Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2019

With the holiday season representing as much as 20 to 40 percent of annual sales for some retailers, it is vital to minimise the risks of having not enough or having too much inventory stock during the holidays. When items are quickly going in and out of stock and returns are being made in larger volumes than usual, small businesses that do not use an automated way to keep up with their inventory management stand to lose a large percentage of their annual revenue.

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ChainPoint

JANUARY 14, 2019

The European Union Timber Regulation, or the EUTR, is part of the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan of the EU. By banning the sale of illicitly sourced timber and timber products on the EU market, the EUTR is an important pillar of the EU in the fight against illegal logging. It assigns responsibility regarding global legal sourcing of timber to the European market participants.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2019

I’m certain a lot retail executives wish they had the power to stare into a crystal ball and see the future. Such a gift would have spared many of their companies from the consequences of the retail apocalypse. Douglas Pitassi ( @DouglasPitassi ) explains, “[During the first part of the 21st century,] thousands of stores were opened across the United States, but in more recent years, the advancement and popularity of the internet have taken these stores into a roller coaster of compe

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

GlaxoSmithKline, Teva, Takeda create the Responsible Health Initiative to improve visibility in global health supply chain. Industries are increasingly deciding to collaborate with peers -- instead of competing -- when it comes to critical issues like sustainability. Supplier data that was once considered proprietary is now viewed as a shared opportunity to drive a networked impact and cross-company value.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2019

If you’re a supply-chain executive seeking advice on shoring up your company’s financial condition, be careful about who’s doling out the advice.

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Tecsys

JANUARY 14, 2019

When it comes to branding, I feel confident in saying that I have seen it all. I have had to answer obtuse questions like, “What kind of car would your company be?” I have had to make things out of clay in workshops. I have been through pages of spreadsheets on consumer data. I have had a front-row seat to all of the trends – the good and the bad – through all of marketing.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Associated Press —New research from Logistics Trends & Insights and American Global Logistics (AGL) reveals that 72 percent of retailers are digitizing their supply chains to enable real-time visibility through tools like automation, sensors and analytics. In addition, the report shows that many retailers are turning to outside expertise to help fuel their digital innovation, spending […].

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JDA software

JANUARY 14, 2019

Ready to reimagine your customer experience? Dick O’Brien , one of JDA’s senior solutions leaders for Retail explains how you can immediately increase operational efficiency. Reduce labor costs, engage employees and create a powerful and consistent shopping experience across every retail location with Luminate Store Optimizer. Watch as he introduces Luminate Store Optimizer and explains how the powerful SaaS solution keeps retailers in control, and all of your retail locations (and t

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Retail Dive —Retailers are quickly learning that supply chains are the place where profits are earned and lost, but motivation to achieve real-time visibility differs based on the size of the retailers, according to experts at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City. The second and mid-tier companies that Jon Slangerup, chairman and […].

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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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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

Click and collect is not a new concept. It refers to the ability to buy online and pick up in store. The overwhelming majority of U.S. retailers, up to 72 percent, lack click and collect capabilities, reports DC Velocity. Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Spend Matters —With the latest Brexit plan facing a tough vote Tuesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking support for the deal, Bloomberg News reports. If the plan dies as expected, she’ll have some time to formulate a Plan B. See the graphic that lays out the options, and read about the details dragging down […]. The post Afternoon Coffee: Brexit Deal Faces Deadly Vote; When Do Retailers Seek Supply Chain Visibility?

