ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Source: The Enterprise System Spectator. In recent months four experts have weighed in on Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Here is an overview of those reviews, followed by my own short commentary, plus links to the articles at the end of the post. Lora Cecere of SC Insights was the first of the supply chain expert opinions I saw on DDMRP.
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2017
It’s said that an autonomous warehouse functions much like the way autonomous vehicles navigate the road. Robots move on their own throughout a warehouse, maneuvering around obstacles—they stop for human workers, pick up crates, and move them from one location to the next, moving through a packing system that may see very human hands. Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now rena
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Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Why some companies are outsourcing delivery and what that says about the future. Over the past several years, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies have looked more and more to third party logistics providers (3PLs) to manage their order fulfillment processes. The reasons and impacts of this trend may point to the future of distribution in the e-commerce age.
NFI Industries
OCTOBER 24, 2017
With one click, consumers can order whatever they want and have it delivered to their homes. It’s no secret that e-commerce has been changing the way that consumers shop, but it’s also re-shaping the supply chain as well. As a result, shippers are now searching for additional warehouse space to keep up with increasing orders. Read More.
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.
RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
The Growing Barcode Market. Barcodes may not come across as the most exciting technology in the world, but they have had a transformative impact on a wide range of industries. Today, with businesses having better and more sophisticated systems for mobile data collection , barcodes are becoming more valuable than ever. According to a study from Transparency Market Research, barcode technology is gaining a growing role in a variety of markets, but particularly in sectors in which organizations wa
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RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Warehouse automation represents a complex and demanding series of changes and innovations across the supply chain. However, businesses are embracing automation as they work to eke out every potential efficiency gain they can. The global warehouse automation and automated storage and retrieval system market is positioned for strong growth in the coming years, Daedal Research found.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 24, 2017
For manufacturers, the age of “we’ll build it, and customers will just have to buy what we make” is long over. The consumer is driving the supply chain, both in retail and manufacturing, and it’s not always about leading the pack to be successful. Many retailers are changing their supply chain processes to reflect the consumer-centric evolution — although some have been too slow to adapt and have suffered as a result.
RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Blockchain has been getting a great deal of attention lately. The emerging technology is hailed as being disruptive to just about any industry and, when it comes to offering a clear, concise definition, the answer is maddening simple – it’s a big digital ledger. Yes, a ledger is being trumpeted as the revolutionary technology set to redefine how we operate in today’s digital world.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 24, 2017
I had an opportunity to speak to a group of executives at Ohio State University ‘s Center for Operational Excellence , at the Fisher College of Management, on the subject of transparency and the cultural changes implicit in moving to a digital ecosystem. In addressing some of the questions, one that came up is the fat that many companies are hesitant to act, because of their inability to construct an effective business case for transparency.
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RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Blockchain has been getting a great deal of attention lately. The emerging technology is hailed as being disruptive to just about any industry and, when it comes to offering a clear, concise definition, the answer is maddening simple – it’s a big digital ledger. Yes, a ledger is being trumpeted as the revolutionary technology set to redefine how we operate in today’s digital world.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Mobile Giant Turns to Technology to Understand Process Exceptions rather than Traditional Analysis, with Great Results
RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Warehouse automation represents a complex and demanding series of changes and innovations across the supply chain. However, businesses are embracing automation as they work to eke out every potential efficiency gain they can. The global warehouse automation and automated storage and retrieval system market is positioned for strong growth in the coming years, Daedal Research found.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Customer service, more often than not, is the backbone of any industry. Whether you’re in retail, entertainment or, yes, logistics, your customer service can play a huge part in how people view your company and how your company functions. Sending your employees on a customer service course can be beneficial to your customer relationships, but the question is, how?
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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.
RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
The Growing Barcode Market. Barcodes may not come across as the most exciting technology in the world, but they have had a transformative impact on a wide range of industries. Today, with businesses having better and more sophisticated systems for mobile data collection , barcodes are becoming more valuable than ever. According to a study from Transparency Market Research, barcode technology is gaining a growing role in a variety of markets, but particularly in sectors in which organizations wa
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2017
For those who keep a close eye on freight market trends and have lived through past capacity shortages, the signals arrived early this year that the freight market would quickly tighten, and that rates would soon spike. As early as January, you could see that spot rates were ticking upward, and many shippers were trying to get out ahead of the spike and line up contracts with preferred carriers early in the year.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its offshoot — cognitive computing — have been hyped as the future of business. For example, … Continued. The post Is Artificial Intelligence Really Ready for Business? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
C3 Solutions
OCTOBER 24, 2017
It’s an age-old question for organizations seeking software solutions to their operational challenges: Should we build custom-coded software or buy an off-the-shelf product? Often times, it’s a question that is justified but in the case of online Dock Scheduling, the “online”requirement changes the game.
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ModusLink Corporation
OCTOBER 24, 2017
No matter what time of year it is, when you enter your local grocery, pharmacy or big box store they will be selling merchandise for the next big holiday or retail season.Whether it’s back to school supplies in June, Christmas decorations in October, or Valentine’s – or even Easter eggs – on January 1, retailers […]. The post How Brands Can Keep Up with Earlier Holiday and Retail Seasons appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Projecting sales figures and planning for peaks in customer demand is crucial to maintaining a successful business and keeping customers happy. In fact, poor planning can have far-reaching negative consequences on a business’s operations, growth, and reputation.
Supply Chain 24/7
OCTOBER 24, 2017
As manufacturing environments become more digital and agile, many are adopting demand-driven methods to drive end-to-end production flow and position themselves for the Factory of the Future.
Consumer Goods Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2017
There was a terrific piece in Transport Topics recently on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 10-16). The writer, Dan Bearth, pointed out that companies do an excellent job celebrating drivers – during this designated week. What’s needed, Dan states, is a year-long appreciation of the value drivers add.
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Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2017
A series of pile-ups along the supply chain can be traced back to one fundamental choice made many months ago: picking OLED screens for the anniversary iPhone X. Apple Inc. has lost its supply chain mojo. While consumers remember the iPhone for its cool design, closed-wall operating system and hefty price tag, industry insiders in Asia turn to the U.S. giant as an example of incredible manufacturing discipline.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 24, 2017
When EU and U.S. Cabotage Collide with Peak Shipping Seasons | C.H. Robinson. What is truckload cabotage, and how do EU and U.S. shippers experience these rules? Cabotage rules cover the transport of goods between two places in the same country by a transport operator from another country. When you look at EU and U.S. cabotage rules side by side, the impact on truck availability and rates is clear—especially when there are shipment surges.
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