Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. The modern-day supply chain begs for visibility throughout the entire chain, from point of order, to packaging, shipping, and delivery. Supply chain and logistics decision-makers feel the weight of this shift, evidenced by the fact that control tower visibility ranks as one of the top investme

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E2open

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Get your complimentary copy of the Control Tower Technology Value Matrix 2018. Control towers are an important way for enterprises to gain end-to-end visibility over their supply chains. They are often a first step on the journey to modernize and digitize supply chains by providing the connective tissue to link planning and execution. Nucleus Research examined all vendor solutions in the Control Tower market landscape with respect to the depth of functionality and ease of use.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 6, 2018

What is Enterprise Mobility? The short answer: “Enterprise Mobility” is a fancy term for using mobile, wireless and handheld hardware devices in an enterprise setting, such as a warehouse, manufacturing shop floor, or in logistics (such as by delivery drivers). These devices open up the ability to mobilize your data as well. Cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) products add an additional layer of mobility on top of that.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jake Smith at [link]. Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Online shopping has become an integral part of many consumers’ lives. The increased volume of parcels shows that this new way of acquiring goods and services is here to stay.

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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 24/7

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Here’s how the tariff wars are playing out in the world’s supply chains, and how good visibility, proactive thinking, and reliable supply chain partners can help protect companies of all sizes from the impacts.

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Rootstock

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Nanophase Technologies Corporation is a global provider of engineered nanomaterial solutions. Nanomaterials are used in a variety of manufacturing processes and products, especially sunscreen products, due to their ‘good for the environment’ mineral base. Globally regulated industries need nanomaterials with the enzyme-like characteristics that Nanophase provides.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In the last few years, the use of smartphones has dramatically increased. Number of smartphones sold to end users worldwide from 2007 to 2017 (in million units) Source: Statista. One reason for the increase is due to the virtual assistant feature like “Siri”, launched in 2011, followed by “Google Assistant.”. For instance, you or your child have probably used your smartphone or tablet to ask Siri a question or small talk to kill the time.

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Gravity Supply Chain

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Check out our short video on how to mitigate the impact of tariffs on your business through digitizing supply chain management… The post How To Protect Your Business From Tariffs And Trade Wars – Video appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 6, 2018

BiAnnual World Bank Logistics Performance Index Puts Germany On Top Again.

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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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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When I say Sales Incentive Program (SIP) in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, I am referring to the internal company incentive program that is used to motivate and influence the behaviour of sales people and teams to deliver company specific results. This is not to be confused with a Trade Incentive Program, designed to motivate Retailers or Distributors or other Trade Partners.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Developed Economies See Threat Growing, Lower Income Nations Less So

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 6, 2018

7 Deadly Sins of Implementing Supply Chain Technology

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 6, 2018

After 10 years in the Marine Corps and 3 years as a professional driver, I decided to start my own trucking business in 2010. Over the years, I've been running my business based on four important lessons that I learned as a Marine. Build your business with access to the largest digital freight marketplace. DAT load boards connect carriers and freight brokers, with more than 279 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $57 billio

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson at [link]. Check out [link]. Worst Forklift Accident Ever and Forklift Safety. When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018.

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A critical part of the manufacturing business is transportation logistics management. Commercial vehicles, especially large trucks and tractor-trailers, are responsible for getting your manufactured goods to the retailers that will sell them. Managing these vehicles and their drivers is a complex job, and at the top of that list is fleet driver safety.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2018

For small businesses just starting out, inventory management may seem like an unnecessary burden, but it is, in fact, one of the key processes involved in running a successful company. Good inventory control can improve sales, customer satisfaction and the overall productivity of a business, so it is essential that you do it right. In this article, we look at the true cost of poor inventory control, what it can mean for your sales, the extent to which your customers are satisfied and the overall

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Servitization offers a new business model that shifts a company’s emphasis from what it makes to what it can offer customers. Servitization is a business model in which a machine (i.e., forklift, truck, order picking robot) is not sold, but is accessed by an end-user through a multi-year fixed-fee outcome-based service-contract. A servitization contract can be attached at the time of the delivery of a new or used machine, as well as engaged anytime during the post-delivery of a machine.

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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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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this Value Matrix report, Nucleus evaluated the control market vendors based on their product usability and functionality and the value that customers realize from the capabilities of the product.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If you’re in business, you may have heard of something called inventory turnover. So, what exactly is it and why is it important for business owners? In this article, we explore the ins-and-outs of inventory turnover and how you can improve your inventory turnover ratio to maximise the success of your company. The basics. Essentially, inventory turnover is the number of times a business’ inventory is purchased and sold during the entire financial year.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Keeping your technology updated can save your organization in the long run. In order for your organization to run at its peak level of competence, you might need to provide your employees and colleagues with the best resources possible. In other words, you might need to spend money to make money. Keeping your business ahead of the competition might involve upgrading your hardware to the latest model.

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Insights Solutions Global

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Low yield rate and low quality in manufacturing microphones? Click to read tips about what aspects to pay attention to during the manufacturing process. Spoiler alter, the process you need to pay extra attention to are die bonding, wire bonding and molding.

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TradeGecko

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The future of eCommerce has arrived. And from every measurable standpoint, China now towers above North America and Europe.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 6, 2018

For the third consecutive year, Nucleus’s complimentary Nucleus Research Control Towers Value Matrix 2018 recognizes one network for helping customers move from siloed, legacy systems to a collaborative, modern real-time network.

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Insights Solutions Global

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Low yield rate and low quality in manufacturing microphones? Click to read tips about what aspects to pay attention to during the manufacturing process. Spoiler alter, the process you need to pay extra attention to are die bonding, wire bonding and molding. The post 3 Key Sections in Microphone Manufacturing Process appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Prospective clients almost always ask me how long it should take to launch their first RFP once they sign an agreement. I get it. When I purchase a new tool, I can’t wait to use it. If you have done a thorough search you are probably very motivated to solve those day-to-day issues you have been living with for years. I believe the training provided is the key to an efficient and effective implementation.

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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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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The fact is, carbon pricing works. At least, that’s the view of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, which released a report on the subject just this month. It finds that carbon pricing reduces emissions, using evidence from the experiences in Canada, California and the UK, all the while supporting strong economies. To ‘clear the air’, the Commission has put together a primer on just how carbon pricing works – and Karen Clarke-Whistler, TD Bank Group’s chief environment officer notes that businesses s

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Rather than handling sales and shipping for a food or beverage product, many business owners chose to work with partners to ease their workload and expand their growth potential. Working with outside service providers allows a food or beverage brand to focus on its core competencies, access experts without hiring new staff, save money, and […].

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Claritum

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Benefits of early payments. 3. Financial Factors to Consider. 4. Early Payment Automation. 1 Introduction. Early payment discounts are increasingly being leveraged by organisations to gain additional discounts from their suppliers. However, making these savings requires a fast turnaround on any invoicing.

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