Wed.Aug 26, 2020

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Is Your Planning System Mature Enough?

DELMIA Quintiq

In the past, when supply chains weren’t as complex as they are right now, planning your routes with spreadsheets was probably just fine. You had one or more Excel experts who built a spreadsheet and kept it up to date. But then, your expert left the company and you lose the one person who knows how to work and adjust the carefully-crafted system that plans all your operations.

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Automation in Logistics: Using RPA to Handle More Freight Quotes in Anticipation of Peak Season

GlobalTranz

The ability to flex supply chain operations to manage increased demand is essential in the modern supply chain. As the demand for more e-commerce purchases grows, that volume will inevitably contribute to an increased volume of returns. However, those returns processes represent only a fraction of the full processes that remain redundant and right for.read More.

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Maximizing Last Mile Deliveries

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.

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Complete Supply Chain Visibility with Trimble Visibility in Kuebix TMS

Kuebix

Supply chain visibility is the ability to view each aspect of the supply chain in detail as moves are being planned, alerts are sent and real-time adjustments are made. Shippers with complete visibility across their supply chains are able to improve operational efficiencies, provide better customer service and leverage detailed analytics to make better informed […].

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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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Racing with the Machine: Digitalisation of the Supply Chain to maintain the leading edge

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digitalisation is an often misused and misunderstood word. What does digitalisation mean for the Supply Chain industry in the context of Singapore? How do we leverage this to maintain our place as a global Supply Chain Hub? What can companies do to stay relevant? Details. Date: 8 October, 2020. Time: 12pm SGT. Click here to register. Panelists. Our expert panelists that will be featured in this webinar are: Joe Lombardo.

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Brand Innovation Drives Consumer Engagement

IT Supply Chain

By Lee Metters (pictured). Group Business Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences. The post Brand Innovation Drives Consumer Engagement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Event preview: Supply Chain Europe Virtual 2020

All Things Supply Chain

The true business impact of the COVID-19 crisis will be best measured by the response of industries to learn lessons and rebound as strongly and quickly as possible.

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Warehouses under extra pressure this festive season

IT Supply Chain

By Tony Dobson (pictured). Managing Director, SnapFulfil. The post Warehouses under extra pressure this festive season appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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o9 Solutions and Samsung SDS enter a partnership to Expand SCM Business

o9 Solutions

This article has also been published on Business Wire Services including SCM consulting, SaaS solution implementation, and industry solutions will be offered to Korean market as well as the wider market worldwide. SEOUL – August 27, 2020 – o9 Solutions , the premier AI-based Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider leading digital innovations in integrated planning and operations solutions, has teamed up with Samsung SDS for the global expansion of SCM and enterprise p

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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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Battling Costly Supply Chain Challenges with Advanced Analytics

Supply Chain Brain

Maintaining a flexible, efficient, and reliable retail supply chain has never been more difficult. Inventories are increasingly varied and complex -- a byproduct of retailers struggling to appease as many customers as possible. Consumer expectations have grown every year, to the point that they seem to expect near-perfection. And new services and activities such as buy online ship from store (BOSS) / pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup have created immense complexity.

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The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz

The Logistics of Logistics

The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz. Joe Lynch and Chip Humitz discuss the logistics of brand building. As a top marketing and branding strategist, Chip explains the key elements of brand building and how it relates to the transportation and logistics space. About Chip Humitz. Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at LUDWIG+, a full-service marketing consultancy.

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Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

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Making Machine Learning Useful for Your Business, Part One

Enterra Insights

The late German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno once stated, “Words of the jargon sound as if they said something higher than what they mean.” That’s exactly why marketers and vendors love buzzwords — they want potential clients to think what they offer is something special or cutting edge. Artificial Intelligence (AI) falls into the buzzword or jargon category.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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The Importance of Packaging for Omnichannel Retail

TradeGecko

Successful brands know that customer's satisfaction can influence their long-term success. The fact is brands that do not understand this simple principle struggle to keep up.

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Supply Chain News on Toyota Way and Industry 4.0

Supply Chain Digest

Lean Manufacturing Can Leverage Digital Technologies

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Manufacturing Technology Trends

Dragon Innovation

The manufacturing industry relies on efficiency. In modern times, industries interested in improving efficiencies and overall processes must adopt a mindset of innovation. As technology continues to advance, new developments are being made that the manufacturing industry simply can’t ignore. Moving through the second half of 2020, we’re reviewing a few key technology trends that are revolutionizing the manufacturing process.

