Tue.Dec 12, 2017

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Choosing Pallets: Identifying the Right Pallets For Your Business

GlobalTranz

There are many different types of pallets, so knowing which one you should order for your business can be tricky. Associated Pallets have produced a helpf ul guide to help you when choosing pallets. The guide outlines the factors you need to consider when choosing a pallet for your business based on your requirements. When Choosing Pallets, You Need To Know What Material You Need.

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Digital Evolution of the Supply Chain: How to Prepare for Today and Tomorrow

Talking Logistics

Andrew Clarke, CFO at C.H. Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: From your perspective in the industry, where are we today in the digital evolution, and why is this topic getting so much attention? Is the hype around machine learning, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain warranted? How and when will they have an impact on supply chains?

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PINC and Tsol form a strategic alliance to provide the number-one selling Yard Management System (YMS) in Mexico

PINC

Union City, CA & Mexico City - December 12, 2017 - PINC, the number-one provider of yard management systems (YMS), finished vehicle logistics , and inventory robotics solutions to the world's largest brands, announced today a partnership with Tsol, a boutique consulting company that offers supply chain technology solutions to customers in Latin America.

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2018 Outlook: The Year Global Shipping Embraces Artificial Intelligence

Talking Logistics

Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Where are we from a technology standpoint and from a market education and adoption standpoint? Looking back over the course of 2017, what has surprised you the most? What are the biggest learnings or takeaways you’ve had? What’s holding some companies back from embarking on this transformation journey?

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Top Supply Chain Link Posts of 2017

NFI Industries

Throughout the year, Supply Chain Link provided insights into current events and popular topics across the logistics industry. From regulations such as the Digital FreightMarketplaces (DFM) to the value of a 4PL provider, Supply Chain link strives to deliver insights and perspectives that help shippers improve their supply chains’. Here are some of the top.

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Be On Time or Else: Are you Able to Make your Suppliers Accountable?

C3 Solutions

Over the past five years we’ve written a lot regarding the importance of automating your dock scheduling operation. In the past we’ve tried to share with you what we have learned in working with our existing customers and we’ve emphasized what some of the key benefits are that you could expect by implementing a dock scheduling system.

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Insights from the C-Suite: Supply Chain People Are Making a Difference in the World

Material Handling & Logistics

The biggest challenge for supply chain professionals today is the is the accelerated pace of change, according to APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi. Since 2006, Abe Eshkenazi has served as CEO of APICS, a trade association focused on offering research, education and certification programs in supply chain management. Coming from a corporate background as the managing director of the Operations Consulting Group of American Express Tax and Business Services, Eshkenazi arrived on the scene at APICS just in ti

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Award-Winning Corporate Social Responsibility at AT&T

APICS

Stephen Bernard is senior sustainability manager in global supply chain at AT&T and winner of the inaugural APICS Individual Award of Excellence-Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Catalyst. The award recognizes consistent integration of CSR and reduction of environmental impact throughout the supply chain.

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Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands

Material Handling & Logistics

Retail's new goal is to wind up with the least amount of unwanted merchandise. Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Ralph Lauren Corp. and other fashion brands are locked in a high-stakes contest this Christmas. But the winner won’t be the company that sells the most -- it’ll be the one that winds up with the least amount of unwanted merchandise. After years of struggling to manage their inventory, brands are using increasingly sophisticated tools to track apparel and accessories through the supply chain

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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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How To Instantly Deliver Insights Using Automated BI

Gravity Supply Chain

We’re all data junkies, right? With so much of it around these days, and many ways to make sense of it, we understand the value that it can bring to our business and we track our numbers carefully. Inventory levels below a certain level – they’ll need replenishing. Shipments stuck at a factory and going to miss their availability date – they’ll need re-routing… The post How To Instantly Deliver Insights Using Automated BI appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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3 Questions to Ask Your Global Logistics Provider

CH Robinson Transportfolio

3 Questions to Ask Your Global Logistics Provider | C.H. Robinson. Today, your supply chain is probably global–whether you buy product from overseas or sell in other markets. But how well positioned is your global logistics provider to help you maximize your business opportunities? How do you know they’re the best ones to handle your business requirements?

