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This Week in Logistics News (February 13-17, 2017)

Talking Logistics

But the privately-held business also has an established business and claims that its shipping marketplace has handled more than 1 million shipments. DB Schenker’s investment will be put toward developing uShip’s technology, marketing and other operations, said Chief Executive Mike Williams.

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Update on Forecasting vs. Demand Planning

Supply Chain Action Blog

But, demand planning requires holistic process that includes the following steps: 1. Profiling SKU’s with respect to volume and variability in order to determine the appropriate treatment: For example, high volume, low variability SKU’s will be easy to mathematically forecast and may be suited for lean replenishment techniques.

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Forecasting vs. Demand Planning

Supply Chain Action Blog

But, demand planning requires holistic process that includes the following steps: 1. Profiling SKU’s with respect to volume and variability in order to determine the appropriate treatment: For example, high volume, low variability SKU’s will be easy to mathematically forecast and may be suited for lean replenishment techniques.

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Industrial Computing | 5 Things Computers Hate About Your Manufacturing Floor

GlobalTranz

Whether you’re in a cleanroom facility or a metal fabrication plant, there’s no escaping the fact that computers need protecting. Here’s why… . The 5 T hings Computers Hate About Your Manufacturing Floor . Dust – Is the silent computer killer! Although, it’s rife in some manufacturing facilities more than others.

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Based on extensive research, TadaNow offers eight trends we believe companies should plan for: 1. This report from TadaNow answers a critical question that supply chain leaders in manufacturing companies have – How do we plan for an ever-changing marketplace and keep risks in supply chain to a minimum? Multi-Tier Supply Chains.

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When it Comes to Direct-to-Consumer Shipping, Warehouse Size Matters

BlueYonder

As written in Fast Company’s 1-Minute Read , Home Depot shifted away from the “new square footage” model of growth by integrating digital and in-store shopping, paying particular attention to products that tend to be unfriendly for e-commerce. big-box store in the past three years.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical.

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

In the aftermath of the pandemic, supply chain inadequacies have been revealed in a new and stark light. Most found themselves ill-prepared for the magnitude of disruption in supply and demand, followed soon after by political unrest, labor and material shortages, and sharp inflation.

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Digital Transformation: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait

It’s not just small and medium-size businesses that are caught off guard. Even global manufacturers –– companies across industrial, automotive, chemical, and energy industries –– are scrambling to mitigate the impacts of labor, material and energy shortages, delays, inflation, and unexpected events.

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CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

DSV is one of the biggest names in transport and logistics, operating in over 90 countries with a global network of over 75,000 employees.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

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. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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5 Early Indicators Your Embedded Analytics Will Fail

Many application teams leave embedded analytics to languish until something—an unhappy customer, plummeting revenue, a spike in customer churn—demands change. But by then, it may be too late. In this White Paper, Logi Analytics has identified 5 tell-tale signs your project is moving from “nice to have” to “needed yesterday.".

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Building AI to Unlearn Bias in Recruiting

Research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. While we have made progress to solve this, it’s potentially at risk due to advancements in AI technology. This eBook covers these issues & shows you how AI can ensure workplace diversity.

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Next-Gen AI-Based Demand Planning: Turn Your Insights Into Accuracy in 1 Day

Artificial intelligence designed for demand planning brings the following benefits: Immediate forecast error reduction of 15-40%: this drives optimal service & stock levels. No onboarding time since the models are self-tuning: say goodbye to long & costly implementation times.

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Fulfillment Options and Solutions for Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) Program

This on-demand webinar by industry experts details how Amazon’s strict requirements for its SFP program are changing the face of eCommerce for third-party sellers, and why DTC Sellers must quickly adapt to the new norm of nationwide 1-day and 2-day delivery.

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A Supply Chain Leader’s Guide to Managing Disruption With Modern Analytics

Managing disruption of any kind has become the #1 priority in supply chain operations. But, as leaders know, adapting to change is rarely a simple task and requires a fresh look at existing processes in planning and sourcing, inventory management, warehousing & distribution, and more.

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The Definitive Guide to Predictive Analytics

No wonder predictive analytics is now the #1 feature on product roadmaps. The world’s favorite applications use predictive analytics to guide users—even when they don’t realize it. By embedding predictive analytics, you can future-proof your application and give users sophisticated insights.

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Gartner Report: Everything You Need to Know About Supply Chain Control Towers

How are these related to the five building blocks of a supply chain control tower: 1. Some of the points covered are: Research –– Control tower definition, scope, and framework. Create –– What are the steps manufacturing organizations need to build a control tower? Technology. Governance. Use –– Best practices and use case references.

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Real-Time Trackers: A Welcome Labor Solution for Logistics

as much as $1 trillion, and 2.1 The labor market is under an unprecedented squeeze, and the logistics industry has been hit particularly hard by the “Great Resignation.” According to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the labor shortage will cost the U.S. million positions could remain unfilled by 2023.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!