GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. For many reasons, that transformation did not happen and RFID was put on the industry’s back-burner. More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from those systems seems, and decreased costs, RFID is resurrecting as a solution for increasing supply chain management (SCM), visibility into processes, and r

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SCM Research

MARCH 1, 2018

Are business success and sustainability contradictory? A new whitepaper by Schmidpeter & Bungard, sponsored by DHL, is rather optimistic and argues that both goals can instead be mutually beneficial. The paper is titled Unlock the True Value of Your Supply Chain: Business Success through Sustainable Supply Chain Management. The authors states: “Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) can help drive positive business change by helping companies save costs, strengthen ‘license to oper

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 1, 2018

The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics buzzed with competitive spirit and international fellowship this year, fueling each country’s fiery national pride for the next two years. Similar to how the Olympics bring the world together through competition, brands are driven to grow internationally, bringing their products to the world to compete with other brands.

Supply Chain 68

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TMC

MARCH 1, 2018

Everybody is talking about the digital transformation of supply chains. “Digitalization” is much more than a buzzword—it’s a very real shift in supply chain management, and the evidence supporting the critical nature of digital transformation is mounting. With the technology available, there’s great potential to use it to improve supply chains. How do digital supply chains improve businesses?

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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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Elementum

MARCH 1, 2018

Augmented reality, also known simply as AR, is the usage of technology to superimpose computer-generated sensory input like sound, videos, and images, over a person's real-world view. AR applications can help enhance skills, provide real-time data, and offer additional features to help us with everyday activities — all through simple touch or voice commands.

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TMC

MARCH 1, 2018

Everybody is talking about the digital transformation of supply chains. “Digitalization” is much more than a buzzword—it’s a very real shift in supply chain management, and the evidence supporting the critical nature of digital transformation is mounting. With the technology available, there’s great potential to use it to improve supply chains. How do digital supply chains improve businesses?

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

What the OTIF Mandate Means for Walmart – and What it Means for You (Part 2). brooke. Thursday 1 March 2018. Mohit Dubey, Senior Director, Product Marketing, E2open. Part 1 of this blog focused on Walmart’s® motivations for introducing the on-time, in-full (OTIF) mandate, but how does that affect your organization? The pace of change faced by Walmart, and in turn its suppliers, is only going to quicken.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 1, 2018

As corporate priorities evolve , large enterprises have realized that supply chain transparency is not only a critical aspect of brand image, but is also of paramount importance for the bottom line. However, achieving transparency at first appears to be a daunting task, as most companies have little to no visibility of their supply chains beyond their direct suppliers.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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TMC

MARCH 1, 2018

Everybody is talking about the digital transformation of supply chains. “Digitalization” is much more than a buzzword—it’s a very real shift in supply chain management, and the evidence supporting the critical nature of digital transformation is mounting. With the technology available, there’s great potential to use it to improve supply chains. How do digital supply chains improve businesses?

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SupplyShift

MARCH 1, 2018

As corporate priorities evolve , large enterprises have realized that supply chain transparency is not only a critical aspect of brand image, but is also of paramount importance for the bottom line. However, achieving transparency at first appears to be a daunting task, as most companies have little to no visibility of their supply chains beyond their direct suppliers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2018

A joint investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and the Guardian found that hygiene incidents are at numbers that experts described as “deeply worrying.” U.S. campaigners are calling once again for the closure of a legal loophole that allows meat with salmonella to be sold in the human supply chain, and also warn about the industry’s push to speed up production in the country’s meat plants.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 1, 2018

We Wrap Up our Prediction Coverage for 2018 with More Interesting Prognostications

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 1, 2018

Editor's Note: There will be no blog post next week. Many retailers consider competing against Amazon their biggest challenge. While the impact of Amazon is real, it is only a thread in the larger retail competition tapestry. Amazon offers breadth, but brick and mortars offers “now”, and a tactile consumer shopping experience is still a retailer’s greatest asset.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 1, 2018

Christopher Tang. Besides military and delivery drones, one wonders if drones can be used for socially responsible applications. Apparently, they can. Here are some applications: Increase hurricane forecast accuracy. It is difficult to improve the forecast accuracy about the path and the strength of hurricanes to save lives. A team of scientists at the University of Florida is investing the use of a swarm of six-inch-long drones to ride through hurricanes to collect data on temperature, press