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Air Freight Frenzy: Freight Rate Update W49

Freightos

Air Freight Frenzy: Freight Rate Update Wk 49. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Last week saw yet more congestion for air freight, along with more sky-high air rates around the globe. US airports are experiencing significant congestion in the run-up to Christmas, affecting both domestic and international freight movements. In Europe, air cargo hit capacity two weeks ago and hasn’t yet pulled back.

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Towards a Cognitive Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

Every day new “things” get connected to the Internet of Things (IoT). Each of those new connected devices generates and … Continued. The post Towards a Cognitive Internet of Things appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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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Van Rates Adjust to Changing Holiday Demand

DAT Solutions

Demand on the spot market had been surging as we headed into December, after record-high rates and load-to-truck ratios throughout November. Last week was a little quieter. The number of loads posted on DAT load boards came down from the previous week’s peak, falling 10% in what could be a lull between holidays. Truck posts rose 12%, which meant it was a little easier for shippers and brokers to find capacity.

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Integration Spotlight: How TradeGecko enhances your Shopify platform management

TradeGecko

Shopify is an eCommerce solution that allows you to build a personalized online shop. It lets you organize your products, customize your storefront, accept credit card payments, and track and respond to orders.

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Pre-Christmas Demand Could Keep Reefer Rates High

DAT Solutions

Reefer rates skyrocketed in November, with the national average hitting its highest mark in more than 3 years at $2.43/mile. Things have calmed down a bit so far in December, with many of those crazy-high prices coming back down to earth. Reefer rates are still higher than usual for this time of year, though, and demand for fresh food at Christmas will likely keep rates up through the rest of the month.

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(Don’t) Supersize Me:  Finding the Best Fulfillment Company for Your Growing Business

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Remember Morgan Spurlock? He’s the filmmaker who spent a month eating nothing but McDonald’s food – and “supersizing” his portions whenever someone asked – only to wind up 24 pounds heavier. His experience is a fitting parallel for what tends to happen during many fulfillment provider searches, because without the right approach, it’s easy to get wowed by a provider’s size and technology, even though it may lack some of the essential requirements you need.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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The supply chain planning system crystal ball

Kinaxis

by John Westerveld Twenty-five years ago, I bought my first personal computer. One of the first applications I installed was a cookbook — the killer home PC application of the time. The second application was Quicken to manage my finances. Funds were tight then and I really needed to keep tabs on my spending. Every transaction was meticulously entered, every statement validated against my records.

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Probabilistic Forecasting Can Extend the Life of SAP APO

ToolsGroup

Since the beginning of time – OK, since the beginning of demand forecasting the standard approach has been a single number forecast that works relatively well with stable high volume demand. Traditional forecasting tools such as SAP APO, designed 25 years ago or more, generally hold their own in this environment. But conditions have developed and grown over the years into areas where traditional signal number forecasting struggles to offer satisfactory results, and a new probabilistic forecastin

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RELEX Solutions Recognized as Leader in Customer Satisfaction, Technology Innovation and More in 2017 RIS News Software Leaderboard

RELEX Solutions

Read PDF. RELEX was recognized in 25 top 10 rankings and ranked No. 1 for “Top Targeted Solution Providers” and “Top Vendors in Technology Innovation for Mid-Size Retailers”. RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions , today announced that the company has been included as a leader in 25 categories in the 2017 RIS News Software Leaderboard.

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RFID, AIDC and IoT News on More Insight into RFly Technology from MIT for Taking DC or Store Inventories with RFID, Drones

Supply Chain Digest

Key is Use of a Relay on Drone to Repeat Signal to Reader, Expanding Reach Range 10 Fold versus Current Technology

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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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Sorting It Out on a Different Way of Looking at DC Automation

Supply Chain Digest

Logistics Industry Continues to Reinvent Order Fulfillment Operations

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