Tue.Aug 09, 2016

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Career advice for supply chain professionals

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha It is a great time to be a supply chain professional. Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Cognitive computing, and Augmented Reality are creating new challenges and new opportunities for supply chain management (SCM) professionals. Rise of real time technologies are blurring the lines between planning and execution.

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After Brexit: It’s Time to Model Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In June the citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. As a result, the political system is in a state of chaos as the various parties jockey for control. Some of the changes expected from a Brexit (i.e. British Exit) vote have already happened. A week from the referendum, the pound was down 10 percent against the US dollar and eight percent against the Euro.

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Supply Chain Sustainability: Series Re-cap

River Logic

The largest, most successful companies are rapidly adopting initiatives focused on improving the sustainability of their supply chain. Among the leaders are companies like Kimberly Clark who is rolling out extensive, multi-year programs around energy and climate, fiber sourcing and responsible forest management, waste and the circular economy, corporate social compliance, etc.

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Robotics in the Supply Chain

NFI Industries

Technology has become a large part of the world today and companies are finding ways to utilize robotics and technology to improve the customer experience. As consumers expect quicker deliveries and retailers need constant replenishing, companies are exploring how robotics can simplify tasks, increase efficiency, and positively impact bottom lines. Robotics in Warehousing From warehouses.

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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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Small Appliances – Handling Their Supply Chain Needs

ModusLink Corporation

Appliances – whether they are big or small – have always presented a certain amount of challenges when it comes to handling their supply chain operations. As they vary in size and components, strict processes need to be implemented when it comes to the assembly, shipping and potential disassembly of these beloved household goods in […]. The post Small Appliances – Handling Their Supply Chain Needs appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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Winning The Gold Medal For Your Customer Supply Chain Service Levels: What We Can Learn From Katie Ledecky

Aera Technology

Katie Ledecky obliterated the world record Sunday night, when she won the 400m women’s freestyle swimming race at the Rio Olympics. Even though she described the win as “pure happiness,” it didn’t come easy. Ledecky swims between 55,000 to 70,000 meters a week at practice , 6 days a week. Achieving success in the supply chain isn’t all that different.

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Supply Chain News on Companies Stretched out Payments to Suppliers 5 Percent in 2015

Supply Chain Digest

Annual REL Working Capital Report Finds Big Differences in Payables Practices Across Sectors

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Innovation and the Power of “What If” Thinking

Enterra Insights

It has been nearly two decades since Clayton Christensen’s (@claychristensen) book, The Innovator’s Dilemma, was published. Yet Wall Street Journal … Continued. The post Innovation and the Power of “What If” Thinking appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain News on Walmart Goes All in On eCommerce with Jet.com Acquisition

Supply Chain Digest

3.3 Billion Dollar Price Tag for 18 Month Old Company.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Can Freight Brokers Help Reduce Driver Detention?

DAT Solutions

When a shipper or receiver detains a truck, it can ruin a driver's work week. The freight broker is rarely involved, but the broker is the carrier’s customer and the first point of contact when something goes wrong. Often the broker is the carrier's only point of contact. DRIVER DETENTION. DAT Survey: Carrier responses. DAT Survey: Broker responses.

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Supply Chain News on Walmart Goes All in On eCommerce with Jet.com Acquisition

Supply Chain Digest

3.3 Billion Dollar Price Tag for 18 Month Old Company.

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Best e-Commerce Store Solutions for Retailers

3PL Insights

Over recent years, e-commerce sites have slowly started to adapt to the changing face of the internet. There will almost certainly be more changes to come, with retailers understanding the need to provide an experience for its users. A standard grid focusing on products and prices might not be going away, but new developments like rich media, social engagement, and related content help to build long-term customer relationships.

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Lean Transportation: Are you Using Lean Thinking for Transportation Management? If not, Why?

GlobalTranz

“ The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize ”: Shigeo Shingo. Lean is a new way of doing business. For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. Lean thinking focuses on the elimination of all waste (where waste is defined as any non-value added process) and bringing value to the customer , beyond the customer’s expectations.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Case Apetit: Ennustepankin menekkiennusteet tehostavat toimitusketjua

RELEX Solutions

Case Apetit: Ennustepankin menekkiennusteet tehostavat toimitusketjua. Helpompaa tiedonjakoa suurkeittiöiden ja toimittajien välillä. Tieto » Case-esimerkit. Esittely. Julkisen sektorin suurkeittiöiden menekin ennustaminen on haasteellista. Menekki voi olla tuhansia kiloja päivässä, kysyntäpiikit ovat isoja ja kysyntä vaihtelee. Ruokapalveluiden Ennustepankki helpottaa tiedonjakoa suurkeittiöiden ja toimittajien välisessä toimitusketjussa kokoamalla tilaukset yhteen järjestelmään.

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3 Things to Know about Shipping Across the Canada-U.S. Border

CH Robinson Transportfolio

3 Things to Know about Shipping Across the Canada-U.S. Border. The world’s largest trade relationship is between Canada and the United States. In spite of this, a surprising number of companies don’t really understand how three basic issues will affect any freight that crosses the border. Streamline your cross-border shipping. Read this quick infographic to help ensure you’re up to speed.

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