3PL Insights

MAY 24, 2017

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial operations positions were expected to grow 8 percent through 2024. This is a clear indication that manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing industries are growing and not disappearing. Supply chain management is a growing field because of this. Below is some pertinent information on the top 4 supply chain jobs: Buyers, Supply Chain Analysts, Logistics Managers, and Operations Managers.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 24, 2017

Any organization that is focused on sustainability in its supply chain knows that protecting the workforce is a key pillar of that practice. Injuries and deaths are already tragic on their own, but they can also have a lasting impact on business.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2017

by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series. Check out the video below as well as links to other supply chain practitioner and Kinaxis executive interviews. The ideal center of excellence not only supports internal teams at a company but advocates for customers, says Leah McGuire, director of the Kinaxis Center of Excellence. The Kinaxis COE supports project teams, consultants deploying the company’s RapidResponse tool in the field, and pre-sales teams that use demos, say

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 24, 2017

Be proactive - and significantly reduce global supply chain risks, discover the 4 steps to building a global supply chain risk management platform in a white paper from Avetta.

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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

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BlueYonder

MAY 24, 2017

As always, the Category Management Association (CMA) delivered a great and informative experience at its annual conference last week. This year’s conference focused on the importance of consumer data and insight, and how companies can bridge the traditional with digital to create new paths to success. With that in mind, I’d like to share my top takeaways from the event: Data alone is not enough.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 24, 2017

We all know that there are ebbs and flows in the transportation market, but one thing that always remains the same for transportation and logistics executives is their focus on managing costs and making sure they have the capacity they need, when they need it. If you view capacity assurance as a competition with other shippers, what do you need to do to make sure you come out on top?

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Logility

MAY 24, 2017

Gartner’s Debra Hoffman, VP and Distinguished Analyst, and Mike Burkett VP and Distinguished Analyst, took to the stage in Phoenix this week to kick off Gartner’s annual supply chain pilgrimage to the desert to an audience of 1,900 supply chain leaders. The keynote address sets the stage for Gartner’s agenda for the coming year. We’ve heard about the digital disruption, the importance of the bimodal supply chain and role of algorithmic planning.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2017

Asking questions is one of the traits that makes humans an interesting and creative species. Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly), founding Executive … Continued. The post Innovation begins (and ends) with the Right Questions appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 24, 2017

By Stan La Haye | Senior Manager, Transportation | Chainalytics State of the TL Market in Europe The European economic recovery is expected to continue this year and next. However, this outlook is surrounded by higher-than-usual uncertainty due to the numerous elections to be held in Europe this year and the upcoming Brexit negotiations within … The post European Truckload Market is Stable but Uncertainty is High appeared first on Chainalytics.

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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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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2017

Asking questions is one of the traits that makes humans an interesting and creative species. Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly), founding Executive … Continued. The post Innovation begins (and ends) with the Right Questions appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Innovation 100

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ToolsGroup

MAY 24, 2017

Most retailers are facing a shrinking operating “margin for error”. So it’s not surprising that many are looking for more accurate demand forecasting and intelligent stock replenishment. In a report entitled Market Guide for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment Solutions , Gartner analyst Mike Griswold spotlights seven recent trends in this area. 1/ Multichannel retailing is requiring inventory positioning in more locations than ever before and causing retailers to focus on “bottom up” forecasti

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 24, 2017

This third in a series of posts that investigates some of the S&OP myths and mistruths and takes a look at one of the hot buttons in the industry; real-time response planning. S&OP the right solution to manage your real-time respond planning needs?

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BlueYonder

MAY 24, 2017

As always, the Category Management Association (CMA) delivered a great and informative experience at its annual conference last week. This year’s conference focused on the importance of consumer data and insight, and how companies can bridge the traditional with digital to create new paths to success. With that in mind, I’d like to share my top takeaways from the event: Data alone is not enough.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MAY 24, 2017

A strong omni-channel B2B customer strategy is vital for many manufacturers these days, but it must go beyond simply ensuring the online experience matches the offline experience, to fully support the buyer throughout the entire, often complex sales process – however they choose to buy, says Michiel Schipperus, CEO, Sana Commerce.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 24, 2017

A new report obtained by "CBS This Morning" shows the number of recordable injuries in 2015 at Tesla's factory in Fremont, California, was 31 percent higher than the industry average, and the rate of serious injuries was about double the industry rate.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

MAY 24, 2017

In today’s dynamic and competitive retail landscape, value offering is becoming more relevant to apparel brands competing for the last dollar in a consumer’s wallets. Value […]. The post How Smart Is Your In-Season Pricing Capabilities? appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 24, 2017

Over the past several months, workers at Tesla became increasingly aware of the potential safety hazards at the company’s flagship vehicle plant in Fremont, California, and in April, workers first requested copies of the OSHA Form 300, the log of work-related injuries and illnesses that companies are required by law to make available to their employees.

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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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Deliv

MAY 24, 2017

Amazon updated their website this week to reflect a new price point for free shipping, dropping the minimum order value from $35 to $25. While the 10 dollar price drop may seem underwhelming to consumers, it’s indicative of a much larger narrative in the e-commerce space. The step down is another in Amazon’s race to the pricing bottom with retail incumbent Walmart, who had set the previous minimum by dropping shipping from $49.

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Tailwind

MAY 24, 2017

Leading provider of trucking and freight broker software makes accounting easier for small to mid-sized freight transportation companies. Vancouver, BC – May 24, 2017 – Managing the books is challenging, yet integral for small to mid-sized trucking companies and freight brokerages. Tailwind Transportation Software is excited to make it easier for transportation companies to look after their financial health by integrating QuickBooks Online, the world’s leading online financial software for small

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Freightera

MAY 24, 2017

Freightera’s Eric Beckwitt just made top of the list of Vancouver’s most likable CEOs!! We may think that a CEO isn’t approachable or someone we will never ever meet in the office. But just like this nomination suggests, Eric is very likable indeed!! When I first met him in his CEO role, I was surprised how approachable and “humane” he is! And it’s something that many people comment on.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2017

After Google’s autonomous car has crashed in Mountain View, many critics have jumped to the conclusion that the whole idea behind autonomous vehicles in logistics is unsafe. They’ve forgotten to mention that Google’s autonomous vehicles have driven more than 1,4 million miles, without a single incident. Since drivers are responsible for 94% of car accidents worldwide, it’s not hard to conclude that replacing a human driver with a computer will reduce the number of car accidents and make roads sa

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2017

After Google’s autonomous car has crashed in Mountain View, many critics have jumped to the conclusion that the whole idea behind autonomous vehicles in logistics is unsafe. They’ve forgotten to mention that Google’s autonomous vehicles have driven more than 1,4 million miles, without a single incident. Since drivers are responsible for 94% of car accidents worldwide, it’s not hard to conclude that replacing a human driver with a computer will reduce the number of car accidents and make roads sa

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