Talking Logistics
JUNE 13, 2018
The needs and expectations of manufacturers and retailers for their logistics partners have changed significantly over the years, and confusion and misconceptions remain in the marketplace concerning what third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and fourth party logistics providers (4PLs) are and the services they offer. What are some of those misconceptions?
Enterra Insights
JUNE 13, 2018
I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. Most of the articles discuss the importance of leveraging digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT); the cloud; 3D printing; robotics, blockchain, and cognitive computing. What they don’t often discuss is the end game. Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest , asserts supply chain transformation is only beginning to catch the attention of many CEOs.
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Logility
JUNE 13, 2018
The ability to rapidly evaluate multiple scenarios and drive smart business decisions faster can be the difference between success and failure. On the recent webcast, Accelerate Supply Chain Performance Using Advanced Analytics , I had the pleasure to speak with a leading authority in analytics, Bill Panak, Vice President, Data Science, Halo Business Intelligence.
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 13, 2018
Worldwide meat production has doubled over the last three decades and increased 20% in just the last 10 years. As meat consumption rises , the pressure is on meat producers to fullfill demand. To accomplish that, they need to be efficient at every step of their supply chain. The meat supply chain is long and complex. It starts from farm, slaughterhouse, processing, packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering.
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
Elementum
JUNE 13, 2018
As the volume of data that businesses have available at their fingertips continues to grow exponentially, the ability to distill actionable insight from these mountains of information becomes both ever-more valuable, and ever-more challenging. Herein lies the power of artificial intelligence (AI). One area in which this emerging technology holds particular promise is the food industry, where the combination of high volumes and low margins has driven intense competition, and the prevalence of rep
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TradeGecko
JUNE 13, 2018
Automation is a game-changer in supply chain management. In the digital age, businesses need to optimize their workflows to maintain a competitive edge, and supply chain automation enables you to do just that.
Freight Plus
JUNE 13, 2018
The battle over blockchain is entering a new theater of conflict as industry stalwarts and startups race to provide a standardized solution for the supply chain industry. This week we cover all of the latest developments in regards to blockchain and the logistics industry. Then, find out what a Supply Chain Benchmark is as we discuss the measures you need to take in order to gain a competitive advantage in your market.
Tecsys
JUNE 13, 2018
Historically, the margins in this specialized industry have compensated for lack of advanced healthcare supply chain capabilities. Now, though, the industry is no longer standing still due to the increasing pressures on margins, traceability and customer demands. The post Healthcare Supply Chain Embraces E-commerce Trends appeared first on Tecsys.
Freight Plus
JUNE 13, 2018
The battle over blockchain is entering a new theater of conflict as industry stalwarts and startups race to provide a standardized solution for the supply chain industry. This week we cover all of the latest developments in regards to blockchain and the logistics industry.
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.
RELEX Solutions
JUNE 13, 2018
Case Minimani: Hypermarket Chain Cuts Food Waste Through Supply Chain Optimization. Resources » Case Studies. Background. Minimani is a Finnish hypermarket chain offering grocery and convenience goods at low prices. Minimani is slightly unusual in that it only has five stores but four of those are major hypermarkets, along with one smaller store and an e-commerce channel together accounting for more than €100M in sales.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 13, 2018
Carriers have Shown they Cannot Recover Higher Fuel Costs from Shippers
River Logic
JUNE 13, 2018
Efficiency Gains and Cost Savings Don’t Always Drop to the Bottom Line. Prescriptive Analytics Can Explain Why and What to Do About It. How prescriptive analytics can help manufacturers set priorities and realize greater financial gains from capital investments and improvement efforts. During employee team meetings, the CEO of one of our clients would always make a point of reviewing how the company made money.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 13, 2018
Short and Even Medium Term Impact on Driver Jobs Looks Modest at Best
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The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 13, 2018
download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Joe is joined by Ann Holm , who Joe first met as his Executive Coach many years ago. Since then, she began to collaborate with him on many different projects. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Speech, and Hearing as well as a Master’s of Science in Speech, Language, and Pathology, both from the University of Michigan.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2018
Demand continues to escalate for trucks equipped with dry van trailers, and capacity is still constrained, as we head into a seasonal peak in June. Looking back a few months, we see that these trends began to accelerate in January. After facing severe pressure from the broad adoption of ELDs — which constrained capacity, created a large imbalance in the marketplace, and drove our DAT Dry Van Barometer to record highs — it appears that truckers in the dry van marketplace are beginning
Logistyx
JUNE 13, 2018
Mobile Computing Deployment Options that Improve Warehouse Productivity Many logistics and shipping operations still rely on desktop computers and stationary workstations to manage fulfillment. This means workers are often tethered to a workstation or need to go back and forth between warehouse aisles and a workstation to access orders, pick, pack, verify the order […].
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2018
Operating profits were more than nine times higher for freight brokers in April, compared to the same month in 2017. Total revenue rose 67%, but labor expense increased only 30% and non-labor expense edged up 3%, to 51% and 16% of net revenue, respectively. As a result, 30% of net revenue went straight to the bottom line. Load counts also set a new record, with a 41% increase in April compared to the same month last year.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 13, 2018
Shippers face more challenges than ever before when it comes to managing freight spend and allocation. What is going where, and if it is going to location A, what is the best way to send it? While many other questions exist, freight management in today’s world is built on the internet, speed, use of data, and staying attractive to drivers. Yes, your freight must be attractive to drivers to get the best deals, and a TMS provides an invaluable means of creating attractive freight.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2018
Trucks have been in short supply so far in June, and that's been especially true in many of the major reefer markets. To get an idea of just how tight capacity has been, reefer truck posts on DAT load boards were down 9% last week compare to the previous week. Normally you'd expect an increase because that previous week included Memorial Day, so there were only four business days.
BlueYonder
JUNE 13, 2018
The world is full of people wanting to give us advice – often unsolicited! But when it comes from our parents we tend to give it our full attention. This week, in recognition of Father’s Day this coming Sunday, June 17 in the U.S., we wanted to share advice from our fathers. As the University & Diversity Specialist at JDA, I have the fun opportunity to engage with many college students, including our summer interns.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 13, 2018
The plant had specialized in armor plating for warships and submarines since before the second world war. The only steel left standing after the World Trade Center fell — a wall of forked “trident” columns — was manufactured here. But in recent years, the Coatesville plant has struggled. At least 150 jobs vacated by retirement and attrition have not been filled, and the plant now operates at just more than half-capacity, workers say.
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BlueYonder
JUNE 13, 2018
The world is full of people wanting to give us advice – often unsolicited! But when it comes from our parents we tend to give it our full attention. This week, in recognition of Father’s Day this coming Sunday, June 17 in the U.S., we wanted to share advice from our fathers. As the University & Diversity Specialist at JDA, I have the fun opportunity to engage with many college students, including our summer interns.
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