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 1, 2018

Chainalytics’ Integrated Demand and Supply Planning Experts Recently Provided a Forecasting Solution to Meet Seasonal Demand Levels One year after implementing a powerful new forecasting and replenishment technology, the retail business unit of a global multi-channel specialty equipment and merchandise company began to experience rapidly falling order fill rates from its global fulfillment centers to … The post Chainalytics Helps Global Retailer Improve Seasonal Forecasting and Fill Rate a

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 1, 2018

Christopher Tang. Besides military and delivery drones, one wonders if drones can be used for socially responsible applications. Apparently, they can. Here are some applications: Increase hurricane forecast accuracy. It is difficult to improve the forecast accuracy about the path and the strength of hurricanes to save lives. A team of scientists at the University of Florida is investing the use of a swarm of six-inch-long drones to ride through hurricanes to collect data on temperature, press

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Loginext

MARCH 1, 2018

Under-utilized capacity carries a clear cost which adds to the cost-per-unit carried by the resource. It isn’t feasible to run under-utilized resources to fulfill the ever-increasing demand created due to expectations of on-demand, same, or next day deliveries. On-demand and preferred slot delivery (or pick-up) is made more efficient with the use of an auto-allocation engine.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MARCH 1, 2018

ISM reports that the expansion is being fueled by improving global economies and firm business investment. U.S. factories expanded in February at the fastest rate since May 2004, indicating sustained strength in manufacturing as demand remains solid, according to figures from the Institute for Supply Management released on March 1. The factory index climbed to 60.8, up from 59.1 in January.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2018

Unless you are building a smart city from the ground up, the time and money needed to make a city “smart” can be underestimated. Lack of progress may account for the fact that a recent Black & Veatch survey found a growing number of stakeholders frustrated if not disillusioned with the smart cities movement. Leslie Collins ( @lcollinsKCBJ ) reports, “About 15 percent of survey participants believe that smart cities are a passing fad without long-term substance.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 1, 2018

There is no shortage of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that claim chemical logistics expertise and have space for your hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. But, separating the seasoned pros from the less qualified operations can be difficult. In this post, we identify 5 tips to help you find the right 3PL provider for safe and reliable chemical warehousing solutions.

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Saddle Creek Logistic Services

MARCH 1, 2018

In today’s competitive omnichannel environment, the ability to personalize products is vital for establishing a more loyal customer base. Customers are more engaged with companies that can customize products to suit their personal preferences. In fact, a new study shows that, with each new generation, personalization becomes more important to building customer loyalty – from 40 percent for Baby Boomers.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 1, 2018

Using drones to deliver packages requires the aerial delivery vehicles to navigate a complex logistics obstacle course at high speeds. MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a system called NanoMap, that allows drones to consistently fly at 20 miles per hour through dense environments such as warehouses. Flying around multiple obstacles […].

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Loginext

MARCH 1, 2018

Under-utilized capacity carries a clear cost which adds to the cost-per-unit carried by the resource. It isn’t feasible to run under-utilized resources to fulfill the ever-increasing demand created due to expectations of on-demand, same, or next day deliveries. On-demand and preferred slot delivery (or pick-up) is made more efficient with the use of an auto-allocation engine.

Capacity 40

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 1, 2018

From Jan 29th till 31st, 2018 our flagship event, Modern Supply Chain Experience , saw nearly 3000 participants, many of whom were interested in Oracle Product Lifecycle Management. More than 500 PLM executives and technology experts got a chance to witness a number of PLM sessions, demos, workshops, exhibits, and had a chance to meet during daily networking opportunities.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 1, 2018

In a traditional customer feedback process, a customer (usually one that is either very satisfied or very upset) will respond to a survey, send an email, pick up the phone, or establish contact in some similar way. They'll say what they have to say, getting their feedback off their chest and then. nothing. This is where the process usually ends. A closed loop feedback process , on the other hand, goes one step further.

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This report explores the transformative impact of automation, the evolving role of human workers on-site, and the critical imperative of achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in the digital age.

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