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These Advanced Supply Chain Technologies will Solidify the Digital Supply Chain in 2018

GlobalTranz

The type and capabilities of supply chain technology is expanding, and technology will only grow more important in effective supply chain management in 2018. From the increased demand to data-driven decision-making through the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) to the use of cloud-based technologies, supply chain technology will advance light years in the coming months.

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Wiggins Discusses TMS and the Amazon Effect in The Logistics Journal

3GTMS

Lots of supply chains are dealing with the “Amazon effect,” which has led consumers to demand lightning-fast (and free) delivery times, last-minute order changes, and 100 percent order accuracy. While initially seen as just a retail problem, these expectations have now reached the B2B world as well. Managing the Amazon effect requires a host of […].

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Blockchain Basics Webinar

The Logistics of Logistics

Beyond Buzzwords – An Introduction to Blockchain for Business Leaders. With all the buzzwords flying around, it can be difficult to separate Blockchain hype from business reality. Join this foundational session to understand the fundamental concepts of the distributed ledger, relevant Blockchain terminology, and real world Blockchain use cases. TOPICS COVERED.

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Without Requirements There Is Nothing To Do

Oracle SCM

Did you know that nearly half of all projects fail due to missed, inaccurate or incomplete requirements? Companies fail more often because they solve the wrong problem, not developing the wrong solution to the right problem. Many find that homegrown solutions and spreadsheets do not provide an effective solution for requirements management. Ensuring that every initial requirement is ultimately met in the final product is one of the most critical, yet difficult, aspects.

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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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Companies Weren’t Prepared for Hurricanes in 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

A recent survey found that 62% of companies affected by hurricanes last year admitted they were “not completely prepared” to deal with them. For companies with operations in Texas, Florida or Puerto Rico, last year’s hurricane season brought not only catastrophe to their communities, but also a wake-up call on how to better manage this type of risk going forward.

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Mountains and the Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Details and Booking Australia: Supply Chain Performance Seminars (Sydney and Melbourne) . Details and Booking Thailand: Supply Chain Performance Seminars (Bangkok) . Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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What Is Supply Chain Orchestration (Really) – And Is It Even Possible?

Supply Chain 24/7

Learn what complete “supply chain orchestration” really means and find out if it is an attainable goal within your existing ERP, business process environments.

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Swedish Cosmetics Retailer KICKS Reviews IT Portfolio and Chooses RELEX for Supply Chain Management

RELEX Solutions

Read PDF. Aims to boost availability, cut inventory, and improve strategic planning with RELEX Solutions. KICKS , the Nordic region’s leading cosmetics and beauty product retailer, has teamed up with RELEX to give its supply chain operations a complete makeover. RELEX will provide a solution tailored to the needs of the retailer’s online channel and 250 stores across Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

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Supply Chain News on Rising US Transportation and Logistics Costs are Hitting the Corporate Bottom Line

Supply Chain Digest

Once Again, Companies Blaming Rising Transportation and Distribution Costs for Earnings Misses

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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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RELEX Enters The New Year on the Momentum of a Successful 2017

RELEX Solutions

RELEX predicts that in 2018 the quality of retail planning will separate the winners from the losers. RELEX Solutions, which pioneered unified retail planning, is predicting that the quality of supply chain, space and assortment planning will make the difference between retail success and failure this year. After a Christmas season in which discounting failed to protect many well-known North American and European retail chains from online competition and falling sales, RELEX says the competitive

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Survival Strategies for Brands and Traditional Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

Anyone focused on the endless stream of innovations by Amazon might be surprised to learn that the e-commerce behemoth hasn’t killed off the brick-and-mortar store — nor is it likely to anytime soon. On the contrary, Amazon itself has been deepening its involvement in physical store management, beginning with the opening of a smattering of bookstores and proceeding to the acquisition of the Whole Foods gourmet grocery chain.

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RFID, AIDC and IoT News on RFID News Round Up for Feb. 6, 2018

Supply Chain Digest

New Smaller, Passive UHF Inlay, Impinj Stock Price Tanks, Comparing Passive, Semi Passive, and Active RFD Tags

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