AIMMS
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Declining letter volumes and parcel competition are serious challenges faced by postal companies. Having a competitive supply chain is key to thrive, and survive, in this environment. How can postal companies make headway? The answer lies on changing culture as much as it does on rethinking technology. Change should start with culture and organizational alignment.
PINC
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Clint Reiser , Director of supply chain research for ARC Advisory Group and a contributor to LogisticsViewpoitns.com, just published a very interesting article about how Terex is using digital technology for yard management to locate and identify over fifty thousand finished products a year in one of their facilities. Here's a quick excerpt from the original article.
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AIMMS
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Declining letter volumes and parcel competition are serious challenges faced by postal companies. Having a competitive supply chain is key to thrive, and survive, in this environment. How can postal companies make headway with digital transformation? The answer lies on changing culture as much as it does on rethinking technology. Change should start with culture and organizational alignment.
Arkieva
DECEMBER 6, 2017
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Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
All companies need to employ a performance measurement system to organize and manage their supply chain metrics. The appropriate metrics to manage and measure the success of a company’s operation vary significantly by industry, by individual company, and by the scale of the business. What does not vary, however, is the universal need of all companies to employ a well-structured, hierarchical framework to organize and manage their metrics.
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AFFLINK
DECEMBER 6, 2017
As 2017 reaches its final weeks, we reflect back on this year's blunders in supply chain planning. While basking in the afterglow of our successes brings joy, we learn the most from shortcomings, hiccups, and downright disasters in the global community. So, it's time to contemplate our less-than-shining moments. Indeed, 2017 was plagued by problems within international supply chains, ranging from logistical to unethical.
RFgen
DECEMBER 6, 2017
New technologies are emerging in manufacturing all the time, and it isn’t surprising that industry leaders are getting sucked into the hype.The excitement is palpable, but it can fade fast when organizations run into problems integrating data from these new technologies into their enterprise resource planning systems. New Technologies Gaining Ground Quickly.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 6, 2017
TPG Capital, the global private equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG, and Palleter, a visibility and prediction-based telematics aggregator, has announced that they are partnering to create a leading supply chain visibility platform in Europe, Sixfold.
RFgen
DECEMBER 6, 2017
New technologies are emerging in manufacturing all the time, and it isn’t surprising that industry leaders are getting sucked into the hype.The excitement is palpable, but it can fade fast when organizations run into problems integrating data from these new technologies into their enterprise resource planning systems. New Technologies Gaining Ground Quickly.
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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.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Atchison Frazer of Talari, explores how two emerging technologies are coming together to help shape the future of manufacturing and supply chain IT.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Change is one of the most constant things to beware of when planning for your business, career, or future investments. It’s already clear that 2017 is in no way an exception to this rule. With 3.5 million truckers on the road as we speak, the changes this industry is seeing has a significant effect on nearly every aspect of the American economy and way of life.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 6, 2017
The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference, the largest gathering of manufacturing and supply chain professionals, takes place on the 31st January in the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin with a focus on sustainability, brexit, manufacturing, renewable energy, procurement, recycling and more.
RELEX Solutions
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Read PDF. Circle K , the European branch of one of the world’s leading convenience retailers, has chosen RELEX Solutions to optimize inventory levels and increase automation at the store level. With RELEX’ best-in-class replenishment solution, Circle K will optimize and automate replenishment to their 450+ Scandinavian company-owned and operated convenience stores.
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Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Value of New Construction Goes Up and Up, While Average DC Size has Doubled Since 2001
Supply Chain Opz
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Are you planning to take the PMP exam and looking for best PMP book? We will compare 4 major exam prep and show you which one is the best PMP book to read. Major PMP Books Compared There are at least 3 ways to prepare yourself for PMP exam, namely, online training, on-site training and PMP book. In our opinion, you should consider PMP book first so you can familiarize yourself with terms, method and process.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2017
The public can’t seem to get enough of opinionated people. Media outlets are packed with opinionated celebrities (or, at least, … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence and the Future appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Opz
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Do you know what the best managerial accounting book is? We will show you best managerial accounting book that world's leading MBA programs use. What is Managerial Accounting? Managerial accounting or management accounting is one of the most powerful tools for managers at all levels to control the rising costs. In contrary to financial accounting, which focuses on external reporting, managerial accounting provides you with costing data that help you to make the right decision at the right time.
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TradeGecko
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Alberto Rodrigues and Alex Smee from TradeGecko recently presented at the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, at their Launch Pad event. They were there to share their knowledge on how startups can leverage SEO & SEM to accelerate their business growth.
Supply Chain Opz
DECEMBER 6, 2017
What is business statistics book that doesn't damage your brain? We will present to you the best business statistics book that is practical enough for CEOs. The Importance of Statistical Thinking Statistics has become one of the most important decision-making tools since the 1980s. The statistical thinking was embedded in many business practices such as TQM (total quality management), lean manufacturing and 6 Sigma.
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 6, 2017
by Bill DuBois Every business plans, but not every business runs as planned. Delays, shortages, quality issues, catastrophic weather events and fluctuating commodity prices are just a few examples of the exhaustive list of worries that will throw plan into disarray. Achieving a realistic forecast and aligning supply plans is an extreme long shot at best.
Supply Chain Opz
DECEMBER 6, 2017
What is the best customer service book? We will show you the best customer service book that CEOs and leading customer service gurus want you to read. Why customer service is more important now? When we talk about customer service, people will usually think about the hotel and tourism business or banking business where products are less physically or tangible.
This report explores the transformative impact of automation, the evolving role of human workers on-site, and the critical imperative of achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in the digital age.
CHAINalytics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
By Brad Way | Manager, Integrated Demand and Supply Planning | Chainalytics | “Some people try to find things in this game that don’t exist but football is only two things – blocking and tackling.” – Vince Lombardi Everyone – including the legendary coach Vince Lombardi – knows that football possesses complexity far beyond just … The post Just Like Football, Successful Demand Planning Starts with Strong Fundamentals appeared first on Chainalytics.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Editor’s Note: Our “ Research in Focus ” series highlights research conducted by select partners on timely and important trends impacting supply chain and logistics professionals today. Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.
Supply Chain 24/7
DECEMBER 6, 2017
After 47 years known as Wal-Mart Stores, the world’s largest company said on Wednesday that it is dropping “Stores” from its name in a nod to how much important e-commerce is to the business as it continues to compete with Amazon.com.
Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
An increasing number of foreign firms plan to invest in ports terminals, fuel storage facilities and other logistics infrastructure in order to compete with state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos, the primary fuel vendor and distributor in the country. Exxon Mobil Corp. is joining Chevron Corp. and other U.S. refiners to supply the newly free Mexico fuel market.
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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,
Supply Chain 24/7
DECEMBER 6, 2017
The Road to Sustainable Urban Logistics presents the findings of qualitative research, along with an online survey conducted by GreenBiz in June 2017 among a sample of respondents within the GreenBiz Intelligence Panel.
GTG Technology Group
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Container Shipping Overcapacity Expected to Increase. The container overcapacity that has caused international shipping rates to plummet is forecast to continue through the fourth quarter and into next year. A slump in demand combined with abundant fleets and plenty of available capacity has already driven massive consolidation. Find out what to expect from growth rates in the years ahead.
Supply Chain 24/7
DECEMBER 6, 2017
UPS, in collaboration with the City of Fort Lauderdale, has officially launched an eBike at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, December 2, at Laura Ward Riverwalk Plaza, 420 S.E. 6th Avenue, this electrically-assisted tricycle will be used to deliver packages along Las Olas Boulevard and in the surrounding neighborhood.
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