Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 16, 2017

Amazon’s announcement of its acquisition of Whole Foods Market will be a landmark business move that has far reaching effects to the Consumer Chain and the way CPG suppliers go to market. There are so many pleasures of life in Austin, Texas. Even though I’ve moved out of the unbelievable growth explosion of Austin proper, living this Texas Hill Country life and being close enough to run into town to see a band on Sixth Street, run the hike and bike trails or check out Circuit of the Americ

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The Network Effect

JUNE 16, 2017

Grocery will never be the same again… The acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon today is a landmark event for. The post Amazon is Disrupting the Grocery Business. Time for the Grocers to Disrupt Amazon back! appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 16, 2017

S&OP continuous to be a popular topic that remains high on the agenda of executives. To assess the current state of S&OP, I interviewed 7 S&OP thought leaders at the end of 2016 for my blog supply chain trend. These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. A group, eligible to comment on the current state of S&OP.

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Arkieva

JUNE 16, 2017

Almost three decades ago Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) became the innovation in manufacturing and supply chain. When S&OP came about in 1987 as a concept, we did not yet have the internet much less the “internet of things.” The S&OP Process Improvement Illusion – Are we there yet? was first posted on June 16, 2017 at 1:36 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 16, 2017

In the past decade, the retail industry has changed dramatically. Most notable has been the shift from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping to online and mobile purchasing. As a result of this shift, retailers have been forced to focus on e-commerce and fulfillment strategies to ensure the online or mobile customer has the same excellent experience that […].

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 16, 2017

In the past decade, the retail industry has changed dramatically. Most notable has been the shift from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping to online and mobile purchasing. As a result of this shift, retailers have been forced to focus on e-commerce and fulfillment strategies to ensure the online or mobile customer has the same excellent experience that […].

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 16, 2017

"The United States once had an infrastructure system that was the envy of the world,” says Dennis Slater, president of the AEM. But these days, not so much. read more.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Aldi, a grocery store you’ve probably never heard of, says it plans to become the third-largest grocery chain in the U.S. by store count over the next four years, consumers are flocking to mobile commerce (m-commerce), which is set to drive mass adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail, IBM is pairing up with BMW to provide cloud-based data management, self-dr

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 16, 2017

"The United States once had an infrastructure system that was the envy of the world,” said Dennis Slater, AEM President. read more.

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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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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Aldi, a grocery store you’ve probably never heard of, says it plans to become the third-largest grocery chain in the U.S. by store count over the next four years, consumers are flocking to mobile commerce (m-commerce), which is set to drive mass adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail, IBM is pairing up with BMW to provide cloud-based data management, self-dr

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Techgistics

JUNE 16, 2017

Source: Onfleet. The local last mile delivery market is a fragmented one with about 7,500 courier and parcel delivery companies in the U.S. alone. Within this crowded delivery market are logistics providers that range from giants like Fedex, UPS, and DHL, to retailers like Amazon, technology companies like Uber and Postmates, and many small-and medium-size operations in between.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2017

Amazon Roils the Griovery Sector, Nike Takes a Whack at SKU Counts, Why is US Productivity Flat, Is US Manufacturing Glass Half Empty or Half Fully

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The Network Effect

JUNE 16, 2017

Whole Foods stock surges 28% on Amazon acquisition news If grocery companies weren’t shaken enough by discount chains Aldi and. The post Amazon Goes Big on Brick-and Mortar with Whole Foods Deal appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2017

Chief Procurement Officers Averaged Salaries of 259,000 Dollars before Bonus and Stock in 2016

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2017

Terry Wray, VP Services at 3Gtms addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Considering that transportation management systems have been around for almost three decades now, why do we still need to have this conversation today about how to successfully implement a TMS? What are some the challenges or obstacles companies face that could derail a TMS implementation.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2017

“The way we consume power has remained stubbornly anachronistic,” asserts Lauris Veips. “However, much can be and is being done … Continued. The post Smart Cities and the Future of Energy appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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TradeGecko

JUNE 16, 2017

You’ve been hearing all about the cloud and its software lately. And all about how making the move to managing your business operations, like inventory, on the cloud will allow your business to run smoother.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 16, 2017

Like it or not, trucking has become a data-driven business for carriers large and small. Knowing which customers and which lanes are the most profitable are necessary in a business run on razor-thin margins. Knowing your costs, means: Managing your daily loads, power units and trailer. Dispatching drivers, Accurate, timely billing, settlement, payroll, and full accounting, IFTA reporting, Advances, Manage claims, driver onboarding, and carrier verification.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 16, 2017

Jeff Bezos’ Amazon is acquiring Whole Foods at $42 a share–that’s an enthusiastic 27% premium to its closing price yesterday. What does this mean for you? Here are some early takeaways about what this major acquisition could mean for business–and for you personally. Full Story. The post 5 Takeaways From Amazon’s Purchase of Whole Foods appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Freightera

JUNE 16, 2017

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads in trucking, freight industry & beyond! We love you, dads, we wouldn’t be here without you. We ❤ U @Freightera! The post ❤ Happy Fathers Day! appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2017

The Paris Climate Agreement. Let those words hang for a moment. Throughout the course of the 2016 election and now the Trump Administration, many Americans have expressed dissatisfaction with the Paris Climate Agreement. True to campaign promises, the new Administration has started the process of removing the U.S. from the agreement, which has major implications for supply chains and shippers around the globe.

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