE TOOLBOX? The DAT Directory is one of many tools in the DAT Power toolbox. See previous blog posts explaining LaneMakers and Hot Market Maps. If you don't have DAT Power, but would like to learn more about it, send us an email or call 800-551-8847. Note: This is part 3 in a series that highlights the Toolbox in the DAT Power load board.

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MAY 11, 2016

The annual freight rate contract negotiation process is underway, and it is imperative that shippers fully evaluate their carrier options, utilizing knowledge of historical changes and past performance in their trade lanes.

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GTG Technology Group

MAY 11, 2016

It’s no secret that trucking can take a toll on a driver’s health. Long hours in trucking, behind the wheel can wreak havoc on many systems in the body, causing problems like back pain, obesity, and leg and foot issues. Learn about health problems faced by long distance truckers and how smartphone apps can help keep truckers healthy. Poor Nutrition.

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Tailwind

MAY 11, 2016

Last week the band instructor at my kids’ school passed away. Apparently he died in his sleep. The kids were told about this the day after by the school principal. My son was sad and he showed a lot of maturity for an 11 year old in understanding and absorbing the news. ‘Band’ is an extra-curricular activity at our local primary school.

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Oracle SCM

MAY 11, 2016

With the latest version of Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud hitting the market now, Lionel Albert gives us a run-down of the new features, why it’s so important for business apps to be as user-friendly as their consumer counterparts and how the Cloud creates a compelling case for mid-sized companies and established enterprises to invest in an end-to-end solution….

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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 Movement

MAY 11, 2016

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. They can renegotiate contracts, find other carriers, and do a better job of maximizing their truck utilization. But these efforts bring temporary, not permanent, relief. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices.

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Oracle SCM

MAY 11, 2016

With the latest version of Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud hitting the market now, Lionel Albert gives us a run-down of the new features, why it’s so important for business apps to be as user-friendly as their consumer counterparts and how the Cloud creates a compelling case for mid-sized companies and established enterprises to invest in an end-to-end solution… Making Way For Mid-Size.

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