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

Demand for more warehouses is evident throughout the industry. Aside from building new warehouses, major retailers, such as Sam’s, have transformed traditional shopping centers into new distribution centers. In addition, the number of workers needed to fill warehouse positions is expected to continue climbing. As the industry expands, the ability to fulfill orders and move product will affect customer service and profitability.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2019

When a product proudly proclaims it is “Made in the USA” on its packaging, a lot of consumers feel confident and happy about the decision of choosing it. Products made in the U.S. are helping keep jobs in the country, minimizing their carbon footprint and proclaiming their national pride. While this label is fairly clear, a second claim, “Assembled in America,” is a bit vaguer.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking last week, “Daimler Trucks North America has decided to pass on platooning and focus instead on advancing its position in vehicle automation.” Here are more details from the article: “Speaking at a press event in Las Vegas preceding the CES electronics show, [Martin Daum, the head of Daimler’s truck and bus divisions] said the fuel economy gains [with platooning] are modest at best, considering the technical resources required to make it happen, and that Daimle

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Management has too many other things to worry about when disaster strikes. There are many manuals and publications about what companies should do to plan for natural and manmade disasters, from preparing for infrastructure disruptions to communicating with employees and the public. Another requirement is that management must maintain awareness of their responsibility for adhering to employment laws and regulations even in the face of crisis.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Steve Barber, Vice President-IT Customer Solutions at Transplace , discusses the role of emerging technologies in managed transportation services. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Role of Emerging Technologies in Managed Transportation Services appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Steve Barber, Vice President-IT Customer Solutions at Transplace, discusses the role of emerging technologies in managed transportation services.

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Dragon Innovation

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we'll focus on the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and how to successfully go from a “napkin sketch” all the way through high-volume production. We’ll break this journey into three distinct phases: Proof of Concept / Prototype. New Product Introduction (NPI). Sustaining Manufacturing. I’ll use examples drawn from products we’ve built and a Candy Robot we are currently prototyping.

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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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Insights Solutions Global

JANUARY 14, 2019

What is vendor-manged inventory (VMI)? Have you been using the VMI approach correctly to help your business run? What more do you need to know about it if you want to make the most out of it?

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Promptus LLC

JANUARY 14, 2019

Extra Large Shipment? Learn About Your Ocean Transport Options Do you have a large amount of cargo that you need to ship internationally? Are you having trouble finding options to […]. The post How is Oversized Cargo Transported Overseas? appeared first on Promptus, LLC.

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Insights Solutions Global

JANUARY 14, 2019

What is vendor-manged inventory (VMI)? Have you been using the VMI approach correctly to help your business run? What more do you need to know about it if you want to make the most out of it? The post What is VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory)? appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

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Alloy

JANUARY 14, 2019

This series asks engineering managers to share their experiences with the intent of helping other engineering managers learn and improve. What’s your background and how did you get into management? I have a background in Mechatronics Engineering, but I’ve always been drawn to the software side of things. When I graduated from University of Waterloo, I expected to stay in Canada and work on software in the robotics space.

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Axway

JANUARY 14, 2019

Syncplicity isn’t just a file sharing and collaboration solution that IT trusts and users love.

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

Read PDF. RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, has been recognized as an industry leader in 31 categories in the 2019 RIS Software LeaderBoard. The LeaderBoard rankings are derived from over 600 software vendor evaluations submitted by more than 300 retailers worldwide. Processed by an independent research firm, the rankings illustrate the substantial impact that software vendors are making on their customers.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 14, 2019

Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, recently appeared on the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast to talk about all things fulfillment and promote Amware’s Fulfillment for Dummies eBook. You can listen to the interview here or search for "Entrepreneurs on Fire" within your favorite podcast app.

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3AG Systems

JANUARY 14, 2019

BELLEVUE, Wash. & BURNABY, British Columbia – January 14, 2019 – TimeXtender , a recognized global software company enabling instant access to any type of data in the organization to support advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced a partnership with 3AG Systems , a company that specializes in helping businesses make better decisions through data analytics.

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This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Freightos

JANUARY 14, 2019

Based on the news , US-China trade war mania has cooled, at least for now. And a temporary state of normality is settling in, with a finite deadline – the trade tariff hiatus agreed to between President Xi Jinping and President Trump is only 90 days, and as the logistics community knows, time flies when you’re shipping freight. Behind the scenes, something interesting is happening in East-West trade that doesn’t involve tariffs, particularly in terms of how local Chinese companies sell gl

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