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Flexible eCommerce fulfillment and logistics-driven delivery promises

FLEXE

As more and more product searches start online, standing out becomes even more paramount to winning sales. The new FLEXE integration to Google Shopping ads lets you advertise superior delivery promises—powered by your fulfillment network.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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How Procurement Software has Progressed in 2020

ProcurePort

2020 is going to be a significant year historically. From the world-wide pandemic, to the mass social unrest, to one of the most unique elections the United States has ever seen; 2020 has certainly been hectic. Professionals, decision makers, and organizational leaders have had to rapidly adjust to the changing business landscape in order to […].

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The UK ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ Scheme – what next?

Proxima

As we approach the end of August 2020, we also approach the end of Britain’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The scheme, set up to support and protect jobs in the hospitality industry, has seen over 85,000 restaurants sign up and over 64 million meals claimed (so far). Those participating are offering half-priced meals up to a £10 discount per person, valid Monday to Wednesday, subsidized by the government at a total so far of £180million.

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How to create a successful cross border eCommerce strategy for your business

Vinculum

Taking your regional eCommerce business to cross-border is a tough task, but it is the primary factor in the growth of online eCommerce. Over the last few decades, cross-border eCommerce sales have surged high because of an increase in demand for foreign goods, and an upgrading middle class, especially in Asia-Pacific countries. As per the reports of Invesp, international shopping is growing, and cross-border eCommerce is estimated to grow by 1 trillion US dollars by the end of 2020.

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Three Ways to Reinvent Your Business Post-COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

As businesses continue to plunge into uncertainty, here are three strategies to consider.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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BIG NEWS: Announcing RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release

RFgen

RFgen announces its new RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release, delivering major end-user benefits in performance and design. RFgen Re-engineered for the Future. We are excited to announce the arrival of RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release. Release 5.2 is an all-new RFgen that fully realizes the flexibility of the Mobile Unity Platform. In the words of Robert Brice, RFgen Software’s President and CTO: “5.2 is RFgen re-engineered for the future.

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Inside Arena: Ensure FDA Software Validation With Arena Validate

Arena Solutions

For this edition of “Inside Arena,” we take an insider’s look at Arena Validate. Recently renamed (formerly Arena VMS) and offering expanded coverage, Arena Validate enables customers to more easily validate Arena for their intended uses and maintain Arena in a validated state. Arena Validate is a unique offering. Because all Arena QMS customers use the same infrastructure and software, we can continuously maintain the system in a validated state against predefined intended uses.

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Purolator International Expands Next-Day Air Delivery Service Into Canada

Supply Chain Brain

Purolator International, a provider of North American logistics services, has expanded its next-day air delivery into Canada, making the service available to more U.S.-based shippers.

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Turn Browsing Shoppers into Buyers with the FLEXE Integration to Google Shopping Ads

FLEXE

At 27% of total retail sales, eCommerce just hit its 2022 growth projection. How are you changing your strategies to capture growth?

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

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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Companies Battle Surge in Hacking Attempts

Supply Chain Brain

With around half the U.S. workforce working remotely, reports of internet crime have nearly doubled since last year.

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BIG NEWS: Announcing RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release

RFgen

RFgen announces its new RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release, delivering major end-user benefits in performance and design. RFgen Re-engineered for the Future. We are excited to announce the arrival of RFgen 5.2: The Unity Release. Release 5.2 is an all-new RFgen that fully realizes the flexibility of the Mobile Unity Platform. In the words of Robert Brice, RFgen Software’s President and CTO: “5.2 is RFgen re-engineered for the future.

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Overcome Foodservice Disruptions: Focus on Technology, Service Networks, and Transportation

CH Robinson Transportfolio

No one could predict how much uncertainty 2020 would bring. The entire world is in a time of adjustment thanks to COVID-19—this is especially true for the food and beverage industry. Those companies who successfully adapt their businesses, and their supply chains, to be more flexible and resilient will find the most success in the long term—even in the face of closures or restrictions.