GlobalTranz
AUGUST 17, 2017
Being in control of your supply chain and warehouse is essential to your success, and warehouse management systems follow suit. However, you need to do a bit more than just flip the proverbial switch, explains F. Curtis Barry & Company. Fortunately, you can follow these steps to ensure you implement an order management system properly. 1. Plan How to Implement an Order Management System.
River Logic
AUGUST 17, 2017
In the press, a great deal of attention is given to the concept of using drones to deliver parcels direct to people's homes as well as the use of autonomous delivery vehicles on the road. As exciting as these concepts are, a lot more work is needed before they are mature enough for large-scale implementation.
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Enterra Insights
AUGUST 17, 2017
“Even the biggest players in manufacturing are not immune to supply chain disruptions,” writes Kasey Hall. “Severe weather, factory fires, … Continued. The post Confronting Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
TMC
AUGUST 17, 2017
From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. Such is the case for the solar eclipse that will occur across the United States next week.
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
Elementum
AUGUST 17, 2017
After unsuccessful dialogue with China in April, the U.S. government began working on a proposition in June to impose tariffs and fines on foreign-sourced steel , suggesting that all pipelines operating on American soil use only American-sourced steel. Ideally, implementing the tariff would result in the accomplishment of three main objectives: bolstering the economy via an influx of funding into local production, lowering the price of steel by avoiding fines imposed by foreign manufacturers, an
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AFFLINK
AUGUST 17, 2017
Research shows consumers value companies that prioritize customer service, transparency, and providing excellent products. Those first two items are easy enough to guarantee, but how do we continuously meet that final requirement? During the supply chain planning phase, companies must determine what their customers desire from the final product. It’s easy to guess what your customers want but to clearly understand what their needs are; you have to talk directly to them.
TMC
AUGUST 17, 2017
From hurricanes to cyber-attacks, supply chain managers have to anticipate and manage the impacts of unplanned disruptions. While most disruptions occur without warning, sometimes shippers and logistics providers do have an opportunity to see one coming and plan accordingly. Such is the case for the solar eclipse that will occur across the United States next week.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 17, 2017
It’s not uncommon today to see an empty store shelf when shopping. As a consumer, this can be a frustrating experience, especially if the item you need is out of stock. And from a supply chain perspective, an empty shelf is even more alarming, as it represents lost revenue – for both the retailer and the manufacturer. Limited shelf space and a rise in new product introductions have only compounded the problem, making it harder for retailers to keep shelves stocked.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 17, 2017
Devil in the Detail. A better understanding of supply chain cost dynamics can help companies recognise their profitable customers. Many companies fail to recognise the true profitability of their customers and product/service mix. Traditional reporting methods aggregate revenues and costs to the extent that poorly performing sectors of the business are hidden from view.
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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.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 17, 2017
It’s not uncommon today to see an empty store shelf when shopping. As a consumer, this can be a frustrating experience, especially if the item you need is out of stock. And from a supply chain perspective, an empty shelf is even more alarming, as it represents lost revenue – for both the retailer and the manufacturer. Limited shelf space and a rise in new product introductions have only compounded the problem, making it harder for retailers to keep shelves stocked.
Consumer Goods Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2017
When considering a site location for your company, for manufacturing or distribution, operating costs are a huge part of that decision. A recent study examined the costs to operate a large food and beverage processing center in 11 different locations and found that the Scranton/Wilkes Barre, PA metro area has the lowest operating costs of all.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 17, 2017
New Instant Delivery from Amazon, Manufacturing Emloyees not Getting Laid Off, They are Quitting, New eHighway Test in Germany, Will Chinese Debt Load Lead to Economic Crisis
MIT Supply Chain
AUGUST 17, 2017
In Chinese ports, less than container load (LCL) business processes are complicated and inefficient. As container throughput volumes have risen in line with the growth in international trade and economic development, the need to improve LCL processes has become more urgent. The Malaysia Institute of Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) and Shanghai Jiaotong University are engaged […].
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 17, 2017
Attendees at last year's DAT User Conference. A DAT customer called me recently on my cell phone, as he was trying to decide whether to attend the 2017 DAT User Conference (DUC) in Portland from October 23-25. He is taking over a freight brokerage from its previous owner who was retiring. Then new owner wants to immerse himself in the most important industry issues, so he plans to attend all the DUC industry sessions he could.
C3 Solutions
AUGUST 17, 2017
When looking at purchasing and implementing a Yard Management System, it is important to throroughly evaluate the capabilities and features of the different systems on the market. To assist you through this process, we've come up with 8 must-have features that we believe are essential for any YMS. These features will add the most value to your operation and contribute significantly to achieving a successful return on investment.
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 17, 2017
The worst load of my career started off as just another day in early October, 2013. October 1, searching for a load in Prineville, Oregon - I off-loaded in the afternoon. I was unable to find a reload that day. October 2 , picking up in Hermiston, Oregon - I had to call on loads as far as 200 miles away, just to find something that would get me going.
Material Handling & Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2017
Automobile production fell 3.6% in July, the fourth decline in the last five months. A slump in motor vehicle production pushed down U.S. factory output unexpectedly in July, Federal Reserve data showed on August 17. Factory output dropped 0.1%. The largest drop was due to automobile production which fell 3.6% in July. This was the fourth decline in the last five months.
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.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 17, 2017
Guest First Thought Columnist Rich Sherman Says Companies Must Take Action of Face Extinction
FLEXE
AUGUST 17, 2017
<p>Logistics plays a big role in the success of an eCommerce retailer. According to the <a href="[link] Institute</strong></a>, 61% of motivated shoppers will abandon their purchase if the extra fees and shipping costs are too high, and another study from <a href="[link] says 97% of shoppers consider speed of delivery a key part of making a decision.</p> <p>Clearly, a differentiated delivery pro
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